Dear fellow jazz guitarists,

A reminder that the Cheadle Jazz Guitar Club gathering is this Thursday April 10th at 8pm.

It will be a players' night and Dave Turner and will be with us on double bass.

For venue, directions and information on CJGC please see website: http://cheadlejgc.wix.com/jazz

A PDF version of this newsletter is available on CJGC website:

http://cheadlejgc.wix.com/jazz

In this newsletter:

A report on the March gathering.

New web based jazz radio station.

Pat Martino's guitars.

21st North Wales International Jazz Guitar Weekend.

Items for sale.

SEE BELOW FOR ITEMS FOR SALE.

Many new items.

Please visit the Cheadle Jazz Guitar Club website

occasionally for up-dates etc:

http://cheadlejgc.wix.com/jazz

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A report on the March gathering. We had another excellent evening of music at Bijou with plenty of sitters-in, who included our

special guests the two Dans from Foulds Music, Derby.

I made a photographic record of the evening's performers as a reminder when it came to writing

this report, but unfortunately my new phone packed in before I could download the photos! So the

following is based on what I can remember:

Brian Lewis started the evening off with some of his impeccable solo playing. John Gracie was up

next accompanied by myself and we played "Manha De Carnival" and "Laura". Charles Howorth

then joined me to play two jazz standards, "Out Of Nowhere" and "I Thought About You". Whilst

I was in the accompanying mode, Rob Day ventured on stage to play two tunes that we had not

rehearsed, "One Note Samba" and "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life", and considering

that Rob is new to jazz, it went rather well.

The two Dans were up next with a collection of beautifully played standards. It's been a while since

the two Dans were with us, great to see them back. Kev Taylor-Cox and Keith Eagling teamed up

and found a couple of numbers they had in common, one of which was Jobim's "Wave".

The evening continued with a few jazz standards by Ray Brooker and Tony Cordes and they played

"Mitch's Lament", a tune composed by Herb Ellis, "The Nearness Of You" and "Sunny Side Of

The Street".

Next was Guy Boden, accompanied by myself, and we played "Lady Bird" and George Benson's

"Breezin".

A newcomer to the club, "Dave", who played a Maccaferri type guitar entertained us with a couple

of Django numbers. Ian Weir then joined me and played "Satin Doll" and "Autumn Leaves". The

two Dans then took the stage to finish the evening off. Some great music and a very varied

programme were enjoyed by all.

The above is from memory with some help from Tony Cordes. My apologies if I've left anyone out.

Trefor Owen.

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One of our members, Andrew, has a new web based jazz radio station.

Every Saturday 2pm. Check it out.

www.fabradiointernational.com

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PAT MARTINO'S GUITARS by Trefor Owen

PART ONE. If you are a Martino fan you will have noticed from album sleeves that he played several different guitars. It seems like all we jazz guitarists he was experimenting with guitars as he was going through different stages of development in his playing. Do we ever stop? Pat started playing the guitar at an early age influenced by his father, (Mickey), and as he was small in stature he used a Gibson Les Paul. See photo.

At the age of seventeen he was gigging seven sets a night seven days a week. Having finished a stint at the Showboat, Harlem, with saxophonist Jack McDuff, he was en rout to Chicago their band wagon was stolen with all the instruments. When they got to Chicago Jack McDuff took the seventeen year old to a pawn shop and purchased a cheap guitar. In fact, according to Pat, he had to use matchsticks to hold the pickup in place to stop it falling into the guitar. He used it for one night. The following day he called home and borrowed some money from his family and purchased a Gibson E175CES.

From that point he began to use archtop guitars. Pat recollects that it was quite a transition from solid guitars. He then got serious about archtop guitars and adjusted to the instrument and its physical demands. He went from the ES175 to a Gibson

Johnny Smith pictured on the front cover of "EL Hombre", his first album as leader. Circa 1967. Pat was heavily influnced by the legendary guitarist Johnny Smith during his early years as he copied everything that Johnny had recorded at that time in the 50's. His party piece was "Moonlight in Vermont". Apparently, his father said to him one day " If Johnny Smith stopped recording what would you do". He wanted Pat to find his own voice. So we can understand why he went for the Johnny Smith model, like many of us. Pat recollects that he had a lot of trouble with the JS model when he began playing with louder bands. The problem was the way the Smith was strutted and the floating pick up. He used to stuff the guitar with all kinds of sheets and taped the F holes which basically turned it into a solid body. Pat then moved on to a Gibson L5CES which has two built in pick ups. This guitar is pictured on the cover of his second album as leader "Strings", and on the cover of "Baiyina" which he recorded in 1968.

