tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090810313771156472024-03-16T13:51:42.586-05:00Jazz Workshop In The Parkmusamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06847868144505136812noreply@blogger.comBlogger632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-23624704863494388012024-03-05T18:54:00.001-06:002024-03-05T18:54:28.244-06:00March 2, 2024<span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat. 3/9, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span><div><br /></div><div>Another strong showing at the Workshop for our last hoedown: Jack ()trumpet), newcomer Paul (bass), Sam (trumpet, trombone), Jan (trumpet), John (trombone, piano) Steve H (piano, soprano), Raphael (bass), newcomer Gary (mandolin).</div><div><br /></div><div>Jan got the first call of the day, so we started with <i>Watch What Happens</i> (II-413). John went early trad, with <i>Struttin' With Some Barbecue</i> (II-372). Sam remained in the same lane with <i>The Birth of the Blues</i> (II-49). Jack opted for both a vocal and a trumpet solo on <i>My Ideal</i> (III-292). Paul thought we needed a bit of Latin, turning to <i>Black Orpheus</i> (I-49). Raphael reminded us of how Annie used to sing <i>Let There Be Love </i>(III-236). Yours truly moved the tempo back up a little, calling <i>It's De-Lovely</i> (III-213). Serdar finally got a chance, choosing <i>ds</i> (I-309). Your scribe had to pack up (as did a number of others, but a scrappy quartet was still working on John's call, <i>Wave</i> (I-431). How they fared after that is known only to them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see you next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>--SJH</div>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-51438834706506486422024-02-27T21:11:00.003-06:002024-02-27T21:11:51.359-06:00February 24, 2024<p><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat. 3/2, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>Another busy Saturday at the Workshop. Joining us were Tom (drums), Jan (trumpet), Steve C. (piano), Vern (accordion), Steve H. (soprano), Sam (trumpet, trombone), Raphael (bass), John (trombone), Matt (vocals), and Lee (bass). </p><p>The whole shindig got of to a bouncy start with Steve C.'s choice, <i>All Of Me</i> (I-22). Raphael found an intriguing number in 3/4, <i>It's A Big Wide Wonderful World</i> (III-207). Tom got the next call, <i>My Little Suede Shoes</i> (II-282). Matt tok his first vocal of the day, a bossa version of Berlin's <i>Change Partners</i> (handout). Serdar turned to some Rhythm changes with <i>Oleo</i> (I-309). Jan opted for a peppy version of <i>Doxy</i> (II-111). </p><p>Matt took a second vocal turn, this time on <i>I'm Beginning To See The Light</i> (I-200). John thought it was a good idea to dip into the Parker bank, with <i>Anthropology</i> (I-29). Vern brought us back to some Latin with <i>Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars</i> (I-338). Matt called <i>On The Street Where You Live</i> (III-310), and agreed to give it a bit of a swingy bounce.</p><p>Sam finally got a shot, and went to Monk's <i>Straight, No Chaser</i> (I-380). Your scribe chose old favorite <i>On A Slow Boat To China</i> (III-309). Some people were packing up, but there were enough left for yours truly to fill in on the piano for Raphael's pick, <i>Let's Face The Music And Dance</i> (III-xxx). As your scribe was headed out the door, a handful were still working on Serdar's choice, <i>Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?</i></p><p>Hope to see <i>you</i> next time!</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-26820118267312950222024-02-22T17:08:00.000-06:002024-02-22T17:08:24.660-06:00February 17, 2024<span style="color: #01ffff; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., Feb. 24, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span><div><br /></div><div>As happened last time, some newcomers stopped in to join the fun--or rather, in one instance, someone who used to come to this same workshop when it was in its infancy. Joining regulars Steve C (piano), John (trombone), Tom (drums), Jan (trumpet), Jack (trumpet), Raphael (bass), Steve H (soprano), Serdar (guitar), and Matt (vocals), were Linda (vocals) and Lee (bass). </div><div><br /></div><div>Yours truly had the privilege of getting the ball rolling with John Lewis' <i>Milano</i> (I-272) at an easy swing. Jack picked things up slightly with <i>Have You Met Miss Jones</i> (I-172). Steve C. changed the mood a bit, opting for Mingus' <i>Nostalgia In Times Square</i> (I-xxx).