I'm writing with news about an assisted place which you might be interested in, or that a budding big band musician you know might benefit from.

Earlier this year we lost our friend, Stephen Scott Luke, who attended the Steve Waterman Jazz Weekend regularly. Stephen loved jazz. He loved his trumpet, and he loved playing in his local jazz band. He'd be the first to admit that the weekend took him out of his comfort zone — but he tackled every new chart with gusto, and supported everyone else in the band with his humour and friendship. He is sadly missed.

So we decided to honour his memory by offering an assisted place on the Steve Waterman Jazz Weekend next April. The Stephen Scott Luke award placement will be selected by Steve Waterman. He is looking for someone who'd like to give their skills a workout, immerse themselves in jazz and with jazz lovers for the whole weekend, and experience the joy of playing fantastic charts under the guidance of two of the greatest jazz tutors around. The may not be able to afford the fees, or have considered attending a weekend of this kind in the past.... Does this sound like you, or someone you know?

If so please have a look at the Jazz Weekend web page here, and then send the details of your nominee, or ask them to apply themselves, in the first instance to me: lorrainelewis1@me.com. I will collate and pass all information to Steve Waterman, who will select the person he feels will most benefit from the weekend, and who will meet the criteria not only musically, but in their approach to life. His selection will be made by February 14th 2013.

Because this is not a competition, and we want to honour the privacy of the person awarded the place, their identity will be known only to Steve Waterman and his fellow tutors, and the administrators of the jazz weekend. We are also still taking donations from anyone who feels they would like to contribute to the place, which at present is supported for 50% of the full weekend cost. We have already received a significant donation from some of Steve's friends on the Jazz Weekend, who staged a gig to raise money for this award.

Also, if you haven't already booked, there are still a few spaces left on the next course, which runs from April 12th to 14th next year. The booking form is available here or please feel free to drop us a line if you'd like to know more about the course, or the assisted place. If you know anyone who might benefit from this place please feel free to pass this on.

Many thanks, and have a lovely Christmas!
Kind regards

Lorraine Lewis
for the Steve Waterman Contemporary Big Band Jazz Weekend 2013

Fw: Co-op Jam Session - Tuesday, 18th Dec at Verdict

 

 

From: annie lightly

Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 7:53 PM

To: Andre Emond

Subject: Co-op Jam Session - Tuesday, 18th Dec at Verdict

 

Hi Andre,

Would it be possible to forward this to Co-op Mailing list?:-

Just a reminder that this Tuesday is last session of the year. 

It'll be a Jam and I'll bring along some charts (from list below) but hope you'll bring charts  (suggest 4 Concert parts plus Bb; Eb) for any pieces you'd like to play on as well.

Fascinating Rhythm; Just in Time;Whisper Not; Moon Alley; Corcovado; Time after Time; How Insensitive; Contemplation; Woody 'n' You; Sweet Sue; In Your own Sweet Way; The Everywhere Calypso; Line for Lyons; Paradox; It Could Happen to You; Angel Eyes; Nostalgia in Times Square; Almost Like Being in Love; Remember; Dolphin Dance; Four; Trane's Slo Blues; Windows.

These are charts I've acquired from previous sessions, but I hope you'll bring charts  (Suggest 4 Concert parts plus Eb and Bb parts) for any other pieces you'd prefer to play.

For those of you who can't make it: don't forget to feed the reindeer.

Annie

 

Fwd: Co-op Jam Session - Tuesday, 18th Dec at Verdict

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: annie lightly <annielightly@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Subject: Co-op Jam Session - Tuesday, 18th Dec at Verdict
To: Andre Emond <andre.emond@sky.com>

Hi Andre,

Would it be possible to forward this to Co-op Mailing list?:-

Just a reminder that this Tuesday is last session of the year.  

It'll be a Jam and I'll bring along some charts (from list below) but hope you'll bring charts  (suggest 4 Concert parts plus Bb; Eb) for any pieces you'd like to play on as well. 

Fascinating Rhythm; Just in Time;Whisper Not; Moon Alley; Corcovado; Time after Time; How Insensitive; Contemplation; Woody 'n' You; Sweet Sue; In Your own Sweet Way; The Everywhere Calypso; Line for Lyons; Paradox; It Could Happen to You; Angel Eyes; Nostalgia in Times Square; Almost Like Being in Love; Remember; Dolphin Dance; Four; Trane's Slo Blues; Windows.

These are charts I've acquired from previous sessions, but I hope you'll bring charts  (Suggest 4 Concert parts plus Eb and Bb parts) for any other pieces you'd prefer to play.

For those of you who can't make it: don't forget to feed the reindeer.

Annie

 

I forgot to add Annie is at the Dome this Saturday so in between buying me a large and expensive Presents pop along and hear them at 1.00 till 2.00

P's forgive the spelling mishaps in the previous email I did not check it until after I had sent it .

Andre

 

 

 

Hi all

 last night was the last tutor lead meeting for this year.  Nigel did a great job and gave insight into

interpitation of music  as it is not just a case of notes on the paper  it's how one plays them

long, short, loud, soft etc. a really enjoyable evening.

Next Tuesday we will be having a JAM SESSION with the added bonus of mince pies  so please come along and bring parts if possible in Con, Bb and ,Eb  of your favourite tunes and we will play them .

We would like to say a big thank you to all the Tutors who took the workshops this year we have benifited from all their different approaches and they are greatly appreciated and look forward to seeing them again in2013.

Andre Emond

Last night

Hi all last night we had a great session with Nigel Thomas . we played Windows by Chick Corea an orignal ballad written by Nigel  a beautiful tune with interesting chords and quite a challenge but well worth the effort.   next week we will go over them again plus new matieral which I will send out as soon as I receive it from Nigel .

Next week is the last one for this year and it would be nice to see more of you there.

 

Andre Emond

Tuesdays email

I would like to apologise to all for not hiding your email addresses as  had a computer problem.  so will do my best to not do it again.

Andre Emond

Tuesday

My name is André and I have been given the privilege of taking over from Steve who has put a lot of time and effort into the Co-op and I'm sure we would all like to say a big thank you for all the work he has done on our behalf.  He will still be appearing but recently moved to the mecca for old jazzers, no not New York, but Lancing!

Last Tuesday we had a great time with Julian Nicholas we played Misturada by Airto in 7/4 time and Strode Rode " Sonny Rollin".   We did lots of playing with informative advice from Julian.

 For the last two weeks this year we have bassist Nigel Thomas taking the class. He has worked regularly with many great players including Byron Wallen, Jim Mullen, Pete King, Don Weller, Toni Kofi, Dick Pearce, Ben Castle, Jon Toussaint, Renato D'Aiello, Anita Wardell, Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Joe Lee Wilson, and Arnie Lawrence to name but a few.

 PDF files for the tunes we are doing this coming Tuesday have been sent in a separate email.    and I look forward to seeing you at the Verdict,159 Edward Street,BN2  OJB.  I know it's tempting to sit by a blazing fire drinking hot cocoa and listening to the Archers but you could be missing the delights of all the things one can do with the pregnant 11th half whole flat diminished sharp scale!

Regards

André Emond