He was then approached by luthier Sam Koontz who, as a form of respect, asked if he could build him a guitar. The Koontz was an archtop guitar with an oval sound hole very much like the Gibson Howard Roberts model and was fitted with a floating DeArmond pickup. The Koontz had a door that would slide over the oval hole which would reduce feedback. Pat used this guitar on three of his albums - "The Visit", "Live" and "Conciousness". On a personal note, I had a Koontz guitar for a few years and one major characteristic was the very thick carved top which also helps to reduce feedback. After selling my Koontz in The States it was eventually purchased by Howard Krive, a U S guitarist who had a collection of Koontz guitars. He sadly passed away in 2008. Check out this link, my old guitar is on the extreme right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uhuYvvbkQ4 Also in the early 70's Pat recorded "Desperado", using a 12 string guitar on all the tracks. The guitar was a Univox that looks like an ES335. It was another pawn shop instrument and was bought as a gift by his wife. It cost $80. Pat re-strung the guitar with unison on the first, second, third and fourth strings and left the fifth and sixth as single strings. That amount of pressure caused the neck to bend and when he came

to record "Desperado" the strings were 1/4" off the fingerboard. He only used that guitar once for the session! To be continued.

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21st NORTH WALES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ GUITAR WEEKEND

May 9th - 11th 2014

GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AW

North Wales Jazz: Now celebrating fifteen years of international jazz guitar events in Wrexham.

IMPROVE YOUR JAZZ GUITAR SKILLS AT THIS GREAT VALUE WEEKEND!

Only 99! (90 Concession)

Call +44 (0)1745 812260 to enrol and for further info or see www.northwalesjazz.org.uk and download the enrolment

form.

Five 2 hour workshops with internationally renowned tutors.

GUEST TUTOR HOWARD ALDEN

http://www.howardalden.com

RESIDENT TUTOR TREFOR OWEN

www.treforowen.com

Group A: Hands-on tuition sessions, i.e. for students who wish to

learn in a playing situation.

Group B: Tuition sessions for students who need help in basic skills.

Saturday evening concert (May 10th - 8.30pm) featuring the course tutors plus guests.

Wide choice of reasonably priced accommodation available in Wrexham and the surrounding area.

Registered Charity No. 508519 President: Martin Taylor MBE.

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For photos of the April and October jazz guitar weekends please see http://www.northwalesjazz.org.uk/ click on photos and then the link.

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Update on Mambo Amps

I now have a new cube Mambo amp and a speaker cabinet to

match.

Hear a Mambo amp this Thursday at Bijou.

Trefor Owen.

MAMBO amps www.mambo-amp.co.uk/

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VENUE INFORMATION:

Try and support these venues as often as you can.

Remember: SUPPORT THE VENUE AND THE VENUE WILL SUPPORT YOU.

NEW VENUE FOR HUDDERSFIELD JAZZ GUITAR SOCIETY they meet every 1st Tuesday of the month. The Rat and Ratchet, 40 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 3EB

Stoke jazz guitar club. For further information contact Paul Matthews at paulmatthews54@gmail.com

The Southern Jazz Guitar Society. See their website: www.southjazzguitar.org

Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15, Grove Ave, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG. - 8.45pm For further info. tel. 01625 528336. Jazz every Tuesday http://www.jazznorthwest.co.uk/wilmslow.htm

Every third Thursday of the month - BULLS HEAD, 102, Church Street, Old Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 7RN - 8.30pm TREFOR OWEN & ANDY HULME JAZZ GUITAR DUO. SITTERS-IN WELCOME!

