Seacoast Stompers at Chianti-Beverly, September 7, 2014
Warmup:
-2 As Long As I Live
-1 Deed I Do
set 1
1 At The Jazz Band Ball
2 I guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan
3 Hindustan
4 From Monday On
5 Jazz Me Blues
6 Blue Lou
7 Lady Be Good
set 2
1 Shine
2 You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (Emily vocal)
3 Canal Street Blues
4 There’ll Be Some Changes Made (Carrie vocal)
5 Take Your Tomorrow
6 Stealin Apples
7 Swing That Music
set 3
1 Sweet Georgia Brown
2 Sugar (Carrie vocal)
3 Struttin With Some Barbecue
4 I’m Beginning to see the Light (Emily vocal)
5 Limehouse Blues
“I’ve been a friend of jazz since attending the very first Newport (RI) Jazz Festival in 1954. When I mentioned this to festival founder George Wein a few years ago, he was happy to know that I was a paying customer and not one who went in over the fence. I was 15 that summer. After high school, I did a brief tour with remnants of the Beat Generation – it was then I did my first ‘jazz sketches’ in ink – I wonder if any of those drawings are still around. 1985 to September 1998, I did public and press relations and scheduling for former middleweight boxing champion of the world Marvelous Marvin Hagler. I’ve done publicity for friend and jazz saxophonist Greg Abate. I produced 2 CDs with Abate as leader; My Buddy released in 1995 showcasing tunes written by Jack Stevens and Broken Dreams released in 1997. Both recordings were critically acclaimed. These sessions featured Greg Abate, Mac Chrupcala, Donna Byrne, Marshall Wood, Al Bernstein, Dave Zinno, John Anter, Paul Fontaine and Frank Tiberi. I’ve drawn and painted for more than 50 years. In 2005 I wrote Lady on the Narrows, a book of haiku – American haiku as defined by Jack Kerouac. Kerouac was the ‘jazz poet’. And in 2009 I wrote a chapbook of poetry titled Great Miles. Painting and writing are like jazz I think – the motion the improv. My wife Jean and I reside in Massachusetts and Maine” <> Peter DeVeber
NOVEL JAZZ RETURNS TO THE BOOTHBAY OPERA HOUSE TO FEATURE MUSIC OF ELLINGTON AND STRAYHORN–
The Novel Jazz Septet will be returning to the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor on Friday 8 August 2014, 7:30PM for an evening of classic jazz by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two pillars of the jazz world.
They’ll play both well-known standards plus lesser-known compositions, recently transcribed from original scores at the Smithsonian and arranged for the band.
The band features jazz musicians Barney Balch (trombone), Wells Gordon (bass), Mike Mitchell (trumpet), Mickey Felder (piano), Mark Macksoud (drums) and Dave Clarke (guitar). You can learn more about the band at their web site, www.mainejazz.net.
This evening of music is being generously sponsored by J. Edward Knight Insurance Company. Come out and hear the Novel Jazz Septet…keeping the spirit of Duke and Sweet Pea alive and swinging! Dancing not only allowed but encouraged!
The Opera House is located at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office during normal business hours, or over the phone at207-633-5159, or online at:http://www.boothbayoperahouse.com/
“Music, of course, is what I hear and something that I more or less live by. It’s not an occupation or profession, it’s a compulsion.” — Duke Ellington
UPCOMING NOVEL JAZZ CONCERTS OF ELLINGTON AND STRAYHORN. Novel Jazz Septet will be performing a series of concerts featuring the great works of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn between July and September. Bring your dancing shoes! See why Aimsal Ponti of the Portland Press Herald says, “These are all seasoned jazz guys, and the result is a sound that made me sway, smile, groove, slow-dance with myself around the living room and play the air snare drums.” Novel Jazz travels far and wide, keeping the spirit of Duke and ‘Sweet Pea alive and swinging!
NOVEL JAZZ SUMMER CONCERTS TO FEATURE ELLINGTON AND STRAYHORN The Novel Jazz Septet will be performing eight concerts throughout Maine between July and September featuring the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the most celebrated pillars of the jazz world. The band will perform both traditional standards plus some of their lesser-known compositions, transcribed from original scores out of the Smithsonian archives in Washington, D.C. Rich with stories, they’ll transport you behind each tune for the history of the composers who shaped all of jazz. Novel Jazz has been featured multiple times on public radio for both live performances as well as news stories, all part of their mission to explore this enormous musical legacy. They’ll be recording their third CD this summer, as well as traveling far and wide, keeping the spirit of Duke and ‘Sweet Pea alive and swinging!
