Marce, New England Traditional Jazz Plus,
33 Birmingham Court, Milford MA 01757
— Passionate about Dixieland and Traditional Jazz, and other Jazz that touches your soul. My purpose is to let you know where to find it in New England. You can help by sending information on Bands and Venues that play our kind of music!
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Eli and The Hot Six at Marce’s surprise birthday at Primavera(6/25/2015)–Bo Winiker trumpet/flugelhorn, Ted Casher clarinet/tenor and soprano sax, Herb Gardner trombone, Bob Winter piano, Eli Newberger tuba, Carolyn Newberger washboard. (Jimmy Mazzy was on his way to the Olympia WA Festival.) This was all about ME ME ME! Surprise … Continue reading →
Phil Person trumpet, Ted Casher reeds, Herb Gardner trombone, Bob Winter piano, Jimmy Mazzy banjo/vocals, Eli Newberger tuba, Bob Tamagni drums, Carolyn Newberger washboard, Elaine Woo vocals
The Hot Six kicked it off with one of our favorites, Limehouse Blues.
Elaine Woo stepped up to sing Mandy, Make Up Your Mind, a song she never heard before. Reading notes, getting into the tune (as she always does) gesticulating, making eye contact with Jeannine James and me, sitting front and center.
Elaine Woo
Eli leads with a bold spirit that encourages spontaneity and creativity. He asked the members to do the next tune like Sidney Bechet did it, with the front line playing very slowly, while rhythm section played in double time. Result was an unbelievable Down By The Old Mill Stream.
Bob Tamagni
Innovative drummer Bob Tamagni, drummed with his hands, while Jimmy Mazzy sang Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out.
Elaine introduced Belinda Rathbone for an obscure tune by Johnny Mercer, Legalize My Name. Elaine talked about composer Harold Arlen, who composed Get Happy. Later she introduced Nat Coolidge for a vocal on Summertime. She followed with I’ve Got a Crush on You and Nice Work if You Can Get it
The videos will show you how tight and hard driving these musicians are, how they listen to each other and to Eli, and play amazing music.
Ted Casher played smoldering tenor sax on Our Love is Here to Stay:
how tight and hard-driving
Never get enough of that tenor sax!
Bob Winter
Bob Winter was featured on keyboard with a tune between Klezmer and Dixie – Lena From Palistina.
Instrumental – Royal Garden Blues
Herb Gardner
Herb Gardner was featured on trombone and vocal with a tune by James P. Johnson and Andy Razaf, Porter’s Love Song to a Chambermaid.
What followed was a fantastic Washington and Lee Swing.
Jimmy Mazzy with Eli Newberger
Our one-and-only Jimmy Mazzy played and sang Stars Fell on Alabama. We are so fortunate to have him here in Massachusetts!!
Carolyn Newberger popped in at the last minute, just returned from setting up her Watercolors Art showing at The Becket Arts Center in the Berkshires: Opening reception, July 14, 2-4 pm. She brought the washboard and joined in on I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover.
Carolun Newberger on washboard with The Hot Six
The evening was brought to a close with Jimmy singing Indiana.
Eli and The Hot Six are here at Primavera every 3rd Thursday of the month with fabulous Jazz and Swing. Join us next month on July 18th at 7pm.
You’ll always find Jeannine and me sitting front and center.
Marce
Tunes:
Limehouse Blues,
Mandy, Make Up Your Mind,
Old Man River,
Nobody Knows You when You’re Down and Out,
Legalize My Name,
Get Happy,
Lena From Palestina,
Our Love Is Here To Stay,
Porter’s Love Song To a Chamber Maid,
Washington & Lee Swing
VOCAL Set
Summertime,
I’ve Got a Crush on You,
Nice Work if You Can Get It,
Royal Garden Blues,
Stars Fell on Alabama,
I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover, Carolyn washboard
Indiana
Neil Flewelling/cornet, Phil Hower piano, Dave MacMillan banjo, Blair Bettencourt clarinet/mini sax, Frank Batchelor trombone, Gerry Gagnon tuba, Rich Malcolm drums
by Marce
Riverboat Stompers blew the roof off Primavera Ristorante, playing Our Kind Of Music – Traditional Jazz! They don’t waste any time – play one tune after another, many, many great tunes! (See list below.) Neil Flewelling, cornet, Gerry Gagnon on tuba, Dave MacMillan filling in for Jimmy Mazzy, singing and strumming a fine banjo.
