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ERIC ALAN’S RADIO 2000 SHOWS ON RADIO 2000 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - SUNDAY OCTOBER 25
This weeks happening in the highly entertaining, intellectually mesmerising Very, Very Early Retro Radio Breakfast Show and the best darned jazz radio show in Africa no make that the entire world Jazz Rendezvous.
I thought I’d like to add this which I received from friends, listeners and fellow receivers of this news note, the Sinclair’s of the Strand, thanks guy’s, love it. With apologies to my foreign readers
IF BANDS HAD AFRIKAANS NAMES
1. Pet Shop Boys - Troeteldierwinkel seuns
2. Smashing Pumpkins - Platgemoerde Pampoene
3. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Frikkie Gaan Fliek Toe
4. Johnny Rotten & the Sex Pistols - Jannie Vrot en die Pomp Pistole
5. Spice Girls - Aromat Slette
6. Simple Minds - Dofkoppe
7. Mariah Carey - Meraai se Kerrie
8. Joan Armatrading - Johanna Wapenhandelaar
9. Four Jacks and a Jill - Vier Latte en 'n Platte
10. Queen - Moffie
11. Ace of Base - Baas se As
12. Hughie Lewis and the News - Louis Luyt in die Nuus
13. Iron Maiden - Yster Ousie
14. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Mevrou Smit se Swart Mambas
15. Bananarama - Piesangmargarien
16. Meatloaf – Vleisrol
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THE VERY, VERY EARLY RETRO RADIO BREAKFAST SHOW from 02:00 to 06:00 Sundays
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KLUTZ IN THE KITCHEN from 02h20
North African cuisine is what the klutz is about this week, wild exotic aromas will fill the air of one’s home and those dinner party guests will enjoy the flavourful bounty on offer with the party becoming one of those never to be forgotten night and the host will be the talk of the town.
HOT COOKING TIPS OF THE WEEK
Quickie Fruity treat - Fill halved juicy, ripe peaches with creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Serve with slices of toasted raisin bread.
Amazing apple pie - When making your next apple pie, try crumbling a little marzipan with the flour and butter. Omit the cinnamon and add a bit of lemon juice and zest.
Passata - Passata, which consists of cooked, canned tomatoes that have been pressed through a sieve, is a popular ingredient in Italian dishes. It's ideal to use in pasta sauces or as a pizza topping and should be readily available from your local supermarket. If you can't find it, simply press canned plum tomatoes through a sieve to remove seeds.
SPICE BLEND
Harissa
Harissa is a traditional North African recipe for a truly classic chilli-based spice blend and condiment that's an essential addition to much of North African cuisine. Harissa can either be used as an addition to stews or it can be served as a condiment to accompany rice dishes.
TASTY WANT MORE ENTRÉE’S & STARTERS
Kookoo Sabzi
Kookoo Sabzi (Seasoned Savoury Cakes) is a traditional North African recipe for a spiced cake typically served as a snack or starter.
An excellent spiced cake, versions of which are known throughout North Africa and the Arabic world.
HAIL AND HEARTY SOUP
Chickpea and Saffron Broth is a traditional North African recipe for a chickpea (garbanzo) and vegetable soup flavoured and coloured with saffron. This is a very colourful soup, infused with the richness of saffron.
YUMMY MOUTH WATERING MAIN COURSE
Roast Chicken with Mastic Sauce is a traditional North African recipe for a classic dish of roast chicken with vegetables in a mastic-based sauce.
MAIN COURSE ACCOMPANIMENTS
VEGETABLE SIDE DISH #1
Cooked Carrot Salad is a traditional recipe for a classic salad of boiled carrot pieces dressed with lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper and cumin.
SIDE DISH #2
Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Mint is a traditional Algerian recipe for a classic dish of couscous flavoured with saffron, raisins and mint.
SEXY SOULFUL SALAD
Pumpkin Salad with Garlic, Chilli and Caraway Seeds is a traditional North African recipe for a vegetarian salad of roast pumpkin with hard-boiled eggs and coriander seeds.
SWEET TOOTH DESSERT SENSATION
Roz Bil Halib (Rice Pudding) is a traditional North African recipe for a slow-boiled rice pudding flavoured with rose water or orange flower water.