The basic details of the concerts (with contact phone numbers and web address for more info) are:
The musicians of Novel Jazz have been playing straight-ahead jazz for audiences throughout Maine (and beyond) for several decades and collectively, they share over two centuries of experience in the jazz idiom. Performing will be Barney Balch (trombone), Dave Clarke (guitar), Mickey Felder (piano), Wells Gordon (acoustic bass), Bryan Jones (Alto Saxophone), Mark Macksoud (drums) and Michael Mitchell (trumpet). For more details about any performance (directions, admission, ticket availability, etc.) contact the respective venue. We encourage parents to bring their children, the future of this art form.
These concerts include unique tunes, with some of the compositions being performed for first time in decades. This year marks the 10-year anniversary that Novel Jazz has been performing dedicated concerts of Ellington and Strayhorn. If you haven’t heard the band in a while, come see what the decade has done for Novel Jazz!
We are sorry to announce the death of Foster Yeadon, who passed away June 8th at his home is Stratham, NH. Many of you will remember him as the builder, owner and manager of the Sticky Wicket Pub in Hopkinton, MA. We spent 19 years there with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band on Thursdays, and Ray Smith’s Paramount Jazz Band, The Heritage Jazz Band, and other famous Boston Area musicians on Fridays and Sundays. Marce
Foster and Janet Yeadon at the Sticky Wicket
Obituary:
Foster Yeadon, 82, a long time resident of Grafton died Sunday, June 8th, 2014 at his home in Stratham, NH. He is predeceased by his wife, Janet (Nordmark) Yeadon and his daughter, Jodi (Yeadon) Connerty. F oster is survived by his daughter Heidi Yeadon, of Maynard, her daughter Niccole Minka of Rhode Island and Greta Yeadon and her children Danielle Lambert and Max Rossi all of Worcester; his son-in-law Daniel Connerty, his sons Rory, Sean, and Collin, his wife Marty and her two children of Wakefield. He is also survived by his second wife, Diane and her daughter Corrinne Mauser of Cambridge.
Foster was born Nov. 30, 1931, lived in Roslindale and summered on Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton. He served two years in the Army during the Korean War. He played hockey in Roslindale and at Northeatern University then played semi-pro hockey for the Quincy Blades. He coached at Marlborough High School where he also taught business for eleven years. He was a Master Builder building many houses in Hopkinton and Grafton.
In 1969 he built the Sticky Wicket Pub. He and his wife, Janet and their three girls, their cousins, Janet’s parents and numerous friends worked hard to make the restaurant and Jazz Hall a success of international acclaim. After selling the restaurant in 1984 he raised and raced thoroughbreds at Suffolk Downs during his retirement. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to http://veteransadvocacyservices.org/contact/
General Admission tickets are available. No reserved spaces or chairs provided.
See below for advanced tickets. $47 plus charges. Doesn’t include parking.
From George Wein, June 27, 2014
Dear Jazz Fan,
“Emerging Artists” is one of the principal themes of the Newport Jazz Festival. The lineup features many emerging talents, such as Darcy James Argue, Miguel Zenón, Rudresh Mahanthappa, the swinging Mostly Other People Do the Killing and the quickly ascending vocalist Cécile McLorin-Salvant.
We have also asked Vince Giordano and his Nighthawks to do something very special on Friday afternoon. Here’s a little bit about that program.
Louis Armstrong was first invited to come to Chicago from New Orleans by King Oliver. Armstrong then made several records that have become part of jazz history. At the same time, he was recording with the Armstrong Hot Five and Hot Seven, which may be some of the greatest of all jazz recordings. Shortly after that, in the 1930s, Fletcher Henderson invited Louis to come to New York and join his band.
The playing of Louis Armstrong in the late 20s and early 30s shook up the world of jazz and changed the way the world listened to music. The program that Vince Giordano has chosen for his Newport appearance will consist of arrangements of the remarkable King Oliver and Fletcher Henderson bands that featured Satchmo.
As Louis Armstrong emerged into the world of music, his phrasing created the language of jazz; SWING had arrived. It is still with us in popular music, thanks to Louis Armstrong and artists like Vince Giordano.
If the music you’ll be listening to at the festival this year “swings” for you, give a silent thanks to Pops himself, and his creation of the jazz language that has affected each musician who followed. To purchase tickets for the Friday afternoon program now, use the link below. Service charges apply. http://www.newportjazzfest.org/tickets
Acton Jazz Cafe – ACT III, 529 King St. Littleton MA
Dear friends,
This is a side view of our new location, scheduled to open in the early fall.
It will be a collaboration of local artists and artisans, under the name Gallery 529, and musicians and fine dining / drinking under the name ACT III. We will be all together under one roof at this lovely historic farmhouse on Rte. 110, just off exit 31 on 495.