</div><div><br /></div><div>Matt kicked off the vocal rounds with a handout of <i>How About You</i>. Raphael filled in the space with the peculiar and tricky five-bar phrases of <i>Gloria's Step</i> (I-159). Linda took the mic and belted out a beautiful version of <i>Autumn Leaves</i> (I-39). Tom took the next one, calling <i>Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)</i> (I-74). Matt returned to take on <i>East Of The Sun </i>(III-xxx). Serdar, after weeks of waiting, finally got a chance, choosing <i>On The Sunny Side Of The Street </i>(III-xxx). Jan returned to a favorite, <i>Watch What Happens</i> (II-xxx).</div><div><br /></div><div>Once again, your scribe had to bail out before the crew landed, but he heard that one or two other tunes were enjoyed before all was said and done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see you next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>--SJH</div>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-56364193163279670242024-02-22T16:38:00.002-06:002024-02-22T16:38:40.470-06:00February 10, 2024<p><span style="font-size: large;">Next Time: Skip ahead to Feb. 17!</span></p><p>Things got very energetic at the Workshop this time out, as we had both listening guests and new participants. Joining regulars and semi-regulars Tom (drums), Steve C (piano), Jan (trumpet), Sam (trumpet, trombone), Steve H (alto), John (trombone), Vern (accordion), Raphael (bass), Serdar (guitar), and Matt (vocals), were newcomers JD (bass), and Liz (vocals). </p><p>Things got kicked off by Sam's pick of <i>Billie's Bounce</i> (II-44). Tom got the next call, <i>My Little Suede Shoes</i> (II-282). John opted for the semi-spiritual <i>Moanin</i>' (II-270). Jan went back to the bossa on <i>Watch What Happens </i>(II-413). Yours truly changed the tempo, going to an medium-up version of <i>Easy To Love</i> (I-128).</p><p>Things started to get particularly interesting when the vocals began. Matt started things off with <i>Fly Me To The Moon</i> (II-xxx). Liz, no stranger to the stage, took her first shot with our gang on <i>Satin Doll</i> (I-349). Vern took the in-between number, calling <i>September Song</i> (II-344), to which Matt added a vocal. Liz got another opportunity, calling <i>Route 66</i>, but in F rather than whatever is in the Real Book. Steve C. went right to another blues, <i>Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West</i>, in honor of our late friend, Carl Sandberg. Matt took us on an Ellington ride with his choice of <i>I'm Beginning To See The Light</i> (I-200). Liz got another call, this time <i>All Of Me</i>, but in C (rather than the Real Book version).</p><p>Your scribe had to leave in the middle of this last tune, though things were still cooking. </p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-82149757482005591462024-02-08T20:26:00.000-06:002024-02-08T20:26:11.951-06:00February 3, 2024<span style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 2/10, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span><div><br /></div><div>Another happenin' gathering this past date, with a steady crowd emerging: Jan (trumpet), Tom (drums), Steve C (piano), Steve H (soprano), Jack (trumpet), Raphael (bass), John (trombone), Sam (trumpet, trombone), Matt (vocals), and Serdar (guitar). </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's what we played: Jan called <i>Girl Talk</i> (II-151). John called <i>The Gift! (Recado Bossa Nova)</i> (II-154). Sam called <i>Gone With The Wind</i> (III-132). Matt called <i>Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You</i> (I-153). Jack called <i>Stella By Starlight</i> (I-382), and did a vocal. Matt called <i>Unforgettable</i> (III-xxx). Yours truly called <i>It's De-Lovely </i>(III-213). Steve C called <i>Beautiful Love</i> ((I-40). Matt called <i>A Hundred Years From Today</i> (handout). Raphael called <i>Ornithology</i> (I-317). Tom called <i>One Note Samba</i> (I-384). </div><div><br /></div><div>Your scribe had to leave before the session ended.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see you next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>--SJH</div>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-71106875661900199302024-01-30T11:11:00.002-06:002024-01-30T11:11:54.767-06:00January 27, 2024<p><span style="color: #04ff00; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 2/3, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>It was another happenin' time at the Jazz Workshop as a sizeable cast of characters dropped in: Jan (trumpet), Tom (drums), Steve H (soprano), Steve C (piano), Raphael (bass), Jack (trumpet), John (trombone), Serdar (guitar), and Matt (vocals). </p><p>We began the day with a call from Jan, who was the first to arrive, but also had to leave quite early: <i>The Gift!