This is the classic North African version of the Arabic rice pudding that is typically flavoured with orange flower water or rose water (unlike mastic, as for its Arabic counterpart). The dish is cooked very slowly so that the rice absorbs the maximum volume of milk and the dish becomes very creamy.
BEAUTIFUL HOMEMADE BREAD
Sorghum Bread is a traditional Somalian recipe for a classic sorghum flour bread bound with egg, moistened with milk and leavened with baking powder.
BEAUTIFUL BAKED GOODIES
African Banana Peanut Cake is a traditional recipe for a classic sponge cake containing bananas and chopped peanuts in the mix.
DELICIOUS REFRESHING EXQUISITE DRINKS EXPERIENCE
DRINK #1 Non-alcoholic
Limonata (Lemonade) is a traditional Turkish recipe for a classic lemonade drink flavoured with mint.
DRINK #2 met ‘n skop
Baileys Chocolatini Cocktail is a Traditional Cocktail recipe for a classic cocktail made with Baileys, Vodka and Chocolate Liqueur which is served in a chilled martini glass with grated chocolate.
DRINK #3 with a kick
God Father Cocktail is a traditional IBA (International Bartenders' Association) recipe for a classic After-dinner cocktail made with Scotch Whisky and Amaretto that's served over ice in an Old Fashioned glass (tumbler)
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IT’S SERIOUS – WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND – HERE’S WHAT’S ON MINE from 03h20
I comment on World Rainforest Week I focus on the importance of the world’s rain forests to the continuance and future of life on planet Earth.
THE COUCH (COACH) POTATO from 04h20
This week THE COUCH (COACH) POTATO, I focus on some of the new purpose built and refurnished stadia for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Over the next ten week I will inform and comment on each of the stadiums that have been up graded and purpose built to the looming football spectacular. I will also look at the pricing and ticket availability for the event. This week we focus on the King Senzangakhona Stadium in Durban.
ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE from 05h00
I speak to the Ethical Co-op founder - Ian Gilfillan about the Environment & Ecology and organic foods. How can one go organic? Then benefits is it fact or fiction?
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Remember the Studio number is 086 001 2010, SMS line is 33016 with the key word Eric or you can email me eric@radio2000.co.za
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JAZZ RENDEZVOUS From 18:00 to 21:00 Sundays
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ARTIST/MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK from 18h30
There's been a slight change so I will entertain bassist, bandleader, composer, Musa Manzini in the Radio 2000 studio. I find out what he’s been up to since his return to health and what he plans for the future. We’ll also share a couple of tracks from his past albums.
MUSIC BUSINESS & EDUCATION from 19h30
I chat to Music Educator, Bandleader, conductor John Walton about the state of music education today and what it takes to get a big band together and we will speak about the late Gerry Bosman’s arrangements and the legacy of his music charts.
ALBUM OF THE WEEK from 20h30
We will be listening to a few tracks from the new CD by Australian based Cape Town born saxophonist and composer Mark Ginsburg’s album “Generations”.
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WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
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NEW JAZZ & SMOOTH JAZZ CD REVIEWS by Eric Alan
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The new “Jazzing & Jiving, The Cape Town Sessions” compilation from African Cream is as usual beautifully packaged. Does it do the job for those selected Cape musicians who are featured through the album? Oh yes, it does and offers much more. The album twill hold pride of place in the car stereo system as the variety of Cape music and use of musicians not normally heard in this format is masterful. Some great original tunes mixed with many not heard in any format before adds to the enjoyment and celebration of Cape music.
I’ve really been enjoying Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca’s “Akokan” from Enja Records. He shows why he is one of the fast rising stars on the jazz scene. Starting out following his father on the drums at an early age he switched to piano at the age of 8. He paid his dues as Ibrahim Ferrer’s pianist, worked hard to find his own sound and style. He has been successful as is proven by his sixth album “Akokan”. He weaves his magic that compels one to listen with full attention by cutting out any extraneous sounds or annoyances and concentrating solely on the music pouring joyfully out of the sound system.
Pianist, Vocalist, jazz educator, bandleader Gloria Cooper’s “Dedicated to You” offers a wonderful selection of little know songs on her second album. Dr Cooper takes her craft seriously and her passion for education is well known and shows. The album takes the art of singing great songs to a new level, Great musical arrangements, sensitive piano and pure listening pleasure. Only her second album after over 25 years in the business, why? I look forward to her return visit to Cape Town.
