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NO.
2018/2019
24 Season Schedule
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2018/2019 Season
table of
contents
NO. 24
Welcome..................................................8
Von Freeman Memorial Lending Library......22
“We Always Swing”®
James Williams Jazz Series
Jazz Series Education Program..............................24
21 N. Tenth St. “Top It” Individual Donor Campaign........26
Columbia, MO 65201
Venue Maps............................................28
info@wealwaysswing.org
wealwaysswing.org Order Your Tickets Now!..........................30
573/449-3009 [Ph.]
574/875-0356 [Fax]
THE CONCERTS
Tickets
Jazz Series Box Office
573/449-3009
Mon. - Fri.,
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Online [Doors: Open 30 min. Before Show]
10/11/18
Students Humanity Quartet..........................13
Charge your tickets at [7 p.m., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union, MU]
MSA/GPS Box Office,
MU Student Center 11/29/18
Jeff Hamilton Trio..........................15
[7 p.m., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union, MU]
SIGN UP FOR THE 2/7/19
JAZZ SERIES “E-NOTE” Dr. Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert
Stay informed! Alfredo Rodriguez-
info@wealwaysswing.org
Pedrito Martinez Duo.....................17
[7 p.m, Lela Raney Hall, Kimball Ballroom,
Cover Photo credits: Tootie Heath - courtesy of dakota jazz club;
emmet cohen - by john abbott; Humanity Trio - courtesy of Liza
Stephens College]
Booking; katie thiroux - courtesy of artist; Jeff Hamilton - by
Alex Solca; Joe locke Trio - courtesy of artist; Alfredo & Pedrito
- courtesy of artist; benny green - by ron jones; veronica swift - 4/9/19
courtesy of artist; Mehldau Trio - by michael wilson; aaron diehl
- by john abbott; NYSQ - by GENE JACKSON Brad Mehldau Trio.........................19
[7 p.m.,Whitmore Recital Hall, MU]
[*Artists/events, dates/times/locations
subject to change without notice]
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Thanks to our
2018/2019
sponsors*
Season sponsors:
“SUNDAYS @ MURRY’S”
[Doors: Open 1 hour Before Show.
If you plan on dining, please arrive at least
30 minutes before the start of the show so it
can start on time. Thank you.]
9/23/18 Event sponsors:
Tootie Heath Trio
Feat. Emmet Cohen...............................12
[3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Murry’s]
11/11/18 Nancy & John David Bob and Connie Pugh
Katie Thiroux Trio...........................14 Allyn Sher & Barbara Tellerman
[3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Murry’s]
Education sponsors:
12/9/18
Joe Locke Trio
Feat. Pat Bianchi & Marvin “Smitty” Smith.....16
[3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Murry’s]
3/10/19 University of Missouri
Benny Green Trio
School of Music
With Special Guest Vocalist
Veronica Swift.....................................18 Media sponsors:
[3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Murry’s]
4/14/19
Aaron Diehl Trio.............................20
[3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Murry’s]
4/28/19
New York Standards Quartet..........21
[3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Murry’s]
Special & Additional
Assistance Provided by:
JAZZ SERIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barbara Glenn, President
Barbara Tellerman, Treasurer
Judy Freeman, Secretary
Greg Croll
Lawrence Ganong
Alex George
Sam Griffith
Julia Norregaard
Sallee Purcell
[*As of June 26, 2018]
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Before we move on, a quick
look back at Season No. 23…
The dynamic trio of Peter Bernstein (guitar), Bill Stewart (drums) and Larry Goldings (organ) held court and are captured in perfect
lighting in Stotler Lounge. Photo: Joel Anderson
A Jazz Series first! Last January
28, pianist Bill Childs learned
he won the 2018 GRAMMY® for
“Best Instrumental Jazz Album”
just five minutes before he began
his afternoon performance at
Murry’s. Performing with Childs:
saxophonist Bob Shepherd, bassist
Hans Glawischnig and drummer
Ari Hoenig. Photo: Joel Anderson
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A Jazz Series favorite, vocalist René Marie,
returned to Murry’s delivering another
outstanding performance. Bassist Elias
Bailey’s smile says it all.
Photo: Joel Anderson
Clarinetist Anat Cohen (center) and her energetic Tentet’s uplifting, non-stop performance took over the Missouri Theatre.
Photo: Joel Anderson
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The popular Annual Children’s Concerts again saw more than 1,000 elementary Vibraphonist Peter Schlamb invites an elementary
students from numerous CPS District schools attend last season’s event. school student to share the stage with him during
Photo: Courtesy of Jazz Series Archives one of the Annual Children’s Concerts.
Photo: Courtesy of Jazz Series Archives
Honoring his father, second
generation saxophonist Chico
Freeman officially dedicated the
Von Freeman Memorial Lending
Library, on March 21, 2018.
Photo: Charles Baerwald
The ongoing Jazz Series-U.S. Bank Partners in
Education collaboration has seen musicians
visit Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School each
of the last several years. The bank hosted a
barbeque for the students; the Jazz Series
provided music for the occasion.
Photo: Courtesy of Jazz Series Archives
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Just in time for the new season we updated
and re-organized the The Jazz Series
store, making it easier to find selections –
everything from Clothing to Signed Posters to
Collectibles to Gear.
Jazz Series “Merch” makes great gifts – for yourself or others.
Visit http://www.wealwaysswing.org/store/ and find out what’s in store for you!
All Major Credit Cards Accepted.
Call or use our secure website
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2018/2019:
The Intimate Side Of Jazz:
“The Art of The Small Group.”
W
elcome to the 2018/2019 “We surprising verve; you will also learn Ms. Thiroux is also a
Always Swing”® Jazz Series, our talented vocalist.