They hit the ground running with Darktown Strutters Ball. Neil sang When You’re Smiling, Rich Malcolm keeping time – drumming with his hands. Avalon was even Hotter, ensemble parts twining around each other. Dave took the vocal on From Monday On.
Blair Bettencourt
Blair Bettencourt has a wonderfully relaxed style on clarinet and mini sax, playing warm and vibrant tones on both instruments. He’s never been in this band before, but he’s been around for over 30 years and knows the music. He listened and focused on the tunes, playing amazing solos. It was a pleasure to hear him again.
Frank Batchelor
There Are Smiles that Make Us Happy, tuba playing 4/4 time, Blair Bettencourt on mini-sax.
Frank Batchelor playing trombone with flawless, earthy, intonation, used his hand as a mute.
Pretty Baby is on their new CD – see below.
Neil Flewelling and Rich Malcolm
Neil Flewelling, leader pro-temp in the absence of Steve Straus, directed the musicians, played melody on cornet and sang his heart out with All of Me, the band segueing into Five Foot Two.
Gerry Gagnon
Marvelous ensemble on My Blue Heaven, with Gerry showing his stuff on tuba, playing straight four / four beat without taking a breath, giving the band energy and drive.
Phil Hower
Phil is constantly playing keyboard in the background; keeping everyone on their toes.
Exactly Like You, I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Neil vocal.
Tina Cass
This turned into a Happy Birthday tune for Tina Cass, whose birthday was Sunday. She and Ralph are heading for Canada and will return in five weeks. We’ll miss them. They are always sitting front and center, inspiring the band.
The Riverboat Stompers continued with New Orleans tunes that we all love, Down To New Orleans segueing to Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans. Then showing us what it was like in N. O. with Struttin’ With Some Barbecue.
Dave MacMillan
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans – Dave MacMillan playing around in falsetto voice. Fun!
He knows innumerable old tunes and sang many, including Sunny Side of the Street, From Monday On, There are Smiles.
Rosetta:
Bourbon St. Parade was a Barn Raiser! Blair letting himself go on clarinet, pushed by Rich Malcolm’s drums.
Richard Malcolm
Rich is a rare treasure. No slam-banging, showing off. He kept it simple, keeping them in proper time, with subtle tapping on snare drum, rims, hi hat.
We couldn’t believe it was almost over. Where did the time go?? Neil said they would close with a Rap song. We waited apprehensively –
until he came up with Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.
We will – until they return on September 12th. Come join us – guarantee you will be exhilarated!!
Tunes:
Darktown Strutters Ball
Found a New Baby
When You’re Smiling
Sunny Side of the Street
Avalon
Ain’t Misbehaving
From Monday On
Pretty Baby
Smiles
Rosetta
All of Me
My Blue Heaven
Exactly Like You
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
Happy Birthday to Tina Cass
Down To New Orleans
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
Strutting With Some Barbecue
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (cut short)
Bourbon St. Parade
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.
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CD
Get their new Audio CD – just out – and It’s About Time.
— That’s the Name of the CD!
from: Steve Straus – stephen.straus@comcast.net
Bo Winiker trumpet, flugelhorn; Phil Person trumpet; Ted Casher clarinet, tenor and soprano sax, Bob Winter piano, Eli Newberger tuba, Bob Tamagni drums; plus Elaine Wu vocals, Carolyn Newberger washboard. (Missing: Herb Gardner and Jimmy Mazzy)
This is a group of superb musicians who meet here once a month under the guidance of leader Eli Newberger, because they enjoy playing together! There was no set theme, so each musician played what was in his heart, resulting in amiable ensemble improvisations and rousing counterpoint.