For further Info phone 07423 016888. For directions see http://www.bulls-head.co.uk

The Railway, Wellington Road, Stockport. 9pm. For further info: Tel 0161 477 3680. This venue operates every Sunday with a varied programme.

Every other Tuesday - The Paul Hartley Quartet - 9 - 11pm - now at The Railway, Wellington Road, Stockport. 9pm.For further info: Tel 07944 743680. Venue phone number: Tel 0161 477 3680. FREE admission.

The SLUG & LETTUCE, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury. See creativespaceinfo.blogspot.com for full programme. Jazz every Tuesday 9pm.

North Wales Jazz have weekly and monthly jazz concerts with regular jam sessions & workshops through the year. See their website: www.northwalesjazz.org.uk

If you have a gig which features jazz guitar, please let me know and it will be listed in all e-mail shots.

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See this link from Ged Green about string dampers: http://www.batten.com/String-Damper-Evolution.html

MAMBO amps www.mambo-amp.co.uk/

Luthier Ged Green http://www.gedgreen.co.uk for set ups and guitar repairs.

Guzz Picks http://www.guzzguitar.com/

Foulds Guitars - Derby www.fouldsmusic.co.uk

Bulldog Pickups

(Huddersfield) www.bulldogpickups.com

Vinyl Tap (Huddersfield) www.vinyltap.co.uk Records, CDs and DVDs

Amplifier Covers Online www.amplifiercoversonline.com Customised Equipment Covers On Demand

Frailers www.frailers.com

Back Alley - Mold & Chester www.backalleymusic.co.uk

Sounds Great www.soundsgreatmusic.com

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REGARDING GEAR FOR SALE, A NUMBER OF ITEMS HAVE BEEN SOLD AS A RESULT OF INCLUSION IN THE

CJGC NEWSLETTER. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN AN ITEM YOU HAVE ADVERTISED HAS BEEN SOLD!

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GEAR FOR SALE

De Armond Pickup

De Armond `RED` Jazz Guitar pickup, very little used, perfect working order, 190. Tel Brian Lewis 07776 184111 or 01565 653003, bjguitar@gmail.com

GUITARS A message from Andy Haynes Victor Baker guitar serial no. 145. Measurements: 3" body depth, 16" body width, Venetian round cutaway. Pickups: 2 PAF. Pickguard mounted volume and tone w/ ebony knobs, 3 way switch, reinforced side output jack. For pics of actual guitar see link: http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/index2.php#/fgallery/22/ More pictures taken by me are available on request. Contact Andy via email: andyhaynesuk@yahoo.co.uk Andy is now living in Australia but the guitar is located in Milton Keynes. 2000.

Dan Martin from Foulds Music is selling his Gibson Es-175 circa 2000. For further details contact Dan at danmartinguitar@gmail.com A message from Alex Paterson Benedetto Supreme 1st of 9 only made Serial number 1878. It has 18 1/2" bout - Bartolini Pickup. Condition as new no fret wear. Original H.S.C 12,ooo or nearest offer. Internet price of a 1979 Supreme for sale at present at Bernunzio guitars $30,000. And not as good condition as my one. Contact Alex Paterson at alex.dpaterson@tiscali.co.uk

A message from Steve How.

Eastman 605CE Jazz Archtop Guitar. This beautiful hand crafted solid spruce topped & mahogany sided Eastman Archtop was purchased from foulds in Derby only12 months ago. It is in perfect condition with no dings or wear. It has only been out of the case a dozen or so times. I am selling it reluctantly to fund a Gibson Tal Farlow The action is low and smooth and it is fitted with flatwounds. Contact Steve How Stevephow@gmail.com Mobile: 07415888050

This is a beautiful road worn Mexican tele with a twist. It has a Seymour Duncan SH-2 Humbucker in the neck. This is a lower output and beautifully matched with the Tex Mex Bridge. The pickguard has been changed for a blackguard style Brass compensated Joe Barden saddles and it has a 50s Gil Elvgren decal added to body (which could be removed if desired by soapy water and a non scratch scourer) the whole guitar is suitably aged. Complete with Kinman case. The modifications and pro set up were carried out by a pro luthier (Xperience guitars).