24th Season. During 2018/2019, On the docket as well is drummer Jeff Hamilton,
we pay homage to one of jazz’s one of Thiroux’s important mentors. Hamilton owns
most important cornerstones: The Small Group. It’s jazz deep-seated trio experience that includes combined
distilled; it’s about communication and conversing; it’s measurable stints with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald,
about players listening and responding to each other as Oscar Peterson and Ray Brown, not to mention Diana
they entertain and engage their audiences. Krall and being the co-founder/leader of the Clayton-
This season we organized a 10-concert subscription Hamilton Orchestra. The fact that Hamilton has never
series that we think you’ll enjoy. Say hello to Season No. been a Jazz Series participant previously only adds
24: The Intimate Side of Jazz: “The Art of the Small to our enthusiasm about having him this go-round
Group.” As in previous cycles, and satisfying our belief in
our subscription series becomes attracting people of proven
enhanced by numerous educational stature to the Jazz Series who
and community-involved activities have never appeared here
as well as some special events, all During 2018/2019, before.
which complement the concerts. The third “overlapping”
As you peruse the 24th Edition of we pay homage piano trio sees the first
our Season Brochure, it is likely you to one of jazz’s appearance in five seasons – I
will take note of and be surprised know, where does the time go?
by the fact that even though we
most important – of Mr. Benny Green, who’s
are concentrating on the small cornerstones: initial Columbia appearance
group configuration, there are The Small Group pre-dates the Jazz Series –
noticeable differences between the when he was in his 20s. Now
10 ensembles. 55, Green, at one-time Oscar
We begin with the piano trio – a Peterson’s hand-picked protégé
format, regardless of who is the – there’s your intersection as
bandleader, houses a threesome consisting of a pianist, well as his enjoying his own stint with Brown – is so
bassist and drummer. The configuration stands as one fantastically fluid that he borders on bedazzlement.
of jazz’s primary numbers. While the instrumentation Green arrives not only with his trio, but this time around
may be identical, the six piano trios we offer during augments his presentation with up-and-coming,
2018/2019 stand indelibly on their own. 20-something vocalist Veronica Swift, a young woman
As happenstance would have it, personnel from making some, as they say, serious waves. Thus, Green’s
three of the piano trios intersect with each other, yet appearance fulfills two “pieces” of any Jazz Series
they still sound completely different from one another. season’s requirement: engineering the return of an
We start with bassist-vocalist Katie Thiroux. The artist after a period of time and varying the presentation
Californian, now in her 30s and holding undergraduate as this will do with Ms. Swift’s inclusion.
and graduate music degrees from Berklee College of Then there’s the legendary drummer Albert
Music and Cal State Long Beach, respectively, has been “Tootie” Heath who, at 83, is the youngest sibling
leading bands since she was in her early 20s. She joins of the famed Heath Brothers, and someone whose
us for the first time – something we love to offer you, bandstand credits include working with players who
our concertgoers – leading a bass-piano-drums trio with more often than not go by single names such as Miles,
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Monk, Bird, Diz and Dexter. Heath leads a trio that playing together as a unit for more than a decade,
features the work of Emmet Cohen, a young, but releasing six recordings previously and a seventh
truly gifted, battle-tested pianist. This performance, that’s on the way. The ensemble serves as a fine
showcases how jazz transcends any potential season-closing concert and is, likewise, part of “Jazz
generational divide. Appreciation Month.”
Our two remaining piano trios have also visited us Last, but certainly not least, we have two other
previously, but it was again time to witness up close ensembles of note. Joe Locke, the exuberant
and personally how they put forth completely different vibraphonist, enlists two spectacular musicians to
approaches. Each, however, sizzles sonically. In Aaron join him: organist Pat Bianchi, considered near or
Diehl, concertgoers will have the pleasure of dipping tops in the field – and who makes his first Jazz Series
back into jazz history, to the days of stride and classic appearance – and “The Marvelous One,” drummer
selections that are fashioned with the pianist’s own Marvin “Smitty” Smith, the former “Tonight Show”
vision as well as him playing original compositions. drummer who appeared previously as part of the NPP
Meanwhile, we’re pleased to welcome back Brad All-Star Quartet and whose first Columbia appearance
Mehldau and his long-time compatriots, bassist dates to 1989. There will be some energy forthcoming
Larry Grenadier and drummer Jeff Ballard. Without on this bandstand.
question, one of the most important and original Our 2018/2019 concert subscription tour finishes
thinking present-day and up-to-the-minute trios, during with a duo – which provides us with a great example
the past 15 years, Mehldau, Grenadier and Ballard have of how “less can mean more.” We’re pleased to
all-but created their own language, playing off and with present pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and conguero/
each other seamlessly, doing so at the highest level percussionist/vocalist Pedrito Martinez, who will
of execution. You’ll have the chance to see the Diehl “host” this season’s Dr. Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial
and Mehldau trios just five days apart during April Concert. The two Cuban natives who now live Stateside
2019; both performances are part of our next “Jazz have joined forces to present nothing short of
Appreciation Month” celebration. scintillating pairing, one that will make you think there
So, who lays claim to this season’s other four are a lot more people on stage. Rodriguez, classically
small-group concerts? There’s a pair of quartets, trained, is a technical whiz. Martinez, one of the world’s
both operating as full-fledged cooperatives. The first, finest conga players/percussionists, possesses a great
Humanity Quartet, boasts an impressive foursome: voice to boot. We get excited just thinking about this
saxophonist Joel Frahm (last here with Diane Schuur), concert!
guitarist Peter Bernstein (here last season with Larry •
Goldings and Bill Stewart), bassist Sean Smith (here THE 2018/2019 SEASON KICK-OFF!
many, many moons ago) and drummer Leon Parker ON THE ROOF IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 5 P.M.*
(who somehow has never been here previously). TICKETS NOW ON SALE! [General Admission
Only recently formed as a composite, individually $30 Advance/$40 Door. Limited Availability.]
each member has released numerous recordings and This season, the Kick-Off! takes on a bit of a new look.
appears in supporting roles on hundreds and hundreds We’ll still have prizes and surprises, a raffle or two
of other recordings. and chances to win tickets. The 18-piece Columbia
Then there is New York Standards Quartet, our Jazz Orchestra, will again provide music and help us
second four-piece. Like Humanity, its membership celebrate the start of another great Jazz Series season!
consists entirely of bandleaders, each who has issued This year, complimentary hors d ‘Oeuvres are included
scores of recordings under their own name as well along with a cash bar. For those interested, the regular
as having performed with essentially a who’s who Roof menu is available. Please join us atop The Roof
in modern jazz. They differ from Humanity, not just of The Broadway Hotel. We expect the event will sell
musically speaking but also in that saxophonist Tim out quickly. [*This is a rain or shine event.] The Kick Off!
