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MAY 2008  

NEWS...

TELL US YOUR NEWS! Let us know your news and we'll add it to this page and also to our monthly emailed newsletters. It can be anything that is relevant to the Scottish Jazz Scene. Just email us. Please keep it brief - 50 words max. (It would help us if you put "NEWS" as the subject of your email.) admin@jazz-in-scotland.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHS NEEDED! We are in the process of updating & improving this website and require photos from Scottish-based jazz musicians to put on it. Please email them to us ASAP ( .jpg only, and good resolution). They will be added to the slideshow on the left side of this page. admin@jazz-in-scotland.co.uk DOWNLOAD JAZZ IN SCOTLAND AS A PDF You can now download the printed leaflet version (4 A4 pages) of Jazz in Scotland each month. You can then view this on your computer or print it out to keep. See left hand frame for link. ATTENTION JAZZ MUSICIANS! Could musicians please check their email & website details in our Band Directory and tell us about any changes (this is a busy site, so it is in your interest to keep your details up-to-date). New entries to our Band Directory for any Scottish-based jazz musicians or singers are very welcome, and will be added (free of charge) . admin@jazz-in-scotland.co.uk

JAZZ RADIO STATIONS We now have links to some American jazz radio stations - you can listen to them on the internet by clicking on " LISTEN TO LIVE JAZZ RADIO" in the left hand frame.

MU-MCPS-PRS Drop-in Surgery The first of this year's Musicians' Union/MCPS/PRS surgeries is being held in the MU's Glasgow office from 4.30pm until 6pm. Four 20 minute time slots are available, either to individuals or to bands and are free to MU and non-MU members. Wednesday 14th May 2008 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Venue: Musicians' Union, 1 Woodside Terrace, Glasgow G3 7UY Time slots are allocated on a first come basis. In order to secure your slot, please telephone Stephanie Marron on 0141 341 2961 or email Please state when booking whether this is for an individual or a band. www.musiciansunion.org.uk www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk

RYAN'S CELLAR BAR - JAM SESSIONS Ryan's Cellar Bar in Hope Street (just off the west end of Princes Street) in Edinburgh are running a jazz jam session every second Sunday of the month . Musicians are welcome to come along and sit in, and of course, the public are invited to come along and watch! The next ones are on Sunday 11th May and Sunday 25th May from 5pm to 8pm. Entry is free. www.ryansbar.com

ISLE OF BUTE JAZZ FESTIVAL This year’s Isle of Bute Jazz Festival runs from 1st to 5th May. The artists are: The Deep River Quartet from Holland, The Laurie Holloway Trio, Phil Mason’s New Orleans All Stars, Jazzin’ Babies from Norway, The Juggets Marching Band from Holland, Kit Carey’s Jazz Band, The Daniel Smith Blues Band, Ken Mathieson’s Classic Jazz Orchestra, The Guinness All Stars form Ireland, Bobby Wishart, George Penman’s Jazz Band, Mike Whellans as well as a jazz parade, jam sessions, jazz cruises, Trefor “Fingers” Williams jazz party, a jazz picnic in the castle and jazz workshops. For info/tickets, phone 01700 502151 www.butejazz.com

PEEBLES JAZZ FESTIVAL The 14th Peebles Jazz Festival takes place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th May. It features mainly traditional & dixieland jazz. Bands appearing this year include: Millennium Eagle Jazz Band, Forth River Ragtimers, Dave Keir Hot Five, Jazz-a-Ward, George Penman’s Jazzmen, Alex Yellowlees Quartet and the Criterion Marching Band. More info: 01721 721 207 www.peeblesjazzfestival.co.uk

KIRKCUDBRIGHT JAZZ FESTIVAL The 11th Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival takes place from the 12th to 15th June.  It is a celebration of Traditional New Orleans, Dixieland and Swing jazz in the picturesque harbour town in the South West of Scotland also known as “the artists’ town”. The bands appearing this year are: Chicago Teddybears Society Jazzband, Dave Donohoe Band, Yorshire Stompers, Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band, Papa Joe’s All Stars, Paul Munnery’s HARLEM, Sheila Fawkes & The Guys, The Red Stripe Band, The Millennium Eagle Jazz Band, Keith Stephen’s Hot Club Trio & Caroline Irwin, Bill Salmond’s Louisiana Ragtime Band, Dave Keir Hot Five, Sulwath Syncopators, Swing Guitars, Nathon Jones & the Half Notes, Reeds & Rhythm, Sweet & Hot and Tom Kincaid. There will also be a Brolly Parade with the Kirkcudbright All Stars Band, a Jazz Church Service and a Jazz Dine-a-round in local restaurants. Weekend tickets are just £40 (£36 if bought before and April) or individual concerts from £5. For more info/tickets etc, phone the festival on: 01557 330467.  Tickets are also available for sale on their website as is accommodation info: www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk

GLASGOW JAZZ FESTIVAL This year’s Glasgow Jazz Festival takes place from 20th to 29th June. Artists include: Lee Konitz Trio, Polar Bear, Neil Cowley Trio, Arnie Somogyi’s Ambul, Alan Benzie, Buddy Guy and Ian Shaw. Further info: 0141-552 3552 www.jazzfest.co.uk

GORDON CRUICKSHANK The mother of the late Gordon Cruickshank died recently and left a biggish bundle of personal writings, photographs and cassettes of Gordon's. There are 37 audio cassettes, not all jazz, press cuttings, photographs of Gordon with various bands and musicians, notebooks, programme notes for his radio broadcasts, scripts, a short story by him, miscellaneous notes and a Beethoven score for Symphony No.6. All can be collected from York. If you are interested in this please contact us and we’ll forward your details. admin@jazz-in-scotland.co.uk

FIFE SUMMER JAZZ COURSE Fife Summer Jazz Course runs from Monday 7th to Friday 11th July at St. Leonard’s School & Sixth Form College in St. Andrews. It is a practical course with the emphasis firmly on playing and singing. Course Director, Richard Michael is a passionate believer that “mistakes are cool” and invites people to come along and make mistakes as loudly & clearly as they want! Acitvities covered during the course include: individual instruction, theory, singing, composing & arranging, combo playing, big band and midi-sequencing. Further information and bookings can be made through Arts Development. Phone 01592 583 354 email: anne.chalk@attfife.org.uk

CHARITY CD Singer Grace Black has recorded a CD entitled “Someone to Watch Over Me”. 50% of the proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK. The CD is available for sale through the Jazz in Scotland website. Sound clips and further information is available at Grace’s website. She is also doing a charity concert at the Dunniker House Hotel, Kirkcaldy on Thursday 8th May at 7pm. Tickets are £10 (which includes a glass of champagne & a buffet) and are available from Grace on 01592 750 625. Proceeds go to Cancer Research UK Relay for Life. www.graceblackmusic.com Jazz in Scotland Record Shop

LOCHWINNOCH JAZZ The Cucina Minucci at The Junction, High Street, Lochwinnoch is a family run coffee shop, deli and bakery. It has been hosting successful jazz concerts for nearly a year. The next concert is on Thursday 29th May and features Richard Mulhearn & friends. There is a special concert in June featuring Richard and various guests to celebrate 1 year of successful events. Tickets are available through their website or by phoning 01505 842 225 www.cucinaminucci.co.uk

MU TEACHERS CONFERENCE The Musicians’ Union is organising its first conference dedicated solely to the needs and interests of its instrumental teacher members. This event, to be held at the Peterborough Marriott Hotel, will be a superb opportunity for MU members who teach to hear from experts in the profession, discuss the vital issues which affect teachers' working lives and to share best practice, as well as to network with colleagues from across the UK. There are 100 places available for members at a cost of £49 each. This specially discounted price includes not only the two day conference, but also accommodation and meals. Application forms are downloadable now from the MU website. The closing date for applications is 30th June 2008. www.musiciansunion.org.uk

OTHER VISITING ARTISTS Other visiting artists to Scotland this month include: the Neil Cowley Trio appearing at The Blue Lamp in Aberdeen on Thursday 15th May. American trumpeter Duke Heitger performs at Hospitalfield House in Arbroath with Ken Mathieson’s Classic Jazz Orchestra on Saturday 17th May. American pianist Jeff Barnhart is appearing in the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival on Friday the 30th. He also plays at the Linlithgow Jazz Club with the West End Jazz band on Saturday 31st. The Linlithgow Jazz Club also hosts The Red Hot Reedwarmers from France on Saturday 10th May. Martin Taylor & Alison Burns perform at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh on Friday 30th & City Halls in Glasgow on Saturday 31st. www.neilcowleytrio.com www.jeffbarnhart.com www.dukeheitger.com www.linlithgowjazzclub.co.uk Ken Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra Martin Taylor