The Hot Six played Memories of You in a tribute to Aretha Franklin, that phenomenal vocalist who died the day before. Eli was eager to inform us that she played tuba in a band, way back when she was in High School! It was a fine tribute, ending in a tuba fanfare
Eli Newberger tribute to Aretha Franklin
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Belinda Barhbone
Elaine Wu joined the band with a Leonard Bernstein song from On The Town, We’ll Catch Up Some Other Time.
She introduced Belinda Rathbone who sang No Moon At All and Just In Time; Bob Tamagni playing the melody on drums.
Bob Tamagni
Bob makes a lot of music with a very simple drum set – snare drum, small bass drum, cymbal. He doesn’t need anything more – he can do anything with it!
Elaine Wu sang a riveting Route 66, special request from “Regulars” Despine and Bill Gray. Eli took the intro, with Ted Casher on tenor sax.
Phil Person
Not usually a Jazz tune – the Band played Gone With The Wind, straight from the heart, with inspired solos. Phil was amazing on muted trumpet.
Carolyn Newberger, washboard wizard
The evening was full of surprises. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom Time was played in the Perez Prado style, with Carolyn Newberger joining them on washboard. It was a riot!
Bo Winiker
Bo Winiker sang a Billie Holiday tune, Getting Some Fun Out of Life, which they certainly do! He also sang a song about Bob Winter – That Piano Man, with fabulous duet by Bo and Phil on trumpet
Bo Winiker and Phil Person freewheeling
With no trombone or banjo, the two trumpets had unrestrained freewheeling on many tunes including In The Good Old Summertime and At The Jazz Band Ball. They were wild!
Dr. Melvin Gluskin
Another surprise guest – Bob Winter’s dentist, Dr. Melvin Gluskin, came up and played fine harmonica on Moon River slipping in a bit of Over The Rainbow.
Ted Casher
Ted Casher was featured on smokey tenor sax – with I’ve Got Rhythm. Beloved by all his students, the man has rhythm, and fluid command of the jazz language.
There was a full house, including Elaine Wu’s sisters who were vising from California. Elaine dedicated her last set to her first grandchild, a beautiful baby girl, Shandra, singing from The Bells’s of St. Mary’s, Aren’t You Glad You’re You, Carol Hall’s Jenny Rebecca, and Love – and celebrating the everlasting love a Grandma has for her Grandchild. Welcome to the world, Shandra!
Elaine Wu sings to new granddaughter
At The Jazz Band Ball was a barn-burner! Followed by an upbeat Just You, Just Me.
They closed with Strike Up The Band,
When these musicians get together it’s magic!
We vowed to be back here next month on September 20th for more of Eli and The Hot Six!
Mike Peipman trumpet, John Clark and Billy Novick reeds, Dan Fox trombone, Ross Petot piano, Stu Gunn string bass and tuba, Bill Reynolds drums, Gabriela Martina vocals
“Gatsby” is a remarkable event, an evening of explosive, ticklish and swooning live Jazz. It was brought to life in February 2010 with the Washington DC ballet by Septime Webre. The score consisted of classics from the 1920’s, Ellington, Louis, Bix, as well as some music Billy wrote just for the ballet.
Timing is very important for the ballet, so this Jazz was carefully written, and not improvised like jazz. Billy opened the Gatsby book with That’s a Plenty, narrating the story.
The ballet begins with What’ll I Do?, a silky, melodic waltz, with Billy on soft, low register clarinet, and Ross’s haunting and elegant piano, then kicks it up with a flaming hot At The Jazz Band Ball.
The story enfolds, the rich and influential Gatsby falls in love with the very rich, the very elegant, and the very married Daisy.
