"From The Bottom Of My Heart....(Just how deep is that cold abyss, Allen Kanovsky?)

Submitted by Al Kanovsky 9/30/13

...I Apologize." It's a lyric from back in the day===I think Johnny Hartman. The reason I open with that tag line is because that is what I have to say. The trip to New Smyrna Beach JAZZ Festival was aborted when I ran into the fatigue wall 200 miles short of my destination. I guess Father Time is catching up to me and my schedule. The apology is extended to all the talented musicians I failed to hear and review yesterday. Returning home I made a brief stop at Gino's in Boca for a little sustenance & strength(Italian Ice).Arriving home, I crashed and slept for eight hours, awoke, had some soup and lay down again and slept another 8. I congratulate my pillow for standing up to the onslaught. Will try to make up for it tonight----Jackie(the flight attendant) is back in town===

Al's Disclaimer:

A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"       

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R.I.P. Billy Mure. Florida guitar legend lays down his guitar after 97 years.

Billy Mure & Debbi Brown Murphy

With much sadness, we found out this morning of the passing of Billy Mure - a shining diamond that played among us, and for us, here in Florida. I spoke with Debbie Brown Murphy, his fiancée, and she related that he passed peacefully this past Wednesday in the care of  Hospice with her at his side.  Billy was playing his regular Sunday gig at Squid Lips in Sebastian Florida up to just four weeks ago. She related that when he came home from that gig and put his guitar down, he did not pick it up again, as he did daily for their whole time together. Even being named a "Guitar Legend" by Guitar Player Magazine never convinced him he didn't need to practice and learn each and every day into his 97th year. Yes, SUPERSONIC to the end...

The October edition of Jazz & Blues Florida has been dedicated to his memory. 

I hope you had a chance to see his smile and hear his music. I have found some links that will give a glimpse of this amazing person:

Billy's 93rd Birthday Celebration: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAZTdjfa0Tw

Vero Voice Article About Billy & Debbie:
http://www.veronews.com/news/vero_beach/spotlight/happy-music-billy-mure-and-debbie-murphy/article_0522008c-2de6-11e1-9db1-001a4bcf6878.html

Billy's Wiki Biography:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Mure

Billy's Music (His FAMOUS one!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTPCDprqhI&list=FLluweHUYF6PjFIzf6f0Ym0g&index=43

Blue Tuesday at Boston's on the Beach in Delray Beach – Steam Rollin’ into Season!

…and what a month it will be!

Blues on the Beach!

October 1, 2013

Musicians Exchange Reunion Party

w/ Albert Castiglia, David Shelley, Sheldon Voss w/ Magic Bus, Motel Mel, Captain Reese, Jerry Crepeau, Joel DaSilva, Bonefish Johnny, Delta Nick, Dan Newman, Tim Kuchta, Stan Waldman, Allnighters, Jerry Mascaro, Nicky Yarling, John Yarling, Pat Ward, and more TBA!

October 8, 2013

Rocking Jake Band

October 15, 2013

Samantha Fish

(October Jazz & Blues Florida Featured Artist)

October 22, 2013

Bonefish Johnny's

Funky Roots Revue

October 29, 2013

Joey Gilmore Band

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Boston’s on the Beach

40 South Ocean Blvd (A1A)

Delray Beach FL 33483

561-278-3364

http://www.BostonsontheBeach.com

Blue Tuesday w/ Famous Frank

8:30-11:30pm, Cover $5-$10

More Great Upcoming Shows!

November 5, 2013

JP Soars & The Red Hots

November 12, 2013

Biscuit Miller &

The Mix

November 19, 2013

Famous Frank’s

Birthday Bash!

November 26, 2013

Bryan Lee &

Blues Power Band

December 3, 2013

Victor Wainwright &
The WildRoots

December 10, 2013

Nick Moss &
The Flip Tops

Always a great time.

Every Sun: Grateful Dead Night (7pm)

Every Mon: Reggae Night (10pm)

Every Thur: Classic Rock Night (9pm)

And other great music throughout the week.

Come early for a fantastic ocean-view

dining experience upstairs at Ocean 50.

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There are some amongst us...(well, Allen Kanovsky, I guess so because you are in The Fish House and the serve other menu items, too!)

