From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 3 20:10:52 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:10:52 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Ryan Leatherman Jazz Combo, 2/4/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <4988F92C.1050308@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Ryan Leatherman Jazz Combo Date: Wednesday February 4, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Wednesday evening at The Iron Post- U of I Jazz Studies saxophonist Ryan Leatherman brings his combo to THe Iron Post. 7pm. $3 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 4 11:48:32 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:48:32 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] HJO with Chip Stephens at The Iron Post Message-ID: <4989D4F0.9060807@shout.net> From: Thomas Wirtel Shab's Bloomington Big Band, The Heartland Jazz Orchestra, will be playing a special concert at the Iron Post, Sunday, February 8th at 7PM. We are featuring jazz pianist, Chip Stephens throughout the show, and want to encourage young people (as well as everybody else!) to come hear this man play! Students, welcome. Thanks, SHAB From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 4 17:38:05 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:38:05 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Yellowjackets at EIU Feb.14 Message-ID: <498A26DD.1050906@shout.net> From: Sam Fagaly ************************** On Saturday, February 14 Eastern Illinois University host it's 50th Annual Jazz Festival featuring the Yellowjackets. In addition to the free performance by Bob Mintzer with the EIU Jazz Ensemble at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday the 14th, we are excited about the performance of the Yellowjackets that evening at 8:00. We strongly encourage you to reserve tickets for you and your groups soon. Seating is limited and demand for tickets is high. This will be a rare opportunity to hear this legendary group for the nominal fee of $12. _Yellowjackets in concert:_ For more than 25 years, the Yellowjackets have pushed the boundaries of improvisational jazz, and have been leaders in the music?s inescapable evolution. Featuring the talents of keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip, tenor saxophonist Bob Mintzer and drummer Marcus Baylor, the Yellowjackets continue to explore a diverse cross-section of sound and rhythm. In the summer of 2007, the Yellowjackets teamed with guitarist virtuoso Mike Stern and released Lifecycle which many consider one of the most innovative and memorable jazz albums of 2008. Lifecycle illustrates the kind of energy and creative brilliance that results when talented players pool their individual skills as songwriters and musicians and merge into an entity that?s far greater than the sum of its parts. Tickets: We accept MC/VISA payments or checks made payable to Eastern Illinois University. To purchase tickets or for further information please contact Doudna Fine Arts Patron Services at 217-581-3110, or _doudnatix at eiu.edu_ . For other information contact _doudna at eiu.edu_ . Dr. Sam Fagaly Professor of Saxophone Director of Jazz Studies Eastern Illinois University (217) 581-6628 swfagaly at eiu.edu > From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 4 19:01:22 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:01:22 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] U of I Jazz Combo under the direction of Chip McNeill, 2/5/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <498A3A62.2010605@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: U of I Jazz Combo under the direction of Chip McNeill Date: Thursday February 5, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Jazz Thursdays at The Iron Post- this week The U of I Jazz Co0mbo under the direction of Chip McNeill. 7pm. $2 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 5 07:03:54 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:03:54 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Funky Jonny at the Embassy Tonight!! Message-ID: <498AE3BA.6080401@shout.net> From: Jonathan Beckett Tonight!! Thursday Night February 5, 2009 7:30-10:30 pm The Embassy Tavern--Race St downtown Urbana--Presents Funky Jonny Featuring Jonny Beckett-saxophone Ben Dockery-keyboard Shawn Purcell-Guitar Ed Schaller-bass Josh Hunt-drums Playing the good-time funky sounds of New Orleans and much more!! NO Cover Charge!! Come on over to the Embassy to dig Funky Jonny! Bring your instrument if you want to sit in! From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 5 17:05:35 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:05:35 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Zorbas Tonight Message-ID: <498B70BF.2030607@shout.net> From: David Phy Rob Denty @ Zorbas Chicago Sax Player with a fresh approach to group interaction. . Event InfoHost: Zorbas Start Time: Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 9:30pm End Time: Friday, February 6, 2009 at 12:30am Location: zorbas Street: Green City/Town: Urbana, IL Description Rob Denty ? sax, Cliff Schmitt ? bass Tim Mulvenna ? drums This trio has amazing communication. Each solo is a real dialogue between them all. From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 5 20:17:36 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:17:36 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] The Freak Brothers Message-ID: <498B9DC0.6090009@shout.net> From: Bruce Rummenie Acoustic blues/gospel/country/folk/Americana lovers... The Freak