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GDJS Picnic – Save the Date
The flier and map for our fabulous annual member picnic is on page 5 of this newsletter. As always, contact Nancy, Sally or Emily with any of your questions. See you in August! n
Thinking of You Heartfelt sympathy to Tom Liebold and
friends at Graphic Sciences on the unexpected death of Myrtle Rydal who prints our newslet-ter for us. Only 57 years old and expecting her first grandchild, she will be missed by her many friends, family, and the GDJS.
Our sympathy also goes out to Trenna Ruffner on the passing of her husband Jim. Jim Ruffner has been a faithful supporter, financial backer and promoter of the Detroit’s local jazz scene for many years. Producer of the JAZZ Forum and Jazz at the JAPC, he will certainly be missed in the Detroit jazz community.
Several GDJS friends and members are going through medical issues, surgery or treat-ment of some kind now. Let’s keep them in our thoughts and prayers, and send wishes for a speedy recovery: Chuck Moss, Lee Lindsay, Evie Douglas, Bill Hart, Cathy Lee, and Kurt Beguhn.
Every day is a blessing!!! n
GDJS Picnic Time!
Inside ...2. Summer Jazz 3. Summer Sounds at Pilgrim / Jazz @ The Elks / Grugelfest / GDJS 4. “Jazz at Shields’” Concert Schedule5. GDJS Jazz Picnic6. Michigan Jazz Festival Schedule 7. Jazzin’WithSomeBar•B•Q8. Bennett Special Concert 9-11. Traveling With Wally’s / Jazz Listings12. Join the GDJS
THE JAZZ SCENEVolume 17, Number 4
July/August 2013
Jazz at the Ford House
On Sunday, July 21 from Noon until 9:15 p.m. you’re invited to the one, the only, Michigan Jazz Festival at Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd., just South of 7 Mile Rd., in Livonia.
This annual event, sponsored by the Michigan Jazz Festival and Schoolcraft College, presents over 25 groups on six stages, five big bands, more than 150 musicians and six piano workshops. Parking and admission are free. As always, Schoolcraft's fabulous food service team will provide a full-service cafeteria at Henry's. Beer and wine will be available in the VisTaTech Center.
We have a complete schedule on page 6 of this newsletter as a removeable page (for those who receive print copies) for your convenience. For further information, contact Pat Minnick at 734-462-4403, e-mail: [email protected] or visit their web site at www.michiganjazzfes-tival.org n
Dave Bennett Featured Soloist with DSOOn Friday, July 12 Dave Bennett will be the featured solo-
ist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Ford House under the direction of Edwin Outwater, conductor. Relive the golden age of swing as the DSO and Dave perform hits by Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and George Gershwin. The grounds on the lake at the Ford House open at 5:30 p.m., time is 8 p.m., ticket prices are variable, and the program includes fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs. For tickets or more information, visit www.fordhouse.org or call 313.884.4222.
Detroit Divas Sing, Sing, SingOn Friday, August 23, Detroit Divas Barbara Ware, Ursula Walker and Jeannine Course-Miller
perform with the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Star Big Band, directed by Chris Collins. Also appear-ing with these legendary vocalists are Detroit trumpet legend Johnny Trudell and the 2013 Detroit Jazz Festival Youth Vocalist Finalist. The grounds on the lake at the Ford House open at 6 p.m., the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs. Purchase tickets now and save 25%. Tickets start as low as $12. For tickets or more information, visit www.fordhouse.org or call 313.884.4222. n
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Gandy Dancer “Courtyard Jazz”
Ann Arbor restaurant The Gandy Dancer will reprise its popular Courtyard Jazz series, featuring fourteen free concerts on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. and featuring diverse styles of jazz by popular local players. The Gandy Dancer is located at 401 Depot St., Ann Arbor, 48104, phone 734-769-0592. For more information, please contact Ingrid Racine, telephone 734-218-1477 or e-mail [email protected]
Here’s a look at the full line up:
June26–JakeReichbartQuartetJuly 10 – Jesse Kramer Organ TrioJuly17–JustinWalterQuartetJuly 24 – Royal Garden TrioJuly 24 – The Heather Black ProjectJuly 24 – Pat Prouty CD Release PartyAugust 14 – Al Hill & the Love ButlersAugust21–TimHaldemanQuartetAugust 28 – Ron Brooks TrioAugust4–ScottGwinnellQuartetfeaturingPaulFinkbeinerSeptember 11 – FUBAR n
Grosse Pointe “Music on the Plaza”
St. John Hospital and Medical Centerpresents the 26th Annual
Music on the Plaza – Thursdays at 7 p.m.Grosse Pointe’s free outdoor jazz concert series – these concerts are for all
ages. Bring the family, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to The Village Festival Plaza at the corner of Kercheval and St. Clair in Downtown Grosse Pointe. Rain loca-tion is Maire Elementary School, 740 Cadieux Rd.
