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SOMETHING NEW IN MADISON

Paul Smith runs a weekly gypsy swing jam at Brocach on Monroe Street, Wednesday nights, 7:30-closing.  He says: “We've had a lot of fun and it's become a bit of a draw, as I understand from the owners.  We encourage instrumentalists who simply want a home to play this music, to come on out.  Secondly, from our start in the corner nook of Zuzu cafe this summer, we've grown rather organically into a pretty substantial jam at Brocach and from there, into another, more formal performing ensemble.  The members of this performing group come from the jam as well.  We're called L'APÉRO GYPSY JAZZ.”

JAZZ FANS: It's been two months since you've had the opportunity to see and hear this group which tries to present the very authentic sound of the jazz bands that perform in New Orleans' French Quarter Clubs.  Some of you have been south and west for our tough winter, and we hope you and our other regulars will come out with your usual fine support of our efforts. The details follow.

            Dave MacGregor, for The Rhythm Aces    (Questions? Call me at 414 272 1932 )

     Date:   Wednesday, May 15, 2013

     Time:   6 PM to 9 PM

     Place:  THE COLISEUM BAR- - -- IN SECOND FLOOR  HALL

(elevator access),  232 E. Olin Avenue, Madison     608 251 2434

(reservations unnecessary)  Cover charge: $5;. Sandwiches, dinner, drinks available

Musicians:  The Rhythm Aces--a New Orleans Style Jazz Band:

Roy Rubinstein, trombonist and co-leader, of Glen Ellyn, IL, was raised and educated in England, left for NYC in 1962, and for Chicago in 1973, where he is a nuclear physicist with Fermilab. He has performed with Wild Bill Davison, Jimmy McPartland, Woody Allen, and other notables. His Chicago Hot Six has been active for more than 30 years. His style owes much to Kid Ory and Jim Robinson.

Dave MacGregor, co-leader, of Milwaukee and Muscoda, plays clarinet and soprano sax. He also leads the Vagabond Reeds, which does more mainstream jazz  as well as traditional jazz. He changes style (and some instruments) for the Rhythm Aces, trying for a traditional jazz style modeled after Sidney Bechet and other New Orleans reedmen.

Andy Anderson, banjoist and vocalist, of Wilmot, WI, near the Illinois border, has been playing banjo professionally for over 40 years, beginning with banjo bands in the Chicago area  He performs with the Monday Morning Dixie Band in Rockton, IL, and with other traditional jazz groups.

Andy Schumm, trumpet/cornet, age 27, of Chicago and New Berlin, is a music major graduate of the University of Illinois.  His trumpet/cornet style brings memories of Bix Beiderbecke.  He performs frequently with his own, other Chicago-based bands and bands all over the world.  Andy is a multi-instrumentalist, being superb on piano, clarinet, saxes and drums.

Dave Bock, 25, of Chicago and Mukwonago, our tubaist who also plays fine string bass, piano and trombone.   Dave is increasingly invited to perform with nationally known jazz bands. He is now working in Chicago as an instrument repairman, turning his love of music into a fine "day job", as did the late Chuck Hedges. He's studied the history of New Orleans Jazz for years, and has encyclopedic knowledge of the subject.

Thanks to the entrepreneurial efforts of pianist and Music Collective member Mark Ramirez, one of the regular performers at Madison Jazz Jam, the Southeast Side has a new jazz venue: the Bourbon Street Grille, 6308 Metropolitan Lane, in Monona (between Broadway and Bridge Road, at the Yahara River).  With Mark doing the booking, they’ll have live jazz every Wednesday night from 6:00-9:00 PM and, starting on 5/23/13, on Thursday nights as well (5:30–8:30 PM).  The featured bands for the rest of May are:

·         5/15/13: Paul Hastil – John Mesoloras Duo

·         5/22/13: Zachary Larson Band

·         5/23/13: Dave Cooper Quartet

·         5/29/13: Jazz Ahead Big Band

·         5/30/13: Rand Moore Quartet

Just wanted to let you know that Ken Kilian LIVE Musical Services is celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, and here are some upcoming public performances you may want to know about:

Sunday May 19 will be a BENEFIT for our long-time trombonist Cary Sheley, who recently had a stroke.    This will be Ken Kilian's Classic Big Band performing at the Hotel Julien from 5-8pm for listening & dancing.   Please join us for a great time while also helping a great musician and a wonderful human being!   (this date was originally scheduled for May 5th, but had to be changed due to circumstances beyond our control)

Wednesday May 29 the Jazz Trio will be playing in the Riverboat Lounge of the Hotel Julien from 5-7pm.

