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JAZZ PICNIC:MUSIC FOR A SUMMERAFTERNOONTy Fron Ross

I don't know much abotttJazz,but when pianist Dan Dobekcommented, "Music is morethan just the notes." in themiddle of his set at the August12 Jazz Picnic, in some ways Iknew what he meant.

Here's one: The compellinginvitation to pay attention, toappreciate, to savor *not onlythe talent and inspiration ofthe six fine musicians of theday, but also the feel andsounds and smells and colorsof the su1try Sunday after-noon, As the music almostuncannily matched andreinforced sensual impres-slons, it somehoyv dramatizedthe value and riclihess ofliving in the moment.

Associations and reminderswere added bonuses: Who isthis Bill Evans I keep hearingabout? (I must look him up.)What about starting to playthe piano again myself?(Maybe I'U dig out that oldbook of George Shearing ar-rangements I bought yearsago.) And why can't my pianolet me make those sweet, softsounds? (This assumes thatthe responsibility isn't minealone!)

The images of Peg Delaney's

giggling out of pureenjoyment, of OttoGardner hugging the Bass, ofDan Dobek crouched over thekeyboard, of Azaarn Hameedresplendent in a tux on thishot day -these

linger too,along with a feeling of awak-ening and refreshment.

MERTWETHERFEATURED INEVEnIING OF'PIANO BLUESALSO APPEARING INJAZZ WORKSHOP ATLOCAL SCHOOLThere's a real treat in store forthose of you wh.olove Jaz-2,the Blues and a touch ofAfric an-American Gospelmusic in your piano listening.Roy Meriwetherwho's been afeatured performer at JazzFestivals, concert halls andNew York City nightclubs willappear at APFJaz.z on October5,1990.

Mr. Meriwetherwfll alsoappear at Steinmetz middleschool in Schenectady onOctober 4th to introduce hismusic to the younger set.

Mr. Meriwether is one of thosetriple-threat musicians whocan play Jaz.z or Classieal andhas been the recipient of aNational Endowment for the

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Arts Composers Fellowship.Audiences tend to have astrong emotional response tohis performances mixed withawe at his virtuosity.

Buy your tickets in advancebecause 1) they're cheaper($fO in advance by mafl or atCommunity Box Offices,versus $rz at the door) and2) We had a sell-out for our

first Fall concert and wewouldn't want any of our"regulars" to be disappointed.

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! Pegqv's has a special offer II foie Phce foriazz ttcket II holde"s. Bring your tlckets II before the concert (for din- It ner) or after the concert I| (for food and drink) and II you'll get $2 off the blll for i; each person with a ticket. iI Be su"e to make reserve- .! Uorrr for dinner because the!

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JERI BROWN: JAZZ PAST &Praised by Billy Taylor,to appear at APFJ onOctober 19Jerl Brown, one of the newgenerations of great Jazzsingers will appear on October19th at A Place for Jazz. MsBrown, who has been dubbed"the next Ella Fitzgerald", bythe Cleveland Plain Dealerand called " a great musician "who like "Ella and SarahVaughn ...uses her voice withgreat imagination and creativ-rty" by Dr. Billy Taylor. Herstyle has been haled as "pas-sionate and exciting."

Origina[y from the Akron,Ohio area, she has:p_pq4rqdali over Norfi emerica withmembers of the Count BasieOrchestra, as resident vocal-ist with The ClevelandJazz,Orchestra, with Max Roachand with Ellis Marsalis. Ms.Brown is Director of JazzVocal Studies at ConcordiaUniversity in Montreal andcoordinator of Vocal studies,including the classical repe-toire. She has balanced anactive performance career withthe life of an academic.

With Jeri Brown will be one ofthe leading piano talentsfrom New York City,

Fred Hersch. Mr Herschrecently appeared in TownHall with a fchamber orchestraperforming some of his originalworks. He has a well-earnedreputation as one ofthe bestaccompanist in the business.The New York Times praisedhis "open orcitement" and theJazz Times called a "leadinglight of this generations pian-ists." Some of his original com-positions will be sung andperformed on the program theevening of October 19th.

