September 19, 2026

Next Time: Sat. 9/26, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)

Bring your own stand. Real Books are also very useful.

Who showed up this week?

John C. (piano), Paul (bass), Bill (drums) Raphael (bass), Matt (vocals), John P. (guitar), Steve H. (alto), Randy (flute, alto), Ari (trumpet, flugelhorn).

Who called what when, and where can we find it in the Real Book?

Bill: Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) (I)

Matt: East of the Sun (III)

Raphael: Isfahan (III)

Matt: Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You (I)

Randy: Joyce's Samba (II)

Matt: Dream A Little Dream Of Me (I)

Ari: Billie's Bounce (II)

Matt: September in the Rain (handout)

Steve: It's De-Lovely (III)

Matt: The Lady Is A Tramp (III)

John P: Manha de Carnevale (Black Orpheus) (I)

Matt: Moon Dance (handout)

--SJH 

September 12, 2026

Next Time: Sat 9/19, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)

Bring your own stand.

Your scribe was not present, but has it on reliable authority (thank you, Matt) that the following people were present and tunes were played.

Personnel: Bill (drums), Raphael (bass), Bob (trombone), Matt (vocals), Scott (guitar), Serdar (guitar), Ari (trumpet), and Cathleen (piano).

Songs: How About You, In A Mellow Tone, Forest Flower, Minor Swing, Impressions,  Smile, Red Clay, Lady Bird, Moon Dance, My Funny Valentine, The Stars Fell On Alabama, Tennessee Waltz, Just The Two Of Us, St. Thomas.

See you next time!

--SJH 

September 5, 2026

Next Time: Sat., 9/12, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)

Bring your own stand. We typically work out of the Real Book vols. I-IV.

Present: Steve C (piano), Raphael (bass), Bill (drums), Jerry (guitar), Ari (trumpet), Jack K (trumpet), Bob (trombone), Steve H (alto), Randy (flute, alto).

Tunes called:

Bob: In A Sentimental Mood (I)

Jack: It Don't Mean A Thing (I)

Randy: One Note Samba (I)

Steve C: Out Of Nowhere (I)

Raphael: Lush Life (I)

Bill: Have You Met Miss Jones (I)

Jerry: Wave (I)

Ari: Watermelon Man (III)

Steve H: Three Little Words (III)

Hope to see you soon!

--SJH