The JazzExpress Jazz Jam hosted by Jazz in Blume
Jazz in Blume also hosts the popular weekly JazzExpress jazz jam at the Crazy Fish, Baja & Beyond restaurant (229 W. 1st. St. Tel: 360.457.1944) in
Port Angeles
,
Washington
every Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm. (Non-smoking, no cover, young people under 21 welcome until 9:30 pm.)
This unprecedented jazz jam has been going on for two years now and shows no signs of stopping. The quality of musicianship that takes to the stage each week is top notch. The JazzExpress Jazz Jam has been compared in quality to jams in
New York
, Chicago & New Orleans, a distinction that Jazz in Blume is very proud of. Thanks to the creativity of the core group, the jam takes on a new life every few months. Their fall/winter series 2005 where they feature a different high school jazz musician in their second set has been a big hit and has done much to enrich the musical education of our future musicians by offering them a chance to perform in a professional setting. Jazz in Blume is very proud to support our youth through music.
The Juan de Fuca Festival, Port Angeles
May 26-29 2006
Look for Jazz in Blume to be a part of the Juan de Fuca Festival this year! Stay tuned, more details to come. In the meantime, check out the Juan de Fuca website at: www.jffa.org
Memorial Day at 7 Cedars Casino, Hwy 101 Sequim
May 29, 2006 5:30- 9:00 PM
www.7cedarscasino.com
Join Jazz in Blume as they pay tribute to our nation's veterans with a special Memorial Day celebration. It is with great honor that the local chapter of the Sequim VFW will be participating in the evening's events with Jazz in Blume complete with a 21 gun salute. You won't want to miss this opportunity to remember our fallen hero's and their families and enjoy a wonderful evening of music.
Jazz in Blume is proud to support our military troops, past and present!
Hospice Benefit, June 24th 2006
Jazz in Blume will be joining Manteca (Latin Jazz) and The Stardust Big Band for what John Nelson (entertainment writer for the Peninsula Daily News) describes as the premiere event of the season as he organizes and hosts this all day benefit for Hospice at the Eagles in Port Angeles. Stay tuned for more details and be sure to mark your calendar for this upcoming event.
The
Port Angeles
Symphony Fall Pops Concert 2006
September 29, 7:30 PM at the Sequim Community Church - September 30, 7:30 PM at Vern Burton, Port Angeles
The Port Angeles Symphony Board unanimously voted to invite Jazz in Blume vocalist, Tracy Blume, to be their featured “guest artist” for their annual Fall Pops Concert 2006 under the direction of Mr. Adam Stern. Stay tuned for more details, it's sure to be an extravaganza! (That is, once we peel
Tracy
off the ceiling she's so excited!)
A Night at the Movies - Featuring great music that has graced some of the greatest and most popular films of all time. Music Director Adam Stern, himself an ardent film buff, has selected a mix of classical music used in film, music by classical composers specifically written for film, and music by composers who specialized in creating scores for the cinema. Films of many genres-comedy, drama, action/adventure,horror/science fiction, family-will be represented in this fun-filled program. Stern will also provide commentary on the music and the films themselves, and share an anecdote or two about the actors, writers and directors behind the movies in question. Jazz singer Tracy Blume, another fan of movies and movie music, will be on hand to present a bouquet of great songs that have been popularized because of their connection to the world of film. Popcorn will be served, of course.
Port Angeles
Symphony: www.olypen.com/pasymphony.
Shows We've Done...
August 2005 Music Series at the Olympic Cellars Winery
Jazz in Blume was thrilled to take their JazzExpress Jazz Jam on the road this past August right over to those working girls at the Olympic Cellars Winery, home of the Working Girl Wine Series. Jazz in Blume always has a good time whenever they play the winery. With a little luck, look for them to be featured again in 2006! In the meantime, check out the winery at www.olympiccellars.com or better yet, stop by for a tasting at 255410 Hwy 101 (between Sequim & Port Angeles).
The Adventures in Music Series (sponsored by the
Port Angeles
Symphony)
October 2005
This was a unique opportunity for Jazz in Blume to participate with the Port Angeles Symphony in their annual “Adventures in Music Series”.
Tracy Blume (vocals) along with Ray Wood (bass guitar) and Tom Svornich (drums) joined the Adventures in Music Series Director, Al Harris (piano) for a 15 concert tour of 12 elementary schools over a five day period from Clallam County to Neah Bay as they presented a 20 minute “brief history of jazz” to hundreds of local children.