JAZZ PRESENTJazzhas been pouring into thearea in a torrent of quality.Irene Reid arrd Jaz-z mobile inSchenectady (thanks to JoeGraham's hard work). JanetGryce and Dakota Staton atLake George (under PaulPine's and John Strong's mas-terful touch.) Branford Mar-salis inWashington Park. Andour own fabulous Lee Shawand Ed Green in a duo at theVan Dyck. Piaces likeQuarter's in Saratoga arebeginning to fealure Jazz.Peggz's has become a wonder-ful room for Jazz, and Justin'sremains the quintessential

- ---srnall -rsofir hangout. TheShelf brought in Donald Byrdand sold out the joint;

And speaking of selling out thejoint, APFJazz ftnally dtd tt!\[re sold out the house on ourSheila Jordan-Harvie Swartz-Gene Bertoncini Concert. Wealso had an opening for ourfirst art exhibit The Art ofJtzz.

With the passing of SarahVaughn, the Praticos and theCivales reminded us of aconcert she did in Schenec-tady in 1947 at the old PlazaTheatre in Schenectady.

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#,*_*". Empire Plaza Posters has anew set of Jazz Calendars instock which uses the wonderfulphotographs of Milt Hinton theBassist. A great gift for a JazzFan. Store hours are lOamto6pm every day , in the middleof the Concourse of the EmpirePlaza government center indowntownAlbany.

.Dan Dobek, one of our fea-tured pianists at the Jaz.zPicnicthis summer, has a new tapeand CD out. Recorded at hisconcert at Troy Music Hall lastMarch . it's called "Jazz,forMyFather" with'cooking' rhythmand horn sections. Cassettesare $t0.95, CD's $r+.98 post-age (included). Check or moneyorder to: Chrysolite Records,P.O. Box 3556, Sch'dy, NY12306 or call 355-5759 to orderby phone w/Visa /Mastercard.

.Records n' Such,StuyvesantPlaza has recordings of per-formers who appear trt A Place

Jazz Cance-rts. They'll alsoorder records for you. i ContactTed Murawski, their Jazzbuyerat 438-3O03 with questions.

.The Open Door Book Store,Jay Street, Schenectady,helped us lay in a stock ofunusual Jazz Books which areavailable at our Concerts andWorkshops. They'll also orderany special book you're lookingfor in the Jazz field. Ask themabout their Da Capo Presscatalogue of new and out-of-print books.We uselcome listingsJor Jazzsenrices. Next copg deadline -October 75, 7990

JAZZ ALfVEBelow is a list of places where you can hear liveJazz, all year round. Your support helps to keepthe art-form healthy and available. An *appears next to any performance that is rare forthis area.

Peggy's 426 State St., Schenectady (entrance inback of restaurant) Music starts at 9pm. 3 sets.346-OOO3Oct 5-6- Lron "Chuck" Moutsoulas w/LyleWarner.Sundalr. Oct 7. Nick Brignola w/Dick Berk* at7:3opm. $1O coverwhich includes a light dinnerbuffet. Call for ReservationsOct 12-13 - Rennie Crain and Mike FlanaganOct 1O-2O - Swing Night w/ Tim Coakley,SkipParsons, R. Crain and M. FlanaganOct26-27- Straight Ahead Duo w/Fisch andFinnNov 2-3 - Paul Mastriani and Bobby KeilyNov 9- 1O - BluesWing TrioNov 16-17 - Rob Aronstein TrioNov 23-24 - Jack Fragomeni

Justin's SOILark St., Albany. Music starts at9pm, 3 sets. 436-7008 A Dinner reserveationgets you a reserved seat for music.Oct 5-6 - Nick Brognola w/ gt.Oct 12 - Joe Beck and Gene Bertonclni*Oct 13 - Dolphins w/Dan Brubeck and VinnieMartucci*Oct 19-20 - Hal Miller w/ J.R. Montrose*Oct 26-27 - Jaz-2, Caucus w/Dave CalarcoNov 2-3 - call for listingNov 9-1O - Hall Miller w/ J.R. MontroseNov 16-17 - call for listingsNov 23-24 - Nick Brignola w/Qt.