Brothers The Embassy Tavern Friday, Feb 6th 5:30 downbeat Jay Rosenstein - guitar and vocals Bruiser Rummenie - guitar/dobro and vocals Ed Schaller - acoustic bass Jeff Magby - drum Original music and off-beat covers - hand-crafted in small batches. From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 6 21:38:13 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:38:13 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Heartland Jazz Orchestra featuring Chip Stephens, 2/8/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <498D0225.8070803@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Heartland Jazz Orchestra featuring Chip Stephens Date: Sunday February 8, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: The Heartland Jazz Orchestra will perform at The Iron Post featuring pianist Chip Stephens this Sunday evening. 7pm. $5 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 6 22:45:04 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:45:04 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Impalas @ Embassy Message-ID: <498D11D0.4040102@shout.net> From: Bruce Rummenie The Mighty Impalas The Embassy Sat. Feb 7th 9:00 P.M. Rocking Texas blues. Dawna Nelson - vocals Andre Mossotti - bass Josh Hunt - Drums Neal Robinson - keyboards Bruiser Rummenie - guitar From jmachota at shout.net Sun Feb 8 21:40:35 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:40:35 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Jazz Jam hosted by the MRS Trio, 2/9/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <498FA5B3.9030604@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Jazz Jam hosted by the MRS Trio Date: Monday February 9, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every week until Monday January 11, 2010. Location: The Iron Post Notes: Mondays at The Iron Post are a Jazz Jam hosted by The Magby, Reyman Schaller Trio. 7pm. $2 cover __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Mon Feb 9 16:22:03 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:22:03 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Andrew Boostrom - Jazz Vocals Message-ID: <4990AC8B.8030102@shout.net> From: Andrew Boostrom IRON POST Feb. 11th (Wednesday) 9pm-11pm New jazz vocalist to the C-U area, Andrew Boostrom, will be performing two sets at the Iron Post this Wednesday, February 11th. Featured rhythm section includes: Shawn Purcell (Gtr), Chris Nolte (Bass), and Josh Hunt (Drumset). He will perform well-known jazz standards with his soul-influenced voice with this fabulous trio. From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 10 07:01:53 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:01:53 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] IMPROVISED MUSIC THIS WEEK... Message-ID: <49917AC1.4040905@shout.net> From: Jason Finkelman IMPROVISED MUSIC THIS WEEK... Wed, Feb 11 - Steve Gorn (bansuri flutes), Yosef Ben Israel (bass) and Jason Finkelman (percussion), 8pm, Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W. Oregon Street, Urbana. $5-$10. Thu, Feb 12 - Steve Gorn (bansuri flutes) / Fareed Haque (guitars) Duo, 7:30pm, Sudden Sound Concert Series, Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign. FREE info: www.kam.illinois.edu Sun, Feb 15 - Sunday Improv Lab, 1-4pm, Dance Rehearsal Room, Level 2, Krannert Center. FREE (dancers, musicians and actors are invited to explore improvisation in structured and open formats, every 1st and 3rd Sundays through April) ********************* *Steve Gorn / Yosef Ben Israel / Jason Finkelman* Wednesday, February 11th, 8pm, Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W. Oregon Street, Urbana. $5-$10. Steve Gorn (bansuri flutes), Yosef Ben Israel (bass) and Jason Finkelman (percussion) are presenting a special concert of creative, improvised music reflecting their cross-cultural world jazz backgrounds. New York State based Steve Gorn is recognized as a master of the Bansuri flute, performing in traditional, classical Indian music and regarded as a pioneer in "world music" recordings, staring with Asian Journal issued in 1988. Chicago bassist Yosef Ben Israel's hallmark is his versatility in performing a variety of musical styles including jazz, blues and the avant-garde. Urbana based percussionist Jason Finkelman specializes in the berimbau, an Afro-Brazilian bow instrument, and performs primarily as an improviser on a wide variety of instruments handcrafted by Adimu Kuumba. ********************* Sudden Sound Concert Series Presents: *Steve Gorn & Fareed Haque Duo* Thursday, February 12th, 7:30pm, FREE Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign info: www.kam.illinois.edu Steve Gorn's mastery of the Bansuri flute has established his distinctive career in the classical Indian tradition and in contemporary world music. Guitarist Fareed Haque moves easily from jazz to classical, from jam band to world fusion projects. Together they present compositions and improvisations that weave diverse musical traditions into spellbinding aural tapestries. ********************* *Sunday Improv Lab* First and Third Sundays of the month starting Feb 1 - Apr 19. Feb 1, 12-3p / Feb 15 - Apr 19, 1-4pm FREE Dance Rehearsal Room, Level 2, Krannert Center, 500 South Goodwin Ave, Urbana. Dancers, Musicians and Actors are invited to explore improvisation in structured and open formats facilitated by Hallie Aldrich (MFA Candidate in Dance) and Jason Finkelman (Dance Accompanist, UIUC). A goal of the Sunday Improv Lab is to provide an informal setting for improvising artists of all levels to experiment