June 27 – The Sun Messengers
July 4 – No Concert
July 11 – Straight Ahead
July 18 – The Tim Hewitt Group
July 25 – Planet D Nonet
August 1 – The Johnny Trudell Big Band
For more information call 313-886-7474 or visit www.thevillagegp.com n
Taylor Conservatory“Music and Art in the Gardens”
If you are a music lover who happens to love gardens as well, this is a music series you will not want to miss! For $5 cover, you can support the Taylor Conservatory, a beautiful gem of a venue with a mini-version of the Belle Isle Conservatory – loaded with unusual varieties of flowers. Concerts are each Wednesday. Cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m., music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Weekly food and drink specials for purchase at every concert. This is a family event with limited seating. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. The address is: 22314 Northline Road, Taylor, MI 48080. For more info visit: www.taylorconservatory.org, or e-mail: [email protected], or phone 888-383-4108. A rain-out location is at Masco Pavilion on the grounds. June26–ThePaulVornHagenQuartetJuly 3 – Sean Dobbins GroupJuly 10 – Elvis, featuring Fred WolfeJuly 17 – Dave Tatrow and FriendsJuly 24 – Five Miles More from Ann ArborJuly 31 – Modern TribeAugust 7 – Girls Night OutAugust 14 – Big Ray and the Motor City KingsAugust 21 – Jerry McKenzie’s “Just Jazz” Trio featuring Edye Evans-Hyde on vocals, Michael Hyde on guitar, Terry Lower on keyboard and Ray Tini on bass. Special time for tonight only: Cash bar opens at 4:30 p.m., and the music is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. n
Burgh Historical Park, Southfield“Gazebo Concerts 2013”
The Southfield Gazebo Concert series continues this year each Tuesday night with the following lineup. Burgh Historical Park is located on the northeast corner of Berg Road and Civic Center Drive, concerts are 7-8:30 p.m.
July 2 – Alvin Waddles’ Fats Waller ReviewJuly 9 – Royal Garden TrioJuly 16 – Straight Ahead TrioJuly 23 – Motor City Street BandJuly 30 – Southfield Jazz OrchestraAugust 6 – Barbara Ware & Friends with Dave TatrowAugust 13 – The Rhythm Society Orchestra
On Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30, don’t miss the CD release party for Joan Belgrave featuring Marcus Belgrave on trumpet, Ibra-him Jones on bass, Michael Jellick on piano, Djallo on drums and Hazelette Crosby-Robin-son on vocals, and of course, Joan! Sponsored by Detroit 300 Conservancy and Campus Martius, the event is free and takes place at Campus Martius Park (corner of Woodward and Michigan Avenue).
They will also be collecting funds for Ju-lian, a little boy who was seriously abused. For more information, visit http://www.joanbow-belgrave.com/jazzforjulian.html n
Joan BelgraveCD Release Party
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Plymouth Elks Lodge “Jazz At The Elks”
The Plymouth Elks Lodge #1780 in Plymouth has Jazz @ The Elks in a beautiful club setting on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 7-10:30 p.m. There is a $10 donation which includes “more than hors d’oeuvres.” For more information, please call 734-453-1780 or e-mail: [email protected]. The Lodge is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. Tuesday, June 25 features the DaveBennettQuartetwith Dave on clarinet, Cliff Monear on keyboard, Kurt Krahnke on bass and Doug Cobb on drums. On Tuesday, July 30, they welcome for the first time vocalist Stephanie Monear with the Cliff Monear Trio featuring Cliff on keyboard, Jeff Pedraz on bass and Scott Kretzer on drums.
On Tuesday, August 27, they will feature another first-time vocalist – Tommy Good from Traverse City. TheTommyGoodQuartetwillconsist of Tommy on vocals, Chuck Shermetero on keyboard, Ray Tini on bass and Jim Ryan on drums. n
850 The Hub 6-30, Sunday, Ramona Collins featuring the Dobbins, Krahnke and Weed Trio, also featuring the Oakland University Jazz Combos and the John Pesci Youth Jazz All-Stars, 4 p.m. at 850 The Hub, 850 S. Hewitt Street, Ypsilanti Twp., 48197 (behind Wendy’s). Cover $10, $5 college and high school students with ID, Sr. Citizens are free. n
Greater Detroit Jazz Society, LLCBoard of Directors
Emily Laura – Public RelationsChuck Moss – Concert Booking Manager
Bill Bolle – LLC Manager / Treasurer / LegalSally Bolle – Director, Newsletter Design
and Editor, Promotion
Nancy Blake – Social Director/ Picnic Chairperson, Ticket Sales and Membership Cards
Brandon Blake/Membership SupportConcert Sound Equipment: Brian Pelton
Concert Support: Pat Elliott, Don Goss, Suzanna Kain, Lee Lindsay, Ricki Atkinson, Jay Cornett ,
Cathy Lee, and Nancy Blake Special Thanks for the Donation of Our Newsletter Printing:
Tom Liebold, Graphic Sciences
We’re grateful to the friends and musicians who contribute articles, artwork and photos for our newsletter. We thank you
for your time and expertise. If you’re interested in providing an article or have questions regarding the society,
please give me a call at 248-909-8668 or e-mail me at: [email protected].
Summer Sounds at PilgrimBack for a second season “Summer Sounds at Pilgrim Congregational
Church” presents the following concerts:7-12, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
A Grand Night for SingingAn Evening with Richard Rodgers
with talented soloists and audience sing-along
7-26, Friday, 7:30 p.m.Christmas in July with the
Twelfth Night Singers under the direction of Mimi Gass. Seasonal carols and audience sing-along.
8-16, Friday, 7:30 p.m.“ ... And All That Jazz!”
with Kerry Price and FriendsNew Orleans-style jazz, ragtime and blues.
Pilgrim Congregational Church is located at 3061 N. Adams Road, just north of Big Beaver (16 Mile Road) in Bloomfield Hills. A free-will offer-ing will be taken at each performance to help cover expenses and for the church’s community outreach. Free refreshments during intermission. n
GRUGELFEST 2013 We are pleased to announce that GRUGELFEST 2013 will be held Friday through Sunday, September 13-14-15, at the Park Inn Hotel and Seagate Convention Centre in downtown Toledo, Ohio. (This is the Official Announcement. Anything you may have previ-ously heard was mere speculation.)