Armacost, pianist David Berkman, drummer Gene is sponsored by Commerce Trust, with assistance from
Jackson and bassist Ugonna Okegwo have been COMO Living and The Broadway.
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SEASON BROCHURE/WEBSITE: PLEASE VISIT US:
New to the Jazz Series? The brochure contains a The Jazz Series is located at 21 N. Tenth St. between
complete concert-by-concert, artist and ensemble Broadway & Walnut, in The District in Downtown
descriptions, as well as information about important Columbia. Our box office and the Von Freeman
Ticket On-Sale dates and the various seating packages Memorial Lending Library are open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
offered as well as a detailed, easy-to-follow ticket Monday through Friday.
order form and information about our organization.
Our website – wealwaysswing.org – mirrors this THE “TOP IT OFF!” INDIVIDUAL DONOR
brochure – in even greater detail. CAMPAIGN RETURNS!:
The 2018/2019 edition of the Jazz Series famous
THE VON FREEMANLENDING LIBRARY: Pilsner Glass is here! We’ve updated the design to
BECOME A MEMBER! the satisfaction of the “The Swinging Saxophonist”™
The Von Freeman Memorial Lending Library, which who graces the glass. We want to invite everyone
opened in 2013, continues to develop, attracting to join us and participate in this season’s Individual
more visitors and enjoying greater use. Formally Donor Campaign. The Pilsner Glass’ 32 “notches”
dedicated, with the entire catalog – all 7,000-plus each represent $2,813 in cumulative donations.
CDs/LPs – listed online, the Freeman Library is open That adds up to this season’s $90,000 Annual
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Anyone may listen Goal. For a complete list of premiums, please see
to selections on site, however those who become “Giving” on Page 26-27. Please add a tax-deductible
members – students/$25+ per year; public $60+ contribution when you are filling out your ticket
per year – by making a tax-deductible contribution, order form on page 32-35. Or, visit http:/www.
can also check out titles on a weekly basis. Beginning wealwaysswing.org/support to make a secure online
July 1, we will begin issuing Library Cards to all pledge. Please help us get off to a good start.
members. The Jazz Series would like to extend an Season No. 24 – The Intimate Side of Jazz: “The
invitation to all to support the Jazz Series’ effort and Art Of The Small Group,” showcasing Duos, Trios and
to help preserve and maintain the region’s only jazz- Quartets, should provide all of us with another great
centric library. set of concerts plus educational programs and ancillary
community activities. Ultimately, though, it’s each of
WEALWAYSSWING.ORG: YOU we must thank for making all this possible. Without
Please spend some time visiting our website – each of YOU, the Jazz Series would not have become
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their own page. If you haven’t done so yet, please sign who plans on attending concerts during the upcoming
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Tootie Heath Trio
Feat. Emmet Cohen & Corcoran Holt
Sunday, September 23, 2018 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.,
Murry’s
T
his is the kind of show hundreds of recording and
PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTIST
the Jazz Series likes bandstand credits includes work
to present: A multi- with John Coltrane, Miles Davis,
generational season-opener Thelonious Monk, Coleman
that sets the tone and features Hawkins, Wes Montgomery,
a dynamic young pianist Nancy Wilson, Charles Mingus,
When he turned to drums,
and bassist who make their Cannonball Adderley, Sonny
[Tootie Heath] reminded
first Jazz Series appearance, Rollins, Horace Silver and Clark
and who are paired with an Terry. And, that’s just for starters. listeners what earthy swing
octogenarian drummer, who With his two elder brothers, is all about: not volume or
also happens to be a member of bassist Percy Heath (1923-2005), speed or aggression but
one of jazz’s most legendary and and the still-active, miraculous an elasticity of beat and a
distinguished families. saxophonist Jimmy Heath (b. subtlety of phrase that one
Albert “Tootie” Heath 1926), the youngest sibling spends a lifetime learning
(b. 1935) is perhaps one of co-formed the famed Heath Bros. to produce.
jazz’s more underappreciated Tootie Heath not only personifies - Chicago Tribune
drummers. A sampling of his jazz history, but he IS jazz history.
Albert “Tootie” Heath Emmet Cohen Corcoran Holt
Drums Piano Bass
12 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 Seasonphoto courtesy of LIZA BOOKING
Humanity Quartet
Thursday, October 11, 2018 7 p.m.,
Stotler Lounge., Memorial Union, MU
PHOTO COURTESY OF DRUMMER WORLD
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hat happens when Bernstein-Goldings-Stewart Trio),
you take four bassist Sean Smith (returns
seasoned veterans to the Jazz Series after nearly
whose careers have crisscrossed 15 years) and drummer Leon Leon Parker mesmerizing
and overlapped during the Parker (has never been a Jazz debut solo album, Above
last two decades or more and Series participant). and Below, came out in
they join forces to present a 1993. Three more
personalized and cooperative solo albums followed....
musical statement? Chances are Each showcased his
it’s going to offer an audience infectious rhythmic appeal
Mr. Bernstein is a fluidly
a tremendously interactive- and ability to burrow
improvising guitarist in
musical conversation resulting in down to the emotional core
the post-bop tradition, with
a memorable performance. of a song.”
control over harmony and
That’s what we have here with - George Varga, San
a beautiful sound.