</i> (or, <i>Recado Bossa Nova</i>) (II-150). John got the next turn, going with <i>It's Only A Paper Moon</i> (II-209). Matt was ready to sing, and so we grooved on <i>Route 66</i> (II-xxx). Jack changed the mood with an easygoing version of <i>There Will Never Be Another You</i> (I-xxx). Yours truly wanted to swing a little harder with a medium version of <i>Witchcraft</i> (III-452). Matt got another choice, this time handing out music for the tango <i>Whatever Lola Wants</i>. Steve C. also brought out a handout, this time of <i>Star Eyes</i>. Raphael picked up the pace a bit with <i>Daahoud</i> (I-xxx). Matt got another go at things with <i>Angel Eyes</i> (I-20).</p><p>Your scribe had to leave a little earlier than usual, but has it on good authority that the group disbanded before Tom or Serdar even got a chance to choose a tune. Apparently, they finished with a version of St. Thomas. </p><p>See you next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-68169893394568377272024-01-30T10:28:00.000-06:002024-01-30T10:28:28.777-06:00January 20, 2024<p>Doing a little catch-up here!</p><p>Who was there? Steve C (piano), Raphael (bass), Jan (trumpet), John (trombone), Jack (trumpet), Steve H (alto), Matt (vocals), and Sam (trumpet, trombone)</p><p>What was played, and who called it? Steve C: <i>Lucky Southern</i> (I-2xx); Raphael: <i>Lover</i> (II-256); Jan: <i>Come Rain or Come Shine </i>(II-88) as a medium swing; Matt: <i>Bella Notte</i> (handout) i.e., the spaghetti song from <i>Lady and the Tramp</i>; John: <i>Come Fly With Me</i> (III-80); Sam: <i>Little Boat</i> (I-245); Matt: <i>In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning</i> (I-210); Steve H: <i>Somebody Loves Me</i> (I-369); Jack: <i>Angel Eyes</i> (I-20); Matt: <i>Polka Dots and Moonbeams</i> (Handout: different key from Real Book). </p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-15074495785306838692024-01-18T10:04:00.000-06:002024-01-18T10:04:10.286-06:00January 13, 2024<p><span style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 1/20, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>Another fun time was had by the attendees at the Jazz Workshop in the Park (in the basement in the senior citizens building). Playing were Jan (trumpet), John (trombone), Jack (trumpet, recorder), Steve C (piano), Raphael (bass), Steve H (alto), Serdar (guitar), and Matt (vocals). </p><p>Yours truly took the initiative to get things going, and opted for <i>Nevertheless</i> (III-300) for the opener. Jack was next in line, and chose <i>Nancy With The Laughing Face</i> (III-298). (Your scribe has often wondered what Nancy thought of that title.) Serdar got himself settled in time to call <i>All Of Me</i> (I-20). Steve C. had a handout from Book V, <i>'Tis Autumn</i>. Raphael went to a second Kalmar and Ruby tune, <i>Three Little Words</i> (III-406). Jan got seasonal, turning to <i>Baby, It's Cold Outside</i> (II-28). John was feeling the need for a bit of Charlie Parker, for some reason, and pulled up the fun <i>Billie's Bounce</i> (II-xx). </p><p>The cycle began again, and yours truly went to the John Lewis tune, <i>Afternoon In Paris</i> (I-12). Jack sang and played on his choice, <i>I'm Old Fashioned</i> (III-182). Serdar recognized our lack of a Latin tune, and called for <i>How Insensitive</i> (I-xxx). Matt, arriving when he could, asked our indulgence on <i>Fly Me To The Moon </i>(II-xxx). Your scribe had to go as the remaining group was getting started on <i>Beyond the Sea</i> for another vocal by Matt. A little bird tells me that the follow-up tune, <i>L-O-V-E</i>, did not go so well, but things wrapped up with <i>St. Thomas</i>. </p><p>Hope to see you next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-72858941900987698742024-01-10T17:13:00.002-06:002024-01-10T17:13:29.492-06:00January 6, 2024<p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 1/13, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>The Workshop got the New Year off right with a solid group of players: Jan (trumpet), John (trombone), Jack (trumpet), Steve C (piano), Steve H (alto), Raphael (bass), Sam (trumpet, trombone), and Serdar (guitar).