Tucson Jazz Society
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- Tucson, Arizona, US
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The Tucson Jazz Society (TJS) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting and preserving America's original music - jazz. The Society's mission is to ensure continuity of the jazz art form through its commitment to nurture and champion local talent, bring outstanding national and international artists to southern Arizona, and provide for the young generation via its arts in education program. TJS remains Tucson’s s only full-time source for all things jazz. It accomplishes its mission through society-sponsored and co-sponsored activities presented in southern Arizona in collaboration with allied cultural, educational, and commercial organizations, and through support from individual and corporate contributions. ********************************************************************** *All materials copyrighted and used with the express permission of The Tucson Jazz Society.Music
WOW! The Tucson Jazz Society New Year's Eve party was an overwhelming sensation! Many thanks to all who provided support and encouragement to this stand out event, including Brian Bromberg and his merry band of friends, The Triple Threat Divas and Tucson's finest, and the amazing kids from Tucson Jazz Institute. And we owe a great debt of gratitude to our hotel sponsor, the fabulous JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa! To relive a few memories from the event, visit www.tucsonjazz.org now! ************************************************************************ Extend your New Year's Eve experience and celebrate Valentine's Day at Starr Pass with Crystal Stark and Big Band Express! Plan to celebrate "Starr Pass style" with the Tucson Jazz Society, February 13th, 2010, with dinner and room specials and some Valentine's "sweets" you won't want to miss! Visit www.tucsonjazz.org for details! *************************************************************************
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Crystal Stark & the Big Band Express
Polish up those dancing shoes and start thinking what sort of corsage to bring your best girl for the Tucson Jazz Society's elegantly retro Sweetheart Valentine's Dance on Feb. 13. This evening of sweet romance at the Starr Pass Resort promises to be an evening of classic cool and great dancing, filled with swinging tunes pumped out by Tucson's own jazz professionals in Big Band Express.
Out front and adding her own glamor is singer Crystal Stark, a finalist on "American Idol," best known in these parts for her versatility, getting down with enthusiastic renditions on everything from rock, blues and soul to big band swing.
The 16-piece Big Band Express led by drummer Tom Patrick sports a resume that includes centerpiece gigs at the Oro Valley Jazz Festival, the Tubac Arts Festival, Tucson's own Silver & Turquoise Ball and many New Year's Eve blowouts at the Tucson Convention Center.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for TJS members. Special dinner and room discounts are available from the resort. For details, call TJS at 520-903-1265, or visit www.tucsonjazz.org
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(posted with express permission of Chuck Graham- tucsonstage.com)
Heroes
The Tucson Jazz Society wishes to extend profound gratitude to our non-profit sisters who have so generously supported us by extending discounts to our members (Arizona Theatre Company), and to Chamber Music Plus Southwest for sharing proceeds from ticket sales to their jazz performances. Please join us in a round of applause and three cheers for a great new year for the arts in Tucson!!!
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Comments
Jan 5 2010 9:06 PM
May this be your best year yet !!!
Until Next time...
Peaceeeeeeee
Rod Tate
Jan 5 2010 9:06 PM
Blessings!
Mickey Sunshine ™
Dec 26 2009 10:15 PM
Dec 16 2009 11:11 PM
Dec 13 2009 8:35 PM
Dec 11 2009 7:29 PM
Details at www.tucsonjazz.org
Dec 10 2009 4:00 PM
Thanks for the Friendship,
big greetings!
LIGHT COORPORATION
Dec 5 2009 11:26 PM
Details: www.tucsonjazz.org
Nov 28 2009 5:21 PM
thanks for including me among your friends :)
How would I go about getting involved with your organization?
Sincerely
ET
Nov 22 2009 8:48 PM
LIKE MY MUZE??? :) PEACE...E.
Nov 19 2009 6:14 PM
Nov 19 2009 6:14 PM
Nov 19 2009 6:14 PM
I'm honoured to be included in your circle of friends, too. Hoping to get down to your part of the continent in the next couple of years. Nothing like heat with ZERO humidity :-)
Brenda from "near Toronto"
Nov 16 2009 8:48 PM
Nov 6 2009 11:58 PM
big greetings!
LIGHT COORPORATION
Nov 2 2009 10:13 PM
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Oct 29 2009 7:02 PM
LIGHT COORPORATION
Oct 26 2009 8:14 PM
Just staying in touch with you my friend and hoping you are well!
IT IS GREAT HAVING YOU AS A FRIEND!
Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!
Richard
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Oct 22 2009 8:50 PM
Members and friends of the Tucson Jazz Society have a chance to help TJS financially, simply by having a good time for themselves. At 3 p.m. on Nov. 29 (the first Sunday after Thanksgiving) Chamber Music Plus Southwest will present its music and theater program "Pardon My English: Gershwin by Ira," a portrait of George Gershwin as seen through the eyes of his brother Ira.
Cast in the title role is visiting guest artist Robert Picardo (most recently of TV's "Star Trek:Voyager" fame), assisted by Tucson jazzers Jeff Haskell, piano, and Katherine Byrnes, vocalist. Playwright and concert cellist Harry Clark wrote the stage play, which is combined onstage with George Gershwin's compositions to create a three-dimensional portrait that is a combination of music and theater.
For details about the performance, and to purchase tickets, visit www.cmpsouthwest.org All individual tickets are $35. Be sure to mention the Tucson Jazz Society so TJS will receive $15 back from your ticket purchase.
Oct 20 2009 8:32 PM
I love Jazz :)
Oct 19 2009 8:59 PM
Thank you for your friendship, and your kind words about my music!
ITS GREAT TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND!
Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know what's up with you!
Richard
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CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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Oct 14 2009 8:40 PM
Oct 14 2009 1:19 AM
"We went to many jazz events together over the years," said Al Cook, a former board member. "We'd take our wives. We saw Les Brown downtown many years ago."
Both men were big fans of swing bands, and credit Benny Goodman with bringing them to jazz when they were teenagers.
"Steve had a huge record collection," Cook remembered. "I think he had everything Benny Goodman ever recorded."
In local jazz circles, Emerine was frequently seen out and about, attending events, supporting and encouraging local musicians. His reviews of new CDs, often recorded by Tucson players, appeared regularly on Amazon.com. Because of his encyclopedic knowledge of jazz, his opinions were always well-respected.
"Because of his background, he was uniquely suited to be president of the board," Cook said. "He was an experienced newspaper editor (and publisher), did consulting work and had his own public relations agency.
"He knew how to do things the right way, how things should be done in the community.
"At certain critical times in the jazz society's history, we met often to discuss strategies," Cook remembered.
Oct 14 2009 1:19 AM
Even in the last few years, without any standing as a board member, Emerine was there to help others.
"He was always willing to offer suggestions as the jazz society had to re-organize with an all-volunteer office. I was always emailing him to ask for advice," said Bernice Chesi, one of the volunteers.
While others remember Emerine best for his ethical newspaper work, his years as county assessor and his service to the city, Tucson's jazz community remembers him best as one who not only loved the music but wanted to help others love it as well. For them, his presence will always be truly missed.
The line-up of musicians who will be paying their tribute from the stage is still evolving. At present, the players officially on board are Jeff Haskell, piano, Julie Anne, vocalist, Scott Black, bass, Eleonor Winston, vocalist, Brice Winston, reeds, Arthur Statman, piano, and Jack Wood, bass. Putting it all together as producer is Pete Swan.
Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 TJS members, $10 students and military. Buy tickets at www.tucsonjazz.org, or 1-800-595-4849. Tickets are also available at the door.