saxophonist Joel Frahm (last Diego Union-Tribune
appeared with Diane Schuur), - The New York Times
guitarist Peter Bernstein (last
appeared as a member of
Joel Frahm Peter Bernstein Sean Smith Leon Parker
Saxophones Guitar Bass Drums
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Katie Thiroux Trio
Sunday, November 11, 2018 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.,
Murry’s
PHOTO BY Will Yurman
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he Jazz Series is pleased Thiroux began to organize,
to welcome yet another and has since maintained,
rising star on the jazz her own touring ensembles.
horizon: Bassist-vocalist In five years hence, she has Off Beat, [Katie] Thiroux’s
Katie Thiroux, as she and her already performed throughout sophomore release, makes
trio – which includes a pair the United States, leading her good on the promise of a
of measurable young talent groups into a multiplicity of multitasking talent who
— make their first Jazz Series major venues – from clubs to swings her bass with a
appearance. large festivals. Ditto for her Mack-truck-powered lilt
Studying both bass and international work. Along the that would make her hero
voice as a child into her teens, way, Thiroux has worked with, Ray Brown proud, and
Thiroux continued her musical among others, Eric Reed, Terell who transforms her small-
education at Berklee College Stafford, Brian Lynch, Tierney ish voice into a thing of
of Music and at California State Sutton and Patti Austin.
delight.
University, Long Beach, where
- The New Yorker
she receivied her master’s
degree in jazz studies. Within
a year of her 2013 graduation,
Katie Thiroux Glenn Zaleski Matt Witek
Bass & Vocals Piano Drums
14 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 SeasonPhoto by Alex Solca
Jeff Hamilton Trio
Thursday, November 29, 2018 7 p.m.,
Stotler Lounge., Memorial Union, MU
E
very so often the Jazz Series Peterson, Monty Alexander PHOTO COURTESY OF DRUMMER WORLD
mentions its “short list” and Ray Brown. Just as we did,
– ever-changing group of Diana Krall sought him out so
artists and ensembles that, for she could have him tour and
one reason or another, simply record with her; she eventually
have not participated previously. succeeded; Hamilton works Barnstorming their way
We’re pleased to say, drummer on several of her recordings through a set of swinging
Jeff Hamilton, in this, Season and globe-trotted with her as standards, show tunes and
#24, is no longer on the list. well. Currently, the drummer, original’s [and] rooted
With Hamilton, the words with his long-time cohort and firmly in the style of the
“consummate professional” colleague, bassist John Clayton, Oscar Peterson Trio, mas-
come to mind; so does co-leads the Clayton-Hamilton ter drummer Jeff Hamil-
“versatile” and “smooth” – the Jazz Orchestra. ton’s trio has long carried
latter in the best sense of the Joining him during this, the torch for driving swing
word. Consider his jazz trail his first Jazz Series foray on while at all times maintain-
the past four decades has seen his other favorite project – his ing exquisite taste.
him work, not necessarily in trio – are bassist Christoph Luty - jazzineurope.com
chronological order, with: Ella and, as we learned last season,
Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, the mellifluousl pianist Tamir
Count Basie Orchestra, Oscar Hendelman.
Jeff Hamilton Tamir Hendelman Christoph Luty
Drums Piano Bass
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Joe Locke Trio
Feat. Pat Bianchi & Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Sunday, December 9, 2018 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.,
Murry’s
PHOTO BY Richard Conde
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his “small group” may for his part Smith, the former can say is hold on to your
just catch us all by “Tonight Show” drummer with seat for this one. The fact that
surprise. Not really. Branford Marsalis whose last it’s holiday time, well, that’s
Take one-third equal parts of visit here was two seasons probably a good thing given
vibraphonist Joe Locke, organist ago as a member of the “MVP that this is going to be one
Pat Bianchi – who makes his Jazz Quartet, is as natural a joyous treat. As Locke observed
first Jazz Series appearance percussion spirit as there is on from the start, “The hook up
– and “The Marvelous One,” planet earth. between us was instantaneous.”
drummer Marvin “Smitty” Billed as a “contemporary
Smith, mix them together, and take on the organ trio
you’ve got a recipe that smokes. template,” this is a trilateral
Locke, who leads the trio, is commission of three equals, Joe Locke Trio serves
an inordinately resourceful and each who has a deep sense of up vibes and organ like
multi-dimensional vibraphonist tradition as their cumulative nobody else.
recognized as one of the true prime direction, however - San Jose Mercury News
vibraphone torch-bearers. they also possess a deep
Bianchi, likewise, is on the commitment to keep pushing
front lines of today’s organists; the music forward. All we
Joe Locke Pat Bianchi Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Vibraphone Organ Drums
16 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 Seasonphoto courtesy of Unlimited Myles
Dr. Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert
Alfredo Rodriguez-
Pedrito Martinez Duo
Thursday, February 7, 2019 7 p.m.,
Lala Raney Hall, Kimball Ballroom, Stephens College
PHOTO courtesy of Timba
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hen two of our Both GRAMMY®-nominated performers first met in
staff watched artists – pianist Alfredo 2012. Rodriguez is schooled
these two Rodriguez and conguero- in the rigorous classical
musicians go at it on different percussionist-vocalist Pedrito conservatories of Havana, his
occasions – more than a year Martinez have, on separate repertoire consisting of as
apart, one in St. Louis and and previous occasions, graced much Bach and Stravinsky as it
the other in New York – both Jazz Series stages. Rodriguez does Afro-Cuban and jazz roots.
reported that as a duo they put a generation younger than Martinez’s musical training,
on a fantastic show, leaving his counterpart, led a trio; much less formal, is the result
both stunned in wonderment Martinez, the seasoned of his absorbing the sounds
and wondering how just two veteran, appeared as a he heard and listened to in
people could create such a full member of Conrad Herwig’s Old Havana combined with his
and captivating sound. Having Latin Side All-Stars, doing so working with a cross-section
them “host” this season’s Dr. on a couple of occasions. of diverse artists such as Yerba
Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial The two explosive – but Buena, Sting, Paul Simon,
Concert was an easy decision. stylistically different – Wynton Marsalis and Herwig.