After many months of working, planning, and dealing with various setbacks, we are now prepared to present our second annual weekend of World-Class Hot Jazz in the Midwest.GRUGELFEST 2013 bands will include:• CAKEWALKIN’ JASS BAND – Toledo, Ohio - featuring special guest Duke Heitger• ST. LOUIS STOMPERS – St. Louis, Missouri •DAVEGREER’SCLASSICJAZZSTOMPERS – Dayton, Ohio•CLIMAXJAZZBAND – Toronto, Ontario• BLUEOXJAZZBABIES – Mankato, Minnesota Additional guest performers will be announced soon! Tickets will be on sale starting July 1st at Seagate Centre Box Of-fice by mail, or call 419-321-5007 (also through ticketmaster.com). For hotel reservations, call the Park Inn by Radisson at 419-241-3000 (do not use the 800 number). Be sure to ask for Grugelfest rates. Ralph Grugel once said, “Traditional Jazz is good; taste some every day!” Don’t miss this “tasteful” opportunity . . . make plans NOW to attend GRUGELFEST 2013!“Ragtime Rick” Grafing, Co-Chairman and Merrill Kane, Co-Chairman, GRUGELFEST 2013 n
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25101 TELEGRAPH ROAD (AT 10 MILE), SOUTHFIELD, 48033, 248-356-2720$10 COVER • FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EMILY LAURA AT 248-855-1342 OR SALLY BOLLE 248-813-0328
Saturday, July 6, 2013
WE LOVE OUR MEMBERS AND PATRONS WHO MAKE THESE CONCERTS POSSIBLE!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2013 PATRONS: ROBERT AND DOROTHY AMIS, SALLY AND BILL BOLLE, CHUCK AND MARY BONTEN, DR. CHESTER COCCIA, ROGER DeME YERE, DIXIEBELLE, ROBERT AND DEBORAH ERVIN, JUNE EVERET T, DAVE FALVAY, C AROL FOSSEE,
FRED AND PAT TI FO X (THE REC ’ BOWL), JUDITH FULKERSON (FULKERSON SPEAKER REBUILDERS), DON GOSS, ROD GOODYEAR, GARY GREENFELDER AND ALEKSANDRA MIZIOLEK , BOB HILTON, MARCO KNAPP AND JIM STERN, TOM LIEBOLD, LEE LINDSAY, WALLY AND ROSEMARY LUBZIK , PAT M acC ARROLL,
MARGE’S BAR, LINDA MARSHALL, JACK MOLLOY, JEFF MYERS, CLIFF AND AILEEN MORRIS, JANE AND CHUCK MOSS, BRIAN NEWSOM, ELLIE AND GEORGE NOSKY, GARY AND JOYCE OWEN, EDDIE PAWL – CONTINENTAL L ANES, BRIAN AND LISA PELTON, BOB AND JEAN PET TIGRE W, KERRY PRICE, TOM RODGERS,
NANC Y SALDEN, SUE SHEPANEK , GEORGE SINNOT T, JOHN SOTIR, ARTHUR STONE, C ATHY AND DAVE TATROW, PEGGY AND SAM TUNDO, AL AND BARBARA VIRZI, ROBERT WEINSTEIN, M.D., CLEM WALDMANN AND CHRISTINE WHIT TEMORE.
In loving memor y of Pa trons Doug Jacobs and Tom S aunders, and Direc tor Emeritus Bill K nowles
SHIELDS’ OF SOUTHFIELD1-4 P.M. – GREAT FOOD, CASH BAR
2013 Schedule – Jazz at Shields’SEPTEMBER 13-15
GRUGELFEST – TOLEDO, OHIOSEPTEMBER 21
BILL MEYER AND FRIENDSOCTOBER 5
KERRY PRICE AND FRIENDSNOVEMBER 2 – TBD
PLEASE NOTE: NO SHIELDS’ CONCERTS IN AUGUST! WERESUME AFTER LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 7RON KISCHUK’S
“MASTERS OF MUSIC” WITH JUDIE COCHILL ON VOCALS
JULY 20RJ SPANGLER
“PLANET D NONET”SUNDAY,
AUGUST 11GDJS PICNIC AT
NANCY BLAKE’S HOUSE
NOVEMBER 16DAVE BENNETT QUARTET
DECEMBER 7 – TBD
DECEMBER 21CARL CAFAGNA’S
“METRO JAZZ VOICES”
Duke Heitger on trumpetRay Heitger on clarinetNicole Heitger on vocals
James Dapogny on pianoPaul Keller on bassRich Mikels on drums
A Special GDJS Concert Featuring New Orlean’s
DUKE HEITGER
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ARTWORK BY JOHN LABRECQUE
AT THE HOME OF NANCY BLAKE15845 17 MILE ROAD
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, 48038(EXACTLY 1/2 MILE BET WEEN HAYES AND GARFIELD)
QUESTIONS? CALL NANCY AT (586) 610-9871
Sunday, August 11, 20131 p.m. until dusk
FREE TO MEMBERS OF THE GREATER
DETROIT JAZZ SOCIETY, MUSICIANS AND THEIR
IMMEDIATE FAMILYNon-members can join or
pay $10 at the door.
Musicians – bring your instruments (we have drums, keyboard and bass available).
�e Greater Detroit Jazz Society will provide brats and dogs, beer, water,
pop, ice, cups, coffee, plates, and silver-ware. We will have a large tent, tables and chairs (although if you’d like to bring your own, please do). Bring a
dish to pass if you like to cook but it’s not a requirement. Please B.Y.O.B.
