Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XV, No 40

Hello friends.  This week...

Tuesday, 6/25 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Russ Carere, Sr - saxophone & flute     James Vincent Calabrese - piano     Buddy Fadale - bass     your host - drum set

The patriarch is the headliner this week, but we could easily bill the night as "An Evening With the Careres".  Russ has invited his good friends Jim Calabrese & Buddy Fadale to start things off, but word is that the larger Carere Clan is going to contribute as the show proceeds.  Proof that "the family that plays together, stays together"...  Can you join us?  An extended family of friends and listeners will make for an exceptional evening of energy, camaraderie, and an in-the-moment rendering of our indigenous musical art form.  Milkie's on Elmwood is at the intersection of West Utica & Elmwood Avenue.  882-5881

Wednesday, 6/26 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:15 - 9:15

Buffalo Brass open rehearsal [[SORRY 6/26 CANCELED]]

These biweekly Wednesday rehearsals are starting to take on a life of their own.  We're drawing an audience, and listeners are getting an inside audit as to how a big band develops its group sound and identity.  Feel free to stop in.

next Tuesday, 7/2 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Vince Ercolomento, tenor saxophone     Joe Chiappone, guitar     Peter Chwazik, bass     your host, drum set

Upcoming at Milkie's Elmwood

Tuesday, 7/9 The Upstate Express

Tuesday, 7/16 Patty Flaherty, Craig Kastelnik, & Larry Covelli

Tuesday, 7/23 Jay Bianchi

Tuesday, 7/30 Mike Costley

Tuesday, 8/13 Kenny Kuriscak & Tim Clarke

Tuesday, 8/27 trioPAYAZZO plus 2

Tuesday, 10/15 Patty Flaherty & Craig Kastelnik

links...

www.milkiesonelmwood.com/

www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com

So live it to its fullest...

Summer's lease hath all too short a date.

 - William Shakespeare

Health,

Hope,

Dialogue,

Respect for life,

Tolerance,

Friendships,

dan

Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XV, No 39

Hello friends.  This week...

Tuesday, 6/18 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

The Western New York Jazz Orchestra

Dave Kayne - piano, arranger, composer

Jim Bohm, Mark Filsinger, Joe Martino, Paul Wos - trumpets

Dave DeWitt, John Hasselback, Alan Jaenecke, Lon Gormley, Brian Poulan - trombones

Brian Tervo, Craig Incontro, Ken Kuriscak, Ken Witman, Chris Peracciny - saxes

Mike Moser - guitar

Cameron Kayne - bass

your host - drum set

The above, ladies & gentlemen, is a big band appearing this Tuesday at Milkie's Elmwood.  Need I say more?  OK, more...  The Western New York Jazz Orchestra is a living, playing  actualization of Dave Kayne's body of work.  Every composition, save one tune by trombonist Dave DeWitt, is from the fertile, musical mind of Dave Kayne.  You'll hear standards you know, all artistically arranged by Dave, and you'll hear music written and arranged only for this band.  If you want a table in the main room, you should plan to get there early.  This same band had an overflow crowd at the Iris in June of 2011, and that's a big room.  There's free parking in the bank lot on Elmwood.  And a dollar buys you a parking spot in a metered lot directly across the street from the club on West Utica.  We could not have planned a more exciting way to kick off the summer of 2013.  We hope to see you.  Milkie's on Elmwood is at the intersection of West Utica & Elmwood Avenue.  882-5881

Friday, 6/21 at Wegman's Dick Rd     6:00 - 8:00

The Magpies

George Kane, guitar     Tim Clarke, trumpet     John Werick, bass     your correspondent, drum set

Dinner with The Magpies...  OK, so it's not the Roycroft.  But you can't get dinner for six bucks at the Roycroft either.  If you are one to haunt the busy intersection of George Urban & Dick Rd come dinnertime Friday, you know where to find us.

next Tuesday, 6/25 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Russ Carere, Sr - saxophone & flute     James Vincent Calabrese - piano     Buddy "don't call me John" Fadale - bass     your host - drum set

Upcoming at Milkie's Elmwood

Tuesday, 7/2 Vince Ercolomento

Tuesday, 7/9 The Upstate Express

Tuesday, 7/16 Larry Covelli

Tuesday, 7/23 Doug Stone

Tuesday, 7/30 Mike Costley

Tuesday, 8/13 Kenny Kuriscak & Tim Clarke

Tuesday, 8/27 trioPAYAZZO plus 2

Tuesday, 10/15 Patty Flaherty & Craig Kastelnik

links...

www.milkiesonelmwood.com/

www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com

Just like his heart, presuming he has one...

It's very easy to blame an inanimate object.