An outstanding vocalist with a sense of phrasing that creates many moods, Garbriela scats Creole Love Call.
Garbriela and Billy’s poignant back-and-forth scatting on Wild Man Blues characterizes a touching, emotional telephone conversation between the two lovers.
Dance of the Ashes is remarkable, Garbriela scats in her own effervescent style, while the whole band responds as one.
He May Be Your Man, But He Comes To See Me Sometimes.
Duke’s East St. Louis Toodle-oo features Mike Peipman’s fiery trumpet, with fine backing by Stu Gunn on string bass.
In Billy’s composition, Manhattan Thoroughfare, the instruments cunningly reproduce the haphazard cacophony of a busy New York thoroughfare. In a tennis match scene, Billy’s drumming replicates the sound of tennis balls being batted back and forth. Brilliant.
Mike Peipman
A scene where a couple are dining at the Waldorf was portrayed by Broadway Tango, with Mike on muted trumpet, backed by Ross’s supple fingers on piano and Stu on that massive B & S German tuba.
To fill in a gap in the action where 20 ballet dancers need to change from white into red tap shoes, Billy wrote Maids to Order.Yellow Dog Blues and the Charleston recall some wild parties that were held in Myrtle’s apartment and Gatsby’s mansion.
John Clark, Stu Gunn, Billy Novick
In Tight Like That, Billy and John are both featured on alto sax, giving this small group a very big band sound! John Clark had four of his instruments with him – clarinet, alto, tenor and bari sax. He played the the hefty baritone while he was following the score on The Sheik of Araby.
Ross Petot
They did a very soft reprise of the Charleston, Billy on clarinet, with fine backing by Ross on piano. Ross is quick and steadfast, with embellishments behind every solo
Billy Novick needed a wartime tune for a scene where somebody goes into the army, but had difficulties finding a recording of an American World War I march. Diligent probing paid off when he discovered a tune from an old vintage phonograph, We’re All Going Calling on the Kaiser. (We’re going to make him wiser.) He wrote a Sofa Dance and Pocket Dance, especially for the dancers.
In a lovely rendition of the heartrending What’ll I Do, Garbriela maintained a high range throughout the whole song, finishing the last verse in a sultry, low voice.
She ignited the room with sassy and sensuous hinting of carnal content in Bessie Smith’s Put a Little Sugar in My Bowl!
Skip Dat Pop Dat represents the breakout of a fight in the city. Trombonist Dan Fox took a great plunger solo on Exotique, which epitomized the scene where Daisy is killed by a hit and run driver and George is filled with grief and sorrow. He suspects Gatsby.
Bill Reynolds has the final scene, the most dramatic moment in the ballet, where George is stalking Gatsby, his anger building with the drumming. The drum is the sole instrument in this whole ballet scene. He finds him swimming in the pool; then comes the final single drum beat – the gun shot.
The ballet closes with Billy Novick on clarinet and Ross piano, for a brief reprise, a tragic waltz, What’ll I Do.
Billy took the Blue Syncopators to San Diego the beginning of April to conduct and perform (for the 40th time!) his Great Gatsby score with the California Ballet. Stay tuned – they will be back at the Homegrown Coffeehouse in Needham, MA on June 2nd.
With the film awards season in full swing, the 2017 showcase will appropriately feature works from a variety of movie soundtracks, including blockbusters like Star Wars, The Godfather, The Lion King, Rocky, along with selections from the Austin Powers and the James Bond series.
The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium. Ticket prices are $3 for UMass students; $5 for other students, seniors & children, and $10 for the general public. Tickets may be purchased at the Fine Arts Center Box Office, by phone at 413-545-2511, or online atwww.fineartscenter.com/musicanddance. Parking is available in the nearby Campus Center Garage, located on Campus Center Way. For more information, please refer to the UMass interactive parking map.