This is for the most adventurous of jazz lovers, Patrick Moraz and Bill Bruford’s “In Tokyo” The former Yes and Moody Blues keyboardist and the former King Crimson drummer both remain as busy and active as ever taking and crossing the boundaries of music. This complex live duo album is one that should not be taken lightly it is a very serious listen. There are exciting times ahead for this formation. “In Tokyo” is a demanding album that keeps ones attention focused at all times whilst listening. It offers an interesting journey into the sound of music from the fringes of jazz.
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THIS SUNDAY’S JAZZ RENDEZVOUS PLAYLIST
*** Denotes South African Music
Radio 2000 Jazz Rendezvous Log
Presenter/Producer: Eric Alan Date: SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2009
TITLE ARTIST ALBUM COMPOSER LABEL PUBLISHER RECORD No
18h00 - HOUR No. 1
*** 18:00 to 18:10 INTRODUCE LYRICAL PURSUIT GAME - A couple of lines from the lyrics of a well-known song are read out as clues from the beginning of and then through the show at regular interval’s show. Listeners are invited to call in with the name of the song for the duration of the show. At the end of the show, the answer will be revealed, a winners name will be announced, and the song is played at the last song of the show.
*** Rise 'n Shine - Jazz Rendezvous Intro/Outro Gary Deacon Sunset Boulevard
Gary Deacon Gary Deacon SAMRO DEMO GD 001 South Africa 1995
*** One Summer Night - General Under Voice Bed Gary Deacon Sunset Boulevard
Gary Deacon Gary Deacon SAMRO DEMO GD 001 South Africa 1995
People Get Ready Maceo Parker Roots Revisited Curtis Mayfield Minor Music Jassics ASCAP MM801090 Americas USA 1990
18:10 to 18:20 BIG BAND BREAK – Two to three big band songs are played back-to-back depending on the length of each tune.
*** Meadowlands Jonny Cooper Orchestra feat Gloria Bosman, Timothy Moloi & the Africa Mamas Swing Safari Vilakazi JCO N/A (SAMRO) JCO 004 South Africa 2007
*** Hi Fly UCT Big Band feat Tutu Puoane Full Spectrum: UCT Jazz Randy Weston UCT EMI / Copyright Control CDUCT 002
South Africa 2006
18:20 to 18:30 NEW ALBUM RELEASES - A couple of tracks taken from recently released albums
*** Capey Little Giants Winter In Cape Town Vol 3 George Werner Jazz Potjie Projects SAMRO JPP 1233 South Africa Cape Town 2009
Solid Wayne Wallace ¡Bien, Bien! Wayne Wallace Patois Records ASCAP PRC 009 Americas USA 2009
18:30 to 18:50 S. A. or INTERNATIONAL ARTIST/MUSICIAN INTERVIEW - Live in studio for South African based musicians and live telephone for international musicians interviews only on the day of broadcast, no pre-recorded interviews will be considered. The musician guest’s music will be played between the chat periods and listeners will be invited to call in with questions for the guest's. 1
*** Four Musa Manzini New Reflections Miles Davis Sony/BMG ASCAP CDSTEP (WL) 101 South Africa 2000
INTERVIEW
*** Highway Bound Musa Manzini Tributes and Memories Musa Manzini Gallo Jazz Imam Pub CDGURB 043 South Africa 2007
INTERVIEW
*** Cruising To Gabs Musa Manzini Simply Life Musa Manzini Sheer Sound Musa Manzini Publishing SLCD 116 South Africa 2006
18:50 to 19:00 PLAYBACK FROM WAY BACK – A couple of songs from way back along the tracks of time, time to tug at the musical memories from yesteryear. Listeners are asked to call in with their answer as to who the bands or singers are.