�e 5th Annual Jazz Picnic and Pot Luck
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THIS PICNIC HONORS OUR MEMBERS AND PATRONS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2013 PATRONS: ROBERT AND DOROTHY AMIS, SALLY AND BILL BOLLE, CHUCK AND MARY BONTEN,
NANC Y BLAKE, DR. CHESTER COCCIA, ROGER DeME YERE, DIXIEBELLE, ROBERT AND DEBORAH ERVIN, JUNE EVERET T, DAVE FALVAY, C AROL FOSSEE, FRED AND PAT TI FO X (THE REC ’ BOWL), JUDITH FULKERSON (FULKERSON SPEAKER REBUILDERS), DON GOSS, ROD GOODYEAR, GARY GREENFELDER AND ALEKSANDRA MIZIOLEK , BOB HILTON, MARCO KNAPP AND JIM STERN, TOM LIEBOLD, LEE LINDSAY, WALLY AND ROSEMARY LUBZIK , PAT M acC ARROLL,
MARGE’S BAR, JACK MOLLOY, JEFF MYERS, CLIFF AND AILEEN MORRIS, JANE AND CHUCK MOSS, BRIAN NE WSOM, ELLIE AND GEORGE NOSKY, GARY AND JOYCE OWEN, EDDIE PAWL – CONTINENTAL L ANES, BRIAN AND LISA PELTON, BOB AND JEAN PET TIGRE W, KERRY PRICE, TOM RODGERS,
NANC Y SALDEN, SUE SHEPANEK , GEORGE SINNOT T, JOHN SOTIR, ARTHUR STONE, C ATHY AND DAVE TATROW, PEGGY AND SAM TUNDO, AL AND BARBARA VIRZI, ROBERT WEINSTEIN, M.D., CLEM WALDMANN AND CHRISTINE WHIT TEMORE.
In loving memor y of Pa trons Doug Jacobs and Tom S aunders, and Direc tor Emeritus Bill K nowles.
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SPECIAL FEATURES: A gift from the Detroit Jazz Festival to the Michigan Jazz Festival: A Tribute to Don Palmer with the Detroit Jazz Festival Strings, Chris Collins, conductor.
Also appearing: Special Guest Artist Peter Erskine
Sunday, July 21, 2013Noon Until 9:15 p.m.
Five Big Bands, Over 150 Musicians,Six Piano Workshops, Continuous Music! Parking
and Admission FREE!
ScheduleRed TentNoon Dave Tatrow Dixieland1:30 p.m. Steve Wood Quintet3 p.m. Lynn LaPlante 74:30 p.m. Russ Miller Sextet6 p.m. Dobbins, Krahnke & Weed Trio7:30 p.m. Paul Keller Quintet
Presentation Room12:30 p.m. Gary Schunk Trio 2 p.m. Michele Ramo World Jazz Group3:30 p.m. Terry Lower Trio with Edye Evans Hyde5 p.m. Jerry McKenzie’s Just Jazz”6:30 p.m. George Benson Quartet8 p.m. Ellen Rowe Trio
Lower Waterman12:15 p.m. Demetrius Nabors Trio1:45 p.m. Dave Bennett Tribute to Benny Goodman3:15 p.m. Arlene McDaniel Quintet4:45 p.m. Toty Viola Quintet6:15 p.m. Dennis Tini Quartet With Strings7:45 p.m. Cliff Monear Trio
DiPonio Room12:15 p.m. Schoolcraft College Jazz Band2 p.m. Masters of Music Big Band4 p.m. Tribute to Don Palmer5:45 p.m. Craig Strain Orchestra (CSO)7:30 p.m. The Johnny Trudell Big Band
Future of Jazz – Henry’s CafeteriaNoon Nolan Young Quartet1:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Public Schools3 p.m. Eddie Codrington Quartet4:30 p.m. Playing with the Pros6 p.m. Ann Arbor Public Schools
Steinway Solo Piano Room – Rennolds Room12:15 p.m. Pat Cronley1:45 p.m. Bob Seeley3:15 p.m. Jim David4:45 p.m. Ellen Rowe6:15 p.m. Terry Lower7:45 p.m. Taslimah Bey
Schoolcraft’s Food Service Team will provide a full-service cafeteria at Henry’s. Beer and wine will be available. Purchase and consumption are restricted to the VisTaTech Center.
For further information, contact Pat Minnick at 734-462-4403, or by e-mail: [email protected] or on the web: www.michiganjazzfestival.org
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A Summer Jazz Seri� – �e R�’ Bowl Pr�ents
No Cover • A FUN Venue! • Outdoor Bar•B•Q with Covered Seating Extensive Menu, Cash Bar • Dance Floor • A Family-Friendly Event
Food and Libations Available 5-10 p.m.
The Rec’ Bowl40 Crocker BoulevardMt. Clemens, 48043
Phone (586) 468-7746www.RecBowl.com
July 3 Bob Conner and The Millionaires with Garfield Angove on vocals July 10 Johnny Trudell Quintet w / Ray Tini, Chuck Shermetero, Billy Cairo and Carl Cafagna July 17 Carl Cafagna’s “Metro Jazz Voices” July 24 Dave Bennett Quartet July 31 Bob Conner and The Millionaires with Garfield Angove on vocals Aug. 7 Jerry McKenzie’s “Just Jazz” Aug. 14 Johnny Trudell Quintet w / Gene Parker
Aug. 21 Dave Bennett Quartet Aug. 28 Tom Brown Quartet with George Benson on sax, Judie Cochill vocals Sept. 4 Paul Keller “At Sundown” Quartet with Sarah D’Angelo Sept 11 Johnny Trudell Quintet with Carl Cafagna Sept 18 Gary Greenfelder Sextet with Jennifer Jones Sept 25 Jerry McKenzie’s “Just Jazz”
Join your hosts Fred and Patti Fox for this unique summer event. �e �nest leaders in area jazz, bringing the very best bands for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Every Wednesday – May-September, 20136:30-9:30 p.m.