</p><p>Jan was the first to arrive, so he got the New Year's first pick, <i>Fly Me To The Moon</i> (II-xxx). John took the next call with <i>Doxy</i> (II-111). Sam downshifted a tad with an easygoing version of <i>Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise</i> (II-355). Jack dropped the tempo further, opting for <i>Candy</i> (I-xxx). Yours Truly wanted to turn the heat up a bit while paying tribute to years past, and chose <i>I've Found A New Baby</i> (II-481). Serdar called <i>All The Things You Are</i> (I-22), with Intro also as an Outro. Steve C stayed in the same book, finding <i>Out Of Nowhere</i> (I-318). Raphael surprised us by not calling for anything surprising, going with <i>There Is No Greater Love </i>(I-406). </p><p>Back to the beginning of the loop, Jan kicked off round two with <i>Girl Talk</i> (II-151). John's second choice took us in the other direction: Ornithology (I-xxx). Sam took us back to slower with <i>Angel Eyes</i> (I-28), though it shifted back and forth between ballad and double-time feel. </p><p>At this point your scribe had to pull up stakes, but the group was still going strong.</p><p>Hope to see you next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-62226517851482896602024-01-04T10:57:00.000-06:002024-01-04T10:57:02.775-06:00December 30, 2023<p><span style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 1/6, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p><span style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: medium;">You'll find us in the basement theater. It is advertised in the building as the Jazz Jam. Bring your own music stand.</span></p><p>The number of players has picked up, and everyone seems to be enjoying it! This week we had Steve H (piano, soprano), Raphael (bass), W Rayford (drums), Jan (trumpet), John (trombone, piano), Jack (trumpet), Serdar (guitar), and Sam (trumpet, trombone) celebrating his 95th birthday.</p><p>We began with a call by yours truly, <i>My Romance</i> (I-265). Raphael turned the page to the little-known (by us, anyhow) <i>Memories Of Tomorrow</i> (I-267). Jan had the next choice, going with <i>One Note Samba </i>(I-314). W Rayford opted for the generally mysterious sounding <i>Stolen Moments</i> (I-384), but at a medium swing. John's turn brought us Dizzy Gillespie's <i>Manteca</i> (II-259). Sam was ready with his call, <i>Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise</i> (II-359). Jack chose Miles Davis' <i>Solar</i> (I-363). Serdar wrapped up the first go-around with <i>Alice In Wonderland</i> (I-17). </p><p>Your scribe had to leave quite early, during <i>Alice</i>, but has every reason to believe that the playing continued in his absence.</p><p>Hope to see you next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-7450566490890574392023-12-29T10:23:00.003-06:002023-12-29T10:23:45.386-06:00December 23, 2023<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat. 12/30, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff;">The Players: Sam (trumpet, trombone), Steve H (soprano), Steve C (piano), W Rayford (drums), Vern (accordion), Serdar (guitar), Jan (trumpet), John (trombone), Randy (trombone).</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">The Tunes: Sam, <i>Walkin' Shoes</i> (II-490); Steve H, <i>I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm</i> (III-188); Serdar, <i>How Insensitive</i> (I-181); Steve C, <i>Pennies From Heaven</i> (II-309); Vern, <i>Perdido</i> (II-311); Jan, <i>Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars</i> (I-335); W Rayford, <i>Stormy Weather</i> (III-382); John, <i>There Will Never Be Another You</i> (I-407); Sam, <i>Bluesette</i> (I-407); Steve H, <i>Santa Monk</i> (Handout).</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff;">Your scribe had to leave at this point, so other songs were played that are unrecorded here. Ah, well. If you want a fuller account, stop by the Workshop this week. Then have a Happy New Year!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">--SJH</span></div>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-5929475494760800072023-12-21T10:06:00.000-06:002023-12-21T10:06:12.419-06:00December 16, 2023<p><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat. 12/23, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">It was a busy week at the Workshop, but it is also a busy week for your scribe, so let me be brief.</span></p><p><span style="color: red;">Personnel:</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">Stuart (trumpet), Steve H. (alto), Jack (trumpet), Randy (trombone), Steve C. (piano), Raphael (bass), Sam (trumpet, trombone), Serdar (guitar)</span></p><p><span style="color: red;">Tunes played:</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">Sam--<i>Work Song</i> (II-429)</span></p><p><span style="color: red;">Steve H--<i>Silver Bells</i> (handout)</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">Jack--<i>My Ideal </i>(III-292)</span></p><p><span style="color: red;">Serdar--<i>There Will Never Be Another You</i> (I-407)</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">Steve C--<i>Blue Bossa</i> (I-50)</span></p><p><span style="color: red;">Raphael--<i>Just In Time</i> (II-222)</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">Sam--<i>Jeannine</i> (II-212)</span></p><p><span style="color: red;">Steve H--<i>Nevertheless</i> (III-300)</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">Stuart--<i>C-Jam Blues</i> (II-74)</span></p><p><span style="color: red;">Jack--<i>Body and Soul</i> (I-57)</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">See you next time?