*** Moanin' Theo Bophela Trio Settie's Mood Bobby Timmons, Jon Hendricks Demo Transcription Recording MCPS CDT 361 South Africa 1967
*** Hello Dolly Captain Linda with the Four Arrows Blues For Captain Jerry Herman Demo Transcription Recording E J Morris CDT 361 South Africa 1967
*** Moonglow Ian Robertson All That Jazz Hudson / De Lange
Demo Transcription Recording B & H CDT 1742 South Africa 1984
19h00 - HOUR No. 2
19:00 to 19:10 GIG GUIDE - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Information on a selected jazz gigs or happenings from around the country, be it a Festival or club gig, reported live via telephone by correspondents in centres around South Africa. Two tunes to be played, depending on the length of each song
Alone At Night Michael Franks Velvet Jazz - 13 Michael Franks Rhino / Warner / Gallo Records Gallo Music Publishers SA CDESP 356 Americas USA 2009
Little Sunflower Alexander Zonjic Doin' The D Freddie Hubbard, Bert Ligon Heads Up Records Latham Music HUCD 3126 Americas Canada 2009
19:10 to 19:20 MUSICIANS BIRTHDAY BOOK
*** Drunken Caravan Babu Up Roots Babu Babu SAMRO BABUCD 0001 South Africa 2008
19:20 to 19:30 SMOOTHJAZZ.COM - TOP 15 CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CHARTS – A look at the weeks Smooth Jazz Chart - Contemporary Jazz Albums Top 15 - countdown of the Top 15 albums. Tracks from two albums selected from the charts are played.
Just Friends Vanessa Williams The Real Thing Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds Concord Records Copyright Control STARCD 7362 Americas USA 2009
Talk Of The Town Darren Rahn Talk of the Town Darren Rahn NuGroove Music Odipantz Music / ASCAP NUG 2034 - 2 Americas Canada 2009
19:30 to 19:50 MUSIC BUSINESS & EDUCATION INTERVIEW - Interview with important players in the Arts, Culture, Music and Recording industry, focusing on various aspects and legalities of the industry. How arts workers can access various important resources to further and protect their careers. Music to be played between each question and answer. Listeners are invited to call in with question for the guests
*** Sentimental Journey Gerry Bosman Big Band Sentimental Journey
Green, Brown, Homer Demo Transcription Recording E H Morris CDT 1732 South Africa 1977
INTERVIEW
*** S Wonderful Gerry Bosman Big Band feat Jean Dell The Fabulous Forties George & Ira Gershwin Demo Transcription Recording New World CDT 1733 South Africa 1975
INTERVIEW
*** Chattanooga Choo Choo Gerry Bosman Big Band feat Vocal Trio Ilonka Biluska, Rita O'Regen & Di Butler The Fabulous Forties Gordon, Warren Demo Transcription Recording Robbins Music CDT 1733 South Africa 1975
19:50 to 20:00 SAFRO Jazz at it's best
*** The Sun Race Arise Bheki Mseleku Star Seeding Bheki Mseleku Universal Polygram 529 142-2 South Africa 1995
*** Scullery Department Quintet Legacy Voice Kieppie Moeketsi Sheer Sound Gallo South Africa 2003
20h00 - HOUR no. 3
20:00 to 20:10 GIG GUIDE - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Information on a selected jazz gigs or happenings from around the country, be it a Festival or club gig, reported live via telephone by correspondents in centres around South Africa. Two tunes to be played, depending on the length of each song
*** Nommo Blues (Blues For Moses) Tribe Our Language Buddy Wells Ready Rolled Copyright Control RRRCD 003 South Africa 2003
*** I Can't Get Started Morgens Nielsens, Basil Moses and Friends The Cape Jazz Connection 2004 Vernon Duke / Ira Gershwin CJC SARRAL / Tusk / Chappell & Co Inc / Ira Gershwin Music / WB MusicCorp / ASCAP INTCD 114 South Africa Denmark 2004
20:10 to 20:20 DOUBLE PLAY BACK TO BACK - The same tune or song played back to back. Listeners are asked to call in with the name of the song and the names of the two artists who sing the song.
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Barbra Streisand Love Is The Answer
David Mann, Bob Hilliard Sony Music Entertainment Columbia Gallo / Tusk CDCOL 7274 Americas USA 2009
*** In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Gavin Minter I'll Be Seeing You David Mann, Bob Hilliard Sheer Sound / Playdough Records Gallo / Tusk SLCD 146 South Africa 2008
20:20 to 20:30 CHARTS - JAZZWEEK RADIO PLAY TOP 50 MAINSTREAM JAZZ CHARTS - A Look at the JazzWeek Radio Play Top 50 Mainstream Jazz Albums - countdown of the 10 albums. Tracks from two albums selected from the charts to be played.