June 26 – Dave Bennett Quartet featuring Dave on clarinet, Cliff Monear on piano,
Jeff Pedraz on bass and Doug Cobb on drums.
Other Events at the Rec’ – 7 p.m. Sat, June 29 The Thrill & Thrillettes Motown Review Fri, July 19 Dave Bennett Rockabilly Sat, July 20 The Sun Messengers Fri, August 16 Dave Bennett Rockabilly
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SPONSORED BY:
STEINWAY PIANO GALLERY 2700 E. WEST MAPLE ROAD, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Doors open at 5 p.m. – $10 Cover
SPACE IS LIMITED! TO ENSURE A SPOT, PLEASE R.S.V.P. TO ROSEMARY NEWTON, PHONE 248-594-1211 (PAY AT THE DOOR)
Dave will be recording short segments for his new
Demo DVD with his Tribute to Benny Goodman
Septet featuring Dave, Tad Weed, Paul Keller, Pete Siers, Jim Cooper, Hugh Leal and vocalist
Carol McCartney.
�en, Dave will record a few segments of his 50s show Rockin’ the 50s, with Kurt
Krahnke and Doug Cobb.
Come and cheer him on!
You’re Invited!
DVD Demo Recordingfor Dave Bennett
MONIES COLLECTED WILL HELP DEFRAY
THE COST OF A NEW DEMO DVD TO HELP
PROMOTE DAVE’S SHOWS.
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Club 54 Thursday (1st Thursday each month), Gary Greenfelder Or-chestra GGO at Club 54 with Jennifer Jones and special guests. Great authentic Polish food in a beautiful atmosphere. Located on Van Dyke Road just north of 16 Mile Road on the east side of the street (in the Sterling Plaza), 7-10 p.m. Call 586-795-0054. $3 cover. n
Blues Heritage Series On Friday, July 19, the Scarab Club and the Detroit Blues Society proudly present the third show of the 2013 series at the historic Scarab Club at 217 Farnsworth in Detroit (just behind the Detroit Institute of Arts). This one features acoustic blues and is a fund raiser to support the log running Blues Heritage Series – doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show is at 8 p.m. – fea-tured are Paul Geremia, Stavin Chain, Rollie Tussing, Sweet Willie Tea, Leonardo Gianola, Carl Henry and Danny Kroha. Admission is $10 at the door, $5 for seniors and students – note that Attic Dwellers Sweet Willie, Leonardo, Henry & Kroha are going to appear. n
Speakeasy Quartet Summer Concerts 8-25, Sunday, Winery event at Sprucewood Estate Winery on Lake Erie, 1:30 p.m., 7258 County Rd. 50, Amherstburg, On-tario, phone 519-738-9253. n
Chefs of Dixieland at the Sodbuster Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland performing in Sylvania, Ohio at the Sodbuster every Wednesday from 8-11 p.m. The Sodbuster is located in Haymarket Square, 5758 N
Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio. For more information, call 419-517-1045, or check the following websites: www.chefsof-
dixieland.com, www.sodbusterbar.com n
North Oakland Dixieland Band/ George Sinnott – Summer Concerts
7-9, Tuesday, Jump Street Swing Band at Municipal Park, Schwartz Creek 7-9 p.m..
7-19, North Oakland Dixieland Band plays Bear Creek Nature Park, Oakland Township 7-8 p.m., the park is located at 740 W. Snell Road, Rochester, MI.
8-2, The North Oakland Dixieland Band plays at Auburn Hills Riverside Park, 2-52 Squirrel Court, Auburn Hills from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. n
Raven’s Club Every Thursday, Crescent City Trio with Alex Belhaj with Ray Heitger at the Raven’s Club in Ann Arbor, 9 p.m.-midnight, 207 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, 48103, 734-214-0400,
visit www.theravensclub.com Also, visit: http://www.alexbelhaj.com/
Every Wednesday, Ron Brooks Trio at The Raven’s Club, 9 p.m.-midnight., 207 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, 48103,
734-214-0400, visit www.theravensclub.com n
Northern Lights LoungeEvery Tuesday, 8 p.m., Dennis Coffey Jazz Trio,
660 W. Baltimore, Detroit. 313-873-1739. Dennis Coffey on guitar, various musicians on drums and congas, and Damon Warmack on bass. Great jazz, great food, no cover, and free
lighted parking. n
Howell Eagles Aerie #3607 Third Sunday of every month,The Blue Notes, under the direc-
tion of Thomas Halm, playing music of the 40s and 50s big band era and later. 3-7 p.m., $5 cover, open to the public, din-ner and sandwich specials available. Howell Eagles Aerie #3607, 141 Schroeder Park Drive, Howell, MI 48843. 517-548-1630
or 517-548-4313. n
Travel With Wally’sby Cathy Tatrow
Breaking News! Wally’s Warehouse Waifs has just signed on as the head-liner for the Jazzdagen Tours 2013/14 New Year’s cruise. The AMERICAN QUEEN Steamboat cruise leaves Mem-phis on December 27, 2013, sails down the Mississippi and arrives in New Orleans on January 4, 2014.