</span></p><p><span style="color: #04ff00;">--SJH</span></p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-79683893762608400952023-12-14T15:22:00.000-06:002023-12-14T15:22:01.068-06:00December 9, 2023<p><span style="color: #04ff00; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat. 12/16, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>Several newcomers joined a batch of regulars for this episode of the Jazz Workshop: Jan (trumpet), Randy (trombone), and W. Rayford (drums), joined Sam (trumpet, trombone), John (trombone, piano), Raphael (bass), Vern (accordion), Steve H. (piano, soprano), and Serdar (guitar) for a rollicking time.</p><p>Your scribe got things rolling with a handout version of <i>Silver Bells</i> in 4, rather than the usual 3. Raphael called an old one, <i>Jersey Bounce</i> (III-223). Vern thought <i>Cherokee</i> (I-77) would sound good on his squeezebox, and he wasn't wrong. Speaking of squeezing. Rayford opted for <i>Just Squeeze Me</i> (III-226). Randy shook things up with <i>Watermelon Man</i> (III-429). Sam chose the blues with Parker's <i>Lazy Bird</i> (III-53). John kept us working hard by going to <i>Brazil</i> (III-60). Serdar wanted to get more comfortable with Rollins' <i>Oleo</i> I-309). Yours truly got another shot in, with a <i>Sing, Sing, Sing</i>-based version of <i>God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen</i> (handout). </p><p>Given the number of solos there were to be played, that's as far as we got by 1:30, when several musicians had to leave. But a solid rhythm section remained as your scribe headed out, so he assumes that two or three more tunes were wrestled with before the afternoon wrapped up.</p><p>Hope to see you next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-38884361267877045172023-12-07T16:54:00.000-06:002023-12-07T16:54:07.803-06:00December 2, 2023<p><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 12/9, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>Your scribe was unable to make it to the session this past weekend, but has at least some notes of what took place.</p><p>Present were Sam (trumpet, trombone), Jack (trumpet), John (trombone), Raphael (bass), Vern (accordion), Serdar (guitar), and Steve C. (piano).</p><p>Tunes played: Sam, <i>Dindi</i> (II); Jack, <i>I Remember You</i> (II); John, <i>Oye Como Va </i>(II); Serdar, <i>On the Sunny Side of the Street</i> (II); Steve C., <i>A Weaver of Dreams</i> (II); Raphael, <i>Heat Wave</i> (III); Vern, <i>Skylark</i> (III); Sam, <i>Parisian Thoroughfare</i> (II). </p><p>At this point the notetaker had to leave, so that's all we have to report.</p><p>Hope to see you soon!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-39652091737887250922023-11-26T17:53:00.000-06:002023-11-26T17:53:00.322-06:00November 25, 2023<p><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 12/2, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale, St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>A pretty good showing this week: Sam (trumpet, trombone), Steve C. (piano), Raphael (bass), Jack (trumpet), Ari (trumpet), Al (tenor), Steve H (soprano), and Serdar (guitar).</p><p>Your scribe was a tad late, but the word is that the first two tunes were from Sam, who called <i>Blue Monk</i> (I-xx), followed by Steve C.'s choice of <i>Groovin' High</i> (II-xxx). Raphael was up next, deciding on <i>Whisper Not</i> (II-4xx). Ari opted for a bouncy version of <i>Autumn Leaves</i> (I-39). Jack chose to sing on <i>I Thought About You</i> (II-180). Al challenged us with Coltrane's <i>Moment's Notice</i> (I-280). Your scribe pulled out a handout of a mash-up of <i>Santa Claus Is Coming To Town</i> and <i>Blue Monk.</i> Serdar made his first call <i>All Blues</i> (I-18). Steve C got another chance, going to <i>Lady Bird</i> (I-235). When yours truly was departing, the gang were working on Raphael's choice of <i>Bolivia</i> (III-58).</p><p>Hope to see you next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-81172678999639967782023-11-22T11:09:00.000-06:002023-11-22T11:09:05.478-06:00November 18, 2023<p><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 11/25, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: medium;">We're in the basement theater. As of last time, the signs encouraging masks had been removed, so things are looking up.