Submitted by Al Kanovsky 9/29/13

...who prefer wines imported from France. Napa Valley. California is fine with me. Others say the only real BLUES come from the riversides of the Mississippi. The shores of the Seine in Paris ain't bad either. It has turned out some pretty good BLUES men including the exceptional Nico Wayne Toussaint(harp) and new to the U.S., guitarist Michel Foizon. They were the feature last night at The Fish House in Kendall. The room was crowded with JAZZ & BLUES afficianados including birthday girl Diane Young who drove down from Palm Beach. The trio of ladies, Georgine, Carmela, Bernadette I met at Ave D last week were there with their pal Jerry. My favorite dance couple, Martine & Jacque joined Bill R, Denise, Capt Bob, Jo-jo  and I at a close up table. Nicco is in town to compete at Rosey Baby's on Sunday for a chance at the finals for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. While here with Michel, they are working in studio on a new CD. The duo ran through the litany of BLUES, old, new and some original

Michel Foizon & Nico Wayne Toussaint

compositions. Little Mike, Rockin'Jake, Mitch Goldstein, Redbeans Blaize amongst others are all talented harp players. There is just a little something more about Nicco. His knowledge of the BLUES, past and present is "nonpareil." It was at The Fish House that Flo & I heard him for the first time a few years ago. If I didn't stand in the way, I think Flo would have kidnapped the guy. Yesterday was the first anniversary of Flo's passing. Nicco remembers her well and dedicated the evenings performance to her. A very gracious act. They opened with "Ain't That Loving", and then ran through a litany of BLUES, past and present.  Michel was allowed to show off on a slow shuffle called "Don't You Know That I love You".  Bill requested a Junior Wells tune and Nicco responded with "Come On In This House". Martine & Jacques got up to dance to "Talk To Me" and "Are You Ready For Me".  Michel takes the lead on a couple of tunes and shows talented BLUES chops. A friend of Martine's, marathon runner, Evelyn Behr joins us to enjoy the music. From his new CD, Nicco does his original composition "Lonely Number". Jeff gets up on harp to do a song with Nicco and does "real good". Earlier. Friday, at the studio session they recorded "St. James Infirmary" with some interesting additional lyric lines. Nicco played it for us as well. Nicco and Little Mike were both inspired by James Cotton. NWT did "Midnight" in tribute. They follow with another original, "How Long To Heal" an award winning tune. The tempo is slow and haunting. Couples get up to dance---grind would be the more appropriate description of what they did. It would take until the day after tomorrow to list all the BLUES songs the duo played so I'll conclude with Nicco doing an Edith Piaf ballad that reincarnated that talented woman. He could not end the program with out Angela's favorite, "Dealing With the Devil". 

Tonight Nicco at the Titanic. I am heading up to The New Smyrna Beach JAZZ Festival. Great program. Maybe see YOU there.    

Al's Disclaimer:

A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"       

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Duffy Jackson Opens Swing & Jazz Preservation Society’s Season in Boca Raton 2013-14 Line-Up Announced

The Season Starts
Swinging in Boca Raton

with Duffy 

and Doesn’t Stop!

 Swing & Jazz Preservation Society

2013-2014 Concert Series

All Shows – 7:30pm

Concert Location:

Pine Crest School Theater

2700 Saint Andrews Boulevard

Boca Raton, FL 33434

 MAP

(561)852-2800   swingjazzfl.com

November 19, 2013

Duffy Jackson Big Band

&

 Ronnie Reckseit (Magician, Comedian)

December 17, 2013

Sal Richards (Comedian, Singer, Actor)

&

Ann Anello (Vocalist, Composer)

January 21, 2014

John Timpanelli (Singer & Impressionist)

&

 Roberto Pacheco and Da Doo Woop Kings

February 18, 2014

The Diamonds & Bob Weiner,

Pianist Extraordinaire, and His Trio 

March 18, 2014

Frank Derrick Big Band

&

 Johnny Amoroso Quintet

April 15, 2014

Gary Farr &

His 16 Piece All-Star Band

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Once upon a time...(...and what a time it was!, right Allen Kanovsky?)