Contact Steve How Stevephow@gmail.com Mobile: 07415888050

Kevin Neal's guitars for sale at Sounds Great

Guild Stratford "3.000.00

Gibson ES175-ces 3.500.00

Contact Sounds Great for further information.

Sounds Great Music, 180-182 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3BG

Tel: 0161 436 4799

http://www.soundsgreatmusic.com/

web

Hancock 5.000.00

'Gibson 1963 L5C Guitar complete with De Armond Model Gold 1100 Adjustable Rhythm Chief floating pickup. The guitar is in excellent condition for its age. All original apart from a proper replacement hand bound tortoise pickguard and Hiscox case. More information available from John Barclay at john.barclay@bluewater.com or tel. 07740 213891.'

Painter model P16,with 23.5"scale. The Painter website is www.painterarchtops.com

Asking price 2300 with case: Will negotiate.

Contact Roy Sainsbury 01902 845246. (mobile), 07866 430926. E-mail roysainsbury@hotmail.com

Peerless Jazz City. 575 excellent condition with case.

Contact christopher.pemberton-billing@ntlworld.com

tel. 01204 413436 mobile 07815323651.

Peerless Songbird. open to offers. excellent condition with case.

Contact christopher.pemberton-billing@ntlworld.com

tel. 01204 413436 mobile 07815323651.

A message from Jack Grocott:

2002 Knight Guitar. Natural with Venetian cutaway, 17" body, Grover Tuners. Comes with Hiscox

hardcase. 2.200. E-mail: idaandjack@btinternet.com Mobile: 07710 054750.

1999 Guild X700. In excellent condition with case 3.000.

E-mail: idaandjack@btinternet.com Mobile: 07710 054750.

A message from Terry Gillen:

DAngelico NY4.

Made in 2003 by Vestax (higher quality than the later, Excel-made models) in Terada, Japan. Book matched solid spruce top. Maple back, sides and neck. Lovely sunburst finish. Showroom condition. 7-ply top binding. Ebony fret board with 3-ply binding and pearl, slashed block inlays. C-shape neck. Grover sealed-back tuners with 'imperial' keys. Inlaid, adjustable, compensated bridge. Kent Armstrong floating mini humbucker. Multiple bound, 'tortoiseshell' pick guard with volume and tone control. 18 inch lower bout gives rich deep tone plugged and unplugged. Full Charlie Chandler Plek setup in summer 2011. Looks fantastic, sounds great and plays beautifully. Original plush lined, deluxe faux alligator hard case with DA logo. Original purchase receipt. 1,950. Email terry.gillen@btconnect.com for pictures.

AMPS & SPEAKER CABINETS

Evans amp AE 100. 8" Celestion speaker 550. Tel. Trefor Owen 07423 016888 E-mail

tojazzgtr@aol.com

Evans 200 watt amp. I x 12" Eminence speaker - Teak cabinet with padded cover - 450 - Contact

Trefor Owen 07423 016888. or e-mail tojazzgtr@aol.com

Redstone speaker Cabinet I x 10" Eminence speaker. With cover in very good condition - 200 ono

- Contact Trefor Owen 07423 016888. or e-mail tojazzgtr@aol.com

1 x 8" Celestion speaker housed in a cabinet made by Luthier Ged Green - 120 ono - Contact

Trefor Owen 07423 016888. or e-mail tojazzgtr@aol.com

For Sale: Raezers Edge NY8 Guitar speaker cabinet in perfect condition with original

packaging and slip cover. The best small speaker cabinet for jazz guitar you will find with a big

focused sound in a small portable cabinet. Used by many top players for its wonderful jazz sound

and portability. I would accept 349 (new price 499). Reason for sale - I have two of them and want

to sell one to fund the purchase of a Raezers Edge 12" speaker cabinet. Specifications: 1x8" speaker

at 8 ohms, 225 watts, weight 20 lbs, width 12'', height 15", depth 9" More info and pictures can be

found on the Foulds (UK) and J Hale (USA) websites. This cabinet was given 5 stars in all the

reviews on the Harmony Central website. Contact Derrick Harris

at derrick@derrickharris.fsnet.co.uk