On its first birthday, the Jazz Station toasts itself.Byline: Serena Markstrom The Register-Guard JAZZ STATION BIRTHDAY BASH What: Jazz Station one-year birthday party and jam; the Tim Clark Timothy Henry Clark (born 17 December 1975) is a South African golfer. Clark was born in Durban, South Africa. He took up golf at the age of three and was taught to play by his father. Trio plays tonight at 7:30; the celebration continues Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with the Mitchell-Orsinger Quartet with guest vocalist Marc Siegel Where: 68 W. Broadway Tickets: $5, free to members ($10 monthly minimum) To volunteer: volunteer@ thejazzstation.org After its first year, the member-supported Jazz Station is breaking even. That's good news, because it means the side project of the Willamette Jazz Society can continue to host concerts about twice a week, jam sessions on Sundays and provide a practice space for its member musi- cians. Breaking even is great. But the fledgling organization, which celebrates its first birthday tonight and Saturday, has goals more money would help it achieve, the first one being to purchase a piano that stays in key longer. Today's concert headliner head·lin·er n. A performer who receives prominent billing; a star. Noun 1. headliner - a performer who receives prominent billing star is the Tim Clarke Tim Clarke may refer to:
The Tim Clarke Trio plays pre-bebop-era swing music, standards and jazz compositions that few contemporary jazz groups do. Clarke has played with Natalie Cole, Dick Hyman Dick Hyman (born March 8, 1927, New York City) is an American jazz pianist/keyboardist and composer best known for his versatility with jazz piano styles. Over a 50 year career he has functioned as pianist, organist, arranger, music director, and, increasingly, as composer. , Tommy Tune Tommy Tune (born February 28, 1939) is an award-winning American actor, dancer, singer, director, producer, and choreographer. Born Thomas James Tune in Wichita Falls, Texas, he attended Lamar High School in Houston. and Peter Erskine Peter Erskine (born June 5, 1954) is an American jazz drummer. He was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.. He began playing the drums at the age of four. He graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, then studied percussion at Indiana University. , among others. On Saturday, the Mitchell-Orsinger Quartet will headline another birthday party with guest vocalist Marc Siegel, a scat singer. The quartet features 18-year-old alto saxophone The alto saxophone is a variety of the saxophone, a family of woodwind instruments invented by Adolphe Sax. The alto is the third smallest of the saxophone family, which consists of ten sizes of saxophone (see saxophone). player Scott Mitchell Scott Mitchell may refer to:
The ensemble will play swing, Latin jazz Latin jazz is the general term given to music that combines rhythms from African and Latin American countries with jazz and classical harmonies from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and United States. The two main categories of Latin Jazz are Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. and cool jazz. A jazz jam will follow both shows. Willamette Jazz Society President Chris Orsinger, the other leader of Saturday's quartet, said the venue already has accomplished a lot. "We've put on 80 shows and had about 50 Sunday jam sessions," he said on a recent afternoon after unlocking the volunteer-run venue for an interview. The Jazz Station is a small space open to the public for evening concerts, where 80 percent of the money collected goes to the performers. These concerts feature mainly local jazz artists who felt there was a paucity of venues to showcase the many styles of jazz in town. Pianist Jon Crider and vocalist Nancy Ream organized the original effort to get the place up and running, and a cadre of volunteers keep it going. The inspiration came from jams at Jo Federigo's and Theo's Coffeehouse, where Crider booked jazz acts. It's not a bar, but light refreshments are available at shows. The focus is the music, something the musicians say they appreciate. "When an audience is listening, the musicians play better," said Orsinger, who plays upright bass. With this undivided attention, performers have the chance to talk about the context of songs they play and give a little history or back story to the audience. "This is home for a community of musicians and jazz lovers," Orsinger said. "It's less formal, more inviting. ... It's relaxed, not like a bar. It's all-ages, so young people can be exposed to this music." With a downtown location across from John Henry's, the Jazz Station attracts curious people off the street to come check the venue out. Earlier start times designed with working people in mind mean the shows are finishing up just as John Henry's starts popping. Orsinger said many of the so-called "Hip Cat" members - who give $10 a month in exchange for four free shows a month, free Sunday jam sessions and a 25 percent discount on workshops - only come to one show a month, but support the concept. Musicians pay $20 and get a practice space, plus all the benefits of being Hip Cats. Bands pay $50. The birthday party is also designed to be a membership drive. "New members will allow us to enhance our shows, and help realize our goal of purchasing a new piano for the venue," Orsinger said in a news release. "We want this to be an incubator for the local jazz scene," Orsinger said. |
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