Juneau Jazz and Classics

19th Annual Juneau Jazz & Classics, May 20-28, 2005


Who: Larry Coryell Trio
What: jazz-rock fusion
Where: ANB Hall, Juneau
When: Friday, May 27; 8:00 p.m.
How Much: $20 general; $16 students/seniors
Tickets: Hearthside Books and www.jazzandclassics.org


Plus: Free Clinics

Larry Coryell – guitar
Paul Wertico – bass
University of Alaska Southeast Egan Library
Saturday, May 28, 10:00 a.m.

Larry Coryell Trio at ANB Hall


Larry Coryell

JUNEAU: Versatile virtuoso guitarist Larry Coryell will dazzle and intrigue a fortunate audience in the final weekend of the 2005 Juneau Jazz & Classics, Friday, May 27th at ANB Hall. Tickets are at Hearthside Books and on the web at www.jazzandclassics.org.

Larry Coryell, one of the world’s most acknowledged jazz masters, is a jazz fusion pioneer and seasoned musical traveler between the worlds of rock, jazz, classical and Brazilian rhythms. His innovative driving lines and dazzling technique, crafty use of space and complex chord structures generate an intensity matched by his remarkable ability to improvise. All of Larry’s work, both singly and collectively, highlights Larry’s uncanny ability to revisit jazz standards and imbue them with new life and ideas. He brings to them his years of experience in playing, listening and learning and synthesizes them into something greater than the sum of their parts.

Larry Coryell has recorded more than 70 albums over the past 35 years and is hailed by his fans as of “the guitar gods” in the late 1970s and as a “truly Renaissance musician who excels at all styles of playing.” The New York Times dubbed him as “the Godfather of Fusion.”
It was in the late sixties and early seventies that Larry Coryell became one of the most in-demand guitarists in rock, jazz and all musical genres. During that time he was featured in sessions with the likes of Jimmy Webb, Charles Mingus, Billy Cobham and Chick Corea. He emerged from this period as a musical legend that merged rock, jazz, Eastern modes and scales and free-form improvisation with classical riffs.


Mark Egan

Larry Coryell’s Juneau performance will include seven time Grammy Award Winner, Paul Wertico, drums, and Mark Egan, bass – both former members of the Pat Metheny Group.
Mark Egan is considered to be one of the most respected and in-demand electric bassists on the music scene today. He has recorded with the likes of Sting, Arcadia, Joan Osborne; and has performed in movies and television shows as Aladdin, The Color of Money, A Chorus Line, NBC Sports and numerous award winning television commercials.


Paul Wertico

Self taught drummer Paul Wertico became a professional at the age of 15. His unique playing has been compared to that of “an impressionist painter,” while at the same time he has been described as “an inspired madman” and a “restless innovator.” Hailed as “one of the most musical and well-rounded drummers in music today”, Wertico has appeared on acid jazz records, played big band charts, backed up touring acts such as the Drifters, and performed in the movie soundtrack “The Falcon and the Snowman.”

The Larry Coryell Trio performance is sponsored by Aspen Hotels and KTOO.

Free Clinics

Juneau Jazz & Classics is pleased to offer a very special gift to local musicians in the form of free clinics by Paul Wertico and Larry Coryell, Saturday, May 28th, 10:00 a.m. at the University of Alaska Southeast. These clinics, each two hours in length, will offer an up close and personal opportunity to learn and play with these two jazz-rock legends. Participants will leave these workshops with new techniques to enhance expression, endurance, tone and musicality.

The 19th Juneau Jazz & Classics, May 20-28, will include concerts held in a variety of venues such as the Juneau-Douglas High School Auditorium, three concert cruises, the intimate Westmark Baranof Hotel, the picturesque church, ANB Hall, Chapel by the Lake and the State Office Building’s atrium. Festival highlights include jazz, classical and blues headliners in concert.

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Juneau Jazz & Classics is made possible through grants, local businesses and contributions from individuals. Major support is provided by: Alaska Airlines, Alaska Marine Lines, Allen Marine Tours, BP, Aspen Hotels, ConocoPhillips, Juneau Empire, Royal Caribbean, University of Alaska Southeast, KTOO-FM, Princess Tours, Alaskan Brewing Company, Alaska Litho, Cruise West, The Ron Maas Family, Wells Fargo, First National Bank Alaska and ACS.

For more information about Juneau Jazz & Classics, or any of its performances, contact Executive Director, Pam Johansen at 907-463-3378.


