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APRIL, 2010 WAS OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY Thank you to everyone who attended the Birthday Bash at Natasha's April 25th and making it such a big success. Click HERE for a short article about the bash in the Kentucky Kernel. |
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 Click the icon to the left to view the PDF version of an article about JAF which appeared in LexArts ArtsScene magazine. And, click HERE for a great article about JAF and Jazz Appreciation Month that appeared in the March 31 Chevy Chaser magazine. |
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NOTE: There will be no JAF board meeting on Wed, September 1, 2010. NOTE: The next regular JAF board meeting will be Wed, October 6, 2010 at 7PM in the small meeting room at the Tates Creek Library. |
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 Thursday, September 9: The Lexington Public Library continues its "Jazz: Live At The Library!" series of monthly concerts at the Central Library Theatre, 140 East Main St. in downtown Lexington. Show #42 spotlights "The Options Jazz Quartet" from Cincinnati featuring Rusty Burge/Vibes, Make Sharfe/bass, Garin Webb/tenor & soprano sax, and John Taylor/drums. The series is sponsored Jamey Aebersold Jazz, and the Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. Showtime: 7 - 8:30PM, Admission: FREE. Ongoing: Jazz: Live at the Library! The series, which began April 12, 2007, takes place in the Lexington Central (downtown) Library Theater on the second Thursday of each month from 7 - 8:30 PM, and is FREE to the public. The Jazz Arts Foundation is proud to help present a monthly series of live jazz performances by some of Lexington’s best musicians who will bring back to life the golden age of local jazz, when jazz was a staple in local spots such as The Coach House. “The series performers are the same great musicians that worked with me at the Coach House‚” says Dave McWhorter, producer of the series: “For eight years, jazz came alive every weekend. Audiences loved it, and the players had a blast. I believe we can re-capture some of that magic; even the same beautiful piano that we used then will be on stage each month to make music again.” We are a "listener supported" organization. Our only source of operational funding is from memberships - please become a member so we can continue the Jazz: Live at the Library! series as well as produce other jazz performances and concerts throughout the year. Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the July 8, 2010 performance - O-Zone Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the June 10, 2010 performance - The Jazz Visitors Click HERE for Larry Steur's photos of the April 8, 2010 performance - The JAF 1990 Reunion Concert Click HERE for Larry Steur's photos of the March 11, 2010 performance - The Osland/Dailey Jazztet Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the February 21, 2010 performance - The Open World Jazz Ensemble from Russia Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the February 11, 2010 performance - The Renato Vasconcellos Quartet Click HERE for Larry Steur's photos of the January 14, 2010 performance - The Higgins' Brothers Quartet "Remembering Norman" Click HERE for Sarah Katzenmaier's photos of the December 10, 2009 performance - Harry Pickens and New Friends Click HERE for Larry Steur's photos of the November 12, 2009 performance - The Jamey Aebersold Quartet Click HERE for Dave McWhorter's photos of the October 8, 2009 performance - Brazilia Click HERE for Dave McWhorter's photos of the September 10, 2009 performance - The Steve Crews Trio Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the August 13, 2009 performance - The Steve Snyder Trio Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the July 9, 2009 performance - The Ron Jones Quartet Click HERE for Dave Birdwhistell's photos of the June 11, 2009 performance - Jessie Laine Powell and the Orville Hammond Trio Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the May 14, 2009 performance - The Phil DeGregg Quartet Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the April 9, 2009 performance - The Dan Faehnle Quartet Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the March 12, 2009 performance - The Louisville Jazz Quartet Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the March 2, 2009 performance - The "Open World Jazz Ensemble" (Russian Conservatory-trained college age students) Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the February 12, 2009 performance - The Todd Hildreth Trio Click HERE for Dr. Bob De Mattina's photos of the January 8, 2009 performance - Higgins Brothers 'Remembering Norman Again' Click HERE for photos of past 2007 and 2008 performances |