Two Tees Heath Brothers Endurance Jimmy Heath Jazz Legacy Productions MJQ Music / BMI JLP 0901004 Americas USA 2009
Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey Roy Hargrove Emergence Jason Marshall Emarcy Groovin' High Beanpatch Music / BMI 06025 2707 9240 Americas USA 2009
20:30 to 20:50 ALBUM of the WEEK and INTERVIEW with the MUSICIAN (When Possible) – Live in studio interview of SA based musicians or live telephone of international musicians on the day of the show only will be considered. Two to three tracks from a randomly chosen jazz album played between chats to the musician concerned. Listeners are invited to call in with question for the guests.
*** Point Of Departure Mark Ginsburg Generations Arr Mark Ginsberg
Jazz Groove Records Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd, AMCOS
JGR 051 South Africa Australia 2009
INTERVIEW
*** Vamp For Avishai Mark Ginsburg Generations Arr Mark Ginsberg
Jazz Groove Records Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd, AMCOS
JGR 051 South Africa Australia 2009
INTERVIEW
*** Sojourn Mark Ginsburg Generations Arr Mark Ginsberg
Jazz Groove Records Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd, AMCOS
JGR 051 South Africa Australia 2009
20:50 to 22:55 LISTENER REQUESTED SONG - A listeners requested tune before the Grand Finale
Yes I'm Country (And That's OK) Robert Glasper Double Booked Robert Glasper Blue Note Records I Am A Jazzy Guy Music / SESAC BLUE NOTE 509996 94244 2 7 Americas USA 2009
20:55 to 21:00 LYRICAL PURSUIT GAME ANSWER – The answer to the game is given and the winners name is read out. The song is then played as the farewell tune of the show.
Orange Blossoms In Summertime Gloria Cooper Day By Day Curtis Lundy, Kurt Elling Grace Music Second Floor Music / BMI GAC 1001 Americas USA 2000
% of SA Music Played = 65 %
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Today's Music Quotations
All music is beautiful. Billy Strayhorn
I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds. Dizzy Gillespie
Music can change the world because it can change people. Bono
Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Ludwig van Beethoven
Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. Plato
Today's Music Definition
audition: the act of putting oneself under extreme duress to satisfy the sadistic intentions of someone who has already made up his mind.
Today's Funny Fact
No word in the English dictionary rhymes with "MONTH".
Today’s Joke
A. What's the first thing drummers do in the morning?
B. Walk home.
Today’s Point To Ponder
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
Today's Real Heavy Thought
If Hell is a real place, how to avoid it becomes the burning question.
Today’s Dumb Question
When does it stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny?
Today's Oxymoron
Microsoft Works
Today's Words of Wisdom
Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
Today’s Ridiculous Pick Up Line
Can I have your picture so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?
Today’s Murphy Law
A crisis is when you can't say, "Let's forget the whole thing.
Today's Confucius saying
To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
African Proverb
Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.
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This Weeks Humorscope
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Your relatives may try to have you committed, today. Luckily, through a series of amusing misadventures, they will fail. You and your large invisible friend will simply shrug it off, of course, since it's not in your disposition to hold a grudge.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Good time to institute "show and tell" at the office. Why should kids have all the fun? You could break the ice by bringing in your stamp collection, no?
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Good time to invest in flowers and a card. Sometimes no occasion is the best occasion. Just like sometimes no disfiguring disease is the best disfiguring disease, I guess.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Time to commit some random acts of kindness. I have developed an algorithm for this. The next time someone asks you for a quarter (or any small coin), take one out of your pocket, and toss it in the air. Heads, give it to them. Tails, put it back in your pocket, and tell them you haven't got any. Or whatever - remember, the important thing is to be RANDOM.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Not a good time to go forth and conquer. Try going fifth, and hover in the background.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
You will discover a new "5th law" of Thermodynamics. The first law says "you can't win". The second law says "you can't break even". The 5th law, however, says "never draw to an inside straight".
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
An old man with bad teeth will whack you with his cane today, as you walk past. He'll pretend it was an accident.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Good day to take up knitting, on horseback. Everyone needs an adventure.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Today will be a celebration of life, love, and art. Also, the start of a nagging fear that you'll find out something terribly unpleasant while doing your taxes.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)
Absolutely marvelous day to complain, grumble, gripe, or whine. Remember: if you're going to do something, do it well.