in cross-disciplinary practices and establish new musician-performer-actor relationships. Sessions will include a facilitated warm-up, focused improvisations / explorations, and an open jam. There is no fee to participate and all are welcome to attend. Participants should wear comfortable clothing for movement. Contact: Jason Finkelman or Hallie Aldrich ********************* -- __________________________ Jason Finkelman Musician / Improvisor / Composer http://www.straylight.ws From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 10 15:13:42 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:13:42 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Boneyard at Embassy Message-ID: <4991EE06.6030807@shout.net> From: Willard Woodward The Boneyard Jazz Quintet will play at the Embassy in downtown Urbana, Friday, 2/13 from 5:30 - 7:30 From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 11 07:02:51 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:02:51 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] In Your Ear Big band, 2/11/2009, 6:00 pm Message-ID: <4992CC7B.5090705@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: In Your Ear Big band Date: Wednesday February 11, 2009 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Jazz Happy Hour at The Iron Post this Wednesday with The In Your Ear Big Band under the direction of Peter Roubal. 6pm. $2 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 11 07:03:13 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:03:13 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Astral Project, 2/15/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <4992CC91.1090505@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Astral Project Date: Sunday February 15, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Next reminder: The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 4 minutes. Location: The Iron Post Notes: New Orleans favorite jazz quartet Astral Project will perform at The Iron Post this Sunday night starting at 7pm. $8 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 11 20:02:21 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:02:21 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] U of I Jazz Combo under the dirtection of Dana Hall, 2/12/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <4993832D.5090706@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: U of I Jazz Combo under the dirtection of Dana Hall Date: Thursday February 12, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Jazz Thursdays at The Iron Post- this week The U of I Jazz Combo under the direction of Dana Hall. 7pm. $2 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 11 20:02:57 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:02:57 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Anderw Boostrom, 2/11/2009, 9:00 pm Message-ID: <49938351.9070905@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Anderw Boostrom Date: Wednesday February 11, 2009 Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: U of I Jazz Studies student Andrew Boostrom brings his combo and sings jazz standards at The Iron Post this Wednesday night. 9pm. $3 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Wed Feb 11 22:16:56 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:16:56 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] briggs houchin jazz at silvercreek friday Message-ID: <4993A2B8.2050107@shout.net> From: Josh Houchin This friday, february 13 the BRIGGS HOUCHIN DUO will be performing from 6 to 8pm at SILVERCREEK, 402 n. race, urbana. Beat the valentine's day rush for jazz and fine dining! From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 12 09:54:42 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:54:42 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Central High Stage Band 5:30 Fri. Message-ID: <49944642.1080503@shout.net> From: Mike Anderson The Central High Stage Band will be playing tomorrow evening (Fri. Feb. 13) at 5:30 pm. Also on the program will be the Mt. Prospect High School Jazz Band playing from 6:30 to 7:30. From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 12 15:34:30 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:34:30 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Woody Woodward Organ Trio at the Post Message-ID: <499495E6.8060401@shout.net> From: Willard Woodward Hi Everyone, My organ trio will be at the Iron Post, Urbana, next Wednesday, 2/18, from 5:00 - 7:30. Some old school organ groove and blues + standards and Latins. I'll be on Hammond organ along with Randy Salman, tenor sax, and Josh Hunts, drums. Woody From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 13 07:04:27 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:04:27 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] m.p.h. Friday 13th at the Embassy 9-12...PLEASE POST Message-ID: <49956FDB.4030603@shout.net> From: Rob Hammond Yowza yowza: m.p.h. will be blowing out the Embassy Tavern in Urbana Friday 13 9-12 pm. Rock and roll like it's supposed to be! m. Tim McKeage-guitar/vocals p. J. MIchael Powers-drums/vocals h. Rob R. Hammond-bass/vocals So good you can taste it!!! Be there! From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 13 10:52:53 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:52:53 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Friday THE 13TH AT THE EMBASSY BJQ Message-ID: <4995A565.7050001@shout.net> From: morgan e powell > Friday THE 13TH AT THE EMBASSY BONElessYARD QUINTET Shab, Randy, Woody, Armand, Jeff 5:30 - 7:30 morgan http://morganpowellmusic.com/ From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 13 21:00:57 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:00:57 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Painkillers, 2/14/2009, 6:00 pm Message-ID: <499633E9.6080502@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Painkillers Date: Saturday February 14, 2009 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Local blues band Painkillers are performing at The Iron Post this Saturday evening. 