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Le Bistro January 2015 John Stech - Solo Piano Sun. March 22nd.

1 Johnny Summers Quartet Fri. Jan. 23rd Le Bistro Valentine s Concert Pile of Bones Brass Band Fri. Feb. 13th. Le Bistro January 2015 John Stech - Solo Piano Sun. March 22nd., Darke Hall Newsletter Cover 1 Inside this Newsletter: President s Message 2 Poster Info 3 Artists Pic & Bio Artists Pic & Bio Upcoming Events Kaitlyn Semple Board of Directors/ Membership Form 8 About RJS /Sponsors 9

2 2 Presidents Message Well looks like we had another great winner of a concert with the HOMECOMING concert. Sam Minevich had another All Star line-up of several great young artists formerly from Regina and now studying outside the province, combined with a stellar top up of some of the very best local jazz players on the scene today. Sam s book not only was very diverse featuring great well known standards, but, some interesting popular tunes, along with definite cutting edge material that featured at various times, everyone in the band. To be sure, the place was packed, as extra tables needed to be set up and once again it was a typical HOMECOMING concert with an opportunity to see so many good friends and loyal supporters of RJS.- all at the same time and in the same location. Once again special thanks go to all those volunteers that also helped make this special HOMECOMING concert successful and possible, Mike & Pam Daly, Al Fitzpatrick, Joan Kelly, Kate Keyes, Pat Rogan, Phil Walsh, Claudette Weinbender, and Bev Wilson. Without the help of our loyal and hard working volunteers live jazz would not be possible in Regina. Now get ready for another great concert on Friday, January 23rd. Le Bistro will host the Johnny Summers Quartet. It s been a few years since trumpeter Summers played here with an All Star Edmonton Sextet, led by Don Bernier. Summers was very popular that time and his singing was really an added bonus to a very good band. Once again you can count on it being a fun night and you re guaranteed not to be disappointed with the musical talent. I ve been waiting some time to hear and see their drummer Karl Schwonik live for the first time, so this should be an interesting musical event. The entire group is highlighted elsewhere here in this our January News Letter. Then on Friday February 13th we ll have a great band for your Valentine s party entertainment. The Pile of Bones Brass Band will light up Le Bistro. So get ready for that funky horn line and shake your booty rhythm section to get your feet tappin in time to their infectious, happy, sound. Their group of 9 are gonna make you think there s a whole big band in the room celebrating Valentin s Day early. Following that get ready for the return of John Stetch for the 1st time in over 5 years. He will be doing a solo concert on the Fazioli piano at Darke Hall on Sunday, March 22nd. You ll want to catch this outstanding solo piano performance. John Stetch is another one of those great Canadian exports now living in NY. RJS will also be soon selling tickets for a vacation trip to Las Vegas to be drawn during JazzFest Regina 2015, June 17-21, Tickets will be only $10 and we hope you ll help support our fundraiser for JazzFest Regina The trip will be airfare and tax for two from Regina or Saskatoon to Las Vegas with accommodations at Caesar s Palace Hotel or similar 3 night stay based on a Wednesday departure and Saturday return. The trip will need to be booked before December 31, 2015 and hopefully we ll have them ready and on sale at our current concert this Friday, January 23rd at the Bistro. Meanwhile, we hope everyone had a relaxing and warm holiday season and are enjoying a winter that seems so far to be much less punishing than the past 2 seasons. But that simply means you ll be able to catch some great live entertainment that RJS will be offering you throughout Thanks for your continuing support as you re the reason RJS - jazzregina is able to do what it does. So stay tuned to get all the 1st. hand info here on our programming line-up in 2015 and other related info on news in the jazz community and you won t miss a beat. Please check out our new website at: Peter Champagne President RJS

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Artist`s Bio 4 Vocalist, trumpet player, composer/arranger and director of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Johnny Summers approaches the music in a natural way, with stunning musical lines, effortless

Johnny has been fortunate enough to study/perform with great musicians including Maria Schneider, Jon Faddis, Bobby Shew, Laurie Frink, Dee Daniels, Fankie Valli, Wycliffe Gordon, Patrick Stewart,

4 Artist`s Bio 4 Vocalist, trumpet player, composer/arranger and director of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Johnny Summers approaches the music in a natural way, with stunning musical lines, effortless flexibility and a mature sound. Johnny has been fortunate enough to study/perform with great musicians including Maria Schneider, Jon Faddis, Bobby Shew, Laurie Frink, Dee Daniels, Fankie Valli, Wycliffe Gordon, Patrick Stewart, The Temptations, Tommy Banks and more. Johnny is the Winner of Global Music Awards including Best male Vocalist. CONTACT INFO Manager Erin van Boeschoten erin@johnnysummers.com Johnny Summers johnny@johnnysummers.com n extremely active piano player in Alberta and on the international scene Egor Ukoloff, originally from Russia, has worked as a house musician at the Banff Springs, Musical Director/Pianist and Bandmaster for cruise lines and has played a wide variety of concerts around the world. Performing in Singapore, Bangkok, Paris, Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dubai, and Russia have given him the opportunity to share the stage with Bill Watrous, Mike Tamaro, Hugh Fraser, Rob McConnell s Boss Brass Guido Basso and Ien MacDaugall, PJ Perry, Kenny Wheeler and Wycliff Gordon.