The grand AMERICAN QUEEN is the largest steamboat ever built and displays the opulence of the American Victorian era. Combining the best of the old and the new, this beautiful lady of the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that has made Steamboating a cherished American tradition for more than two centuries. What better way to start the New Year than by actually experiencing the way of life that played such an integral part of the history of the music that we all love.
The Jazzdagen package includes a night’s stay in Memphis, a number of accommodation options, complimentary excursions at each port of call, and complimentary wines and beer at dinner. They will also be offering an optional 3-day post-cruise package in New Orleans. For more information call Jazzdagen at 800-433-0078. It should also be noted, for those adverse to flying, that there are special rates available for parking in Memphis and train travel schedules from New Orleans to Memphis.
Additional Travel Options: Wally’s has two bus trips scheduled in the upcoming future:
October 18-20, 2013 we will be traveling to Illinois for the 40th An-niversary Celebration of the Illiana Jazz Club. January 31 through February 2, 2014 we will be traveling to Decatur, Illinois for the Central Illinois Jazz Festival. Last but not least, Dave Tatrow has been booked as an All-Star on the Jazzdagen/Crystal Symphony “Skyscrapers to Ice Castles” cruise to Iceland, which takes place June 1 -14, 2014.
Flyers for all of the WWW tours will be available, as they become avail-able, at jazz club events, but if you would more information call Cathy Tatrow at (810) 631-4799. n
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WhERE’S ThE JAZZ? Some weekly events often change dates, please give the venue a call before driving a long distance! For more extensive schedules including out-of-town concerts, please visit the musicians’ respective web sites. Don’t forget to check the Jazz at Shield’s schedule on another page of this newsletter to see many of these fine musicians playing for our GDJS concerts. If you would like to be included in our daily e-mail jazz blasts, call Sally at (248) 909-8668.
Radio Jazz Don’t forget while you’re home to listen to WRCJ – Classical radio by day, jazz by night. 90.9 WRCJ-FM is Detroit’s premier public radio source for classi-cal and jazz music. Visit www.wrcj909fm.org for programming.
Detroit Blues Society Find out what is happening in the Detroit blues scene by becoming a member of the Society. www.detroitbluessociety.org.
Blue Pointe Restaurant Every Saturday, Hans Muer Jazz Trio at the Blue Pointe, Hans Muer on drums, various other musicians every Saturday. 17131 E. Warren Avenue at Cadieux, De-troit 48224-2228. 7-10 p.m., great food, no cover, complimentary parking attendant. Dinner for two special: $40 two dinners and bottle of wine or two drinks. Call for reservations: 313-882-3653. Also can e-mail: [email protected]
Cliff Bell’s 2030 Park Avenue at W. Adams, Detroit, Phone 313-961-6422. Various jazz groups in a beautifully-restored martini bar. For more information visit www.CliffBells.com
Dirty Dog Jazz Café Every Tuesday, pianist Charles Boles, Ron English on guitar, Renell Gonsalves on drums and John Dana on bass, 6-9 p.m., no cover. Closed the week of July 4th. Please visit their web site for up and coming groups. Top jazz acts every Wednesday-Saturday, 97 Kerchival, Grosse Pointe Farms, 313-882-JAZZ (5299). $15 cover charge, per show, usually Friday and Saturday. Please call the venue for exact schedules or visit www.DirtyDogJazz.com. Great food – American and small-plate Tapas style.
Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor For complete lineup of their jazz schedule, please visit: www.kerrytowncon-certhouse.com
Marge’s Bar and Grill BACK FROM HOCKEY SEASON BREAK!!! 2nd and 4th Thursday. 7-10 p.m., the jazz tradition continues with The Marge’s Bar Band. Jim Wyse on clarinet, John Hammer on piano, Bill Bolle on bass, Bob Pinterich on drums, various guests on the front line. Dixieland and jazz standards “done right!” Great food in a legendary, casual hockey-bar environment. Second and fourth Thursday, 7-10 p.m., 15300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. Mack at Beaconsfield. Phone 313-881-8895, www.MargesBar.com
Musicians and BandsATTIC DWELLERS 7-14, 8-11, and second Sunday of each month, The Attic Dwellers Acoustic Music Club meet at Paycheck’s Lounge at 2932 Caniff in Hamtramck from 1 to 5 P.M. Please plan to attend and enjoy the circle jams. Beginners as well as seasoned musicians will enjoy themselves. The venue is just east of Joseph Campau. There is a public parking lot across the street one half-block east and street parking. Come on over and join in the fun. For more information, please contact Wolfgang Spider at [email protected].
DAVE BENNETT 11-1, Dave performs at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony. www.carnegiehall.com, tickets go on sale August 26, 2013. Dave is listed at many other venues in this newsletter. For complete schedule visit www.DaveBennett.com
CARL CAFAGNA / VARIOUS GROUPS AND METRO JAZZ VOICES 7-5, Friday, 7-8:45 pm; Metro Jazz Voices, Historic Livingston County Courthouse, 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, open-air, on the lawn. FREE and all-ages; bring a lawnchair. 7-17, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Metro Jazz Voices at the Rec’ Bowl – see listing in newsletter.