Sunday June 30 is our 30th Anniversary Party!   The Classic Big Band will be performing at the Hotel Julien for listening & dancing from 5-8pm, and we will have cake and some other goodies to munch on, too!   We hope to have our 30^th anniversary CD's ready to go by then as well.

Sunday August 11 the Classic Big Band returns to the historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, to perform from 6-10pm.    Join us for a journey back in time......we'll be on the same stage where Buddy Holly played his last gig, and the ballroom is filled with all sorts of memorabilia.

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It's Music in our Schools Month
Celebrating our children's musical journey 

This year, we've asked Band, Orchestra and Choral teachers from area schools to send us a student's name and reason why they deserve recognition for efforts in their music program. Here are all of our teachers nominees! 

• Aaron Pritchard - Aaron has a love for music and because of that love, he spends hours practicing his instruments, drumset, marimba, concert snare and piano. He plays his parts with proficiency and helps others who struggle. Aaron is a leader in choir, in which his effort is both positive and inspiring.
• Adam Goren - Adam is an outstanding musician. He has a high skill level for 8th grade and excellent participation in events and concerts. He is a huge asset to the GCMS band. 
• Alissa Stanley - Alissa is a great vocalist, pianist and clarinetist. She has been involved with summer theater and Platteville Children's Choir. She participated in WSMA Honors Choir for 2 years and WCDA Honors for one year. This was Alissa's second year as drum major for the Platteville Middle School Band. She has a great personality and demonstrates great leadership skills both on and off the field.
• Caleb Randall - Caleb is an outstanding musician. He has a high skill level for 8th grade and excellent participation in events and concerts. He is a huge asset to the GCMS band.
• Cameron Ollmann - Cameron is the most outstanding musician I have ever taught. He has taught himself to play every instrument in the band. For concerts, he performs on whichever instrument is needed. He constantly helps out the younger bands by participating in their rehearsals. He also gives us his time to be a part of the high school pep band. He writes his own music using the Finale program. He stays after school most days to practice. He signed up to perform 4 different events at solo and ensemble. Music is his life.
• Elibeth Hamilton - Elibeth has a strong work ethic and consistently shows a desire to excel on her instrument.
• Emma Piechura - Emma is section leader for the clarinet section at Hartford High School. She has also been captain of our rifle squad for two years. Emma takes private lessons on clarinet. She has performed class A solos for 3 years, earning first place ratings. She has been a strong leader in our band program. She has been principal clarinet in our large woodwind ensemble and helped organize and prepare a clarinet quartet. As rifle captain, Emma designs and teaches spinning routines to the 10 girls on the squad.
• Haley Mades - Haley demonstrates a high level of musicianship on alto saxophone and piano. She plays piano in the middle school jazz band, and is currently preparing a class B saxophone solo in addition to a featured solo for concert band.
• Joelle Michalak - Joelle is a strong leader in both band and choir. She is drum major for our marching band. She performs on flute and piccolo and sings soprano in our choirs. She has qualified many solos and ensembles for state level competition, including duets and flute choir, madrigal and barbershop. Joelle is a strong leader. She is well respected by peers and adults. She is good at organizing and following through with activities for band and choir.
• Lawrence Sullivan - Lawrence is a very talented high school musician. He is proficient on all percussion instruments including drumset and mallet percussion. Lawrence is a leader in our percussion section at Hartford High School. He has taken many solos to the state solo/ensemble festival including a large percussion ensemble. He has performed as principal drummer in 2 school musicals and in the state qualifying jazz ensemble. 
• Mirra Vogel - Mirra demonstrates a high-level of musicianship and leadership at a young age. She is the trumpet section leader in her school's concert and jazz bands, and recently performed a solo with the concert band. Mirra shows a high level of interest and enthusiasm for music and a willingness to learn her parts to the best of her ability.
• Zachariah Dietenberger - Zach is a very talented young man. He was chosen as outstanding jazz trombone soloist at UW-Eau Claire Jazz Festival last April. He is a member of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra for 3 years. He has been awarded scholarships for summer music camp at UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay and the Birch Creek Summer Jazz program. Zach is an outstanding high school musician. 
• Zoe Meir - Zoe is both a great violist as well as clarinetist. Her leadership skills shine through her drum major position here at Platteville Middle School. Zoe has participated in the Middle Level Honors Band for the past two years.

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