In addition to his work as a musician, Kodi owns one of Western Canada's more successful record labels; Chronograph Records, and hosts CKUA Radio's iconic jazz show 'A Time for Jazz'.

5 Artist`s Bio 5 One of the most active musicians in Western Canada, double bassist Kodi Hutchinson is man who wears many hats. Sought after side-man on both double bass and electric bass, Kodi's own critically acclaimed group the Hutchinson Andrew Trio' won the 2013 Grand Prix at the Montreal Jazz Festival. In addition to his work as a musician, Kodi owns one of Western Canada's more successful record labels; Chronograph Records, and hosts CKUA Radio's iconic jazz show 'A Time for Jazz'. Named one of Calgary s Top 40 Under 40, YAMAHA drum artist and legally blind drummer Karl Schwonik is in demand internationally as both a guest artist and instructor. He regularly lectures on a broad range of topics in jazz, music business and artists coping with disabilities. Karl has received numerous awards and distinctions ranging from the TD Grand Jazz Competition, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta s Emerging Artist Award and many more.

6 6 Upcoming Events 2015 Valentine s Concert Fri. Feb. 13th. Le Bistro John Stech - Solo Piano Sun. March 22nd., Darke Hall - ``Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!`` To all the wonderful volunteers who have helped us over the last year. We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you. We hope that you will continue to support the Regina Jazz Society in 2015! We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website, supplied by Regina Web Design group Command Base Creative Design Inc. Corbin & Andy provided us with a superb new responsive websites. Check it out at

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8 Board of Directors President Peter Champagne Vice President Vacant Treasurer Phil Walsh Recording Secretary Mike Daly Programming Peter Champagne Sponsorship Committee Membership Betty Spakowski Poster Distribution Al Fitzpatrick Hospitality & Transportation Al Fitzpatrick Volunteer Coordinator Committee Website Corbin Fraser Non-Board Members Special recognition for their services to RJS: Publicity & Promotions Jennifer Cohen Grant Applications Bob Friedrich MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND RENEWAL NEW MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL NAME: PHONE: E- MAIL: SIGNATURE: DATE Note: Alerts & Newsletters are available by - please ensure that you have provided your address above. University Student $15 Single $20 Couple $35 Family $50 (parents & children 14 & under) Gold Card $120 Platinum Card Couple $275 1 free concert & I yr membership (includes admission & membership for 1 yr) plus $100 charitable donation receipt) (excludes JazzFest Regina fund raiser & Single $150 JazzFest Regina Headliner concerts) Check membership type. Make cheque payable to Regina Jazz Society and mail to address below. Regina Jazz Society P.O. Box Broad Street Regina, Sask. S4P 4J8 Tax Deductible Donation Amount $ (Receipts issued for all donations received) Would you like to be a volunteer at an RJS event? Yes No (All volunteers get into the concert for free.)

9 About RJS The Regina Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that has

appreciation of the diversity of jazz music for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Province: the story of jazz in Saskatchewan, written by Ken Mitchell, as a

The Regina Jazz Society also produces and hosts JazzFest Regina on an annual

9 9 About RJS The Regina Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that has been promoting Jazz in Regina beginning in 1977 and became incorporated as a Non-Profit Corporation in Our mandate is to encourage, to promote, and to provide a forum for the appreciation of the diversity of jazz music for musicians and enthusiasts alike. We aspire to offer the best in live jazz in Regina and all of southern Saskatchewan. The Regina Jazz Society is also the proud publisher of the book, The Jazz Province: the story of jazz in Saskatchewan, written by Ken Mitchell, as a Centennial Project in The Regina Jazz Society also produces and hosts JazzFest Regina on an annual basis. We hold concerts in Regina regularly between September and June. This year our main venue will be Le Bistro at 3850 Hillsdale Street, Carrefour des Plaines (Monseigneur de Laval school). Most concerts will be Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Thank you to all our sponsors!

March. Newsletter. Inside this Newsletter:

March. Newsletter. Inside this Newsletter: 1 March 2015 John Stetch - Solo Piano Sun. March 22nd Darke Hall... JazzFest Regina Fundraiser Ranee Lee with the Regina Jazz Orchestra, Directed by Brent Ghiglione Casino Regina Friday, April 24th...