6pm. $3 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 13 21:01:33 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:01:33 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Astral Project, 2/15/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <4996340D.5020200@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Astral Project Date: Sunday February 15, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: New Orleans favorite jazz quartet Astral Project will perform at The Iron Post this Sunday night starting at 7pm. $8 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Sun Feb 15 19:31:01 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:31:01 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Jazz Jam hosted by the MRS Trio, 2/16/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <4998C1D5.8090601@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Jazz Jam hosted by the MRS Trio Date: Monday February 16, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every week until Monday January 11, 2010. Location: The Iron Post Notes: Mondays at The Iron Post are a Jazz Jam hosted by The Magby, Reyman Schaller Trio. 7pm. $2 cover __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 17 07:00:23 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:00:23 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Donnie Heitler resumes this Wednesday at the relocated Great Impasta Message-ID: <499AB4E7.3020804@shout.net> From: Starting this week, Donnie Heitler will resume his regular Wednesday night solo piano gig at the Great Impasta in its new location in Lincoln Square. Donnie plays from 6 to 9 pm, no cover. The restaurant is now in the old Milos's location (156-D Lincoln Square), facing Vine Street, north of the food co-op. From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 17 17:02:29 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:02:29 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Woody Woodward's Organ Trio, 2/18/2009, 5:00 pm Message-ID: <499B4205.5@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Woody Woodward's Organ Trio Date: Wednesday February 18, 2009 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: The Woody Woodward organ trio will be at the Iron Post, Urbana, next Wednesday, 2/18, from 5:00 - 7:30. Some old school organ groove and blues + standards and Latins. Woody Woodward on Hammond organ with Randy Salman, tenor sax, and Josh Hunts, drums. $3 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 17 18:36:47 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:36:47 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Chip McNeill Group feat. DOUG BICKEL - Fri 02.20 Message-ID: <499B581F.8020300@shout.net> From: Darden Purcell ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chip McNeill Group featuring Jazz Pianist, DOUG BICKEL Friday, Feb 20th 7pm - 10pm The Iron Post The Chip McNeill Group featuring special guest, jazz pianist, DOUG BICKEL will perform at the Iron Post this Friday, February 20th! Doug is the Director of Jazz Piano at the University of Miami, Frost School of Music. He has been a touring member of _Arturo Sandoval_ and Maynard Ferguson's bands, and has performed with Dizzy Gillespie , Pat Metheny , Woody Herman's Thundering Herd , Maria Schneider , Ira Sullivan , Randy Brecker , David Sanborn and Tito Puente . Doug has appear ed at many international jazz venues, including the North Sea and Newport Festivals, the Blue Note , the Jazz Showcase , Yoshi?s and Jazz Alley . See www.dougbickel.com for more information! Also, Chris Nolte (bass), Brent Jordan (drums) and Darden Purcell (vocals). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darden Purcell www.dardenpurcell.com From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 19 07:09:27 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:09:27 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] U of I #3 Big Band, 2/19/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <499D5A07.4020602@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: U of I #3 Big Band Date: Thursday February 19, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Jazz Thursdays at The Iron Post- this week The U of I #3 Big Band. 7pm. $2 cover. us> __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST __,_._,___ From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 19 08:32:30 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:32:30 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] The Ken Smith Quartet Message-ID: <499D6D7E.20409@shout.net> From: The Ken Smith Quartet will be performing some original jazz music and selected other jazz music at The Embassy in Urbana from 9 to 12 this Saturday night! Tom Paynter - Keyboards & Flute Josh Walden - Bass Brent Jordan - Drums Ken Smith - Guitar From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 19 11:22:53 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:22:53 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Tonight at Zorbas Message-ID: <499D956D.70908@shout.net> From: David Phy Tonight