Alfredo Rodriguez Pedrito Martinez
Piano Congas/Percussion/Vocals
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Benny Green Trio
With Special Guest Vocalist
Veronica Swift
Sunday, March 10, 2019 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.,
Murry’s
PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTIST
I
t’s difficult to believe but it’s respected pianists. While Green vocal ease and mesmerizing
been nearly 30 years since performs with ensembles of fluency.” The Jazz Series is
Benny Green made his first all sizes, there is no question pleased to welcome the vocalist
Columbia appearance. Since that one of his strongest suits for the first time.
then, a number of subsequent is when he leads a trio, which
performances here – in a variety is what he will do this time
of configurations – have taken around – although with a twist.
place. It’s nice to welcome him On this occasion, Green’s
back. It’s been five years now trio is audaciously augmented From hotshot young lion
since we presented the pianist. by vocalist Veronica Swift – a to keeper of the jazz flame,
We thought it was about time rising star in her mid-20s whose Benny Green has consis-
for a return visit. jazz travels are still far closer tently electrified audiences
Green, at one-time Oscar to the front end than they will with his live performances..
Peterson’s hand-picked protégé, undoubtedly be down the line. - All About Jazz
has long-since evolved and “’V-Bop’, as Green calls her, “is
become one of the world’s an epic leader if I’ve ever met
finest, most lyrical and well- one. “[There’s] an incomparable
Benny Green Veronica Swift David Wong TBA
Piano Vocals Bass Drums
18 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 Seasonphoto courtesy of MICHAEL WILSON
Brad Mehldau Trio
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7 p.m.,
Whitmore Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg., MU
W
e’re pleased to styles of music in any number
include in this of configurations and with any PHOTO BY Guy Van de poel
season’s fare, one number of people. Collectively,
of the seminal working and his work now incorporates a
most original sounding piano tremendously vast repertoire;
trios of the last nearly two his performances draw from
decades. Led by pianist Brad the classical realm to the worlds
Three musicians who share
Mehldau, a restless and curious of pop and rock selections as
a common aesthetic… in
soul who also happens to be well as, obviously so, from jazz’s
which gestures are stated
one of jazz’s most technically many sides. Mehldau, originally
softly and with utmost sub-
gifted and improvisationally so, reinterprets and reimagines
tlety... When music-making
creative artists, we will also most everything that he
becomes this transparent,
hear the talents of bassist Larry touches. If one of jazz’s primary
listeners can relish details
Grenadier and drummer Jeff tenets is to find your own voice,
of texture and voicing.
Ballard. Hearing this group in then it’s safe to say, Mehldau,
- Chicago Tribune
a recital hall setting should not who first appeared in Columbia
be missed. in 1990, certainly met that
Mehldau continues to challenge some time ago.
explore different genres and
Brad Mehldau Larry Grenadier Jeff Ballard
Piano Bass Drums
wealwaysswing.org 573/449-3009 ticketmaster.com 19photo by Ingrid Hertfelder
Aaron Diehl Trio
Sunday, April 14, 2019 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.,
Murry’s
A
n immensely talented Pianists Association. A year PHOTO COURTESY OF Jazzwax
and thoughtful pianist, later, the Académie du Jazz in
Aaron Diehl returns France, gave him the prestigious
to Murry’s leading his latest trio. Prix du Jazz Classique for his
Classically trained and steeped album Live at the Players. He
[His playing has been
in the ways of every phase of jazz was the 2014 Monterey Jazz
described as:] melodic pre-
from its earliest times right up to Festival Commission Artist,
cision, harmonic erudition
the present, the Columbus, Ohio, becoming one of the youngest
and elegant restraint
native has now been a fixture on artists to receive the honor,
- The New York Times
the New York jazz Scene for more composing “Three Streams of
than a decade. Expression” that he dedicated
Fifteen years ago, as a to John Lewis, the influential
17-year-old, he gained notice pianist and composer who was
at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s a co-founding member of the performance, you’re likely to
“Essentially Ellington” Modern Jazz Quartet. Diehl is hear everything from stride
competition; In 2011, he the 2013 recipient of the Jazz piano, to interpretations of
was named the winner of the Journalists Association Award for standards and show tunes, to
2011 Cole Porter Fellowship Up-And-Coming Artist. bebop, to Third Stream music to
presented by the American At this point, during a Diehl Phillip Glass.
Benny Green TBA TBA
Piano Bass Drums
20 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 SeasonPHOTO BY GENE JACKSON
New York
Standards Quartet
Sunday, April 28, 2019 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.,
Murry’s
photo courtesy of artist
N
ew York Standards “These tunes are blank slates New York Standards Quartet is
Quartet (NYSQ) to write on, with a lot of freedom comprised of four well-schooled
concept Is a and room for interpretation.” musicians. Saxophonist/Flutist
straightforward one: Take The group has issued half-dozen Tim Armacost, pianist Berkman,
jazz standards and play them releases, the most recent being bassist Ugonna Okegwo and
inventively in your own way. Sleight of Hand. “This record drummer Gene Jackson,
When they formed more than delivers exactly what you’d each one owning a thriving
a decade ago, pianist David expect from a band titled ‘The solo career. This is the group’s
Berkman said the members New York Standards Quartet,’ second Jazz Series appearance,
realized, “After playing a lot of [selections] fully living up to the although individual members
original music, we thought it weighty expectations implicit in have appeared in other musical
would be fun and liberating to the title.” (Jazz Views) contexts. Now without a sense
play music based on… standard Saxophonist/Flutist Tim of humor, the title of the group’s
jazz tunes that we had grown up Armacost, pianist Berkman, forthcoming album: Heaven
playing,” citing two examples: bassist Ugonna Okegwo and Steps To Seven, an obviously play
“Confirmation” and “All the drummer Gene Jackson each on Miles Davis’ Seven Steps To
Things You Are.” own a thriving solo career. The Heaven.
