Re: [Harp-L] SPAH jazz jams

[Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Michael and George,

You know I'm a blues guy, I know I'm a blues guy...
But I do have ONE jazz tune I play. It's Nat
Adderly's "The Work Song"... I play it pretty
bluesy a-la Wm. Clarke, but I do use a chromatic,
and switch to diatonic after the head.

Think I could come in and stink up your jazz stage?
:-)

Harpin' in Colorado,
--Ken M.

--- Michael Polesky <m.polesky@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> I have been attending the SPAH jazz jam sessions
> since Randy Singer hosted 
> the first one in 1998.  I just wanted to issue a
> challenge to all those 
> diatonic jazz players who are coming to SPAH. 
> George represents a whole 
> host of diatonic players who are fantastic jazz
> players.  I am letting every 
> diatonic player know that, if you get up and play
> and you DON'T come 
> off-stage with a smile . . . I will buy you a
> drink!  I have played plenty 
> of terrible solos (and even a few good ones) at
> the SPAH jams and never came 
> off without a smile.  Also, I have noticed a
> distinct interest on the part 
> of chromatic players as to what the diatonic
> players are doing.
> 
> This year should be an excellent year for jazz. 
> there are plenty of good 
> players lined up and even the least experienced
> chromatic player know he has 
> to take his place in line to play us all a tune. 
> In fact, despite all the 
> very fine players there, the SPAH jazz jams have
> always been about giving 
> the beginner a really good chance to play with a
> great piano player or 
> rhythm section.  If you are a beginner or you
> just don't get to play with 
> real pros often enough, the SPAH jazz jam is the
> perfect place for you!  I 
> attend specifically because I have a chance to
> share my love of jazz with 
> other harmonica players, but I look forward to
> playing with as professional 
> rhythm section as can be found.  It is a real
> pleasure to play at the SPAH 
> jazz jams and, if you find that to be different,
> then I owe you a good stiff 
> drink!
> 
> Michael
> 
> 
> 
> > Hi, all-
> >
> > I have been assigned the enjoyable task of
> MCing the jazz jams at SPAH KC 
> > this year.  There will be a jazz jam on
> Thursday night immediately 
> > following the evening show.  It should run from
> about 10:30 to 12:30, and 
> > on this night we have a trio (piano, bass and
> drums).  There will be a jam 
> > with piano only on Friday night, again starting
> right after the evening 
> > show and going to 12:30.
> >
> > You can bet that these jams will be diatonic
> friendly.  If you are 
> > attending SPAH, please come by and call a tune.
> >
> > George
> >
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