at Zorbas, Local Favorites......... JAZZ SANDWICH with special guests Phil Doyle on Sax Shawn Purcell on Guitar. Same great taste now with substitutions as the entree. From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 19 12:22:13 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:22:13 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Funky Jonny at the Embassy Monday Night!! Message-ID: <499DA355.5040703@shout.net> From: Jonathan Beckett Hey Everybody!! It's Mardi Gras!! Come out to the Embassy Tavern (Race St downtown Urbana) Monday Night 8-11pm (February 23) for a Lundi Gras Celebration with Funky Jonny playing traditional Mardi Gras tunes, and the funky sounds of New Orleans!! It's gonna be Fun!! NO Cover charge!! Get into the Carnival spirit and party at the Embassy for the Mardi Gras festival 2009!! From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 19 18:03:33 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:03:33 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Jeff Helgesen Quintet, 2/20/2009, 5:00 pm Message-ID: <499DF355.6030409@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Jeff Helgesen Quintet Date: Friday February 20, 2009 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Jazz Happy Hour at The Iron Post this Friday with The Jeff Helgesen Quintet. 5pm. No cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 20 14:45:37 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:45:37 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] tonight - JH Quintet w/Randy Salman Message-ID: <499F1671.5020202@shout.net> From: Jeff Helgesen Tonight - FRIDAY no cover charge!! 5-7pm(ish) at the IRON POST - Jeff Helgesen, trumpet Randy Salman, saxophone Chris Reyman, piano Ed Schaller, bass Gary Peyton, drums Featuring music from a variety of places, but with more than a hint of Kenny Dorham. We hope to see you out! -- Jeff Helgesen http://cdbaby.com/cd/jazzmayhem http://www.myspace.com/jeffhelgesen From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 20 15:48:08 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:48:08 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Impalas CANCELLED Message-ID: <499F2518.5040602@shout.net> From: Bruce Rummenie The Impalas WILL NOT be playing at Bentley's this evening - Friday, Feb 20th. Dawna has the flu, and I can't just play guitar instrumentals all night... Well, I could, but that wouldn't quite be the same as the divine Ms. Dawna. We'll reschedule. Sorry for any inconvenience. -Bruiser From jmachota at shout.net Sat Feb 21 10:30:46 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:30:46 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Funky Jonny at the Embassy Monday Night!! Message-ID: <49A02C36.5050103@shout.net> From: Jonathan Beckett Hey Everybody!! It's Mardi Gras!! Come out to the Embassy Tavern (Race St downtown Urbana) Monday Night 8-11pm (February 23) for a Lundi Gras Celebration with Funky Jonny playing traditional Mardi Gras tunes, and the funky sounds of New Orleans!! It's gonna be Fun!! NO Cover charge!! Get into the Carnival spirit and party at the Embassy for the Mardi Gras festival 2009!! From jmachota at shout.net Sat Feb 21 11:59:15 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:59:15 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Ken Smith Quartet Message-ID: <49A040F3.6060200@shout.net> From: The Ken Smith Quartet will be performing Jazz originals and other Jazz underground tunes tonight at The Embassy in Urbana from 9 to 12. Tom Paynter - Keyboard & Flute Josh Walden - Bass Brent Jordan - Drums Ken Smith Guitar From jmachota at shout.net Sat Feb 21 22:23:39 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:23:39 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Ben Dockery Jazz Combo, 2/22/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <49A0D34B.9060401@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Ben Dockery Jazz Combo Date: Sunday February 22, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: U of I jazz studies student Ben Dockery will bring his combo to The Iron Post this Sunday evening. 7pm. $3 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Sun Feb 22 19:30:15 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:30:15 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] "Attack of the UIUC Jazz Singers" - Zorbas 2/26/2009 Message-ID: <49A1FC27.2090602@shout.net> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "ATTACK OF THE UIUC JAZZ SINGERS" Thursday, Feb 26th ZORBAS 9:30pm - 12:30am Come check out the UIUC Vocal Jazz Studio under the direction of Darden Purcell. VOCALISTS: Aunup Bhattacharyya, Chelsea Fiddyment, Olivia Flanigan, Alison Galey, Leslie Goldberg, Blake Howerton, Dan Monaco & Ruth Ohmart W/ THE DAN PIERSON GROUP: Dan Pierson- Piano, Ian Murphy- Guitar, Rob Meier- Bass and Matt Plaskota- Drums Hope to see you there! Darden ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darden Purcell www.dardenpurcell.