Tim Armacost David Berkman Ugonna Okegwo Gene Jackson
Saxophones/Flute Piano Bass Drums
wealwaysswing.org 573/449-3009 ticketmaster.com 21THE VON FREEMAN MEMORIAL
LENDING LIBRARY
On July 1, 2012, the “We Always Swing”® Jazz individual musicians’ names and other content.
Series opened its collection of 7,000 CD/LP To peruse the catalog, simply go to https://www.
recordings and books to the public. A year later it wealwaysswing.org/library.
was named the Von Freeman Memorial Lending This is a one-of-a-kind project — certainly in
Library in honor of the legendary icon Chicago tenor Columbia, mid-Missouri and perhaps the entire
saxophonist [b. 10/3/23 – d. 8/11/12] and NEA Jazz state and beyond: an all-jazz “Lending Library” that
Master. In March 2018, Freeman’s son, saxophonist allows the entire community to take advantage of
Chico Freeman, formally dedicated the collection, its contents.
which is meant to be a resource, open to all.
The library’s titles run from jazz’s turn-of-the- LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP CARDS AVAILABLE
20th-century earlier beginnings right up to the BEGINNING JULY 1
present. No matter what style(s) of jazz sparks Beginning July 1, 2018, members will receive
your interest, users can find titles in the Freeman a laminated wallet-size membership card.
Memorial Lending Library. The card validates membership and identifies
The Library, housed at the Jazz Series offices, contributor-type. If your contribution entitles you
21 N. Tenth St., is open to all, Monday to Friday, 10 to a membership card, then please contact the Jazz
a.m.–5:30 p.m. and meant to serve as a community Series first by email, info@wealwaysswing.org,
resource – a spot where people can listen to phone, 573/449-3009, or simply stop in and register
selections and/or peruse jazz-related literature in person. We will contact you when your card is
on site. For people’s convenience, the Jazz Series ready to be picked up. Membership cards are non-
created an Annual Membership Program, ($25+/ transferable. When you become a Lending Library
students; $60+ for public) which allows those who Member, you have the opportunity to borrow titles on
contribute to borrow titles on a weekly basis. a weekly basis. You also have made an investment in
Spearheaded by Chief Librarian Brock Jones, the Jazz Series and in making the Freeman Memorial
the collection’s content is now available on line, Lending Library a success. Memberships are tax-
organized not simply alphabetically by artist or deductible to the extent the law permits.
ensemble, but also by release dates, song titles,
ANNUAL STUDENT/PUBLIC MEMBERSHIP
LEVELS & PERKS*
[*In Addition To Any Other Premiums Offered
At Time of Donation.]
Lending Library membership made simple. Anyone
making a contribution at these or higher levels is
automatically a Jazz Series Member. Please note the
following Lending Library Support Levels and Perks*:
Student Memberships $25+
• Check out up to 2 CDs/LPs per week
• Access library’s in-depth catalog at the Jazz
Series
• Half-price tickets to select concerts [Subject To
Availability]
• Priority volunteer opportunity for Jazz Series
Concerts/Events
• Invitations to select member-only events and
receptions
Photo COURTESY OF Jazz Series Archives
22 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 SeasonPhoto:courtesy of the Jazz Series
Cécile McLorin Salvant stopped by the Freeman Library while in town performing. Pictured (L.-R.): McLorin Salvant, bassist Paul Sikivie
(seated), drummer Kyle Poole, pianist Sullivan Fortner.
Basic Annual Public Library
Membership $60+
• Check out up to 2 CDs/LPs per week
• Access library’s in-depth catalog at the Jazz Series
SUSTAINABLE FAMILY LIBRARY
MEMBERSHIP $350+
• Entire Family Become Members
• Check out up to 5 CDs/LPs per week
• Access through the Jazz Series to library’s in-depth
Become A Freeman Lending
catalog. Library Volunteer
• Receive Best of Von Freeman 2 CD/DVD Box Set
• Invitations to member-only events Help organize & upgrade the 7,000
• Receive personalized name plate placed on CD/LP Earle Levon Freeman Memorial
Lending Library shelf.
Lending Library.
Lifetime Individual Membership $2,500+ Filing
Annually for 4 years/$10,000+ Accrued Data Entry
Contribution.
• Check out up to 10 CDs/LPs for two (2) weeks Maintain Membership Records
• Access through the Jazz Series to library’s in-depth
catalog.
• Receive Best of Von Freeman 2 CD/DVD Box Set INETERESTED?
• Invitations to member-only events Email Us: info@wealwaysswing.org
• Receive personalized name plate placed on
Lending Library shelf.
wealwaysswing.org 573/449-3009 ticketmaster.com 23JAMES WILLIAMS JAZZ SERIES
EDUCATION PROGRAM
T
he “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series continues to On the community front we orchestrate a number of
schedule an abundance of educational activities programs including, but not limited to our “Listening
during each season – and the 2018/2019 Season Hours” to film screenings to Q&A with artists to master
continues in that effort. Educational and community- classes and the like. The Von Freeman Memorial
based activities take place in both formal and informal Lending Library, dedicated last March by saxophonist
settings, from auditoriums to retail outlets to our hosting Chico Freeman in honor of his father, is now catalogued
at the Jazz Series itself as well as in other atypical spaces. with the entire 7,000+ CD/LP collection available
We like to mix it up with the intended result of our online. Jazz Series’ library cards are now available to all
education programs and community activities serving to student ($25 per year minimum) and public ($60 per
complement and augment the concert schedule. year minimum) member who may borrow titles on a
We greatly enjoy working closely with the Columbia weekly basis.