Pam Johansen
Executive Director
Juneau Jazz & Classics
PO Box 22152
Juneau, AK 99802-2152
tel/fax 907-463-3378
web: www.jazzandclassics.org
email: pam@jazzandclassics.org

Workshops have been a primary focus, but not a highly visible part of the annual Juneau Jazz & Classics. Beyond the performances, the lights, and the stage – professional jazz and classical artists teach local music lovers, children, bands and musicians important skills such as expression, endurance, tone and musicality. The 2005 Festival, set to begin May 20th, will offer more workshops and clinics than ever before. Tickets available at Hearthside Books and on the web at www.jazzandclassics.org, and will be available at the door.

The 2005 Juneau Jazz & Classics, May 20-28, will welcome twenty-eight jazz, classical and blues artists. Many of these artists will reside in Juneau throughout the Festival – teaching, performing, and interacting with community members.

Public Workshops & Clinics

Tickets for Juneau Jazz & Classics workshops are available at Hearthside Books, on the web at www.jazzandclassics.org, and will be available at the door.

Tuesday, May 24th

7:00 p.m.

$20 participant & $10 auditor

Classical (University of Alaska Southeast Egan Library)

Violin – Gwen Thompson

Viola – Bret Deubner

Cello – Evan Drachman

Guitar – Christopher Kenniff

Piano – Steve Heyman

Jazz (University of Alaska Southeast Hendrickson Building)

The Headliners with Madeline Vergari

piano, drums, bass, winds, brass, vocals, guitar

all ages and skill levels welcome

Wednesday, May 25

5:00 p.m.

$15 general / $5 ages 12 & under

Trout Fishing in America

Songwriting Workshop

Juneau Senior Center

Geared for children grades three through high school, and beyond

Saturday, May 28 – FREE!

10:00 am - 12noon

Larry Coryell Guitar Clinic

10:00 am - 12noon

Paul Wertico Drum Clinic

University of Alaska Southeast, Egan Library

All ages and skill levels welcome

Education & Outreach

Three local elementary schools will benefit from an interactive assembly performance featuring jazz saxophonist Roger Neumann & The Headliners with vocalist Madeline Vergari. These assembly performances will be anything but dull, as kids will have the opportunity to participate in the music with congas, tambourines, and any other percussion instrument they can drum up.

Two local elementary schools will host Trout Fishing in America in their classrooms for songwriting workshops. This program is designed to introduce children to the creative process of songwriting. It stimulates imaginations, increases interest in music and the arts, encourages teamwork, improves language skills and builds self-esteem. Trout Fishing in America begins by performing a couple of their original songs that come from everyday real life experiences. They guide the students through the development of a storyline by brainstorming for topics, then phrases and finally rhyming schemes. This is followed by melody suggestions and musical bridge ideas. Before you know it, the students have collectively started an original song.

Additional schools will host the 2005 Juneau Jazz & Classics Resident Ensemble in small music rooms for a unique and personal experience for the youth. Some schools will host a piano (Steve Heyman) violin (Gwen Thompson) and cello (Evan Drachman) trio. Others will host a viola (Brett Duebner) and guitar (Christopher Kenniff) duo. All through the week, the artists will be hard at work introducing school children to live classical music and sharing their musical knowledge and skills with the children.

Local performing groups including Ursa Minor, Aurora Strings, Ursa Major, Floyd Dryden Middle School Jazz Band, two JDHS Jazz Bands and the Thunder Mountain Big Band will work with Festival artists in a series of clinic-type sessions during the Festival. Then, together they will all perform as part of Community Day on Campus, Saturday, May 28^th.

Juneau Jazz & Classics workshops are funded in part by grants from the City & Borough of Juneau (Sales Tax Revenues), the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support is sponsored by Alaska Litho.

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The 19^th Juneau Jazz & Classics, May 20-28, will include concerts held in a variety of venues such as the Juneau-Douglas High School Auditorium, three concert cruises, the intimate Westmark Baranof Hotel, the picturesque church, ANB Hall, Chapel by the Lake and the State Office Building’s atrium. Festival highlights include jazz, classical and blues headliners in concert.

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Juneau Jazz & Classics is made possible through grants, local businesses and contributions from individuals. Major support is provided by: Alaska Airlines, Alaska Marine Lines, Allen Marine Tours, BP, Aspen Hotels, ConocoPhillips, Juneau Empire, Royal Caribbean, University of Alaska Southeast, KTOO-FM, Princess Tours, Alaskan Brewing Company, Alaska Litho, Cruise West, The Ron Maas Family, Wells Fargo, First National Bank Alaska and ACS.