Submitted by Al Kanovsky 9/27/13

...in the "Land Of Oobladee". No, it was long before that opus was written. It was 1939. I was 6 months shy of my 8th birthday. A cool July night. I was wrapped in a blanket and seated in the rumble seat of a car. The car was located in the parking lot of the Glen Island Casino. My sister. Florence, (Sissy to me) was inside, dancing with her boyfriend a drummer by the name of Larry. 

I could hear the music. Sure, I had heard 'swing' before on the radio. but I never heard it 'live'. My feet were tappin' and I was shaking my shoulders. I didn't know it but I was doing the "Lindy". How can I remember that night, when I can't remember where I put my glasses? I'll ask you. Do you remember the night when you fell in love for the first time? I was lost forever in the arms of "live music." The band that night was Glenn Miller and they did play "In the Mood".  My sister married the drummer when he became the banquet manager of the Hotel Astor. Last night this memory came to life when I went to Ye Olde Falcon Pub to listen to the Mike Norris Big Band. (Every Thursday 8-10). Really a big band. Piano, drums. bass and guitar. 5 piece sax section(2 tenors, 2altos, baritone), 3 trombones and 4 trumpets. They are all worthy of being named because of the way the performed complex charts to perfection. The trumpets--Ryan Chapman, John Shev, Mark Orduay and Stefan Klein Sr. Trombones--Russell Freelan, Tom Lacey and Jim McGonigal. Sax section--Carlos Pinera(bari), Scott Austin and Carlos Perez(altos) and Edgar Rubio & Terry Sturm(tenors). The rhythm section had Joshua Cassette(piano) and far away the youngest member, Ranses Colon(bass), Aaron Stang(guitar) and the bandleader Mike Norris on drums.
What can I say except "They swing". My only regret was that I didn't bring a dancing partner.

They were doing a Basie chart of "Shiny Stockings" when I walked in. Not the simplest but the most interesting of the Basie charts for that song. They did an Ellington tune and then a complex version of the overture to "West Side Story". During the break I spoke with a young man named Mark Cruz. The reason I talked with him was I recognized the accent and shared his enthusiasm for the music we just heard. With Mark was his "good" friend Marla who shared our feelings about the music. The 2d set was short, made up mainly of a tune titled "Channel 1 Suite". If you ever want to see if a band can play, challenge them to 'sight read' that one. Had a great time, listening to a very good band and will have to do it again. I'll remember to bring a partner to swing with.
It's early enough to go to BJB's on 'toity-toid'. The Sound of Vision with guest vocalist Liz Sharpe. Dy-no-mite! When I arrive they are doing an original titled "For the Love of You". Scott Korman plays tenor, EWI and his tugging at my heart strings with a super mellow solo.

The band, Valerio Cantante(left hand doing bass lines, right hand doing what right hands do) and Orlando Machado(drums), swing one which I don't recognize outside of the rhythm. Liz takes the stage to do a very unusual "It Don't Mean A Thing". She does it to a slow rhythmed funk beat. Wow! They do "In the Moonlight" giving Orlando a shot at 'showing off', and he does. They invite a young vocalist, Ali Kringel, to the stage. She opts to do "At Last" and does not imitate anybody else. Nice job. Liz returns and they jump the s--t out of "Going To Kansas City". 

Time to say goodnight to all and it's too late for Tracy. Oh well, there's always tomorrow. Special note: Tonight, Nico Wayne Toussaint at The Fish House n Kendall. If you love BLUES harp, you will be there. Nico was one of Flo's favorites. It is so appropriate that he will appear at The Fish House where it was we first heard him. 

Today is the anniversary of Flo's passing. Rest Gently in the Lord's Arms my love.

Al's Disclaimer:

A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"       

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Kenny Barron’s Platinum Band presented by UFPA in October

University of Florida Performing Arts -

A never to be forgotten
jazz experience…

October 24, 2013 ~ 7:30pm

Kenny Barron’s

Platinum Band

Kenny Barron, Piano

 Marcus Strickland, Tenor Saxophone

 Lionel Loueke, Guitar

Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Bass

Lee Pearson, Drums

Celebrate master jazz pianist Kenny Barron’s 70th birthday season as he brings his Platinum Band to the Phillips Center. The NEA Jazz Master and nine-time Grammy nominee is known for his unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times called him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world.”