Public School District Community Programs and CPS’
District Fine Arts Coordinator James Melton; the level ABOUT JAMES WILLIAMS
of in-school involvement and participation continues The Jazz Series chose to “umbrella” the entirety of its
to flourish. We also continue our relationship with the education component in recognition of James Williams
MU School of Music. In fact, we’re pleased to announce (3/8/51-7/20/04). A wonderful pianist – and a first-call
Director of Jazz Studies Sam Griffith has accepted an major figure on the world jazz scene – Williams also a
invitation to join the Jazz Series Board of Directors. It will dedicated educator. He worked in classroom settings in
allow us to seamlessly interact with music education and famed jazz institutions such as the Berklee College of
jazz major students, offering these more advanced and Music and at William Paterson College, where he served
aspiring soon-to-be professionals the opportunity to hone as Director of Jazz Studies from 1999 until his passing.
their skills as they visit public schools at our behest to Williams never missed an opportunity to share
lead concerts, master classes, assemblies and the like for his knowledge. A member of Art Blakey & the Jazz
the K-12 population. We also work with the city’s Partner- Messengers (1977-1981), the pianist knew about “on-
in-Education Program, inviting area businesses to assist the-job” training; as such, he carried on that tradition
in infusing jazz into their “adopted” school or schools. when he became a bandleader. Williams first appeared
With these businesses assistance we organize in-school locally here a full decade in front of our program’s start
programs at specific schools. 1995 date. A Memphis native, Williams subsequently
Next April, during “Jazz Appreciation Month,” the made several Jazz Series appearances leading a variety
New York Standards Quartet will serve as “host” for of bands. His final Jazz Series appearance took place on
the Annual Children’s Concerts; many of CPS District’s June 14, 2003, a co-led duo “House Concert” with Bobby
21 elementary schools participate. The concerts take Watson, which the Jazz Series preserved and released
place in Hickman High School’s auditorium. Since they as a CD, after Williams’ passing. Soulful Serendipity
started more than a generation ago, more than 30,000 (WASJS-1001) – captures Watson and Williams – the two
elementary school children have participated; for many Jazz Messengers colleagues – in a most intimate musical
young children, these concerts serve as a first jazz occasion with all proceeds from the sale of the resultant
experience. compact disc going to the Jazz Series education program.
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Soulful Serendipity, featuring Bobby Watson & James Williams, is available for purchase from
the Jazz Series. ($15 tax incl. + S/H)
24 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 SeasonGentry Middle School band students – as a result of the school’s partnership with Missouri Employers Mutual, listen to and receive instruction
from MU Jazz Studies Students. The younger students gain a learning experience; the university student improve their teaching skills through
this program. Photos Courtesy of Jazz Series Archives
With assistance from the US Bank Foundation, MU Jazz Studies Students perform at Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School, part of the “Jazz in the
Schools Initiative” involving Partners In Education. Photos Courtesy of Jazz Series Archives
Is Your Business or Service A Partner In Education Participant?
Then: Why not bring Jazz to YOUR Partner School(s) during the coming
2018/2019 school year? Join other businesses and help sponsor
“Jazz-in-the Schools” events. To learn more about the “Jazz in the Schools”
Initiative – and support jazz education – contact the Jazz Series:
info@wealwaysswing.org • 573/449-3009
wealwaysswing.org 573/449-3009 ticketmaster.com 252018/2019 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series
“TOP IT OFF!” INDIVIDUAL DONOR CAMPAIGN
Goal: $90,000.
THE “SWINGING SAXOPHONIST”™ PILSNER GLASS IS CHARGED UP & READY TO GO!
The Special 32 Oz. Notched Pilsner Glass Returns For The Season-Long Campaign.
Each “Ounce” = $2,813
HELP GET THE CAMPAIGN OFF TO A GOOD START.
Consider making a tax-deductible pledge when ordering tickets
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the Jazz Series Staff and Board of Directors we •
would like to again thank the more than 500 Individual Donors
who supported the “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series during the With the arrival of the new season, we turn to YOU, our
previous season. Your cumulative generosity on both annual faithful concertgoers and supporters, to ask you to make a
and ongoing bases humbles us but more importantly allows tax-deductible contribution to the Annual Individual Donor
us to enthusiastically greet each new season every July 1. Your Campaign. The impact of your gifts at this juncture delivers
financial commitment continues to allow us to produce one a key – to use a cliché – shot in the arm, one that starts the
season after the next, and the next, and the next… We are up campaign off right from jump street and bolsters and nurtures
to Season No. 24 – and thanks in large part to you, we remain the new Jazz Series Season from the get-go.
a full-service, innovative, artistically driven and comprehensive For the last several years, we have used one of the best-
all-jazz, community-based, concert-and-education project, one conceived “thermometers” to keep track of how the “Top
that continues to draw praise from not only Columbians and It Off!” Campaign is progressing. Since we personified the
Central Missourians, but from all across the country. specially designed 32-“ounce” “Swinging Saxophonist”™
While each season is related to every other season, we notched Pilsner Glass as a way to mark our progress, it’s
always want to make each season stand on its own. We think become – thanks to our donors – a great symbol of our
the forthcoming 2018/2019 season accomplishes that, and in unmitigated success!
a very special way. We’re pleased to announce what we think •
will be another exceptional look at present-day jazz – one
worthy of your support in terms of ticket-buying and in regard Why Your Gifts Continue To Be Essential: Did you know that
to making tax-deductible contributions. Individual Donors & Supporters now account for more than
This season we focus on The Intimate Side of Jazz: 25 percent of our total budget? That makes each and every
“The Art of the Small Group.” Each concert features Duos, one your tax-deductible contributions incredibly significant
Trios & Quartets. There are 10 subscription concerts that run – for the Jazz Series’ well-being that, in turn, stabilizes daily
between September 2018 and April 2019. During the course operations, contributes to our ability to attract the world’s
of the season, you’ll be able to hear an array of the world’s greatest musicians and affords students throughout the
finest musicians who will grace a variety of Jazz Series stages. Columbia Public School District as well as aspiring college-
Chronologically, the sum total of performers represents more aged students, the opportunity to be exposed to and become
than a three-generation spread; there are 20-somethings that immersed in jazz.
will perform; there is at least one octogenarian on the bill.