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About the UMass Amherst Department of Music & Dance
Founded in 1938, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Music and Dance is one of the largest and most respected of its kind in New England, offering students conservatory-quality training in the diverse and dynamic setting of a public research university. For more information, please visit www.umass.edu/music.
The Music and Dance Department is part of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, UMass Amherst
Myron was an incredible figure…Myron the Memorious, I will remember him. Fantastic memory, and endless stories, all recalled with precision and detail, and that Great Humor!
He once told me he was a close friend of Henny Youngman (although maybe not of Milton Berle!), and his great humor, told in endless stories and one-liners, reflected a similar Yiddish irony and sensibility. Always recalled with unbelievable emphasis, and spot-on clarity, enthusiasm, and brilliance.
He never forgot a name. He never forgot a face. He never forgot a story. He never forgot a person whom he’d met. He never failed in supporting the causes he was passionate about. He loved classic jazz and swing. He was the greatest patron of the music that we, collectively as current players, have ever been thankful for. He discovered and promoted new venues for the music, and funded many of these himself and through the generosity of his many friends. He was always kind, gentle, generous, and supporting. Myron was never one to denigrate or belittle, criticize or condemn, ignore or discard any person, despite their worst attributes.
I’m not a Mason, but I think of Myron, as a Brother in that circle, as perfectly embodied by Masonry’s codes: To follow principles to achieve higher standards in life; to show tolerance and respect for the opinion of others and behave with kindness and understanding; to practice charity and care for their own, as well as the community as a whole, both by charitable giving, and by voluntary work as an individual; and, to strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and ethical conduct at all times.
The great Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges once wrote a fantasy titled “Funes the Memorious”, in which a young Ireneo Funes, who, after falling off his horse and receiving a bad head injury, acquired the amazing talent — or curse — of remembering absolutely everything.
We have never been cursed by Myron’s crossing our paths. We have been blessed beyond all measure, and we will miss him, terribly.
Craig Ball, Steve Taddeo, Jeff Hughes, Al Bernard, Hunter Burtamy, John Clark, Herb Gardner
by Bill Falk
photos: Marce
Jeff Hughes’ Jazz Jesters keep getting better every time I hear them. Their recent gig
at the Primavera on 11/12/15 was superb. The band ripped through a wide variety of tunes, some well remembered from the 20’s and 30’s and some relatively unknown. Their execution was terrific – very melodic and enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the crowd was sparse, but all in attendance loved the music. Two reed
players on the front line worked extremely well. Craig Ball ripped off excellent solos on both clarinet and tenor sax and John Clark did the same on clarinet and alto sax. They
augmented each other soloing and backing up others. Also, John’s arrangements were outstanding.
Craig Ball
John Clark and Herb Gardner
Jeff Hughes, Steve Taddeo (rear)
As usual, Jeff displayed his great ability to lead the group, backing up soloists and still exhibiting his outstanding trumpet prowess. He ‘gets into the tunes so well, plus his sound is marvelous. I can’t get enough of Jeff.
Hunter Burtamy banjo, Al Bernard tuba
Hunter Burtamy on banjo added even more guts to the rhythm section. He didn’t solo much, but he brought out the band’s depth. Herb Gardner is a joy on keyboard. He drips with experience and innovation. Al Bernard is a wonder on tuba. He controls the
instrument completely. Steve Taddeo sets a steady beat on drums. He doesn’t overpower the rest of the players, but he sets the pace very well.
Sarah (Gardner) Nova
Sarah Nova, who is Herb Gardner’s daughter, was delightful on vocals. She shows her pedigree well on both jump tunes and slower music. Sarah was a terrific addition to the group as she delivered style and sound on “Keeping Out of Mischief”, “Where Are You”,
“Russian Lullaby”, “Keep Your Hands Off It”, to name some of her numbers.
The band featured “Lucky Day” (theme song), “Diane”, “Not Much,” “Bouncing Around,”
and lots of other songs. Their last number was the theme from “Our Gang”. I liked
“Empty Saddles in The Old Corral” – a perfect ending to a marvelous performance.
