(under construction)

Awaiting information from Dr. Willie Morris See Basic Ensemble information at http://www.udayton.edu/~music/ensembles/je.html.

Listen to them on (from an analog tape):
Magic Flea (Nestico) (299 K .au)
Magic Flea (Nestico) (73.8 K RA)

Former saxophonist with Duke Ellington and retired adjucnt professor of jazz studies at U.D., Norris Turney began playing the saxophone around Cincinnati in his late teens. His deep feeling for the blues was nurtured in a Baptist church--"I learned to play the blues listening to church music," he maintains. Turney feels his jazz knowledge is "all natural--a feeling , and a gift." He was influenced by three important alto players: Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter, and Willie Smith.

Norris has recorded his most recent CD, "Big, Sweet 'n Blue" on the Mapleshade label. He will be appearing 9 pm-1 am on the third Sunday of each month backed by the Lee McKinney Trio at the Nite Owl in Dayton's Oregon District.

". . . five of the Miami Valley's most promising jazz musicians." Dayton Daily News

Generation X is a Dayton-based quintet dedicated to promoting the American Classical music, jazz. They appear at Dayton and Cincinnati clubs, restraunts and bookstores. Bill Burns (alto sax) leads and arranges for this quintet, one of a handful of local groups performing original material. Mike Techenbrock plays trumpet and flugelhorn, and the rhythm section is comprised of Mike Kotur (guitar), Al Jackson (bass) and Jim Leslie (drums)

Some of X's former teachers include jazz masters Greg Abate, Norris Turney (see column three), Jamey Aebersold, Rufus Reed, Robert Hohner and Hal Melia. All band members maintain a busy performance schedule. For booking information or to be added to their mailing list, contact Bill in Cincinnati where he is now in grad school (CCM) pursuing a degree in Jazz Studies. Sorry, no e-mail or phone at this time!
Listen to them on (from an analog tape):
Third Dimension Blues (299 K .au)
Third Dimension Blues (73.8 K RA)

"The Tom Daugherty Orchestra" is a 17 piece Big Band specializing in the original musical arrangements of the Swing Era with a special tribute to Frank Sinatra. The group is under the direction of trombonist Tom Daugherty Pfrogner who has performed with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie, and Maynard Ferguson.

Featured with the orchestra is male vocalist Pete Sherman who sings in the Sinatra style and female vocalist Mindy Meltzer; also featured is the orchestra's four member vocal group The Sentimental Singers and entertainer Bob Kohn.

The group performs its special "Big Band Bash Show" and travels Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky and is available for local functions as well as backing guest artists. Smaller groups are available. The orchestra has made several recordings and has recorded a television show. For information and bookings contact:
Tom Daugherty Pfrogner
7105 Palmer Rd.
New Carlisle, Ohio 45344
937-845-2468 or
Bob Kohn Entertainment Consultant
937-898-7183
email: tompfrogner@sprintmail.com

The Johnny Mack Super Big Band plays in the ballroom of the Manchester Inn, Middletown, OH, nearly every month from September through April. Dance instructions begin at 7:30 with the show beginning at 8:30. Teachers at these events are current or former UD students from the UD Swing Club. Admission is $10/person. Follow the link above for information and bookings.

Jazz Faculty in "Standard Time"

The group Standard Time has been together since the middle of 1993, when it was founded by trumpet player Michael Wade. Other members include co-leader Kevin Engel (sax), Khalid Moss (piano), Eric Sayer (bass), Francis Wyatt (drums), as well as Larry Humphrey (electric bass), Kight Butler (drums) and Craig Williams (percussion). Michael, Kevin, Khalid and Francis are members of the jazz faculty at U.D.

Personnel shifts so that the quintet is adaptable for different styles and environments. A CD, "Be Truthful," (see above) is currently available. Standard Time performs regionally and has performed at jazz festivals and concerts from Louisville, KY to Buffalo, NY. This past summer they headlined one day at the Gemini Jazz Festival in Buffalo; they opened for Cyrys Chesnut at the Jazz and Ribs Festival in Columbus; and they opened for Charles Earland at the Jazz in Central Park Concert in Louisville.

For mailing purposes send to Standard Time, P.O. Box 20061, Cincinnati OH 45220-9998. Call Michael Wade at (513) 481-6004 or Kevin Engel at (513) 961-3813 or e-mail Kevin Engel at kengel@tso.cin.ix.net.
Listen to them on:
Ode to Bontuku (299 K .au)
Ode to Bontuku (66 K RA)
Attitude (299 K .au)
Attitude (73.8 K RA)
Be Truthful (299 K .au)
Be Truthful (70.6 K RA)
This is for All You Rhythm Guys (299 K .au)
This is for All You Rhythm Guys (66.2 K RA)

Jazz performer and educator Hal Melia, a UD grad, plays saxes, flute, clarinet and EWI (electronic wind instrument). He spent 1986-1991 in Los Angeles, recording and arranging with top jazz and R&B groups. He has recorded with artists on several labels, including MCS and Positive. Hal's mainstream performances focus on jazz in the quartet setting, and his quartet currently performs concerts and clinics throughout the Midwest. He is presently teaching jazz at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He teaches privately and performs as a guest artist and clinician in both the classical and jazz arenas..