Aquarius (January 21 - February 18)
Excellent time to show the world that plaid and stripes do too mix. (Tip #12 of Arnold Pinknobble's "How To Get Noticed".)
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Your parents think your motorcycle is too dangerous, but that's OK. Let's just hope they don't find out that you've been jumping it over the shark tank.
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Copyright ©2009 Eric Alan
I thought I’d like to add this which I received from friends, listeners and fellow receivers of this news note, the Sinclair’s of the Strand, thanks guy’s, love it. With apologies to my foreign readers
IF BANDS HAD AFRIKAANS NAMES
1. Pet Shop Boys - Troeteldierwinkel seuns
2. Smashing Pumpkins - Platgemoerde Pampoene
3. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Frikkie Gaan Fliek Toe
4. Johnny Rotten & the Sex Pistols - Jannie Vrot en die Pomp Pistole
5. Spice Girls - Aromat Slette
6. Simple Minds - Dofkoppe
7. Mariah Carey - Meraai se Kerrie
8. Joan Armatrading - Johanna Wapenhandelaar
9. Four Jacks and a Jill - Vier Latte en 'n Platte
10. Queen - Moffie
11. Ace of Base - Baas se As
12. Hughie Lewis and the News - Louis Luyt in die Nuus
13. Iron Maiden - Yster Ousie
14. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Mevrou Smit se Swart Mambas
15. Bananarama - Piesangmargarien
16. Meatloaf – Vleisrol
I’ve just gotten more involved on Facebook, not have been to serious about it previously, look me up
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THE VERY, VERY EARLY RETRO RADIO BREAKFAST SHOW from 02:00 to 06:00 Sundays
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KLUTZ IN THE KITCHEN from 02h20
North African cuisine is what the klutz is about this week, wild exotic aromas will fill the air of one’s home and those dinner party guests will enjoy the flavourful bounty on offer with the party becoming one of those never to be forgotten night and the host will be the talk of the town.
HOT COOKING TIPS OF THE WEEK
Quickie Fruity treat - Fill halved juicy, ripe peaches with creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Serve with slices of toasted raisin bread.
Amazing apple pie - When making your next apple pie, try crumbling a little marzipan with the flour and butter. Omit the cinnamon and add a bit of lemon juice and zest.
Passata - Passata, which consists of cooked, canned tomatoes that have been pressed through a sieve, is a popular ingredient in Italian dishes. It's ideal to use in pasta sauces or as a pizza topping and should be readily available from your local supermarket. If you can't find it, simply press canned plum tomatoes through a sieve to remove seeds.
SPICE BLEND
Harissa
Harissa is a traditional North African recipe for a truly classic chilli-based spice blend and condiment that's an essential addition to much of North African cuisine. Harissa can either be used as an addition to stews or it can be served as a condiment to accompany rice dishes.
TASTY WANT MORE ENTRÉE’S & STARTERS
Kookoo Sabzi
Kookoo Sabzi (Seasoned Savoury Cakes) is a traditional North African recipe for a spiced cake typically served as a snack or starter.
An excellent spiced cake, versions of which are known throughout North Africa and the Arabic world.
HAIL AND HEARTY SOUP
Chickpea and Saffron Broth is a traditional North African recipe for a chickpea (garbanzo) and vegetable soup flavoured and coloured with saffron. This is a very colourful soup, infused with the richness of saffron.
YUMMY MOUTH WATERING MAIN COURSE
Roast Chicken with Mastic Sauce is a traditional North African recipe for a classic dish of roast chicken with vegetables in a mastic-based sauce.
MAIN COURSE ACCOMPANIMENTS
VEGETABLE SIDE DISH #1
Cooked Carrot Salad is a traditional recipe for a classic salad of boiled carrot pieces dressed with lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper and cumin.
SIDE DISH #2
Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Mint is a traditional Algerian recipe for a classic dish of couscous flavoured with saffron, raisins and mint.
SEXY SOULFUL SALAD
Pumpkin Salad with Garlic, Chilli and Caraway Seeds is a traditional North African recipe for a vegetarian salad of roast pumpkin with hard-boiled eggs and coriander seeds.
SWEET TOOTH DESSERT SENSATION
Roz Bil Halib (Rice Pudding) is a traditional North African recipe for a slow-boiled rice pudding flavoured with rose water or orange flower water.
