This week's (July 18) jazz workshop has been mugged by the muggy weather. (There's no AC in the McRae facility so they're closed.)
See ya'll next week (July 25).
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
July 11, 2011
The variety on a theme this week included:
1. An abreviated session devoted mostly to preparations for our Gig at the Parkway Theater supporting the Lee/Lindstrom Home Commemoration July 16th.
Attendees: Vocalists Annie, Victoria, Matt and Dick. Gene (drums), Sam (bass), a good guitarist whose name escapes me .. sorry, Wes (tenor), Steve (alto), Keith (tenor), Peter (Bari and flute), Martin (congas).
Tunes Played: Bernies Tune, Nature Boy, Minor Swing, A Train, Corcovado, and Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You.
2. Most folks went "across the street" to perform the Parkway Theater gig.
1. An abreviated session devoted mostly to preparations for our Gig at the Parkway Theater supporting the Lee/Lindstrom Home Commemoration July 16th.
Attendees: Vocalists Annie, Victoria, Matt and Dick. Gene (drums), Sam (bass), a good guitarist whose name escapes me .. sorry, Wes (tenor), Steve (alto), Keith (tenor), Peter (Bari and flute), Martin (congas).
Tunes Played: Bernies Tune, Nature Boy, Minor Swing, A Train, Corcovado, and Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You.
2. Most folks went "across the street" to perform the Parkway Theater gig.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Special NOTE
The July 11 Workshop will happen at 5:00 pm as usual. Later we will move to the Parkway Theater, 4820 Chicago Ave S, and perform for the Lee/Lindstrom home Commemeration fund raiser.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
June 27, 2011
A gorgeous summer evening with some fabulous music.
Attendees included: Gene and Jeremy (drums), Josh, Josh, Jake, Bob and Serdr (guitar), Wes and Keith (tenor), Todd (trumpet), Peter (bari), Annie, Vici and Dick (vocals).
We covered: I Can't Get Started, I'm Old Fashioned, Well You Needn't, My Funny Valentine, Close Your Eyes, Bernie's Tune, Make Someone Happy, Dream, At Last, I Don't Know Why, I Should Care, Seven Steps to Heaven, Freddie Freeloader, and Black Orpheus.
No session next week on account of the July 4th holiday.
Our next session, on July 11th, may turn into a gig. We're waiting for further details, and will post them as soon as they are available.
Attendees included: Gene and Jeremy (drums), Josh, Josh, Jake, Bob and Serdr (guitar), Wes and Keith (tenor), Todd (trumpet), Peter (bari), Annie, Vici and Dick (vocals).
We covered: I Can't Get Started, I'm Old Fashioned, Well You Needn't, My Funny Valentine, Close Your Eyes, Bernie's Tune, Make Someone Happy, Dream, At Last, I Don't Know Why, I Should Care, Seven Steps to Heaven, Freddie Freeloader, and Black Orpheus.
No session next week on account of the July 4th holiday.
Our next session, on July 11th, may turn into a gig. We're waiting for further details, and will post them as soon as they are available.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 20, 2011
NOTE: Summer hours seem to be 5 pm - 8 (7:45)
Summer sessions seem to be smaller, but new folks continue to show up, welcome Bob with the bass trumpet. Thanks Craig for putting us on Craigs List.
Attendees: Peter (bari), Nick (guitar), Jako (guitar), Sam (bass), Gene (drums), Bob (bass trumpet), Wes (tenor), Keith (tenor), Steve (alto), and vocalists: Annie, Dick, Matt, and Victoria.
Tunes played: Included Minor Swing, Wave, Here's That Rainy Day, I'm Beginning To See The Light, Quiet Nights, Bernie's Tune, Chain Of Fools, Nature Boy, Route 66, The Nearness Of You, and Dindi.
Summer sessions seem to be smaller, but new folks continue to show up, welcome Bob with the bass trumpet. Thanks Craig for putting us on Craigs List.
Attendees: Peter (bari), Nick (guitar), Jako (guitar), Sam (bass), Gene (drums), Bob (bass trumpet), Wes (tenor), Keith (tenor), Steve (alto), and vocalists: Annie, Dick, Matt, and Victoria.
Tunes played: Included Minor Swing, Wave, Here's That Rainy Day, I'm Beginning To See The Light, Quiet Nights, Bernie's Tune, Chain Of Fools, Nature Boy, Route 66, The Nearness Of You, and Dindi.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
June 6, 2011
First session on new Summer Hours. Mondays 6 pm to 8 45.
Attendees: Steve (alto), Todd (trumpet), Eric (bass) and Sam (trumpet) and Vocalists: Annie and Victoria.
Tunes Played: Included I concentrate On You, Ask Me Now, I'm Glad There Is You, Jeannine, Chain Of Fools, Killer Joe.
Attendees: Steve (alto), Todd (trumpet), Eric (bass) and Sam (trumpet) and Vocalists: Annie and Victoria.
Tunes Played: Included I concentrate On You, Ask Me Now, I'm Glad There Is You, Jeannine, Chain Of Fools, Killer Joe.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June 4, 2011
It was a fine day for games and entertainment at the Park outside.
Part of the entertainment was music provided by the "McRae Park Jazz Workshop" group.
Performers: Gene (drums), Serdar (guitar), Bob (guitar), Josh (guitar), Victoria (vocals), Matt (vocals), Annie (vocals), Cheryl (vocals), Steve (alto), Todd (trumpet), Wes (tenor, clarinet), Peter (bari), and Sam (trumpet).
Tunes Played: Just Friends, If I Only Had A Brain, East of the Sun, Reflections In Blue, Up Jumped Spring, Summertime, Minor Swing, St James Infirmary, Bernies Tune, Lady Be Good, What A Difference A Day Made, Well You Needn't, Rubber Ducky, and Chain Of Fools.
Part of the entertainment was music provided by the "McRae Park Jazz Workshop" group.
Performers: Gene (drums), Serdar (guitar), Bob (guitar), Josh (guitar), Victoria (vocals), Matt (vocals), Annie (vocals), Cheryl (vocals), Steve (alto), Todd (trumpet), Wes (tenor, clarinet), Peter (bari), and Sam (trumpet).
Tunes Played: Just Friends, If I Only Had A Brain, East of the Sun, Reflections In Blue, Up Jumped Spring, Summertime, Minor Swing, St James Infirmary, Bernies Tune, Lady Be Good, What A Difference A Day Made, Well You Needn't, Rubber Ducky, and Chain Of Fools.
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