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: dardenposter-2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 2236513 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.shout.net/pipermail/jazzblues/attachments/20090222/d95750a9/dardenposter-2-0001.pdf From jmachota at shout.net Mon Feb 23 07:02:26 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:02:26 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] NOJM plays at the Embassy Fat Tuesday 2-24-09, 6:30-9pm Message-ID: <49A29E62.2060906@shout.net> From: Carl Johnson The New Orleans Jazz Machine plays Fat Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at the Embassy, Race Street in downtown Urbana, 6:30-9 pm Come out and enjoy the music, food, and fun! We will play your Traditional Jazz favorites featuring: Carl Johnson, clarinet/sax Don Molnar, trumpet Barry Wagner, trombone/vocals Bill French, piano Josh Walden, bass Dave Madden, drums From jmachota at shout.net Mon Feb 23 12:09:46 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:09:46 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Funky Jonny at the Embassy Tonight!! Message-ID: <49A2E66A.10903@shout.net> From: Jonathan Beckett Hey Everybody!! It's Mardi Gras!! Come out to the Embassy Tavern (Race St downtown Urbana) Tonight!! 8-11pm (February 23) for a Lundi Gras Celebration with Funky Jonny playing traditional Mardi Gras tunes, and the funky sounds of New Orleans!! It's gonna be Fun!! NO Cover charge!! Get into the Carnival spirit and party at the Embassy for the Mardi Gras festival 2009!! From jmachota at shout.net Mon Feb 23 12:10:00 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:10:00 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Papa Doc and his Roaring 30s Jazz Band - @ ESQUIRE this Tuesday Message-ID: <49A2E678.5030609@shout.net> From: Jeff Helgesen Tomorrow! FAT TUESDAY 2/24/09 Live at THE ESQUIRE LOUNGE 106 N Walnut St, Champaign 9pm-midnight with PAPA DOC HELGESEN and his ROARING 30s JAZZ BAND Gregg Helgesen, trumpet Jeff Helgesen, trumpet Carl Johnson, clarinet Erik Lund, trombone Mike Miller, banjo Jerry Shelato, tuba Gary Peyton, drums No cover charge -- good eats! From jmachota at shout.net Mon Feb 23 18:26:12 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:26:12 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Dave Dickey Big Band with Special Guests Sunday March 1st Message-ID: <49A33EA4.8050908@shout.net> From: ded1974 at aol.com WEFT 90.1 Co-Sponsor Event DAVE DICKEY BIG BAND Sunday March 1st The Iron Post (120 S. Race, Urbana) 6-9 PM www.myspace.com/davedickeybigband With Special Guests: JOEY TARTELL - Joey is currently trumpet professor a Indiana University. He has played lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Steve Allee Big Band, Buselli / Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, and many others. LOY HETRICK - Loy is the top lead trombonist in the Indianapolis area for both classical and jazz. JARED RONIN - Jared is a trombone professor at Butler University in Indianapolis, also performs in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Steve Allee Big Band, and Busselli-Wallarab Big Band. Dave Dickey - leader/trombone Steve Jones - alto sax 1 Kelly Corbin - alto sax 2 Chip McNeill - tenor sax 1 (UI Jazz Faculty) Marcus Wolfe - tenor sax 2 Glenn Wilson - baritone sax (UI Jazz Faculty) Joey Tartell - trumpet 1 Mark Cornell - trumpet 2 Jeff Helgesen - trumpet 3 Tito Carrillo - trumpet 4 (UI Jazz Faculty) Loy Hetrick - trombone 1 David Phy - trombone 2 Catherine Noblet - trombone 3 Jared Ronin - bass bone Chip Stephens - piano (UI Jazz Faculty) Shawn Purcell - guitar Chris Nolte - bass Dana Hall - drums (UI Jazz Faculty) From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 24 09:25:48 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:25:48 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Boneyard Jazz Quintet At The Iron Post this Friday, Feb. 27 5 - 7 Message-ID: <49A4117C.9040502@shout.net> From: morgan e powell BJQ Iron Post This Friday 5 - 7 LOOK OUT!!!!! Bill "wild man" Overton may be there fully equipped with saxophone (in Bb) in hand and mouth. also with Morgan, Randy, Woody, Armand and Jeff morgan http://morganpowellmusic.com/ From jmachota at shout.net Tue Feb 24 09:25:09 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:25:09 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] "Attack of the UIUC Jazz Singers" - Zorbas 2/26/2009 Message-ID: <49A41155.1030703@shout.net> From: Darden Purcell ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "ATTACK OF THE UIUC JAZZ SINGERS" Thursday, Feb 26th ZORBAS 9:30pm - 12:30am Come check out the UIUC Vocal Jazz Studio under the direction of Darden Purcell. VOCALISTS: Aunup Bhattacharyya, Chelsea Fiddyment, Olivia Flanigan, Alison Galey, Leslie Goldberg, Blake Howerton, Dan Monaco & Ruth Ohmart W/ THE DAN PIERSON GROUP: Dan Pierson- Piano, Ian Murphy- Guitar, Rob Meier- Bass and Matt Plaskota- Drums Hope to see you there! Darden (See Attached Poster - "Attack of the UIUC Jazz Singers" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darden Purcell www.dardenpurcell.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: dardenposter-2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 2236513 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.shout.net/pipermail/jazzblues/attachments/20090224/9d56945a/dardenposter-2-0001.pdf From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 26 08:30:12 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:30:12 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] briggs houchin jazz friday at the embassy Message-ID: <49A6A774.5070306@shout.net> From: Josh Houchin THE BRIGGS HOUCHIN DUO will be performing america's classical music, jazz, this friday, february 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 at THE EMBASSY TAVERN, 114 S. race, urbana. Join us for supper! From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 26 10:20:11 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:20:11 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] m.p.h. at Memphis on Main, Fri Feb. 27 Message-ID: <49A6C13B.8010307@shout.net> From: Rob Hammond Oh yes oh yes oh yes! Just finishing recording their new CD at POGO and: Roaring into Memphis on Main 55 E. Main, Champaign Fri. Feb. 27, 9pm-1, $5.00 cover (cheap!) m.p.h. means /Rock and ROll!!