 - George Kollitides, CEO of Freedom Group - The "Freedom" Group owns the firearms maker that produces the assault weapon used at Sandy Hook Elementary.  Pathetic...

Health,

Hope,

Dialogue,

Respect for life,

Tolerance,

Friendships,

dan

Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XV, No 38

Hello friends.  This week...

Tuesday, 6/11 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Barbara Jean, vocals

Barbara Jean, vocals     Michael T. Jones, piano     Cameron Kayne, bass     your host, drum set

Small world...  Just last night I played an alumni gathering at SUNY Fredonia, and got talking to a 1963 music department graduate.  Ms. Harp (who plays trumpet - insert your own word-play joke here.) is from Jamestown, and she seemed to know every musician from her home town.  Knowing none of whom she mentioned, I asked "Do you know Barbara Jean?"  And Ms. Harp's eyes lit up.  "I love Barbara Jean!  She writes her own tunes you know.  Her husband Steve is a keyboard player..."  And if Ms. Harp didn't then get interrupted by another 1963 celebrant, I might still be hearing the praise and history of this week's featured guest.  The truth is, we love her too.  She's a sweet, genuine fellow musician with a cherry-eyed view of the world.  Her singing style is direct and unaffected, which is pretty much another way of describing Barbara Jean herself.  No bravado, no affectation, no insecure attempt to divert your attention from the song to her...  She's simply a treasure and a joy to know.  And yes - she writes her own material.  Clever lyrics, singable melodies (obviously), and a harmonic concept out the Great American Songbook.  If you've heard her at our venue, or at the Art Gallery, or at the Lewiston Jazz Festival, then you know what I mean.  If this will be your first time, you'll love her too.  Fellow musicians, bring your horn.  Milkie's on Elmwood is at the intersection of West Utica & Elmwood Avenue.  882-5881

Wednesday, 6/12 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:15 - 9:15

Buffalo Brass Open Rehearsal

I think it's the location and the intimacy.  We're starting to get the open rehearsal audience that we didn't get at the Iris.  And when you put "intimacy", "big band", and "rehearsal" in the same sentence, it makes for an interesting experience for the listener.  If you get there early enough, you can secure a bar stool a mere two feet from the rhythm section.  Powerful.

next Tuesday, 6/18 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

The Western New York Jazz Orchestra

Upcoming at Milkie's Elmwood

Tuesday, 6/25 Russ Carere, Sr

Tuesday, 7/2 Vince Ercolomento

Tuesday, 7/9 The Upstate Express

Tuesday, 7/16 trioPAYAZZO Ainse que Deux

Tuesday, 7/23 Doug Stone

Tuesday, 7/30 Mike Costley

Tuesday, 8/13 Kenny Kuriscak & Tim Clarke

Tuesday, 10/15 Patty Flaherty & Craig Kastelnik

links...

www.milkiesonelmwood.com/

www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com

www.barbarajeanjazz.com/

www.myspace.com/michaeltjonespiano

Cheery-eyed optimism...

Today is the best day of the week.

 - Barbara Jean

Health,

Hope,

Dialogue,

Respect,

Tolerance,

Friendships,

dan

Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XV, No 37

Hello friends.  This week...

Tuesday, 6/4 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Russ D'Alba, saxophone     George Kane, guitar     Wayne Moose, bass     your host, drum set

A reprise!  Usually, when we invite Russ D'Alba to do our gig, he'll contemplate, and then come up with a rhythm section we haven't tried before.  Russ is a smart guy, and he likes to challenge himself.  But once you've spoiled yourself with the musicianship that guitarist George Kane and bassist Wayne Moose bring to the bandstand, it's hard to look away.  This quartet did a date together back in June, and Russell's call was to do it again.  So we honor his muse, and present Russ in his preferred company.  Join us if you can, bring your horn, sit-in, and help us keep the music in the air.  Milkie's on Elmwood is at the intersection of West Utica & Elmwood Avenue.  882-5881

next Tuesday, 6/11 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Barbara Jean, vocals     Michael T. Jones, piano     Cameron Kayne, bass     your host, drum set

Upcoming at Milkie's Elmwood

Tuesday, 6/25 Russ Carere, Sr

Tuesday, 6/18 Western New York Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday, 7/2 Vince Ercolomento

Tuesday, 7/9 The Upstate Express

Tuesday, 7/16 trioPAYAZZO Ainse que Deux

Tuesday, 7/23 Doug Stone

Tuesday, 7/30 Mike Costley

Tuesday, 8/13 Kenny Kuriscak & Tim Clarke

Tuesday, 10/15 Patty Flaherty & Craig Kastelnik

links...

www.milkiesonelmwood.com/

www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com

the seasons' fountain of youth...

