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 OUR CURRENT AND UPCOMING JAZZ ARTS ACTIVITIES Thursday, July 10, 2008: The Lexington Public Library continues its "Jazz: Live At The Library!" series of concerts at the Central Library Theatre, 140 East Main St. in downtown Lexington. This month features the return of Versailles, KY guitarist/vocalist, Bruce Lewis, and "New Friends" (Dave Beaudin/piano, Kevin Kehrberg/bass, and Dave McWhorter/drums) for his second stint in the series. Showtime: 7 - 8:30 PM. Admission: FREE. Thursday, August 14, 2008: This month's "Jazz: Live At The Library!" features the "Morehead State Jazz Faculty" with Gordon Towell/sax, Glenn Ginn/Guitar, Steve Snyder/piano, Matt Davidson/bass, & Dave McWhorter/drums. Showtime: 7 - 8:30 PM. Admission: FREE. Thursday, September 11, 2008: This month's "Jazz: Live At The Library!" features the University of KY Faculty Jazz Quartet (UKFJQ) featuring Miles Osland/sax, Raleigh Dailey/piano, Danny Cecil/bass, and John Willmarth/drums. Showtime: 7 - 8:30 PM. Admission: FREE. Photo of Tom Senff & the "Frankfort Mafia" by Dr. Bob De Mattina Ongoing: JAZZ: Live at the Library! The series takes place in the Lexington Central (downtown) Library Theater on the second Thursday of each month beginning April 12, 2007 through June 11, 2009, from 7 - 8:30 PM, and is FREE to the public. The series is sponsored in part by a matching grant from LexArts, Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Bluegrass Mailing, Data & Fulfillment Services and The Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. Click HERE for photos of past 2007 and 2008 performances Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the January 10, 2008 performance - Higgins Brothers remembering Norman Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the February 14, 2008 performance - The Frankfort Mafia Click HERE for Wes Allen's photos of the April 10, 2008 performance - Sexual Disaster Quartet Click HERE for Dave M. Birdwhistell's photos of the April 10, 2008 performance - Sexual Disaster Quartet Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the May 8, 2008 performance - Lexington Jazz Project Click HERE for Wes Allen's photos of the June 12, 2008 performance - Rolando Matias & the Afro-Rican Ensemble |
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 2008 Annual Duke Madison Memorial Scholarship Recipient Named The Jazz Arts Foundation is very pleased to announce that the 2008 Duke Madison Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to George Rogers Clark High School Junior, Cooper Harbert, a drummer in the CKYO Jazz Arts Orchestra. The scholarship will cover tuition along with room and board, to the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshop in Louisville. Cooper will attend the Workshop in July and will provide an article about his experience to be included in a future issue of our newsletter, the JAM SESSION. The Jazz Arts Foundation initiated the scholarship in June, 1992 as a way to honor one of Lexington's jazz ambassadors, saxophonist Duke Madison, after his passing. The scholarship has been presented nearly every year to a deserving member of the JAF Youth Ensemble, which is now the CKYO JAO. Click HERE for the full press release. Photo by Dr. Bob De Mattina |
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CURRENT & FUTURE LOCAL JAZZ HAPPENINGS Click HERE for the full 2008 Ecton Park Big Band and Jazz Series schedule. Click HERE for photos of the groups playing at Ecton Park for 2008. Tuesday, July 08: Jay Flippin, Ecton Park, 7 - 8:30PM, FREE. Tuesday, July 15: Dan Brock & Friends, Ecton Park, 7 - 8:30PM, FREE. Tuesday, July 22: David Hummel Octet, Ecton Park, 7 - 8:30PM, FREE. Tuesday, July 29: Colonels Choice Dixieland Band, Ecton Park, 7 - 8:30PM, FREE. Saturday, August 2: Smooth Jazz at Equus Run Vineyards (1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway, KY) featuring internationally renowned contemporary jazz band Pieces of a Dream. Gates open at 4PM, Dinner served 5 - 7 PM, Concert from 7:30 - 9PM. Call 859-255-2653 or visit www.AAFinc.com for tickets. The proceeds of this event will benefit the African American Forum's Capital Campaign Fund. Saturday, October 4: Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. UK Singletary Center. Click HERE for more info. All single tickets go on sale May 5 at 10am. Call (859) 257-4929 or visit singletarytickets.com to purchase. Saturday, December 20: The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Concert. UK Singletary Center. Click HERE for more info. All single tickets go on sale May 5 at 10am. Call (859) 257-4929 or visit singletarytickets.com to purchase. Be sure to check here often for all the Local Jazz events in the Bluegrass as reported, and updated each Monday, by Dr. John Greenway. |
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CURRENT & FUTURE REGIONAL JAZZ HAPPENINGS Click HERE for a listing of Jazz events in the immediate Region and surrounding States. |
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The JAM SESSION to be distributed via email notification The JAF Board of Directors voted at the March board meeting to discontinue publishing the quarterly JAM SESSION newsletter in printed form. Instead, the JAM SESSION will now be created in PDF format and emailed all current members. This means that the newsletter can be published more often and at a much reduced cost to JAF. In addition, it means that your membership fee is now fully tax deductible. So, please take advantage of this and join or renew NOW. The newsletter, in it's new format, will be mailed to all current JAF members by the end of May, 2008. If you are a current JAF member, please send a note with the email address you prefer JAF to use to jaf_sec@qx.net as soon as possible. Thank you. |
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Regular Jazz Events: The DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra (DOJO) performs at Comedy off Broadway the last Monday of the month. Call 271-JOKE. 8 PM; $6.25. Natasha's hosts Piano Wednesday at 112 Esplanade. Kevin Sparks Jazz Quartet at Club Z1 Fridays and Saturdays. 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Local Artists and Ensembles: Jazz Radio: -- Jazz Vault on WRFL 88.1 each Tuesday from Noon to 2 PM, hosted by Bill (Blair) Scott. Now in its 10th year. |
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Currently there are openings on our Board of Directors for several enthusiastic people who would like to make a direct impact on the future of jazz in Kentucky. Won't you please consider providing us with your expertise, time and energy to benefit our jazz community? The minimum requirements to be a board member are that you must be a current member of JAF in good standing and be willing to attend at least 9 of the 12 monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7 - 8 PM. (Go to the About JAF page on this site for 2008 meeting places.) We are an all-volunteer "working" board, so you will be expected to serve on at least one committee for various projects throughout the year; but the time you spend will usually be minimal. And, you don't necessarily need to be a jazz fan to be on the board - we need men and women from all walks of life and with every skill. 2008 - 2009 OFFICERS ELECTED The Jazz Arts Foundation elected new board members and officers at the April 2008 board meeting. Check the About JAF page for the complete list of 2008 - 2009 board of directors and officers. If you are interested in being on the board, be sure to notify a current board member immediately. We encourage all who are interested to please volunteer your services - you are needed to help our organization grow. For more information, answers to questions, and/or to volunteer, please contact Dave McWhorter, JAF President, by phone at (859) 273-5193 or Email. You can also always contact the webmaster. |
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SITE LAST UPDATED 07/03/2008 |
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 The Jazz Arts Foundation is grateful for an IBM On Demand Community Grant which was used to fund the creation of this site for the first year of its operation. The continuation of IBM’s strong commitment to the community through its On Demand Community program is greatly appreciated. |
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 The Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. is supported in part by a grant from the a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet. |
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