Phillips Center - University of Florida

3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611

MAP

performingarts.ufl.edu  (800)905-2787

TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION

Jazz at South Florida’s Cultural Arts Park - Pinecrest Gardens Jazz Series 2013-14

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

 - SAVE THE DATE –

SOUTH MOTORS JAZZ SERIES

AT PINECREST GARDENS

South Motors Jazz Series kicks off its 2013-14 Jazz Season. This year our jazz nights come alive with a seven concert series showcasing a broad spectrum of jazz genres, from Big Band to Brazilian Samba, from Swing to Steel Drums. Single tickets on sale now! For information call (305)669-6990 or CLICK HERE for tickets today. Full season subscriptions are still available at deep discounts! Hot nights, cool jazz…great times!

FULL SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON LINE FOR PURCHASE South Florida Jazz Orchestra featuring jazz vocalist sensation Kate Reid in an evening of Swing, Song and Big Band Favorites October 26, 8PM (A KCC PRODUCTION) “One hell of a big band.” JAZZIZ Magazine Returning with their big-sound for a BIG opening night is the renown SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ ORCHESTRA, a “world-class” sixteen piece Big Band that comprises some of the best jazz musicians, studio musicians, and jazz educators in the South-East United States. Sammy Figueroa presents Sally’s Tomato; A Tribute to the Music of Cal Tjader November 16, 8PM “Sammy has played with everyone from Miles Davis to Mariah Carey,…he advances the bright ideal of Latin Jazz” NY Times Sally’s Tomato will replicate Tjader’s music from the ‘60s and ‘70s and make it soar, with exciting vibraphone cadences and percussion breaks from the man who has been hailed by Larry Rosen as “the best percussionist in the world”. Maria Rivas December 14, 8PM (A KCC PRODUCTION) "...some of the most exotic, sensuous, and beautiful music your ears will have the pleasure of enjoying. Maria's voice is seductive." Reece Erlich, Jazzcorner.com Back by popular demand, Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens welcomes Venezuela’s premier contemporary vocalist in an evening of jazz standards from Europe and South America and the sultry sounds of Brazilian Bossa Nova . Leon Foster Thomas -- Steel Pan Virtuoso in a Night of Tropical Splendor January 11, 8PM “Riveting, his artistry as unrivaled and his stage personality as dominant." New York Amsterdam News He is one of the most dynamic talents out of the Caribbean. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Leon “Foster” Thomas has already left an indelible mark in the music arena as a performer, recording artist and songwriter. Batuke Samba Funk: A Celebration of Brazilian Carnival and Samba-Jazz Fusion February 15, 8PM (A KCC PRODUCTION) “Red hot, Diogo is one of the most recognized and accomplished Brazilian musicians.” Manny Meland, MiamiArtZine If you like Funk, Afro Beat and Brazilian music, this is the right band for you. Batuke creates a “groovy” atmosphere with their unique and steamy Brazilian sound. Shelly Berg and the Frost Concert Jazz Band--Piano Virtuosity with a Big Band Bonanza March 15, 8PM "Shelly Berg is one of the finest pianists around in the early 21st century playing modern mainstream jazz.” Scott Yanow, All About Jazz He's a composer, arranger, educator, conductor, and jazz piano virtuoso and his CDs have garnered critical acclaim. The Frost Concert Jazz Band under the direction of Dante Luciani has been the University of Miami’s premiere large jazz ensemble for over 30 years. Experience a night that runs the gamut from beautiful ballads to exciting and dynamic swing. Ed Calle Big Band presents “A Tribute to George Gershwin" & Legends of the Sax April 5, 8PM “Ed Calle has virtually flawless technique, outstanding control” Skip Spratt Ed Calle is arguably the best local saxophonist around! Join Ed, his Big Band and the Miami String Project in a tribute to the greatest saxophone legends throughout the ages and a very special tribute to George Gershwin in this guaranteed-to-be memorable, final performance of the jazz season! TO GET UP TO THE MINUTE INFORMATION AND SPECIAL OFFERS BECOME A FACEBOOK FAN BY CLICKING HERE!

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Postal Service Inducts Ray Charles into Music Icons Stamp Series

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