</span></p><p>This week's gang included Steve C (piano), Steve H (soprano), Jack (trumpet), Raphael (bass), Sam (trumpet and trombone), and Serdar (guitar). </p><p>Your scribe kicked things off with a medium version of <i>Honeysuckle Rose</i> (II-167). Jack directed us to a mixed ballad and double-time feel on <i>When Sunny Gets Blue</i> (I-440). Steve C took the typical ballad, <i>We'll Be Together Again</i> (I-xxx), at a medium swing pace. Raphael changed things up entirely with <i>El Gaucho</i> (I-131). Sam couldn't find the tune he wanted, but instead opted for <i>Killer Joe</i> (II-229), which worked out quite well, thank you.</p><p>Round 2 began with Jack's call for a mid-tempo lope through <i>There Will Never Be Another You</i> (I-407). Yours truly pulled out a handout of Irving Berlin's <i>Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,</i> shifting from ballad to light swing and back again. Serdar finally got a pick, going with <i>On the Sunny Side of the Street</i> (II-xxx). Your scribe shifted over to piano, and Raphael called the Coltrane bit, <i>Lazy Bird </i>(I-241). As Jack and said scribe were pulling up stakes, Sam was trying to organize the remaining trio on the jazz waltz <i>Three Flowers</i> (I-412). </p><p>Hope to see you next time.</p><p><span style="color: #ffa400;">Happy Thanksgiving!</span></p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-11939624079446070952023-11-16T14:36:00.000-06:002023-11-16T14:36:40.828-06:00November 11, 2023<p><span style="color: #01ffff; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 11/18, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p><span style="color: #01ffff; font-size: medium;">In case anyone is worried, there has been no requirement for masks recently.</span></p><p>Things were a little slow at the Workshop again. Sam (trumpet, trombone) and Steve H (piano) were debating whether to play, when Jack (trumpet) arrived. We got in one tune before--surprise!--Serdar (guitar) came in and was ready to try to play, splinted arm and all. A couple of us had to leave by 1:00, so it was a shorter time span, but we did manage to play the following:</p><p><i>Manteca</i> (II-xxx) Sam</p><p><i>Too Young</i> (II-403) Steve</p><p><i>Doxy</i> (II-111) Sam</p><p><i>Speak Low</i> (II-xxx) Jack</p><p><i>Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise</i> (II-355) Serdar</p><p><i>A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square</i> (III-302) Steve</p><p><i>In A Little Spanish Town</i> (III-197) Sam</p><p><br /></p><p>Sure hope to see more of you next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-74840317521446204842023-11-08T17:23:00.003-06:002023-11-08T17:23:19.950-06:00November 4, 2023<p><span style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 11/11, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p><br /></p><p>Well, sadly, not enough people showed up this past weekend--or at least, not the right combination of people (bass, trumpet)--to make a Workshop happen. But we will take another shot at it this Saturday! REALLY hope to see you there...</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-20010329056207807562023-11-02T16:49:00.001-05:002023-11-02T16:49:32.902-05:00October 28, 2023<p><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 11/04, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>A small but perfectly workable group gathered for this particular hoedown: Sam (trumpet, trombone), Steve C. (piano), Raphael (bass), and Steve H. (alto).</p><p>Sam, as usual, called the first number, and it really is a number: <i>BR-2</i>, in a revised handout from last time. We got off to a swinging, bluesy start. Your scribe, opting for Halloween-themed tunes, went to <i>This Masquerade</i> (II-496), more as a Latin than as its original rock feel. Steve C. did not feel the need to revise anything, calling for <i>Yardbird Suite</i> (II-433). Raphael decided on <i>Daahoud</i> (I-96), though we had to downshift twice before we found the groove. </p><p>Back to Sam again, who thought a Halloween theme should include a moon-based song, chose <i>How High The Moon</i> (I-180). Yours truly thought we needed to keep an eye out for <i>Killer Joe</i> (II-229). Steve C. took us to another, more easy-going Latin groove with <i>Lucky Southern</i> (I-255). Raphael went to classic Cole Porter, <i>I Love You </i>(I-190). </p><p>Time for a third round, and Sam called for more sky-based imagery in <i>Nuages</i> (I-307). Yours truly was not letting go of Halloween yet, turning to <i>Witchcraft</i> (III-452). Steve C. thought <i>Lullaby of the Leaves</i> (III-260) captured that autumn feeling. Raphael brought it home with his choice of <i>A Night in Tunisia</i> (I-302).