Van Dvck 237 Union St., Schenectady. 374-24O6 9pm,3 sets. Reservations advisedOct 5-6 - Dave Frlshberg* $7.5O coverOct 12 - Paul Mastriani and Bobby Kelly*Oct 19-20 -TonyZanoOct 26-27 - Lee Shaw duo w/ Ed Green*Nov 2-3 - Buckey and John Plzzarelll* $5.0Ocover chargeNov 9- 10 Solange Goodyear* pianolvocalsNov 13-14(Ttres & Wednes.) Dave McKenna*$5.0O cover chargeNov 16-17 Swing Night w/ Tim Coakeley andSkip ParsonsNov 23-24 Mastriani and Kelly*Nov 3O-Dec I Rennie Crain/Mike Flanagan

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Aug 17-18 - Neal Brown, solo pianoAug 29 - Jazz on the Patio with Mike FlanaganQuartet w/ Mike CanonicoAug 31-Sept 1- Dan Dobek Duo

Troy Savlngs Bank Music Hall 88 Fourth St.Troy. Call 273-OO38 for informationOct. 13 -8pm - Ahmad Jamal* with JamesCommack and David BowlerNov. 17-8pm- Betty Carter*

The Egg at the Empire Center. Info and tickets473-t845Nov. 4-8pm Skidmore Jaz.zlnstitute presentsClark Terry* and his trio.

Nov-lo Ruth Brown* Bpm

On the Shelf The DeWitt Clinton Bldg. 39 EagleSt., Albany. 432-8048Live Jazz on Sundays.No bookings as of this deadline. Call for listings!r rrrrrrrrrr rrrrri

KEEP JAZZ ALTVE!Listen to the musicians who

play it!!

! t"lt your friends what a great It time you had!!! Ifr rrrrr rrrrr rrrrrlRADIO JAZZWVCR 88.3FM Cutting edge Afro-Am Pop w/occassional J azz flav orlry,MHT 89.1FM Laurence Boylan's Show onSaturday NightWRUC 89.7FM Late night play is goodWANIC 9O.3FM Great mix. Something for almostevery"flavor" ofJazzfanWSPN 91.IFM Listen to Gail Mattison's show onWed's 12 to Spm;Mondays 3-6pm Dave CasnerWCDB 9O.9FM Wonderful Show on Sat. & SunMorningsWRPI 9L.5FM Kevin Roberts on Thurs. nightsfrom 7 to 10WHRL 1O3.1FMA Mix of Jazz, and "other"WPIX 1O6.7FM JazzBntnch on SundayWMVI L16OAM Jazz Show on Sunday AfternoonWABY l4OOAM Good on Big Band play; Edward-sen (6am to loam) tn Morning gives great plugsfor local Jazz

But for those who want to "goto school" with a living Jaz.z-master, don't miss the BettyCarter Concert. A recent NYreview describer her treat-ment of a song as "reinvent(ing) it on the spot by re-har-monizing the melody, chang-ing the emphasis of the lyricsand toying with the tempo andrhythm.. In other words, aJazz singer. She'li move youand teach you. Go and enjoy!If you haven't heard her beforebuy a tape or CD and prepare.But bring a pillow. TSB MusicHall is great on the ear buthard on the rear.

BETTY CARTERTO APPEARTroy Music Hall, the OTHEIIplace with great Jazz and greatacoustics is giving all fans ofJazz a wonderful treat. OnOctober 13 at 8pm, AhmadJamal wi1l appear in concertand on November 17, BettyCarter, in a very rare localappearance wil1also be here.The entire series includes aFebruary 9th appearance ofWynton Marsalis.

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