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CURRENT & FUTURE LOCAL JAZZ HAPPENINGS 2010 Ecton Park Big Band and Jazz Series Located at 956 Turkey Foot Rd, Lexington; 7 – 8:30 pm, Tuesdays, May 25 through August 31, Admission: Free August 31: O-Zone Click HERE for the full 2010 schedule. For more information, call 288-2925 or visit the Ecton Park webpage. Jazz Arts Foundation Participation in Highlighting the World Equestrian Games Tuesday, September 28 & October 5: Catch the Jazz Visitors featuring Gail Wynters/vocals, Jay Flippin/keyboards, Orville Hammond/piano, Ron Davidson/bass, & Dave McWhorter/drums singing and playing compositions from the Great American Songbook. 7PM - 8:30 PM at the Lexington Downtown Central Library Theater. Admission is FREE. Saturday, September 4: The DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra, Evening at Ashland - Henry Clay Estate, Lexington - FREE! 5-7pm. Tuesday, September 14: The Bluegrass Area Jazz Association presents: the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Lexington Opera House - 7:30pm, tickets: $25 - 859.233.3535; discounts for seniors, students, military & groups. Wednesday, September 15: The Osland/Dailey Jazztet, Natasha's - $8 cover - $5 for students, 9-11pm - 859.259.2759. Thursday, September 23: The UK Jazz Lab Band & UK Jazz Ensemble, Singletary Center Recital Hall - FREE! 7:30pm. Saturday, September 25: Downtown Opening Day Ceremonies of the World Equestrian Games! UK Jazz Ensemble - 1:00pm, Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors - 3:00pm, DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra - 5:00pm, Downtown Courthouse Main Stage FREE! Part of Spotlight Lexington. Saturday, October 9: SCFA and UK Spotlight Jazz presents the Dave Sanborn Band, UK Singletary Center, 7:30 PM. Tickets: $25/$28/$32 available HERE and more info is available by calling the box office at 257-4929. PRE-SALE on 4 concert package for $64 began Monday, May 10 - Click HERE for flyer. Saturday, November 6: The Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra (KJRO), directed by Miles Osland and Dick Domek, plays for a Big Band Swing Dance in this collaboration with the Hepcats. Location is the UK Student Center Grand Ballroom, corner of S. Limestone and Ave. of Champions. KJRO will be playing the original arrangements from such artists as Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Artie Shaw. Swing dance lesson from 7:30-8:30 pm, music from 8:30 pm - 12 midnight. Tix are $10-$15. See the Hepcats web site for all the details. Email or call Mike Richardson at 859-420-2426. Saturday, November 13: SCFA and UK Spotlight Jazz presents Branford Marsalis, UK Singletary Center, 7:30 PM. Tickets: $25/$28/$32 available HERE and more info is available by calling the box office at 257-4929. PRE-SALE on 4 concert package for $64 began Monday, May 10 - Click HERE for flyer. Be sure to check here often for all the Local Jazz events in the Bluegrass as reported, and updated each week, by the Webmaster. |
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CURRENT AND FUTURE REGIONAL JAZZ HAPPENINGS Thursday, September 2: The Redmoor, Mt.Lookout Square (near Hyde Park), 3187 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH presents the Mike Wade Organ Quartet, 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Thursday, September 9: The Redmoor, Mt.Lookout Square (near Hyde Park), 3187 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH presents the Bill Cunliffe Trio, 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Wednesday, September 15: The Redmoor, Mt.Lookout Square (near Hyde Park), 3187 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH presents drummer Normon Conners, 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Thursday, September 23: The Redmoor, Mt.Lookout Square (near Hyde Park), 3187 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH presents the Mark Lomax Trio, 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Thursday, September 30: The Redmoor, Mt.Lookout Square (near Hyde Park), 3187 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH presents guitarist David Bromberg, Doors open at 5:30PM, Show at 8PM. Ongoing weekly/monthly: Click HERE for the Blue Wisp Jazz Club, 18 E Eighth St, Cincinnati, OH calendar. Click HERE for a listing of Jazz venues in the immediate Region and surrounding States. If you would like your Jazz event added, send an E-mail to the Webmaster. |
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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. Lexington. ** Occasional jazz offerings are hosted at Natasha's Cafe at 112 Esplanade, Lexington. Call 259-2754 for info. ** Wednesdays at the Julep Cup (formerly Cafe Jennifer) at 111 Woodland Ave. features the duo of Paul Osborne/sax and Harold Young/keyboards performing jazz standards beginning at 8PM. Call 226-0300. 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 12th year. -- Smooth Jazz all day, all night at 102.1 WKYL, Lexington. |
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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 2010 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. 2010 - 2011 OFFICERS ELECTED The Jazz Arts Foundation elected new board members and officers at the April 2010 board meeting. Check the About JAF page for the complete list of 2010 - 2011 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 08/30/2010 |
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