They were enthusiastically received everywhere they went,
Tracy
is convinced it had something to do with the flapper costume she wore, it seemed to inspire and grab the children's attention. Of course, tossing in a few Disney tunes like “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” along with “Cruella DeVille” didn't hurt. The most memorable moment for the musicians was at the
Helen
Haller
Elementary School
in Sequim when
Tracy
was literally mobbed following the concert by students seeking her autograph. If anyone got a picture of THAT we'd sure love to see it!
Without a doubt, this was a most fulfilling and rewarding experience for the Jazz in Blume team and truly inspired their “fall/winter” series at the JazzExpress Jazz Jam where they have been featuring local high school jazz musicians each week.
Seattle
Academy
of Fine Arts
September 28, 2005
Jazz in Blume played the Seattle Academy of Fine Arts annual fundraiser this past September to a sell out crowd. You can view photos of the event and read more about the academy at www.seattlefineart.org
Worth Mentioning ...
...are a just few of the various local musical luminaries who have graced the JazzExpress Jazz Jam.
(We mean no offense to any of the fine musicians who continue to support the jam if you do not find your name listed here. Names were truly chosen at random from over 100 fabulous musicians!):
Chuck Darland- vocals/guitar “Jimmy Hoffman Castaways Band” & “Chantilly Lace”
George Fields- drummer of the “Jimmy Hoffman Castaways Band” & “Savoy Nights”
Al Harris- piano “Port Angeles Symphony”
Skip Morris- guitarist
Jay Williams- trombonist with the Port Angeles Symphony
Kevin McCartney- saxophone & flute “Manteca” (latin jazz)
Scott Johns- drummer “Manteca”
George Snyder- fluegal horn “George Snyders OlyJazz Band”
Craig Buhler- Sax, clarinet, flute “Honk” & “Stardust Big Band”
Kris Grier- trumpet
Rose Hughes- vocalist “Manteca”
Steve Andreason- piano/bass (now appearing at El Gaucho’s in Tacoma)
Gert Wiitala- piano “Stardust Big Band”
Mike Merker- stand up bass “Stardust Big Band
Barry Burnett & Stephanie Batson- guitar/vocals “Rollin’ Waters”
Owen Mulkey- drums “Stardust Big Band” & “Dukes of Dabob”
Denny Secord, Jr.- bass/vocals “Haywire”
Bill Foley- Trombone “Stardust Big Band” & “Snack Daddies”
Kim Trenery- vocals “Kim & Jason” & “Tounge & Groove”
Jimmy Hoffman- guitar/vocals “Jimmy Hoffman Castaways Band”
KONP 1450 am
We'll keep you posted for those times when Jazz in Blume is on the air with Karen Hanan of KONP 1450 am with her “Arts Northwest” program which airs every Friday at 1pm. Karen supports local musician's musical endeavors by giving them the opportunity to talk about their craft and upcoming events. Check out her website at www.artsnw.org
Peninsula Daily News
Don't miss John Nelson's weekly entertainment article that appears every Thursday in the Peninsula Daily News. John is a self described music aficionado and he makes every effort to let you know who's playing when and where each week. If you too have an entertainment engagement, send John an email at: news@peninsuladailynews.com and in the subject line put: John Nelson.
The Sequim Gazette
Be sure to check out the Arts & Entertainment Calendar each week to see where you can catch Jazz in Blume in action. If you have an item you'd like included in the Arts & Entertainment section, email Leif at leifn@sequimgazette.com
The Stardust Big Band
As mentioned earlier, Tracy also sings with the Stardust Big Band of Sequim, WA. This 19 piece band is reminiscent of days gone by when swing was King and you danced the night away to the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Duke Ellington.
You can catch the sounds of yesteryear and Tracy with The Stardust Big Band the following dates in 2006:
Jan. 30, 7 Cedars Casino, 5:30-9:00 pm
Feb. 26 & 27, 7 Cedars Casino, 5:30-9:00 pm
March 5, Eagles Lodge, Port Angeles, 2 - 6 pm
March 26 & 27, 7 Cedars Casino, 5:30-9:00 pm
May 27, Juan de Fuca Festival, Elks Lodge, Port Angeles, 7 pm
May 24, Hospice Benefit, Eagles in Port Angeles - Time TBA
July 9, Eagles Club,
Port Angeles
(JITOS), 1:00-3:45 pm
October 14th Juan de Fuca Festival Fall Ball, The Elks, Port Angeles, 7-10 pm
Nov. 11, 7 Cedars Casino (Vets Day Celebration), 3:00-6:00 pm
Dec. 10, Eagles Club, Port Angeles (JITOS), 1:00-3:45 pm
Stardust email address: www.stardustbigbandnw.com
