June 29, 2024

Next Time: Sat., 7/6, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)

Double the fun on bass today as newcomer Dave followed the directions on Craigslist to find us. Also present were Raphael (bass), Sam (trombone), Steve H (piano), Jerry (guitar), and Jan (trumpet).

No time for a narrative today. Here is the list of what we played, though:

Out of Nowhere (I-318) Sam

Yesterdays (I-454) Your Scribe

Blue Bossa (I-50) Dave

Airegin (I-13) Raphael

All Of Me (I-20) Jerry

Watch What Happens (II-413) Jan

Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (II-355) Sam

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance (II-173) Yours Truly

Don't Get Around Much Anymore (I-122) Dave

It's A Blue World (II-207) Raphael

St. James Infirmary (II-338) Jan

Chicago (II-79) Sam

Hope to see you soon!

--SJH

June 22, 2024

Next TIme: Sat. 6/29, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)

Personnel: Sam (trombone), Craig (guitar), Jerry (guitar), Jack (trumpet), Steve H (piano)

Tunes: 

All Blues (I-18) Sam

Satin Doll (I-349) Craig

The Blue Room (I-53) Steve H

Ain't Misbehavin' (III-13) Jerry

East of the Sun (III-104) Sam

Nancy with the Laughing Face (III-298) Jack

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (III-302) Craig

I Could Have Danced All Night (III-156) Steve H

The Girl From Ipanema (I-158) Jerry

I Cried For You (III-157) Sam

I'll Be Around (III-176) Jack

The Rainbow Connection (III-330) Craig

See you next time?

--SJH

June 15, 2024

Next Time: Sat., 6/22, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)

Bring your own stand! We usually work out of the Real Book (Vols. I-IV)

An unusual mix of players this time out: Sam (trombone), Raphael (bass), Steve H (piano, alto), Jerry (guitar), and Craig (guitar). 

Sam kicked things off with Charlie Parker's Au Privave (I-37)--not quite up to speed, but a credible rendition. Your scribe opted for Broadway (I-61) at a medium swing. Raphael challenged the group with A Night In Tunisia, which worked out fairly well once we worked out the form. Newcomer Jerry (welcome aboard!) got us rolling along Route 66 (II-xxx)--vocal included for free. 

Sam got the next round going with his choice of Blue Skies (II-58). Craig took his first turn, calling Satin Doll (I-349). Based on an earlier misunderstanding, yours truly decided on the ballad A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (III-302), with a light swing. Raphael used his second and last pick on Lover Come Back To Me (III-258). 

After Raphael left, we carried on with Jerry's second choice (and vocal!), Don't Get Around Much Anymore (I-122). Sam went to an old classic, Shine (II-xxx). Craig got the last call of the day, going with St. Thomas (II-xxx). 

See you next time!

--SJH

June 8, 2024

Your scribe was not present for this date at the Workshop, but rumor has it not only that Craig has returned, but that he took notes! Here is what we can tell you:

Present: Craig (guitar), Sam (trombone), Jan (trumpet), Matt (vocals).

Here is what they played: 

All of Me (I-120)

Limehouse Blues (I-214)

Little Boat (I-245)

In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning (I-210)

I'll Remember April (I-197)

I'll Never Smile Again (I-196)

Satin Doll (I-349)

The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers ((I-348)

Alright, OK, You Win (I-24)

--SJH

June 1, 2024

Next Time: Sat. 6/8, 11am-2pm. TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)

Present: Steve C (piano), Steve H (soprano), Raphael (bass), Jan (trumpet), Matt (vocals), Jack (trumpet), Sam (trombone)

Numbers called:

II-391 There's A Small Hotel (Steve C)

II-395 This I Dig Of You (Raphael)

II-189 I Thought About You (Matt)

II-75 Candy (Jack)

II-xx Birdie Island (Jan)

II-295 Old Devil Moon (Matt)

II-212 Jeannine (Sam)

I-20 All Of Me (Matt)

Your scribe had to leave quite early this session, and he is quite certain many other great songs were played and sung.

Hope to see you next time!

--SJH

May 25, 2024

 One last catch-up.

Personnel: Sam (trombone), Raphael (bass), Victoria (vocals, ukelele), Serdar (guitar)

Tunes:

Take Five

Road Song

Summertime

All Of Me

Have You Met Miss Jones

My Little Suede Shoes

Accentuate the Positive

Beautiful Love

Dearly Beloved

Swinging On A Star

After You've Gone

St. Thomas

--SJH

May 18, 2024

 Still catching up...

Musicians: Sam (trombone), Raphael (bass), Craig (guitar), Matt (vocals), Jack (trumpet)

Tunes:

Autumn Leaves (I-39)

Hello Young Lovers (I-176)

The Rainbow Connection (III-330)

Alright, OK, You Win (I-24)

Young At Heart (I-461)

Dancing On The Ceiling (I-98)

How High The Moon (I-180)

Never Will I Marry (I-298)

Georgia On My Mind (II-145)

Satin Doll (I-349)

--SJH

May 11, 2024

 Finally catching up after a few weeks away!

Musicians: Sam (trombone), Raphael (bass), Craig (guitar), FG, TP

Tunes: 

Work Song (II-429)

Robbins Nest (II-330)

Rosetta (II-332)

Pure Imagination (III-xxx)

The Lady Is A Tramp (III-227)

Doxy (II-111)

Indian Summer (III-201)

Girl Talk (II-xxx)

Mr. Magic (II-268)

Lazy Day (II-230)

--SJH