June 25 "JEWISH JAZZ - OY, I'M KVELING!" - Tonight, David Rovner takes a look at jazz that is connected with Jewish culture. David will highlight music by Jewish jazz musicians and popular Jewish song writers, as well playing some traditional Jewish music in a jazz style. We'll hear music performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Errol Garner etc., as well as by Jewish performers such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Terry Gibbs.
July 2 LIVE JAZZ - JAZZ CENTRAL - This evening, the live jazz is provided by Jazz Central. The band perform a wide variety of jazz styles, including Mainstream, Funk, Blues, Cool, Bebop, and Latin. The end result is a band that appeals to listeners of all musical tastes. For this event, there is a suggested band collection donation of $5 per person for BJS members (with membership card); non-BJS members will be charged a cover charge of $5 at the door. All monies raised go to the band.
July 9 FREE AND EASY NIGHT - Tonight, we have one of our extremely popular "Free and Easy Nights." Feel free to bring a jazz CD or vinyl album and play a track or two for the other members and guests. Don't worry if you don't want to bring anything, there will be plenty of great music to listen to on the night.
July 16 CHARLIE BARNET - This evening, Perry Huntoon will take a look at the musical career of Charlie Barnet, leader of what was known as "The Blackest White Band of Them All." Barnet's bands featured the top musicians of the day, producing a string of hit records, including Cherokee, Skyliner, and Pompton Turnpike.
July 23 LIVE JAZZ - CHRIS GREENE QUARTET - Tonight, the live jazz is provided by the Chris Greene Quartet, who will be making their third appearance in the Cottage. The band play a mixture of originals, jazz classics and contemporary numbers with a hard-driving funky feel. For this event, there is a suggested band collection donation of $5 per person for BJS members (with membership card); non-BJS members will be charged a cover charge of $5 at the door. All monies raised go to the band.
July 30 "MEMBER/MUSICIAN'S NIGHT" - This evening, Nick Knickrehm and John Moscinski host a panel discussion that will feature several BJS members who have a musical background. The first half of the evening will feature each panelist telling us about their own musical experiences, then after the intermission, we'll open it up to the floor for a question and answer session, and some recorded music.
August 6 LIVE JAZZ - MARK COLBY QUARTET - Tonight's live jazz features a quartet led by one of Chicago's finest tenor saxophone players - Mark Colby. Mark is one of the busiest and most well-respected musicians in the country, having performed with Gerry Mulligan, Jaco Pastorius, Frank Sinatra, Maynard Ferguson, Bob James, Charlie Haden and Mose Allison. For this event, there is a suggested band collection donation of $5 per person for BJS members (with membership card); non-BJS members will be charged a cover charge of $5 at the door. All monies raised go to the band.
August 13 MUSIC TRIVIA DVD MEDIA NIGHT - This evening, the Brookfield Jazz Society will be treated to a double feature. The first segment will be a "Music Trivia Presentation" featuring songs from the diverse bands that have performed for us over the years. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the presentation. The second half will be open to all members that wish to show their favorite Jazz clip on DVD. If you have something you would like to show, then email Ian at bjs@brookfieldjazz.org to let him know what you are bringing. The entire evening will be shown on the big screen.
Program subject to change without notice
MEETING SCHEDULE
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All meetings/events are held in the Cottage at Irish Times Bar and Restaurant, 8869 Burlington Avenue, Brookfield every Thursday from 7.00 p.m. onwards, (except where otherwise indicated).