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For more information about Juneau Jazz & Classics, or any of its performances, contact Executive Director, Pam Johansen at 907-463-3378.

Juneau Jazz & Classics announces complete Festival schedule

Linda Rosenthal offers Lecture – Introduction to Juneau Jazz & Classics

Volunteers – Time to Sign Up

Fishing anyone?

RV Hospitality!

Juneau Jazz & Classics Announces Festival Schedule

May 20-28, 2005

Friday, May 20

Opening Night Blues - The Holmes Brothers

ANB Hall, 8pm

Saturday, May 21

Mozart to Merlot Classical Cruise & Wine Tasting

Seadrome Dock, 3pm

Mozart Divertimento in E-flat, K. 563 and Paganini Terzetto in D Major for Guitar, Viola and Cello

The Holmes Brothers Blues Cruises

Seadrome Dock, 7pm and 10pm

Cruises includes no-host bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres

Sunday, May 22

Classical Coffee Concert

Westmark Baranof Hotel, 11 am

Café Music for Piano Trio by Paul Schoenfield; Wizard of Oz Fantasy for Piano by Bill Hirtz; Tre Canti for Violin and Piano by I. Pizzetti; Into the Radiant Boundaries of Light for Viola and Guitar

by Samuel Adler

Jazz Concert – Roger Neumann & The Headliners with vocalist Madeline Vergari Westmark Baranof Hotel, 7:30 pm

Monday, May 23

Brown Bag Concert – Roger Neumann & The Headliners with Madeline Vergari

State Office Building, 12noon - FREE!

Classical Concert - Frets, Fiddles and Fandangos

Chapel by the Lake, 7:30 pm

Fandango Quintet for Strings and Guitar by Boccherini; Sevillana-Fantasia by Turina and Theme, varie et finale by Ponce for Guitar; Quartet in g minor for Piano and Strings, op. 25 by Brahms

Tuesday, May 24

Brown Bag Concert - Gwen Thompson, violin & Steve Heyman, piano

Classical Workshops

University of Alaska Southeast, 7 pm

Violin – Gwen Thompson

Viola – Brett Deubner

Cello – Evan Drachman

Guitar – Christopher Kenniff

Piano – Steve Heyman

Jazz Workshops

University of Alaska Southeast, 7 pm

The Headliners with Madeline Vergari

piano, drums, bass, winds, brass, vocals, guitar

Wednesday, May 25

Brown Bag Concert - Brett Deubner, viola & Steve Heyman, piano

State Office Building, 12 noon - FREE!

Trout Fishing in America Songwriting Workshop

Juneau Senior Center, 5:00 pm

Geared for children grades three through high school, and beyond

Schumann to Showboat
Jubilant Sykes, baritone

Alan Chow, piano

JDHS Auditorium, 7:30 pm

Thursday, May 26

Brown Bag Concert - Evan Drachman, cello & Steve Heyman, piano

State Office Building, 12noon - FREE!

Trout Fishing in America Family Concert

ANB Hall, 7:00 pm

Friday, May 27

Brown Bag Concert - Christopher Kenniff, guitar

Nugget Mall, 12noon -FREE!

Jazz Concert - Larry Coryell Trio

ANB Hall, 8 pm

Saturday, May 28

Community Day on Campus

University of Alaska Southeast

Egan Library and Noyes Pavilion, 10 am – 4 pm – FREE!

Free Guitar and Drum Clinics – featuring Larry Coryell & Paul Wertico

Plus: back-to-back musical performances, food, exhibits, activities for kids

Finale Concert - Cyril Neville and the Uptown Allstars

with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and Joeseph Hill of The Golden eagles

Centennial Hall, 8 pm

Tickets go on sale April 18^th; March 28^th for contributors

www.jazzandclassics.org or Hearthside Books

For more information and ticket prices, go to www.jazzandclassics.org or call (907) 463-3378

Linda Rosenthal offers Lecture

Preview to Juneau Jazz & Classics’ Chamber Music Concerts

Friday, May 13^th, 7pm, UAS Egan Library Lecture Hall

Learn more about chamber music and this year's Festival programs at Linda's lively, free, one-hour course. She'll provide a brief overview of the history of chamber music, and will offer ideas about what to listen for in this year’s concerts. If there are questions you’ve always had about chamber music but were afraid to ask, this program is for you! The event is free and open to the public.

