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Jazz Cookers to Perform on Sunday, May 20th

edcannava — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:16:39 +0000

On Sunday, May 20th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00pm! It’s the exciting sounds of the Jazz Cookers. Band members include: Rick Crandell, Cornet; Colton Crandell, Trumpet; Wes Leffingwell, Piano; Dave Ellis, Trombone; Jeff Henton, Tuba; Kevin Matthews, Drums; Madison Munn, Clarinet; and Lance Christensen, Banjo.

The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars will also perform from 4:00 until 4:20 pm. See you on May 20th!!

Congratulations to our 4 new DJC Youth All-Stars!

edcannava — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:10:57 +0000

Congratulations to the following musicians who have been selected to the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars: Alec Bell, Cornet (Cherry Creek HS Junior); Josh Emmons, Banjo (Castle View HS Sophomore); Rafael Castillo-Halvorssen, Piano (Fairview HS Junior); and Colton Sparks, Drummer (Evergreen HS Junior). We have students auditioning for the final clarinet vacancy on May 13th. The 5 new musicians, along with our returning players, Rico (Tenor Sax), Cameron (Trombone), and Tim (Tuba), will take over as the new band in August. In the meantime, we will be transitioning and training the new players – you will get to hear these 4 new musicians at the May 20th DJC Session – don’t miss it!

The Denver Jazz Club’s May/June Newsletter is Here

edcannava — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:32:53 +0000

The May/June Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download. There is info on the May performance of the Jazz Cookers, as well as the Neil Bridge 7+ Band’s June performance.

There is also information on our Youth All-Stars’ upcoming performance tours to Sacramento and New Orleans, along with their 2012-13 vacancy audition announcements. Columns by Walt Hewitt, Peter Robinson, Ed Danielson and John Sobott’s, “Prez Sez” article round out the newsletter.

May-June 2012 DJC Newsletter

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The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars Are Looking For Hard Working, Dedicated HS Drummers, Jazz Clarinet Or Saxophone/Clarinet, Piano, Trumpet, and Banjo/Guitar Players

edcannava — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:54:28 +0000

THERE WILL BE DJC YOUTH ALL-STAR OPENINGS ON CLARINET or SAX/CLARINET, TRUMPET/CORNET, GUITAR/BANJO, PIANO AND DRUMS STARTING IN AUGUST.

WE WILL BE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS DURING APRIL AND MAY.

PLEASE CONTACT ED CANNAVA, DIRECTOR, at: ECAN11@MSN.COM or 303-328-7277, to SCHEDULE an AUDITION.

AUDITION MUSIC and RECORDINGS CAN BE FOUND on the Downloads page.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277.

The Sunday, April 15th Ron Cope Scholarship Benefit Concert with Four Incredible Bands!

edcannava — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:41:54 +0000

On Sunday, April 15th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00pm! It’s the annual Ron Cope Scholarship Benefit featuring the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, the Queen City Jazz Band, the UC Denver Claim Jumpers, and the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars. They are all wonderful, so don’t miss it! Each of the pro and college bands will perform a set, and the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars will perform an abbreviated set at 4:00pm. See you on April 15th!

Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars Performing at the Boulder Friends of Jazz on Sunday, April 1st (2:30-5:00 pm)

edcannava — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:41:13 +0000

Be sure to come hear your DJC Youth All-Stars at the Boulder Friends of Jazz Sunday, April 1st Session. They will perform a set from 2:30 to 2:50pm, followed by a jam session until 5:00pm. The Boulder Friends of Jazz have moved to a new home: A Spice of Life Event Center (at Flatirons Golf Course), 5706 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder. The Spice of Life features:

• Beautiful ballroom • Dance floor • Cash bar

Large parking lot • Conveniently located

A Spice of Life is a catering company, so food is not sold at the venue. In the

future, they will be able to arrange to order food in advance. However, you may bring in your own popcorn or snacks. Directions: A Spice of Life is located on the south side of Arapahoe Avenue, just east of 55th Street, in east Boulder, on the grounds of the Flatirons Golf Course. Take 287 north from the Louisville American Legion, go west on Arapahoe to 5706. There is a large stone sign at the gate that says Flatirons Golf Course and A Spice of Life Event Center. Or, take US 36 to Boulder, take the Foothills Parkway exit to Arapahoe. Go east on Arapahoe just past 55th.

Hope to see you on April 1st in Boulder!!

The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars are Looking for Dedicated, Hard Working HS Drummers, Clarinet, Trumpet/Cornet, Guitar/Banjo, and Piano Players

edcannava — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:38:00 +0000

THERE WILL BE DJC YOUTH ALL-STAR OPENINGS ON CLARINET, TRUMPET/CORNET, GUITAR/BANJO, PIANO AND DRUMS STARTING IN AUGUST.

WE WILL BE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS DURING APRIL.

PLEASE CONTACT ED CANNAVA, DIRECTOR, at: ECAN11@MSN.COM or 303-328-7277, to SCHEDULE an AUDITION.

AUDITION MUSIC and RECORDINGS CAN BE FOUND on the Downloads page.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277.

Sunday, March 18th Denver Jazz Club Session – Rich Chiaraluce and Jack LaForte (The Swing Brothers)

edcannava — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:27:20 +0000

Be sure to attend the Sunday, March 18th Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00pm! The Swing Brothers will be the performance group. The Swing Brothers consist of: Rich Chiaraluce, reeds; Jack LaForte, reeds; Gary Dempsey, piano; Joe Lopez, bass; and Jack McCutcheon, drums. Rich and Jack’s credits include – the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, Sammy Davis Jr., Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. They are wonderful, so don’t miss it!

The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars are Looking for Dedicated, Hard Working HS Clarinet, Trumpet/Cornet, Guitar/Banjo and Piano Players

edcannava — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:56:36 +0000

THERE WILL BE DJC YOUTH ALL-STAR OPENINGS ON CLARINET, TRUMPET/CORNET, GUITAR/BANJO, PIANO AND DRUMS STARTING IN AUGUST.

WE WILL BE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS DURING APRIL.

PLEASE CONTACT ED CANNAVA, DIRECTOR, at: ECAN11@MSN.COM or 303-328-7277, to SCHEDULE an AUDITION.

AUDITION MUSIC and RECORDINGS CAN BE FOUND on the Downloads page.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277

The March/April 2012 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is Here!

edcannava — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:55:58 +0000

The March/April Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download. There is info on the March performance of the Swing Brothers (Rich Chiaraluce/Jack LaForte), as well as the Denver Jazz Club’s April “Annual Ron Cope Scholarship Fundraiser,” featuring the Hot Tomatoes, Queen City Jazz Band, the CU-Denver Claim Jumpers, and the DJC Youth All-Stars.

There is also information on our Youth All-Stars’ upcoming performance tours to Sacramento and New Orleans, along with their 2012-13 vacancy audition announcements. Columns by Walt Hewitt, Peter Robinson, Ed Danielson, John Sobott, Eric Staffeldt, Paul Chamberlin’s remembrance of Birch Musselman, and the “Prez Sez” column round out the newsletter.

Mar-Apr 2012 DJC Newsletter