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The May-June Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is Here!

The May/June 2015 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download.

There is info on the May 17th performance of Vern Baumer and the Mile High Jazz Gathering. Clarinetist and vocalist Vern Baumer has been active on the Denver jazz scene since 1970. Vern has worked with Big Tiny Little, the Summit Ridge Jazz Band, the High Sierra Jazz Band and the Wild Bill Davidson Legacy Band, with Tom Saunders. He has even played in the famous Washboard Concert at Monterey’s Jazz Bash by the Bay. Joining Vern for the Denver Jazz Club performance will be Kevin Bollinger, trumpet; Ed Stephen, guitar; Rory Thomas, banjo; Bobby Green, piano; Bill Blackman, bass; and Bill Watkins, drums.

The newsletter will also cover the performance of the Poudre River Irregulars on Sunday, June 21st. Noted for their exuberant energy and sound musicianship, they draw much of their inspiration from Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, but play a wide variety of traditional jazz, from ragtime through the classics of the twenties and thirties up to early swing. Founder Bob Cooke retired in 2010, and the band’s current “regular irregulars” include leader Len Kellogg, trombone; Dave Dale, bass; Oscar DeZoto, drums; Ray Leake, piano; Charlie Smith, trumpet; Rory Thomas, banjo; and Clark Burnside, clarinet.

May-Jun 2015 DJC Newsletter

You will also find columns by Walt Hewitt, Peter Robinson and John Sobott. The Adams County Historical Society’s D-Day Remembered Celebration is announced, along with the results of the recent 2015-16 DJC Youth All-Star auditions.

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PRESENTING THE 2015-16 DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY SELECTED 2015-16 DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS

Ellington Jenkins, Clarinet, Freshman at Denver School of the Arts
Jack Wilkinson, Tenor Sax, Freshman at Fairview HS
Brent Ingle, Trumpet, Junior at Arvada HS
Gabby Aragon, Trombone, Junior at Mead HS                                                       Mika Smith, Banjo/Vocals, Sophomore at Chaparral HS
Leilani Osmundson, Piano, Junior at Horizon HS
Paige Langley, Bass, Junior at Englewood HS
Jon Hunt, Drums, Junior at Englewood HS

THIS WILL BE ANOTHER FANTASTIC BAND!!!!!!!!!!!

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THE DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING, 9TH, 10TH and 11TH GRADE CLARINET, TENOR SAX, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO, BASS OR TUBA, AND DRUM SET PLAYERS

THE DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING, 9TH, 10TH and 11TH GRADE CLARINET, TENOR SAX, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO, BASS OR TUBA, AND DRUM SET PLAYERS

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

We have 7 players graduating this year, so we’re looking for replacement 9th, 10th and 11th grade musicians to take their spots.

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sundays (6:30-9pm), during the month of April, 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 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/.

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On Sunday, April 19th, the Denver Jazz Club will Feature 4 Terrific Bands!

On Sunday, April 19th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 1:30 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 around 3:50pm. See you on April 19th!

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THE DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING, 9TH, 10TH and 11TH GRADE CLARINET, TENOR SAX, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO, BASS OR TUBA, AND DRUM SET PLAYERS

THE DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING, 9TH, 10TH and 11TH GRADE CLARINET, TENOR SAX, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO, BASS OR TUBA, AND DRUM SET PLAYERS

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

We have 7 players graduating this year, so we’re looking for replacement 9th, 10th and 11th grade musicians to take their spots.

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sundays (6:30-9pm), during the month of April, 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 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/.