On Sunday, November 17th 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; Gary Buss, reeds; Jason Petrucelli, trombone; Ray Leake, Piano; Roger Johns, bass; Jim Moore, drums; and Mike Johnson, washboard. The UCD Claim Jumpers will also perform from 1:30 until 2:00 pm. See you on November 17th!!
November-December 2013 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter Has Arrived!
The November/December 2013 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download. There is info on the November 17th performance of Your Father’s Mustache Band, and the December 15th annual holiday potluck, featuring the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra.
You will find columns by Walt Hewitt, Peter Robinson, Ed Danielson, John Sobott, and Eric Staffeldt. The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars introduce each member of their new 2013-14 band, including a request for any referrals to replace their recently resigned drummer.
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DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR A GUITAR/BANJO PLAYER OR REPLACEMENT DRUMMER
THE DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING, HS BANJO/GUITAR OR REPLACEMENT DRUM SET PLAYER – THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE NOW BEEN POSTED AT: www.bandresourcesunlimited.com.
Our drummer recently resigned, so we’re looking for a replacement HS musician to take his spot. We are also looking for an interested HS banjo/guitar player.
WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sunday, December 1st (6:30-9pm), at Flesher-Hinton Music Store (3936 Tennyson St. in Denver).
WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Intermediate to advanced jazz experience is necessary.
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 sessions, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. The Youth All-Stars performed at the 2013 Montreux (Switzerland), Umbria (Italy), Sacramento, Evergreen and Summit Jazz Festivals! The band has been invited to perform at the 2014 CMEA Clinic/Conference, at the Broadmoor Hotel, in Colorado Springs. We are hoping to take a national performance tour to NYC during the summer of 2014.
SCHOOL CONFLICTS? The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars only agree to do performances that do not 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 $120, 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 recordings can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited.com.
Your Father’s Band to be Featured on Sunday, November 17th (1:30-5pm)
On Sunday, November 17th 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; Gary Buss, reeds; Jason Petrucelli, trombone; Ray Leake, Piano; Roger Johns, bass; Jim Moore, drums; and Mike Johnson, washboard. The UCD Claim Jumpers will also perform from 1:30 until 2:00 pm. See you on November 17th!!
Queen City Jazz Band to be Featured at the Denver Jazz Club’s October 20th Session (1:30-5pm)
On Sunday, October 20th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 1:30 until 5:00pm. It’s the entertaining sounds of the Queen City Jazz Band! Band members include: Kevin Bollinger (trumpet), John Bredenberg (clarinet/sax), Eric Staffeldt (trombone), Hank Troy (piano), Rory Thomas (banjo/guitar), leader Bill Clark (tuba), and Tony Pantelis (drums), with renowned vocalist Wende Harston. They are always a Denver Jazz Club favorite! The UC Denver Claim Jumpers will perform from 1:30 until 2pm, and the DJC Youth All-Stars will also perform from 3:50 until 4:15 pm. See you on October 20th!!