7-19, Friday, 5-8 p.m., Metro Jazz Voices, Alley Regally at the FARMINGTON Founders Fest., $10. Admission, 21+ only (food & alcohol available, under a tent); Grand River Ave., just East of Farmington Rd. 7-26, Friday, 10-1 p.m., Carl Cafagna & Friends’Jazz Trio, STERLINGFEST. (Dodge Park, Sterling Heights) Jazz & Blues Stage, open-air. FREE, all ages. 8-7, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Metro Jazz Voices at Shain Park, BIRMINGHAM, open-air. FREE, all ages, bring a lawnchair. 8-21, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Metro Jazz Voices at Childrens Park Gazebo, LAKE ORION. FREE, all ages. Please see Carl at various other events listed in this newsletter.
JAMES DAPOGNY – PhIL OGILVIE’S RhYThM KINGS (P.O.R.K.) Most Sunday’s, James Dapogny and Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings play at Zal Gaz Grotto. 5-9 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. (call for exact time), admission $7, $5 for students and seniors. Zal Gaz Grotto located at 2070 Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, between Liberty and Pauline and across from the Ann Arbor west side Post Office. The Grotto has a light menu, a bar, free parking, a dance floor, no steps (except on the dance floor), an unusually friendly and welcoming audience, a 7-foot Yamaha grand piano, and an unusual hot ten-piece jazz band
SCOTT GWINNELL www.wscottjazz.com
JOhN hAMMER TRIO Call for dates, The John Hammer Trio at Peabody’s Restaurant, 34965 Wood-ward, Birmingham. 8-11 p.m. with great old standards from the Great American Songbook. Featuring Bill Fierst on drums and vocals, Danny Pliskow on string bass, John Hammer on piano.
NICOLE hEITGER Appearing frequently with the Easy Street Jazz Band of Ann Arbor 5:30-8:30 p.m., Zal Gaz Grotto, Ann Arbor, 20707 Stadium Boulevard, 734-663-1202.
RAY hEITGER / CAKEWALKIN’ JASS BAND For complete schedule visit www.RayHeitger.com
PAUL KELLER Every Monday, the 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) Ann Arbor. NEW START TIME IS 7-9:45 P.M. Also, the band will take an 8-week summer hiatus around the end of July.. Zal Gaz Grotto offers good food and drinks at reasonable prices. Lots of safe, free parking. See more of Paul’s extensive schedule listed at venues throughout this newslet-ter. For complete local schedule of Paul’s extensive schedule visit www.pkorecords.com
RON KISChUK / TARTARSAUCE TRADITIONAL JAZZ BAND First Wednesday of each month, Ron Kischuk’s Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band with an all-star band. The food is reasonably priced and excellent (the hotel has the former Opus One chef). 6:30-9:30 p.m., reservations recommended. $5 cover, food and drink specials. TV’s Grand Event, 2651 W. Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, MI 48183, 34-671-5676, [email protected]. See Ron’s schedule listed at venues throughout this newsletter.
PAUL KLINGER / EASY STREET JAZZ BAND Every Tuesday, Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band leader, cornetist Paul Klinger, pianist James Dapogny, clarinetist Mike Jones, string bassist Paul Keller, guitarist Rod McDonald, drummer Pete Siers and special guests play dix-ieland and traditional jazz from 6-9 p.m. at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) in Ann Arbor, MI. Call 734-663-1202. $10 cover. Guest appearances and a great lineup of Paul’s wonderful, obscure tunes!
JERRY MCKENZIE / NIKOLA’S Jerry McKenzie and “Just Jazz” appear at Nikola’s, 25225 Telegraph Road, Southfield, 48034, 248-355-4695. 7-10 p.m., Jerry’s group appears on the 1st, 3rd,
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WhERE’S ThE JAZZ? 4th and 5th Thursday of each month. Great food! Don Swindell Quartet on the second Thursday.• June 27 Piano/vocalist Bob Mervak• No Jazz on July 4th because of the holiday• July 11 Don Swindell’s Group• July 18 Vocalist Sunny Wilkinson with her husband Ron on piano.• July 24 An extra-added attraction and Jazz night with trumpeter John Trudell and saxophonist Terry Harrington from the Los Angeles TV show, the Simpson’s together again. DON’T miss them if you didn’t hear and see them the last time.• July 25 Vocalist Meri Slavin with flutist/saxophonist Paul Vornhagen.• August 1 Vocalist Tommy Good (TENTATIVE)• August 8 Don Swindell’s group• August 15 Vibist Jim Cooper
BILL MEYER Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. – Bert’s Market Place, Open jam session with the RGB Trio featuring Ralphe Armstrong on bass, drummer Gayelynn McKinney and Bill Meyer on piano. Cover $3, free parking, great food. 2727 Russell in the Eastern Market, (313) 567-2030. www.BertsEntertainment.com. Also, visit http://www.billmeyermusic.com
GENE PARKER Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Mutts at the Oliver House, Gene Parker Jazz Trio with Jeff Halsey, bass and Damen Cook, vocals/drums, http://www.theoliver-housetoledo.com Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Degage Jazz Café – Gene Parker Jazz Jam, Gene Parker and Friends, www.historiccommercialbuilding.com/degage.html Thursdays 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Stella Blue, Archbold, OH, Gene Parker Jazz Quartet with George Chumura, guitar, Jeff Halsey, bass and Damen Cook, Drums/vo-cal, www.stellabluearchbold.com The Inn, Ada Oh, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., On the campus of Ohio Northern University, Alternating between trio and single every other Friday during the summer. Call Gene for the schedule. 419-345-4480 cell, www.innatonu.com Holiday Inn, Perrysburg, Oh, Jackson Square Atrium, Exit 193 off route 75Sunday’s, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (brunch), duo, www.hifq.com