Swing Senders and Midiri Brothers full house at Bemiis Hall, Lincoln MA
by Myron Idelson
photos: Marce
videos by CineDevine
On November 7 2015 at 2pm there was no ambiguity in store musically for an overflow crowd. Steve Taddeo Swing Senders with special guest Midiri Brothers Paul and Joe, returned by unanimous demand, presented jazz lovers and enthusiasts with a fevered performance.
Against the drop back of historic Bemis Hall the Swing Senders thankfully populated by Joe Midiri clarinet, alto and soprano sax, Paul Midiri vibes, trombone and drums, Bill Cable cornet, Gerry Gagnon trombone, Robin Verdier piano, Bill Doyle guitar, Justin Meyer string bass, Craig Ball clarinet, Steve Taddeo drums, Caroline Griep vocals, unabashedly raised traditional jazz to new heights.
Steve Taddeo is a rare talent, a brilliant and dynamic drummer with native talents who fires up the Swing Senders and any band he plays for because of his consistently inspiring drums. His unique style displaying superb musicianship is bright, inventive, quite intense, soft with sticks or brushes and with no difficulty in communicating with the musicians and vocalist Caroline Griep on their lofty level. His playing has unanimity of purpose, of thought, musical and otherwise, inspiring the band to a sense of freedom and play; all combined with an air of maturity that is unique unusual superlative uncommon – in other words RARE.
Stomping at The Savoy
The program consisted of Stomping at the Savoy, Ida, Avalon, All of Me, Jeepers Creepers, Pennies From Heaven, Crazy Rhythm, I’ll Do Anything For You, and Dinah. Each one played with an exuberance and excitement producing a feeling of exultation which consistently caused volcanic eruptions of applause during and after every number.
Joe Midiri clarinet, Paul Midiri vibes
What a Dream
What a joy! This group, the Swing Senders, combined with Joe and Paul made it absolutely amazing. It must be remembered by all of us who were there as an evening that consistently and joyously incited and inspired not only the audience but the fellow musicians. Steve’s Swing Senders and The Midiris invariably project a wonderful uninhibited aura of spontaneity that brightens every place they perform. Ditto for November 7th.
Caroline Griep is appreciated by band and fans alike.
Caroline’s value to the Swing Senders is tremendous; the guys love her and she loves them. The whole spirit of the room, the band and audience perks up perceptibly when she sings. Caroline is dedicated to her music and modestly never fully recognizing her talent. She is devoted and anxious to please not only her listeners but her musical conscience as well.
In addition to Craig Ball’s scintillating wizardry on clarinet, Craig was the music director and was wonderfully imaginative and wisely selecting solos at the proper times, from himself, Bill Cable’s souring and sweet trumpet, Robin Verdier’s stride piano, Justin Meyer’s chordal bass, Gerry Gagnon sonorous trombone, Bill Doyle’s syncopated guitar. All of their solos were driving, probing soaring and sweet.
Joe’s soprano sax rendition of Si Tu Vois Ma Mere displayed a pure tone and beauty so remarkable and emotional, steeped in greatness and perhaps musical immortality. Many of us wept.
Pennies From Heaven sung by Joe produced a return to life of Louis himself.
Finally, the dueling drums with Steve and Paul were sheer drumming skill and beauty, gorgeous and heralded clean and clear strokes, for imagination and wit, for originality, consistency, extraordinary drumming skills, making obsolete single, double, and triple ratamacues and paradiddles.
No other audience has heard a drum duel to match Steve and Paul. The evening can be summarized thusly: a story of inspiration and imagination, a story of energy, a story of love and a lesson for all of us in giving. And we the listeners were the gracious receivers.
Myron Idelson
Many thanks to Harold and Shirley McAleer and Eve Welts for all their work at Bemis Hall, Vern Welch for moral support, and to SteveTaddeo for bringing us the Midiri Brothers. Marce
Under construction. We are waiting on approval of videos before this House Party is officially over for this year. Bookmark this page and check on our progress.