Volunteers – Time to Sign Up

The Juneau Jazz & Classics “family” extends beyond the musical performances to a large community of dedicated and generous individuals who are personally involved in the success of the Festival. Our volunteers are tireless individuals who offer their time for the sole benefit of admission to a part of a concert, and the reward of having direct involvement in the presentation of fine music in Juneau.

Volunteers – its time to sign up! Contact our office by e-mail or phone with your preferences of shifts and events. We’ll do to the best we can to accommodate your requests.

In addition to our regular events – volunteers are needed for the following larger tasks. Contact our office for further information:

· Rental Car Coordinators

· Artists Packet Assembly

· Brown Bag Concert Coordinators

· Community Day on Campus Shift Help

· Daytime set up crews

· Technical Volunteer Coordinator

· Technical Volunteers

· And….the ever so fun piano move!

Volunteer benefits vary. All volunteers receive a complimentary t-shirt. Concert volunteers receive free admission to a portion, but usually not all, of the concert which they are helping with. Volunteers who assume larger roles, such as the coordinator positions above receive Festival passes.

If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Juneau Jazz & Classics at (907) 463-3378.

Fishing Anyone?

We are currently compiling a list of Juneau experiences for our Festival artists. From fishing to hiking to kayaking to flightseeing – they are up for anything, provided that it fits into their busy residency schedules. Contact us if you are interested in helping show our beautiful area off to our artists.

RV Hospitality

The upcoming Festival will host three (3) events in a venue that does not have much of a green room for the artists. An RV would solve that problem! If you have an RV that would comfortably accommodate up to five people, hospitality spread of food and beverages and you are willing to donate it for three nights, please contact our office.

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What's Coming Up
March
March 11 Brent Edstrom Jazz Lecture/Demonstration (UAS)

May
19th Annual Juneau Jazz & Classics
May 13 Preview to Juneau Jazz & Classics
Lecture/Demonstration with Linda Rosenthal (UAS)
May 20 The Holmes Brothers
May 21 Classical and Blues Cruises
May 22 Classical Matinee & The Headliners with Madeline
Vergari
May 23 Classical Concert
May 24 Festival Workshops
May 25 Jubilant Sykes
May 26 Trout Fishing in America
May 27 Larry Coryell with Paul Wertico and Mark Egan
May 28 Community Day on Campus
May 28 Cyril Neville and the Uptown Allstars


Brent Edstrom's Jazz Lecture
Friday, March 11 - Egan Library
Pianist and composer Brent Edstrom will be presented as part of the University of Alaska Southeast Friday night lecture series, programmed by Juneau Jazz & Classics Artistic Director, Linda Rosenthal.

Edstrom, who has coordinated Whitworth College's music-theory and composition program since 2001, is earning a national reputation for his work as a performer, composer and author. Edstrom has performed with many top jazz artists, including Clark Terry, Lee Konitz, Ernie Watts, Jon Faddis, Bob Berg, Bob Mintzer and Peter Erskine. He currently works as a freelance writer and arranger for Hal Leonard Publishing Corp.

An avid composer and arranger, his pieces have been performed by many ensembles and orchestras including the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, Spokane Jazz Orchestra, Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, International Trumpet Guild Festival of Trumpets and the Eastman Jazz Ensemble.

Save the Date!
The 19th annual Juneau Jazz & Classics
May 20-28, 2005
We are pleased to announce the complete roster of artists lined up for the Festival. A complete Festival schedule will be announced mid-February.

Jazz & Blues Artists
The Holmes Brothers
Since they first joined forces and started performing together in 1979, the Virginia-born, New York based Holmes Brothers (bassist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/keyboardist Wendell Holmes and drummer Popsy Dixon) have been bringing their brand of gospel-inflected, spiritually moving and funky music to audiences around the world. The Holmes Brothers tour the country, and even the world, with their foot-stomping music, deeply soulful singing, chilling harmonies and telepathic musicianship. The Holmes Brothers amaze audiences and leave them in a state of utter disbelief. Of their live performances, The Boston Globe declares, "Straight-out, raw and real soul shouts, Jimmy Reed-influenced country blues, and juke-joint salvation. The Holmes Brothers can get down or raise crowds to sweaty bliss with soul-power."

Larry Coryell Trio
Versatile virtuoso guitarist Larry Coryell is a jazz fusion pioneer and seasoned musical traveler between the worlds of rock, jazz, classical and Brazilian rhythms. His innovative driving lines and dazzling technique, crafty use of space and complex chord structures generate an intensity matched by his obvious physical involvement with his music. All of Larry's work, both singly and collectively, highlights Larry's uncanny ability to revi