His premiere CD, WADUYATHINK, was released in 1993 on the Positive label, and it was a Top 25 jazz CD.

Listen to the Hal Melia Quartet on samples from these album cuts:
Blues for Hoonie (Melia) (299 K .au)
Blues for Hoonie (Melia) (71.9 K RA)
Waduyathink (Hufnagle) (299 K .au)
Waduyathink (Hufnagle) (73.8 K RA)
In Walked Bud (Monk) (299 K .au)
In Walked Bud (Monk) (77 K RA)

COMING AREA JAZZ EVENTS

VENUES:
• BOOKS & CO., 350 E. Stroop Rd. (Kettering) 298-6540
  
• BORDERS BOOKS, 2040 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. 434-3800
  
• DAYTON ART INSTITUTE, Forest & Riverview Aves. 223-5277
  
• DAYTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA 274-8955
  
• GEEZ, 5481 Far Hills Ave. (Centerville) 439-0001
  
• GILLY'S, 132 S. Jefferson St. (Downtown) 228-8414
  
• JAZZ CENTRAL, 2931 E. 3d St. (Old East End) 254-8130
  
• MEMORIAL HALL, 125 E. 1st St. (Downtown) 225-5949
  
• NANCI'S PORCHES, 2600 Far Hills Ave. (Oakwood) 299-9000
  
• NITE OWL, 450 E. 5th St. (Oregon District) 223-0540
  
• PACCHIA'S, 410 E. 5th St. (Oregon District) 341-5050
• SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blair Hall Theatre, 444 W. 3d St. (Downtown) 226-2753
• UD JAZZ ENSEMBLE, 229-3936

EVENTS:

• *Every WEDNESDAY 7:30-10:30 pm GEEZ: Classic Jazz Stompers (dixieland)
• *Every WEDNESDAY evening PACCHIA'S JAZZ ROOM: live jazz
• *Every THURSDAY evening PACCHIA'S JAZZ ROOM: live jazz
• *First THURSDAYS 5:30-9 pm DAYTON ART INSTITUTE: "Just Jazz" series
• *Some THURSDAYS 8-11 pm JAZZ CENTRAL: Jazz Central Big Band
• *Every FRIDAY NANCI'S PORCHES: 5 pm Lee McKinney Trio
• *Every FRIDAY NANCI'S PORCHES: 7:30 pm Classic Jazz Stompers
• *Every FRIDAY evening PACCHIA'S JAZZ ROOM: live jazz
• *2,3,4th SATURDAYS 10:45 am-1 pm SR. CITIZEN CENTER: Good Time Boys (dixie/swing)
• *Every SATURDAY evening PACCHIA'S JAZZ ROOM: Zadan, Saxa, Freelove & Wolf
• *Every SUNDAY 7-11 pm JAZZ CENTRAL: Jam session with house rhythm section
• *Every SUNDAY evening NITE OWL: live jazz
• WED 26 Apr '00, 7 pm UD KENNEDY UNION BALLROOM: UD Jazz Ensemble
• THU 6 May '00, 7:30 pm CENTERVILLE H.S.: Dayton Jazz Orchestra w/Les Hooper $
• SAT 20 May '00, 7:30 pm CENTERVILLE H.S.: Dayton Jazz Orchestra w/Greg Slawson $
• regular listings will resume in the Fall

The "Pretty Good Band" is a straight-ahead jazz combo inspired by the sounds of the Oscar Peterson Trio with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis. Pianist Tom Lipps, of Cleveland, Ohio, is a recent University of Dayton graduate in Music Education. He eventually hopes to earn graduates degrees in jazz studies and performance. Guitarist Jim Saxa, a former UD student also hailing from the Cleveland area, is currently teaching and residing in Dayton. Bassist Ben Freelove, of Middletown, recently graduated high school and is now taking time to sharpen his skills before pursuing further musical training. All three are students of Mr. Eric Zadan, a prominent local piano and jazz improvisation teacher.

The following sound clip is taken from Tom's solo on "Fools Rush In," one of the tracks on a demo CD recorded September 25, 1996. Also appearing on the CD with Tom, Jim, and Ben is drummer Mark Lucas. Mark, a civil engineer and Dayton native, currently resides in Cincinnati.

If you like what you hear and would like more information about Tom or the Pretty Good Band, please feel free to e-mail him at: tlipps@gum-net.org or call at 937-341-0368.
Fools Rush In (299 K .au)
Fools Rush In (74.1 K RA)

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