/ // m. Tim McKeage-guitar/vocals p. J. Michael Powers-drums/vocals h. Rob. R. Hammond-bass/vocals http://tmckeg.tripod.com/mphband.htm From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 26 10:46:46 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:46:46 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Boneyard JQ special this Friday 27th Iron Post 5 - 7 Message-ID: <49A6C776.8070208@shout.net> From: Morgan Powell This Friday, 27th of Feb. Iron Post 5 - 7 very happy hour Boneyard Jazz Quintet with tenor madness and bone referee. Randy Salman and Bill Overton, tenors (singing your favorite excepts from great operas -------- like the "Grand Old----" Morgan, bone referee & Woody, Armand and Jeff - pit orchestra http://morganpowellmusic.com/bjq.html From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 26 13:30:25 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:30:25 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] U of I Jazz Combo under the direction of Ron Bridgewater, 2/26/2009, 7:00 pm Message-ID: <49A6EDD1.8090709@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: U of I Jazz Combo under the direction of Ron Bridgewater Date: Thursday February 26, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The Iron Post Notes: Jazz Thursdays at The Iron Post- this week the U of I Jazz Combo under the direction of Ron Bridgewater. 7pm. $2 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Thu Feb 26 13:30:07 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:30:07 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Champaign Central Bands: Swing Central 2009 event Message-ID: <49A6EDBF.30202@shout.net> From: Tim Born Mike Anderson suggested we send you a notice of our Swing Central event and information on how (who to contact) to make reservations. We hope that your list will have people interested in attending as some have in the past. Thank You, Tim Born Champaign Central Band Boosters, Swing Central committee Email: timborn.tx at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: swing09-jch.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 97438 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.shout.net/pipermail/jazzblues/attachments/20090226/cecb672f/swing09-jch-0001.pdf -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Reservation Form- Swing Central 2009-general2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 20529 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.shout.net/pipermail/jazzblues/attachments/20090226/cecb672f/ReservationForm-SwingCentral2009-general2-0001.pdf From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 27 12:17:17 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:17:17 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Dave Dickey Big Band Sunday at The Iron Post Message-ID: <49A82E2D.8000602@shout.net> From: ded1974 at aol.com WEFT 90.1 Co-Sponsor Event DAVE DICKEY BIG BAND Sunday March 1st The Iron Post (120 S. Race, Urbana) 6-9 PM www.myspace.com/davedickeybigband With Special Guests: JOEY TARTELL - Joey is currently trumpet professor a Indiana University. He has played lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Steve Allee Big Band, Buselli / Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, and many others. LOY HETRICK - Loy is the top lead trombonist in the Indianapolis area for both classical and jazz. JARED RONIN - Jared is a trombone professor at Butler University in Indianapolis, also performs in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Steve Allee Big Band, and Busselli-Wallarab Big Band. Dave Dickey - leader/trombone Steve Jones - alto sax 1 Kelly Corbin - alto sax 2 Chip McNeill - tenor sax 1 (UI Jazz Faculty) Marcus Wolfe - tenor sax 2 Glenn Wilson - baritone sax (UI Jazz Faculty) Joey Tartell - trumpet 1 Mark Cornell - trumpet 2 Jeff Helgesen - trumpet 3 Tito Carrillo - trumpet 4 (UI Jazz Faculty) Loy Hetrick - trombone 1 David Phy - trombone 2 Catherine Noblet - trombone 3 Jared Ronin - bass bone Chip Stephens - piano (UI Jazz Faculty) Shawn Purcell - guitar Chris Nolte - bass Dana Hall - drums (UI Jazz Faculty) From jmachota at shout.net Fri Feb 27 16:15:33 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:15:33 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Bruiser and the Virtues @ Embassy Message-ID: <49A86605.6050200@shout.net> From: Bruce Rummenie Saturday, Feb 28th 9:00 p.m. The dynamic and rollicking jump blues of BRUISER AND THE VIRTUES Featuring: Peter Roubal: tenor Neal Robinson: keyboards Russell Clark: double bass Jess Greenlee: drums Bruiser: guitar and vocals "Jump blues a swinging, up-tempo, dance-oriented hybrid of jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie. Typically performed by smaller bands (typically five or six players), jump music featured shouted, highly syncopated vocals and earthy, comedic lyrics on contemporary urban themes. It strongly emphasized the rhythm section of piano, bass and drums; after the mid-1940s, this mix was often augmented by electric guitar?." -Wikepedia From jmachota at shout.net Sat Feb 28 09:39:18 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:39:18 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Bruiser and the Virtues @ Embassy -CORRECTION Message-ID: <49A95AA6.4060203@shout.net> From: Bruce Rummenie As it is Lent: Mea Culpa, Me Culpa... Bruiser and the Virtues