</p><p>Here's hoping you will join us next time!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-8645433689727421752023-10-24T21:48:00.001-05:002023-10-24T21:48:29.793-05:00October 21, 2023<span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 10/28, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span><div><br /></div><div>A core group showed up for jazz jamming this past session: Sam (trumpet, trombone), Raphael (bass), Steve H (piano, soprano), Jack (trumpet), and Serdar (guitar). </div><div><br /></div><div>Things got rolling, as usual, with Sam's choice, <i>Line For Lyons</i> (III-240) at an easygoing pace. Jack went to a ballad, <i>Everything Happens To Me</i> (III-114). Your scribe dug back for a peppy, early tune, <i>I Can't Give You Anything But Love</i> (I-185). Raphael got much more contemporary, calling <i>This I Dig Of You</i> (II-395). </div><div><br /></div><div>Going around again, Sam made the Workshoppers work on <i>Moment's Notice</i> (I-280). Jack got classic, opting for <i>There Will Never Be Another You </i>(I-207). Serdar finally got a chance, pulling out <i>On The Sunny Side Of The Street </i>(II-298). Yours truly chose a more "floaty" tune, <i>Whisper Not</i> (II-422). Raphael picked up the pace with <i>In Walked Bud</i> (II-200). Sam closed things out with another tricky one, <i>Chitlins Con Carne </i>(I-87). Sam and Serdar closed things out with their now-traditional <i>St. Thomas</i> (II-xxx).</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see you next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>--SJH</div>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-67125439754351648272023-10-24T14:42:00.002-05:002023-10-24T14:42:32.935-05:00October 14,, 2023<p><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 10/21, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>A quiet little group assembled: John (bass), Sam (trumpet, trombone), and Steve H (piano). It did, however, give the players time to cover more ground.</p><p>Sam <i>The Girl from Ipanema</i> (I-138)</p><p><span>John <i>Four</i><span> (I-xxx)</span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Steve <i>Girl Talk</i> (II-151)</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Sam <i>Footprints</i> (I-144)</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Steve <i>Autumn in New York</i> (I-38)</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Sam <i>Dear Old Stockholm</i> ((I-102)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>John <i>Autumn Leaves</i> (I-39)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>John <i>All Blues</i> (I-18)</p><p><span>Steve <i>Broadway</i> (I-xx)</span></p><p><span><span>Sam <i>Doxy</i> (II-111)</span></span></p><p><span><span>Steve<span> </span><i>A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square</i> (III-302)</span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Sam <i>BR-2</i> (handout)</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>--SJH</span></span></span></p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-64353733707726602542023-10-13T19:47:00.002-05:002023-10-17T21:29:05.514-05:00October 7, 2023<p><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 10/14, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>Present: Sam (trumpet, trombone), Jack (trumpet), Raphael (bass), Steve H (piano), Serdar (guitar).</p><p>Your scribe continued to fill in on keyboards while the real piano player is out of town. Tunes played:</p><p><i>Gone with the Wind</i> (III-132) Sam</p><p><i>Time After Time</i> (III-408) Jack</p><p><i>East of the Sun</i> (III-104) Steve H</p><p><i>Three Little Words</i> (III-406) Raphael</p><p><i>Time Was</i> (III-407) Sam</p><p><i>It Never Entered My Mind</i> (II-205) Jack</p><p><i>Basin Street Blues</i> (II-37) Serdar</p><p><i>Witchcraft</i> (III-452) Steve H</p><p><i>Stablemates</i> (III-378) Raphael</p><p>There might have been one or two more after yours truly left.</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-42346394997956326022023-10-06T10:16:00.001-05:002023-10-06T10:16:55.465-05:00September 30, 2023<p><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 10/7, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p><br /></p><p>A peculiar day of duos and trios. Participants were Sam (trumpet), Steve H. (piano, soprano), Jack (trumpet), and Serdar (guitar). </p><p>Sam and yours truly were the only two at the beginning, and after waiting a few minutes, decided to take on <i>Moanin</i>', which proved tricky when our charts did not match. However, we worked out the details and made our way through it. Meanwhile, Jack arrived, and joined us on your scribe's choice, <i>Angel Eyes</i>. Jack then opted for <i>Dancing on the Ceiling</i>. Sam's next choice was <i>Moment's Notice</i>. Someone then called <i>C-Jam Blues</i>, which went without incident. </p><p>Sam had to leave, but Jack stuck around for some duets on ballads, first <i>(I Don't Stand)A Ghost of a Chance</i>, followed by <i>Georgia on My Mind</i>.