What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.

 - Gertrude Jekyll

Health,

Hope,

Dialogue,

Respect,

Tolerance,

Friendships,

dan

Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XV, No 36

Hello friends.  You are invited.

Tuesday, 5/28 at Milkie's Elmwood  

Janice Mitchell, vocals

   7:00 - 10:00

Janice Mitchell, vocals     Jim Beishline, piano     Buddy Fadale, bass     your host, drum set

Buffalo's Queen of Soul...  Actually, considering her vocal curriculum vitae, Janice Mitchell's claim to that title could extend far beyond her hometown.  But another well known singer is already globally so ordained, so we'll claim Janice for ourselves.  Luckily for us, our former Raelette, having travelled the world with the legendary Ray Charles, is happy at home singing to local audiences.  And that local audience this Tuesday is you, dear listener.  Our way of thanking you for your continuing support is this one special night with Janice.  Please join us.  Milkie's on Elmwood is at the intersection of West Utica & Elmwood Avenue.  882-5881

Friday, 5/31 at the Kenan Center     5:00 - 9:00

Tommy Paladino, piano     Buddy Fadale, bass     yours truly, drum set

Guitarist Ralph Fava traditionally opens the annual 100 American Craftsmen weekend at the Kenan Center, but a family obligation will interrupt our tradition this one time.  Veteran pianist Tommy Paladino has graciously agreed to sub for Ralph.

next Tuesday, 6/4 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Russ D'Alba, saxophone     George Kane, guitar     Wayne Moose, bass     your host, drum set

Upcoming at Milkie's Elmwood

Tuesday, 6/11 Barbara Jean

Tuesday, 6/25 Russ Carere, Sr

Tuesday, 6/18 Western New York Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday, 7/2 Vince Ercolomento

Tuesday, 7/9 The Upstate Express

Tuesday, 7/16 trioPAYAZZO Ainse que Deux

Tuesday, 7/23 Doug Stone

Tuesday, 7/30 Mike Costley

Tuesday, 8/13 Kenny Kuriscak & Tim Clarke

Tuesday, 10/15 Patty Flaherty & Craig Kastelnik

links...

www.milkiesonelmwood.com/

www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com

www.janmitchell.com/

www.budfadale.com/

www.kenancraftshow.com/

And may their survivors take comfort in the truth and honor of their mission...

It's always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is.  And it's always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades.

 - Paddy Chayefsky

Health,

Hope,

Dialogue,

Respect,

Tolerance,

Friendships,

dan

Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XV, No 35

Hello friends.  A busy week...

Tuesday, 5/21 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Jason Juliano, saxophone     Matt Michaud, guitar     Cameron Kayne, bass     your host, drum set

Another new voice!  This week we welcome alto saxophonist Jason Juliano to his first featured appearance at our Tuesday tradition.  A student of both Dave Schiavone and Andy Weinzler, Jason is a recent graduate of the Ithaca College School of Music.  He's been haunting the scene, subbing on the Buffalo Brass rehearsals, and applying for teaching positions since earning his BA in Music Education.  In fact, he's a candidate for a prestigious position at the High School for the Arts in Boston, so we thought we'd get him on the gig before he's only back home on his semester breaks.  Join us if you can and hear the future of the music in real time...  Milkie's on Elmwood is at the intersection of West Utica & Elmwood Avenue.  882-5881

Wednesday, 5/22 at Williamsville East High School     7:30

John Pizzarelli, guitar & vocals

Act One:  John Pizzarelli, guitar & vocals     Lisa Hasselback, piano     Wayne Moose, bass     your correspondent, drum set

Act Two:  John Pizzarelli and the Williamsville East High School Jazz Orchestra

JOHN PIZZARELLI, called “hip with a wink” by Town & Country, “madly creative” by the Los Angeles Times and “the genial genius of the guitar” by The Toronto Star joins the Williamsville East Music Department as the featured Guest Artist for the Legends of Jazz Series.  Pizzarelli has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Conan” and “Live With Regis & Kelly.”  Regis Philbin says, “He is one of the most entertaining performers you'll ever see on a stage. He's perfection: a musician, a singer, a comedian.”  “For John Pizzarelli, work and play are pretty much the same thing.  He conveys a contagious enjoyment that transports you to a place where worries recede, and you can coast along with him to a jazz-pop heaven.  With his quiet, relaxed crooning and wisecracking humor, John Pizzarelli belongs to the cool of jazz, which he infuses with the heat of his good nature and his accelerated solos in which his voice and guitar synchronize.” – New York Times 4/12/13  In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, John has been a special guest on recordings for major performers such as James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Donna Summer, Roberta Flack, and Paul McCartney.  All tickets are reserved seating and cost $15, available starting Monday, April 22.  For more information call 716-626-8425 or email legendsofjazz@gmail.com. 