PLANET D NONET/R.J. SPANGLER (9-piece swing band) 5-18, RJ at the Harbor House in Detroit www.harborhousemi.com 5-19, Sunday, Planet D Nonet at the Blue Goose Inn from 4-7 p.m., http://bluegooseinn.net 5-30, Thursday, Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale, 8:30-10:30 p.m. 6-8, Saturday, RJ Spangler Tiro wsg Larry Smith at Lake Orion Library. www.orion.lib.mi.us/ 6-11, Tuesday, Planet D Nonet at the Cadieux Café, www.cadieuxcafe.com 6-14, Friday, RJ’s All-Star Band with Thornetta Davis and Benny Reeves at Jazzin’ On Jefferson in Detroit. www.jazzinonjefferson.com 6-19, Wednesday, Planet D Nonet at the Rec’ Bowl in Mt. Clemens, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 6-26, Wednesday, Planet D Nonet at the Royal Oak Brewery on the patio, 8:30 p.m., www.royaloakbrewery.com For a list of their extensive playing schedule and CDs, please visit their web sites http://rjspangler.com/, http://www.eastlawnrecords.com/, http://facebook.com/PlanetDNonet.Detroit
KERRY PRICE 7-9, Tuesday, At Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor with Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band (see Paul Klinger). 8-15 (closed in July), Third Thursday of every month, “Anything Goes” at the Dakota Inn on 3rd Thursdays, great sing-along with Kerry, Dakota Inn on John R. just north of McNichols (6 Mile) Detroit. Good German food and drink, Lighted, guarded parking lot, reservations recommended, 313-856-9722. 7-19, 8-16, Friday, Kerry Price presents Third Fridays at Royal Oak Senior Center, $2 at the door, Royal Oak Mahany-Meininger Center, 12:30-1:15 p.m., on Marais, off 13 Mile Road. 9-7, Hotel Savarine Society Orchestra performs at the Old Car Show, Greenfield Village - in evening Call Kerry for questions 248-549-2057 or e-mail: catch [email protected].
INGRID RACINE Sunday (and every Sunday, Ingrid Racine Quartet at the Gandy Dancer, 10 a.m., brunch) 734-769-0592, 401 Depot Street in Ann Arbor. Call to make sure she’s playing that day!
RAGTIME RICK AND ThE ChEFS OF DIXIELAND For their complete playing schedule, please visit their web site: www.chefsofdixieland.com
MIChELE RAMO / hEIDI hEPLER ON VOCALS Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Michele Ramo on 8-string guitar and vari-ous other instruments at the Jenuwine Cigar Factory with all-star guests, 7-10 p.m., 44791 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, MI. 586-997-1731.
RIVERBOAT RAMBLERS Second Thursday, Riverboat Ramblers at the Blue Goose Inn, 6-9 p.m., 28911 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, 48081, www.bluegooseinn.net Third Thursday, the Riverboat Ramblers at the Commonwealth Club, 7-10 p.m., 30088 Dequindre Road, Warren, MI 48092-1811, 586-751-9560. www.commonwealthclubmi.com
PETE SIERS AND LOS GATOS Salsa Wednesday (last Wednesday of every month) 9:30 p.m., Salsa lessons avail-able earlier in the evening, $10 cover, full kitchen, 1/2 off select wines. Vinology, 110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Call 734-222-9841 to verify gig is on.
DAVE TATROW / WALLY’S WAREhOUSE WAIFS Dave is playing at several venues listed throughout this newsletter. For a complete schedule, visit www.WallysJazz.com
SUSAN TOBOCMAN – NEW YORK VOCALIST 7-12, Friday, vocalist Susan Tobocman with Cliff Monear on piano at Peabody’s in Birmingham, 7:30 p.m., 34976 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, www.peabodys-restaurant.com, www.susantobocman.com 7-13, Saturday, vocalist Susan Tobocman with Glenn Tucker on piano at Maria’s Restaurant, 7-10:30 p.m., 2080 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, www.marias-westbloomfield.com, www.susantobocman.com
JOhNNY TRUDELL Saturday, the Johnny Trudell Quartet plus guest artists. New Italian restau-rant, Pizzaria Restaurante, 51195 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315. Phone 586-731-6161. Italian dining in a casual and affordable setting. John is playing a various venues listed throughout the newsletter.
TUMBAO BRAVO 6-29, Saturday, TUMBAO BRAVO Hot Latin Jazz at U of Michigan Campus, Rack-ham Building Steps, 915 E. Washington Str., Ann Arbor, MI, 8-9 p.m., Free Admission www.tumbaobravo.com
TOTY VIOLA / GRECO FREEMAN Wednesday (every), 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Toty Viola guitar/vocals and Greco Free-man, percussion/vocals at Luca’s Chophouse, 6870 N Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306. Thursday, Thursday (every), 6:30-9:30 p.m., Toty Viola guitar/vocals at Luciano’s Ristorante, 39091 Garfield, Clinton Twp., MI
Friday, (every) beginning May 31st, 7-10 p.m., Toty Viola guitar/vocals with Gwen Foxx, vocalist at Tre Monti (Hour Magazine 2013 Restaurant of the Year Win-ner), 1695 E Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI (in the back of the San Marino Club) Every Sunday, jazz guitarist/vocalist Toty Viola and percussionist/vocalist Greco Freeman at LaDolce Vita, 17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48203 from noon-3 p.m. for their jazz brunch. For more info: www.totyviola.com, www.facebook.com/totyviola, E:mail [email protected].
PAUL VORNhAGEN See Taylor Conservatory Summer Schedule and TUMBAO BRAVO (above)
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