Meanwhile, individuals’ musical approaches run the gamut, We continue to make contributing to the Jazz Series
though remain interconnected under jazz’s big tent. There’s “fun.” We had more people than ever tell us how much fun
both male- and female-led ensembles, groups that are both they have watching the beer “tide” rise inside the pilsner
instrumentally and vocally driven. All in all, some of the world’s glass, where everyone can see how individual contributions
finest musicians and talent-laden ensembles will arrive in mid- add up as the season progresses. It is in that “spirit” that we
Missouri to perform, doing so in no small part thanks to YOU, “adopt” the 32-notched Pilsner Glass to serve as the Jazz
our Individual Donors. Series “Tote Board.”
Complementing the concerts will be an abundance of
educational programs scheduled – including the very popular Each time we receive a contribution we “Top It Off!” You
“Annual Children’s Concerts” that, this season, will be can see the campaign’s progress on our home page. With your
hosted by New York Standards Quartet, a tremendously assistance we will move from the glass’ bottom all the way
accomplished veteran quartet that is part of our extensive “Jazz to its top and into “overflow” mode as we look to have your
Appreciation Month” celebration and who will close out the donations to provide the Jazz Series with a steady flow that
concert subscription series next April. ends in a successful campaign.
26 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series 2018/2019 SeasonWhy Contribute to The Jazz Series? ALREADY A CONTRIBUTOR? CONTRIBUTED A
• CONCERTS: Your support assists our ability to provide LONG TIME AGO? NEVER CONTRIBUTED?
the entire community with an opportunity to hear the For those of you who have supported the Jazz Series
world’s greatest jazz musicians. previously and continue to support us, we say “Thank You” a
• EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT JAZZ: Your support hundred times over. We also would like to ask you to “Top
assists our ability to create opportunities for children Off” your own personal gift if you can, adding 10 percent
throughout the Columbia Public School District to be or a greater amount to your generosity. For those of you
exposed to jazz, many for the first time. Did you know who have not pledged previously or have not done so for
that since 1996, thanks to the Jazz Series, more than many years, we say welcome – and welcome back – as well as
30,000 elementary school students have attended a Jazz saying “Thank You!” for your considerations.
Series educational activity made available to them free
of charge? CONTRIBUTING TO THE JAZZ SERIES HAS NEVER
• CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC ED./ BEEN EASIER. HERE’S HOW AND WHY:
PERFORMANCE MAJORS: Your support helps create • Automatic Electronic Contributions can be securely
opportunities to place MU music education and scheduled via credit or debit card accounts or through
performance majors in public in-school settings so they a checking or savings account. Recurring donations can
can enhance their teaching and performance skills. be set up on a monthly, quarterly or semi-annual basis
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH: YYour support allows us OR as an annual contribution. The only stipulation:
to plan and produce public programs such as our electronic contributions require a $5 per month
community forums, film screenings, “Meet The Artist” minimum.
opportunities and other activities that go beyond concert • Contribute Securely Online. Simply visit our website
presentation. – wealwaysswing.org – and click on the “Support” tab,
• VON FREEMAN MEMORIAL LENDING LIBRARY which takes you to an easy-to-complete online form. Fill
COLLECTION: Your support assists with the maintenance it out and submit.
and growth of the Von Freeman Memorial Lending • Contribute By Phone, In Person or By Mail. Simply
Library & Collection, a 7,000+ CD/KP catalog that’s call us up, drop by or send your contribution to the Jazz
available to the public on a daily basis. It is the ONLY Series, 21 N. Tenth St., Columbia, MO 65201.
public, jazz-dedicated library of its kind IN THE STATE. • Payment Plans/Customized For You. The Jazz Series
The library, truly a one-of-a-kind offering, underscores accepts ALL major credit cards and checks (payable to
the lengths the Jazz Series goes to offer Mid-Missouri a “We Always Swing,”® Inc.) as well as cash (Please, do not
full-service, all-jazz, community project. mail). When you pledge your support to the Jazz Series,
YOU DETERMINE just how you would like to fulfill that
These are but a few reasons why your support is key to Jazz pledge. Just let us know the amount of your pledge,
Series being able to maintain its standing as one of the most frequency of a gift and method of payment.
well-respected programs of its kind in the entire country.
SUGGESTED DONOR LEVELS/
THE REBOUND: During the recent past, the Jazz Series, due
to OUTSIDE budget cuts, must now generate an additional
SUPPORT CATAGORIES:
$30,000+ annually to help cover various expenses that, Fans ($25-$59)
heretofore, were funded via outside agencies. This represents Rookie ($60-$99)
approximately 10 percent of our annual budget. While we’re Single-A Club ($100-$249)
pleased to announce – proudly so – this this financial shift Double-A Club ($250-$499)
did not impact any programming on either the concert or Season No. 23 Special
education side, it certainly required a great deal of ingenuity ($288 OR $24/Month Recurring Gift for 1 Year.)
on our part. In part, it is your generosity that continues to help Triple-A Club ($500-$999)
us offset such an initially unanticipated development. The Big Show ($1,000-$1,999)
Starters ($2,000-$2,999)
LET’S GET $90,000 INDIVIDUAL DONOR GOAL OFF TO
All-Stars ($3,000-$4,999)
A GOOD START: Ultimately, it is, your generosity that has
Hall of Fame ($5,000+)
allowed us – now for 24 seasons – to fulfill our mission:
To Present, Promote, Preserve AND Celebrate the great
American art form known as “Jazz.” Please consider Join us:
making a contribution at this time. When you place your We think Season No. 24 will offer 10 great performances, each
ticket order, take a minute to fill in the line requesting taking a look at jazz from the small-grout perspective. Please
personal contributions to the Jazz Series – and the remaining view the schedule in detail, check out what’s in store for all of
information on how you would like to fulfill your pledge. If you us on an event-by-event basis. Once again, there is a plethora
prefer, you can visit http://www.wealwaysswing.org/support of great personnel and great musicianship. Welcome to the
and make a donation to the Jazz Series securely through our 2018/2019 “We Always Swing”® Jazz Series.
website. Either way, please pledge your support today.
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