Friday, 5/24 at Wegman's West Seneca     6:00 - 8:00

Dave Scott, guitar

Dave Scott, guitar     Buddy Fadale, bass     yours truly, drum set

Dave is doing his best to keep it pure.  These Wegman's gigs are getting harder and harder to get, and more bands are playing less jazz.  But it still remains a cool thing.  Play some music with friends, and do the grocery shopping all in one stop.  I figure if I spend twice what I make, I get my food for half price.  See you at the olive bar...

next Tuesday, 5/28 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Janice Mitchell, vocals     Jim Beishline, piano     Buddy Fadale, bass     your host, drum set

Upcoming at Milkie's Elmwood

Tuesday, 6/4 Russ D'Alba

Tuesday, 6/11 Barbara Jean

Tuesday, 6/25 Russ Carere, Sr

Tuesday, 6/18 Western New York Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday, 7/2 Vince Ercolomento

Tuesday, 7/9 The Upstate Express

Tuesday, 7/16 trioPAYAZZO Ainse que Deux

Tuesday, 7/23 Doug Stone

Tuesday, 7/30 Mike Costly

Tuesday, 8/13 Kenny Kuriscak & Tim Clarke

Tuesday, 10/15 Patty Flaherty & Craig Kastelnik

links...

www.milkiesonelmwood.com/

www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com

www.johnpizzarelli.com/

www.davescottmusic.com/

www.budfadale.com/

Inspiration...

Success is the greatest revenge.

 - drummer Steven Adler

Health,

Hope,

Dialogue,

Respect,

Tolerance,

Friendships,

dan

Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XV, No 34

Hello friends.

Tuesday, 5/14 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Laurie Bordonaro, vocals.

Laurie Bordonaro, vocals     Michael T. Jones, piano     Sabu Adeyola, bass     your host, drum set

Laurie is many things.  She’s a Mom to two lovely daughters.  She’s a daughter herself to an ageless Mom.  She’s a sister, a wife, a friend, a restauranteur, a pianist, a songwriter, a vocalist, and a tireless inspiration.  And this week, you are invited to join in the celebration with those of us who love her.  For even the tireless have birthdays.  The secret is out.  Laurie is embarking on yet another decade, and the party starts Tuesday.  Milkie's on Elmwood is at the intersection of West Utica & Elmwood Avenue.  882-5881

next Tuesday, 5/21 at Milkie's Elmwood     7:00 - 10:00

Jason Juliano, saxophone     Matt Michaud, guitar     Cameron Kayne, bass     your host, drum set

Upcoming at Milkie's Elmwood

Tuesday, 5/28 Janice Mitchell

Tuesday, 6/4 Russ D'Alba

Tuesday, 6/11 Barbara Jean

Tuesday, 6/25 Russ Carere, Sr

Tuesday, 6/18 Western New York Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday, 7/2 Vince Ercolomento

Tuesday, 7/9 The Upstate Express

Tuesday, 7/16 trioPAYAZZO Ainse que Deux

Tuesday, 7/23 Doug Stone

Tuesday, 10/15 Patty Flaherty & Craig Kastelnik

Also upcoming...

Wednesday, 5/22 at Williamsville East High School     7:30     

JOHN PIZZARELLI, called “hip with a wink” by Town & Country, “madly creative” by the Los Angeles Times and “the genial genius of the guitar” by The Toronto Star joins the Williamsville East Music Department as the featured Guest Artist for the Legends of Jazz Series.  Pizzarelli has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Conan” and “Live With Regis & Kelly.”  Regis Philbin says, “He is one of the most entertaining performers you'll ever see on a stage. He's perfection: a musician, a singer, a comedian.”  “For John Pizzarelli, work and play are pretty much the same thing.  He conveys a contagious enjoyment that transports you to a place where worries recede, and you can coast along with him to a jazz-pop heaven.  With his quiet, relaxed crooning and wisecracking humor, John Pizzarelli belongs to the cool of jazz, which he infuses with the heat of his good nature and his accelerated solos in which his voice and guitar synchronize.” – New York Times 4/12/13  In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, John has been a special guest on recordings for major performers such as James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Donna Summer, Roberta Flack, and Paul McCartney.  All tickets are reserved seating and cost $15, available starting Monday, April 22.  For more information call 716-626-8425 or email legendsofjazz@gmail.com. 

links...

www.milkiesonelmwood.com/

www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com

Bumper sticker wisdom...

We are Newtown.

Health,

Hope,

Dialogue,

Respect,

Tolerance,

Friendships,

dan