Meatime, check on Saturday and Sunday.. Marce
Bands on Sunday at Jeff and Joel’s House Party. Fabulous!
Jeff & Joel’s House Party #6 Columbus Day Weekend, 2015 By Sue Finn
Another fabulous weekend, they just keep getting better and better. This one had four sessions, starting with the Anderson twins on Friday evening. Peter and Will are so talented (and so young!) They played clarinet and alto and tenor sax and a wide range of pieces backed by Jeff, Jim and Brian. Joel joined them for one number in each set.
The two sessions on Saturday and one on Sunday followed the same format as last year. Generally, each combo of musicians stayed for three numbers with one chosen by each of the front line players.
Clarinet Marmalade
There were exceptions of course; Noel and Dan playing Clarinet Marmalade for example, piano solos by Jeff and Donn and, of course, ‘banjorama’ with 4 banjos on stage and everybody singing along with Joel. Each session ended with a grand finale with all the musicians on stage together. The food was great and the volunteers as fantastic as ever.
Strutting With Some Barbecue
Sunday’s session was my favorite. It started with ‘Struttin’ With Some Barbecue’ played like the Louis Armstrong/Gary Crosby version, starting slow, then fast with Jeff & Fred doing the vocals – really great!
Dan and Joel in Old Shanty Town
Dan & Joel sang ‘It’s only a Shanty in Old Shanty Town’.
Tom Boates sang Beale Street Blues and Jim joined him for an awesome version of Ory’s Creole Trombone complete with crossed slides – amazing.
Jim Fryer and Tom Boates play Ory’s Creole Trombone
There was some Sunday Gospel – Molly sang ‘Sermonette’ and ‘Get Rhythm in your Feet’. She also sang ‘Far Away Places’ with just Gen accompanying her – beautiful.
Other highlights – ‘Big Bear Stomp’ with Brian on tuba and, of course, Joel’s ‘banjorama’ . This time, Joel did some old radio commercials.
Joel Schiavone and New York’s Kevin Dorn
There was also a vote of thanks to Joel and presentation of a signed photo of all the musicians.
The session and the weekend ended with a rousing version of ‘Joe Avery’s Piece’ and then the grand finale with all the musicians playing – drum roll please – ‘High Society’ with Noel & Dan doing the famous Alphonse Picou clarinet solo. This was followed with a reprise of ‘We’ll Meet Again’which Jeff and Dan sang earlier – very nostalgic and, as always, nobody wanted it to be over……………..
Sue Finn 10/15/2015
None of this would have been possible without the aid of devoted and dedicated volunteers, some of whom worked all year to help Jeff and Joel.
John Hedden, Maureen, Marty Fay, in back Mairi Bryan and Andee Carolla
Judy Postemsky, Andee Carolla, Mairi Bryan, Glenn Ott, Carol Ott, Eric Devine, Bruce Scranton, standing behind Lecia Scranton
Misty (VFW), Glenn Ott, Bruce Scranton, Judy Postemsky, in front of Bruce is Lecia and in front of Lecia, Carol
Next Year: 2016 House Party Dates: October 7, 8, 9. Friday Night Taste of the Weekend! – October 7th- music 7:30-9:30pm, $40.00 per person featuring the one and only Paris Washboard with Jeff Barnhart! Tickets are already half sold (purchased by the people at this House Party!)
This will sell out, so get your tickets soon.
Eli and The Hot Six at Marce’s surprise birthday at Primavera (6/25/2015) – Bo Winiker trumpet/flugelhorn, Ted Casher clarinet/tenor and soprano sax, Herb Gardner trombone, Bob Winter piano, Eli Newberger tuba, Carolyn Newberger washboard. (Jimmy Mazzy was on his way to the Olympia WA Festival.) This was all about ME ME ME! Surprise … Continue reading 