It’s located at 529 King Street in Littleton, MA. We are in the process of updating our website, our mailing software, and our facebook page. Please stay tuned for a longer and more detailed announcement coming soon! www.actonjazzcafe.com And please plan to join us for a Blues Jam and Fundraiser at The West Acton Baptist Church Saturday 6/21, 7-10 p.m., hosted by King of The Blues Jam B.J. Magoon and friends! $20 donation online or at the door.
Novel celebrates a decade of Jazz at Skidompha Photo by Elaine Jones
Novel Jazz Septet will be performing classic jazz at Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta, ME, onThursday 12 June, 2014, 7PM to 9:30PM. The performance will feature Barney Balch (trombone), Dave Clarke (guitar), Mickey Felder (piano), Wells Gordon (acoustic bass), Bryan Jones (Alto Saxophone) and Mark Macksoud (drums)., plus special guest Ralph Norris (tenor and baritone sax) This evening continues their 2014 Skidompha concert series, bringing live jazz to mid-coast audiences. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $6 for young adults 12-18, under 12 accompanied by a parent go free. (Photo by Elaine Jones)
The Novel Jazz Septet will be celebrating their 10th year of performances at Skidompha Public Library, Main Street, Damariscotta on Thursday, 12 June 2014, from 7-9:30 PM, with a special evening of jazz in the library’s atrium. A decade ago, the band decided to “go public” from their regular private sessions as a way to help keep jazz alive in midcoast Maine. Indeed, these events began with the observation that lovers of books often are lovers of jazz. The superb acoustics of Skidompha’s atrium, plus the seating “in the round”, make it a superior place to see and hear jazz, all in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. It was while performing at Skidompha that the band decided to forge deeper into the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Trombonist Barney Balch began visiting the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. to work in their Ellington collection, digging out gems of these musical geniuses and bringing them back to life in summertime concerts.
The musicians of this group have been playing straight-ahead jazz for audiences throughout Maine (and beyond) for several decades. Collectively, they share over two centuries of experience in the jazz idiom. Performing at Skidompha will be Barney Balch (trombone), Dave Clarke (guitar), Mickey Felder (piano), Wells Gordon (acoustic bass), Bryan Jones (Alto Saxophone) and Mark Macksoud (drums). Ralph Norris will be making a guest appearance on tenor and baritone sax. Ralph is no stranger to Novel Jazz evenings at Skidompha. He has been an active professional saxophonist for the past 50-plus years, long a staple of the Maine jazz scene. He has regularly performed with many luminaries including the Don Doane and Terry White Big Bands, Tommy Gallant, Muriel Havenstein, legendary saxophonist Harry Allen, pianist Tom Snow (and many more). He has been conducting and composing for the Cape Elizabeth High School Jazz Program since 1997. Ralph’s specialty is the great American Songbook and he plays his tenor with a sound as silky as Stan Getz and as agile as Paul Gonsalves. Anyone who has heard Ralph knows they are in for a special treat!
Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $6 for young adults 12-18, under 12 accompanied by a parent go free. We encourage parents to bring their children, the future of this art form. The library is located on Main Street in downtown Damariscotta. Call 207-563-5513 during business hours for more information.
This promises to be a very special night of jazz. Come to Skidompha on 12 June as Novel Jazz marks a decade of swinging jazz at this wonderful library. And if you haven’t heard the band in a while, come see what the decade has done for Novel Jazz!
Carolyn Newberger’s mixed media collage, “What are we Doing? Where are we Going?” will be in the exhibition, Off the Wall, at the Danforth Art Museum (123 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA). Information about the exhibition is below. She will be giving a gallery talk at the open house celebration at 3pm on Sunday, June 8. Hope you can see the show.
A Celebration of our Juried Exhibitions—All are welcome!
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Free admission \ 12–5pm
Gallery talks & Hands-on art-making \ 2–4pm
Carolyn’s talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzI0lNyxS24
Annual Juried Exhibitions 2014
June 8–August 3, 2014
Each year Danforth Art’s Juried Exhibitions Off the Wall and Community of Artists showcase new and exciting contemporary work created by emerging and established artists. Juried annually by a renowned, visiting curator, Off the Wall communicates a unique curatorial vision, and has been reviewed in Art New England, artscope, The Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, among others. It also receives wide-spread attention from curators, gallery owners, and collectors.
Juror for Off the Wall
Jennifer Gross is the Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Prior to joining deCordova, Gross was Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Yale University Art Gallery, and has held curatorial positions at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Maine College of Art, where she was also an Assistant Professor.
Over the Moon Open House
A Celebration of our Juried Exhibitions—All are welcome!
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Free admission \ 12–5pm
Gallery talks & Hands-on art-making \ 2–4pm
(Essex, CT) New Orleans style traditional jazz in Connecticut – The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival turned up the heat, during the weekend of June 20, 21 and 22 at the Essex Steam Train.
