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NOVEMBER 2009 JAZZ CAFÉ NEWSLETTER
Musical Guest this month - Cory Weeds on Saxophone
Cory Weeds pretty much covers every role on the Vancouver jazz scene - musician, record producer, radio host, agent, record label owner and jazz club owner. Weeds was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia by a musical family and attended both Capilano College and the University of North Texas before returning home to persue his career as a professional musician. In 2000 Weeds took a leap of faith and bought the Cellar Jazz Club and turned it into Vancouver's only full time jazz club. The club has showcased the best Canadian and international talent but Weeds is most proud of providing a place for local musicians to play. Being a musician himself, Weeds has earned the respect of local musicians and the audience and has turned the Cellar Jazz Club and Restaurant into one of the city's favourite and hippest live music venues.
In 2001, after listening to night after night of inspiring, Weeds released a compilation of live performances at the club. Inspired by rave reviews from this release, Weeds intended to release more compilations but instead turned to released full albums recorded live at the club. His record label, Cellar Live, was born and to date has released 15 albums. Weeds' experience as a jazz working jazz musician in his own groups as well as a sideman have helped him hone his skills for producing, innovative, exciting and influential jazz records. His talents as a producer were recognized with a nomination for Producer of the Year in 2002, 2003, and 2004 at the National Jazz Awards.
The label features jazz legends Charles MacPherson, David 'Fathead' Newman and Lonnie Smith however its biggest accomplishment has been show casing the local talent. Vancouver stalwarts Oliver Gannon, Bruno Hubert, Sharon Minemoto, Chad Makela, and James Danderfer have all their debut recordings on this label.
As a musician Weeds co-leads local funksters Crash and the hard bop jazz ensemble the Weeds/Minemoto Quartet. He has also performed with Hugh Fraser, The Jill Townsend Big Band and groups lead by Chris Gestrin, Bill Coon and Denzal Sinclaire.
I’m so pleased I finally get the chance to be on stage with him.
If you have not renewed your membership, BUT would like to join us this month, please call me on 250 763-6141 and book your tickets to avoid disappointment.
November’s Martini of the Month is a decafe espresso martini made with vodka, a shot of decafe espresso, & cream liquor for $8.00 served jazz café style (in a teacup) or traditional way. We will continue to serve cheese/sandwiches platters and of course a little bowl of popcorn for your table to share with your bevvie of choice. If there is anything that you would like us to have at your table prior to your arrival, please do let me know and we will accommodate.
Other dates away from Jazz Cafe at the Black Box
Cabana Bar and Grille on Thursday November 7th
The first Saturday of every month Jazz Café Trio will perform. See attached poster for all the dates we will perform at Cabana and don’t forget that Jazz Café members get 10% off food on the night so please come down, have dinner and enjoy!
Ricardo’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Thursday November 19th
Our favorite little hideaway to play… with Neville Bowman & Bernie Addington $5.00 off any wine that night.
Dance Fortissimo on November 14th at the Kelowna Community Theatre
Live Music to movement. Through Ticketmaster (Tanya Bakala’s famed yearly extravaganza with the best dancers and musicians)
Paparazzi on November 14th at the Black Box Theatre
Loyal Hair Therapy and The Living Positive Resource Centre are having a party like no other! Honestly darlings it’s a great evening. You need to buy a ticket and get out and have some fun! www.paparazzitheevent.com
Evergreen on Saturday November 21st at the Rotary Art Centre
With Bernie & Neville. The ‘IT’ list of the season - Mardi Gras Style with John Lee Sanders in the main room. See you there……..of course!
You won’t get sick of us because we like to change up our sets each show, but we pepper it with (y)our favorites at each show.
Enjoy your month – I hope you don’t complain that you have nothing to do!................with smiles, Anna Jxx
p.s. if you have anyone you would like to have join our mailing list, please email me and I will add them……..ajx