are at the Embassy on Sat MARCH 28TH. Please, come on out and see Candy Foster and his renowned band at the Embassy tomorrow: SAT FEB 28TH! P.S. I'm an idiot. -B On Feb 27, 2009, at 4:15 PM, Jeff Machota wrote: > > From: Bruce Rummenie > > Saturday, Feb 28th > 9:00 p.m. > > The dynamic and rollicking jump blues of > BRUISER AND THE VIRTUES > > Featuring: > > Peter Roubal: tenor > Neal Robinson: keyboards > Russell Clark: double bass > Jess Greenlee: drums > Bruiser: guitar and vocals > > > > "Jump blues a swinging, up-tempo, dance-oriented hybrid of jazz, > blues, and boogie-woogie. > Typically performed by smaller bands (typically five or six players), > jump music featured shouted, > highly syncopated vocals and earthy, comedic lyrics on contemporary > urban themes. > It strongly emphasized the rhythm section of piano, bass and drums; > after the mid-1940s, this mix was often augmented by electric > guitar?." > -Wikepedia > _______________________________________________ > jazzblues mailing list > jazzblues at lists.shout.net > http://lists.shout.net/mailman/listinfo/jazzblues From jmachota at shout.net Sat Feb 28 09:40:59 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:40:59 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] Kilborn Alley Blues Band, 2/28/2009, 9:30 pm Message-ID: <49A95B0B.8040601@shout.net> From: iron-post at yahoogroups.com Reminder from: *iron-post Yahoo! Group * Title: Kilborn Alley Blues Band Date: Saturday February 28, 2009 Time: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am Location: The Iron Post Notes: Handy Award nominee's Kilborn Alley will be at the Iron Post this Saturday night starting at 9:30pm. $4 cover. __._,_.___ http://www.theironpost.com/ 120 S. Race, Urbana, IL 217-337-POST From jmachota at shout.net Sat Feb 28 10:36:17 2009 From: jmachota at shout.net (Jeff Machota) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:36:17 -0600 Subject: [jazzblues] IMPROVISED MUSIC THIS WEEK... Message-ID: <49A96801.3040209@shout.net> From: Jason Finkelman Saturdays, Feb 28 and Mar 7 -* Music In The Moment*, 2-4pm, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign. (Communiversity Class on the history and practice of creative improvised music. Instructor: Jason Finkelman) Sun, Mar 1 -* Sunday Improv Lab*, 1-4pm, Dance Rehearsal Room, Level 2, Krannert Center. FREE (dancers, musicians and actors are invited to explore improvisation in structured and open formats, every 1st and 3rd Sundays through April) Wed, Mar 4 -* Improvised Music and Dance Performance* featuring musicians L? Quan Ninh and Michel Doneda with Armand Beaudoin, Dorothy Martirano, Erik Lund, Jason Finkelman and dancers Amii LeGendre & Kirstie Simson, 8pm, Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W. Oregon Street, Urbana. $5-$10. Thu, Mar 5 -* L? Quan Ninh (percussion) / Michel Doneda (soprano saxophone) Duo*, 7:30pm, Sudden Sound Concert Series, Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign. FREE info: www.kam.illinois.edu ********************* * * *Music In The Moment* Saturdays, Feb 28, Mar 7, 2-4pm University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign. Instructor: Jason Finkelman Course Fee: $20/session or $55/all 3 sessions Through listening strategies, rhythm awareness, and guiding structures, percussionist Jason Finkelman leads a series of workshops introducing musicians and non-musicians to the history and practice of creative, improvised music. www.universityymca.org/communiversity ********************* *Sunday Improv Lab* First and Third Sundays of the month through Apr 19. Mar 1 - Apr 19, 1-4pm FREE Dance Rehearsal Room, Level 2, Krannert Center, 500 South Goodwin Ave, Urbana. Dancers, Musicians and Actors are invited to explore improvisation in structured and open formats facilitated by Hallie Aldrich (MFA Candidate in Dance) and Jason Finkelman (Dance Accompanist, UIUC). A goal of the Sunday Improv Lab is to provide an informal setting for improvising artists of all levels to experiment in cross-disciplinary practices and establish new musician-performer-actor relationships. Sessions will include a facilitated warm-up, focused improvisations / explorations, and an open jam. There is no fee to participate and all are welcome to attend. Participants should wear comfortable clothing for movement. Contact: Jason Finkelman or Hallie Aldrich ********************* * * *Improvised Music and Dance Performance* Wednesday, March 4, 8pm, $5-$10. Channing-Murray Foundation 1209 W. Oregon Street, Urbana. L? Quan Ninh (percussion) and Michel Doneda (soprano saxophone) visiting artists from France with Urbana Champaign musicians Armand Beaudoin (cello, bass), Dorothy Martirano (violin), Erik Lund (trombone), and Jason Finkelman (percussion) in collaboration with dancers Amii LeGendre (NYC) and Kirstie Simson (Urbana / UK) ********************* *Sudden Sound Concert Series Presents*: *Michel Doneda & L? Quan Ninh* Thursday, March 5, 2008, 7:30PM, FREE Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign info: www.kam.illinois.edu Soprano saxophonist* Michel Doneda* of/ From Between Trio/ returns to the Sudden Sound Concert Series with French compatriot* L? Quan Ninh*, a classically trained percussionist regarded as one of the most accomplished of European improvisers. Doneda and Ninh have been creating music together in various ensembles since the mid-eighties, and each are noted for their use of extended techniques on their instruments. -- __________________________ Jason Finkelman Musician / Improvisor / Composer http://www.straylight.ws