</p><p>By this time, Serdar, had arrived, but Jack had to head out, so now it was guitar/sax duets, with piano backing up the guitar solos. We tackled <i>Blue Monk, Witchcraft, On the Sunny Side of the Street, Somebody Loves Me, Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans, Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me, All the Things You Are</i>, and, of course, <i>St. Thomas.</i> </p><p>Here's hoping more people can make it this weekend!</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-19775587105549040142023-09-25T16:39:00.000-05:002023-09-25T16:39:19.969-05:00September 23, 2023<span style="color: #04ff00; font-size: large;">Next Time: Sat., 9/30, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span><div><span style="color: #04ff00;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #04ff00; font-size: medium;">Come when you can. Leave when you must.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Another workable crowd assembled for this week's meeting: Sam (trumpet, trombone), Steve H (alto), Raphael (bass), Steve C (piano), Bill (vocals), and Serdar (guitar).</div><div><br /></div><div>We began, as usual, with Sam's choice, this time <i>Honeysuckle Rose</i> (II-167). Yours truly pushed the tempo just a little bit with <i>It Could Happen To You</i> (II-204). Steve C found another mid-tempo tune that doesn't get out enough, Earl Hines' <i>Rosetta</i> (II-332). Raphael found yet another relatively unfamiliar tune, this time <i>Russian Lullaby</i> (II-3xx). Back around to Sam, we took on a ballad-y version of <i>It Might As Well Be Spring</i> (II-205). </div><div><br /></div><div>Bill was finally set up, and got in a couple: <i>Blue Moon</i>, which we played from iReal Pro and memory; and <i>Just In Time</i> (II-222). Your scribe pulled an original out of the bag, <i>Smokey Blues</i>. Serdar got his first call, going to <i>On The Sunny Side Of The Street</i> (II or III); Bill was able to join in the fun. Bill took another, opting for <i>September Song</i> (handout). Steve C needed to head out early, so his last choice of the day was <i>Fly Me To The Moon</i> (II-135)--which, of course, Bill was happy to join. Raphael made us do a bit of work on a tune, <i>Little Sunflower</i> (II-244) with very few chord changes, which stretches one's creativity. Bill called one more, <i>Pennies From Heaven </i>(II-309) before most of us had to head out. Sam and Serdar accompanied our packing up with <i>St. James Infirmary</i> and <i>St. Thomas</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see you next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>--SJH</div>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809081031377115647.post-960592821690984322023-09-23T07:26:00.003-05:002023-09-25T16:21:17.786-05:00September 16, 2023<p><span style="color: #01ffff; font-size: large;"> Next Time: Sat., 9/23, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)</span></p><p>We had a limited but workable gathering: Steve C (piano), Steve H (percussion), John C (trombone), Jack (trumpet), and Raphael (bass).</p><p>Your scribe got things running with <i>Lullaby Of The Leaves</i> (III-260). <i>Nancy With The Laughing Face</i> (III-298) was Jack's first pick. Steve C upped the tempo to a medium swing with <i>Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams</i> (III-455). Raphael took us to the unfamiliar by opting for <i>Time Was</i> (III-409). John C brought us back to our usual stomping grounds, and lullabies, calling <i>Lullaby Of Birdland</i> (I-256). Yours truly got the second go-around going with a not-too-slow rendering of <i>Lover Man </i>(II-255). Jack chose an old standby, <i>Time After Time </i>(III-408). Steve C's next one was another mid-tempo gem, <i>Autumn Leaves</i>. Raphael tried to boost the energy another notch, calling <i>Mountain Greenery</i> (III-285). John found a classic bit of jazz history, <i>Moten Swing</i> (II-279). Almost out of time, your scribe went to another old one, <i>Nevertheless</i> (III-300). We finished our time together with Jack's choice, <i>Smile</i> (IV-401).</p><p>--SJH</p>SJHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751409296737560169noreply@blogger.com0