Future Song for group - THIS LIST IS LONG!

Hey Everyone,

Now that we have a few performances under our belt, which have gone over very well by the way,  the next step is to increase the library so to speak.  I have volume 1 of the Real Book and earmarked tunes I thought would be fun/challenging for us to do.  One other thing I would like to introduce is the solo feature.  Basically, I want everyone to have a tune where they are the star.  While this is a group, each member deserves a few minutes to be appreciated for their contributions to the group, and I think this can be done with the solo features.  Also, it will give us variety during performances so it's not always the same routine of play the melody, solo, then play the melody to end it.

Here's the list so far:

1. I Got Rhythm
2. Angel Eyes (this might be a good trumpet solo feature)
3. Anthropology
4. Autumn Leaves
5. Four
6. In Walked Bud
7. Jersey Bounce
8. Lady Bird
9. Line for Lyons
10. Oleo
11. One for My Baby (this might be a good sax solo feature)
12. Satin Doll (piano solo feature)
13. Tenderly
14. The Way you Look Tonight
15. Do Nothing 'Til You Hear from Me
16. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
17. Misty

Now, that's a lot of tunes, I know, and I think what I'm going to do is instead of tailoring every part, I'm going to provide copies of certain tunes.  If you want a different solo feature or have your own suggestions for tunes, post a comment.

Townsend Coffehouse is a Smash

Hey,

I just wanted to take a second and congratulate everyone on a wonderful official first performance of the Opus 111 Students Jazz Combo.  I have to first publibly apologize to Diane for dropping the ball concerning the start time.  I should have made sure I spoke to everyone personally to make sure they knew about the time change.  Rest assured I will make sure to do so in the future.

Overall, the performance was very good.  The only tune that had anything close to resembling a breakdown was Moonlight in Vermont.  Again, I need to take the blame for that as we really only practiced that one completely once.  So, it was unfair of me to throw you under the bus with that particular tune.

The feedback from the crowd was very positive.  The only comment that got made was that we were a little loud at times.  Now, with that room shaped the way it was and not having played live in that room before, it's real hard to guage the appropriate volume level until you have played there more than once.  I have a good feeling they may ask us to play again, so we may want to take the volume issue into consideration the next time we play, whether I bring it up to them or if they approach me first.

In closing, I just want to re-iterate how proud I am of all of you.  You each have become good improvisers and there is nowhere to go but forward and improve.  That is not necessarily a reflection of my teaching abilities but more in your individual talent and work ethic.  I consider it an honor and privilege to organize and work with you, and look forward to what we will accomplish in the future.

"Set List" for Townsend Dec. 12

Hey Everyone,

Here's the order of songs we'll be doing for the Townsend Coffehouse on December 12. Remember, we are playing from 11:00-12:00, so please be there by about 11:30 so we can sound check. I'll be there early to set up the sound system. Here's the song list/order:

1. Take the 'A' Train
2. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
3. All of Me
4. Moonlight in Vermont
5. St. Thomas
6. Tenor Madness

I don't think we originally planned on 'Moonlight', but I threw it in there to be on the safe side. I will be working on getting us all the sound equipment we need as well as working on setup within the coffeehouse. If you can each bring your own music stand and music, that will definitely help me. If you have questions, please let me know. I'll see you on Saturday.

Patrick