Your Father’s Mustache Band to be Featured at the July 19th Denver Jazz Club Session

On Sunday, July 19th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 1:30 until 5:00pm. It’s the wonderful sounds of Your Father’s Mustache Band! Current band members include: Joe Petrucelli, banjo; Charlie Smith, trumpet; Andrew Vogt, clarinet; Jason Petrucelli, trombone; Ray Leake, Piano; Roger Johns, bass; Jim Moore, drums; and Mike Johnson, washboard. Mary Kelly may be singing!

The theme for this session is the roaring 20’s! Everyone is encouraged to wear clothing from that period. There may also be several antique cars in the parking lot. The UCD Claim Jumpers will perform from 1:30 until 2:00 pm, and the DJC Youth All-Stars from 3:50 until 4:20pm. This will be the final performance of our 2014-15 youth band! See you on July 19th!!

July 13, 2015

The July/August 2015 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is Here!

The July/August 2015 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download.

There is info on the July 19th performance of Your Father’s Mustache Band. The theme for the session will be the roaring 20’s and everyone is encouraged to wear clothing from that period. There may also be several antique cars in the parking lot to look at.

The newsletter will also cover the annual potluck picnic, including the performance of the Fat City Mardi Gras Band on Sunday, August 16th. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share – salad, appetizer, dessert or snack. The Denver Jazz Club furnishes brats, burgers, hot dogs and drinks.

Jul-Aug 2015

You will also find columns by the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars, Peter Robinson and John Sobott. The Evergreen Vintage and Summit Jazz Festivals are also announced, along with info on upcoming piano auditions to fill the vacancy within the DJC Youth All-Stars.

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July 2, 2015

DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS PERFORM AT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVALS ON JULY 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8

Performance Details:

June 30, 2015

SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY TO HOST THE DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH (3-4PM)

SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING CENTER TO HOST THE DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH (3-4PM)

Performance Details:

Artist: DJC Youth All Stars
Date: 06/30/15
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Sunrise Senior Living Community
City: Denver, Colorado
Address: 251 S Colorado Blvd
Admission: Free
Age restrictions: All Ages
Notes: 3-4pm Performance

June 27, 2015

THE DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING, HS PIANO PLAYER

THE DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING, HS PIANO PLAYER

THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE NOW BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/.

Our pianist is graduating this year, so we’re looking for a replacement hs musician to take his spot

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sundays (6:30-9pm), July 12th & 19th, at Flesher-Hinton Music Store (3936 Tennyson St. in Denver).

WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Intermediate to advanced jazz experience is preferred.

MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Retired UC-Denver Music Professor Bill Clark, tuba player/leader of the Queen City Jazz Band, is a regular clinician. Additional professional jazz musicians will be doing clinics from time to time as well.

REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Flesher-Hinton Music Store, from 6:30 until 9:00 pm, each Sunday. Some holiday weekends and a few other Sundays may need to be skipped.

PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature this all star-band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. The current Youth All-Stars will be performing at the 2015 Montreux, Brienz, Milan, Sacramento, Evergreen and Summit Jazz Festivals! We are hoping to perform in New Orleans during the summer of 2016.

SCHOOL CONFLICTS? No performances or rehearsals conflict with school activities.

COST: Each selected student will be required to become a member of the Denver Jazz Club ($10 yearly fee). The monthly dues (4 weekly sessions) run $140, and are payable at the start of each month.

WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Any money the band is paid will go towards future trip expenses.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? The Denver Jazz Club does have financial assistance available for students who need help with monthly dues and/or private jazz lessons.

MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277; Ed’s complete resume, audition music, and audition recording can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Additional information can be found at: : http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/.