NEWSLETTER
MAY 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
President's MessageThis Month's Gig: 16 May - The Spuds & Friends and City Jazz
Club Diary
Next Club Meeting
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
MAY 2010
Hi Y’all,
Well, The Valley Stompers are now 40 years old and still going strong. Those who were able to attend their celebration concert last month certainly enjoyed a bright swinging toe-tapping time. Thanks to all who turned out to help them celebrate and to enjoy the trad jazz experience once again.
This month we will be entertained by a neat group of very talented young musicians who are currently making their mark in Wellington, two of whom are already members and supporters of the Jazz Club. The core of Spuds is Peter Russell on guitar, Danielle Philipsen on keyboard, Leon Philipsen on bass, and Andrew Russell on drums. Their guests are the very accomplished Greg Rogan and Amity Alton-Lee on saxes and vocalist, the charming Jess Chan. The band plays regularly at the Cavern in Allen Street, Wellington and provides a excellent standard of café and driving swing jazz.
City Jazz has been playing swing and Dixie in Wellington for the last ten years and has received excellent reviews wherever they have performed. They have had several stints at Government House, playing for cocktail parties and receptions, and have entertained at military social functions, weddings, dances, and celebrations of all kinds.
At the May gig City Jazz will be playing a neat selection of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and swing and Dixie standards. More about City Jazz later in the Newsletter.
The committee is keen to provide opportunities for club members to perform at the club. Maybe we could have a bit of a jam session after the main entertainment for those who would like to stay. This month, you will hopefully be greeted by a bit of jazz outside as you arrive.
Anyway, we are in for another evening of excellent entertainment and good fun. Come out and enjoy a nice meal and drink and good jazz music in convivial surroundings.
Before I sign off, I want to commend Julie Bremner for the excellent standard of the Newsletter. It is always interesting, informative and well laid out. Well done Julie and keep up the good work.
Welcome to new member Katherine Smythe.
Regards
Mike Bain
President
Next Club Meeting
The Spuds & Friends and City Jazz at Chicago
5pm Sunday, 16 May 2010
Chicago Sports Café - Members $12; Public $15; Students $5
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