This is the classic North African version of the Arabic rice pudding that is typically flavoured with orange flower water or rose water (unlike mastic, as for its Arabic counterpart). The dish is cooked very slowly so that the rice absorbs the maximum volume of milk and the dish becomes very creamy.
BEAUTIFUL HOMEMADE BREAD
Sorghum Bread is a traditional Somalian recipe for a classic sorghum flour bread bound with egg, moistened with milk and leavened with baking powder.
BEAUTIFUL BAKED GOODIES
African Banana Peanut Cake is a traditional recipe for a classic sponge cake containing bananas and chopped peanuts in the mix.
DELICIOUS REFRESHING EXQUISITE DRINKS EXPERIENCE
DRINK #1 Non-alcoholic
Limonata (Lemonade) is a traditional Turkish recipe for a classic lemonade drink flavoured with mint.
DRINK #2 met ‘n skop
Baileys Chocolatini Cocktail is a Traditional Cocktail recipe for a classic cocktail made with Baileys, Vodka and Chocolate Liqueur which is served in a chilled martini glass with grated chocolate.
DRINK #3 with a kick
God Father Cocktail is a traditional IBA (International Bartenders' Association) recipe for a classic After-dinner cocktail made with Scotch Whisky and Amaretto that's served over ice in an Old Fashioned glass (tumbler)
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IT’S SERIOUS – WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND – HERE’S WHAT’S ON MINE from 03h20
I comment on World Rainforest Week I focus on the importance of the world’s rain forests to the continuance and future of life on planet Earth.
THE COUCH (COACH) POTATO from 04h20
This week THE COUCH (COACH) POTATO, I focus on some of the new purpose built and refurnished stadia for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Over the next ten week I will inform and comment on each of the stadiums that have been up graded and purpose built to the looming football spectacular. I will also look at the pricing and ticket availability for the event. This week we focus on the King Senzangakhona Stadium in Durban.
ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE from 05h00
I speak to the Ethical Co-op founder - Ian Gilfillan about the Environment & Ecology and organic foods. How can one go organic? Then benefits is it fact or fiction?
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JAZZ RENDEZVOUS From 18:00 to 21:00 Sundays
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ARTIST/MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK from 18h30
There's been a slight change so I will entertain bassist, bandleader, composer, Musa Manzini in the Radio 2000 studio. I find out what he’s been up to since his return to health and what he plans for the future. We’ll also share a couple of tracks from his past albums.
MUSIC BUSINESS & EDUCATION from 19h30
I chat to Music Educator, Bandleader, conductor John Walton about the state of music education today and what it takes to get a big band together and we will speak about the late Gerry Bosman’s arrangements and the legacy of his music charts.
ALBUM OF THE WEEK from 20h30
We will be listening to a few tracks from the new CD by Australian based Cape Town born saxophonist and composer Mark Ginsburg’s album “Generations”.
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NEW JAZZ & SMOOTH JAZZ CD REVIEWS by Eric Alan
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The new “Jazzing & Jiving, The Cape Town Sessions” compilation from African Cream is as usual beautifully packaged. Does it do the job for those selected Cape musicians who are featured through the album? Oh yes, it does and offers much more. The album twill hold pride of place in the car stereo system as the variety of Cape music and use of musicians not normally heard in this format is masterful. Some great original tunes mixed with many not heard in any format before adds to the enjoyment and celebration of Cape music.
I’ve really been enjoying Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca’s “Akokan” from Enja Records. He shows why he is one of the fast rising stars on the jazz scene. Starting out following his father on the drums at an early age he switched to piano at the age of 8. He paid his dues as Ibrahim Ferrer’s pianist, worked hard to find his own sound and style. He has been successful as is proven by his sixth album “Akokan”. He weaves his magic that compels one to listen with full attention by cutting out any extraneous sounds or annoyances and concentrating solely on the music pouring joyfully out of the sound system.
Pianist, Vocalist, jazz educator, bandleader Gloria Cooper’s “Dedicated to You” offers a wonderful selection of little know songs on her second album. Dr Cooper takes her craft seriously and her passion for education is well known and shows. The album takes the art of singing great songs to a new level, Great musical arrangements, sensitive piano and pure listening pleasure. Only her second album after over 25 years in the business, why? I look forward to her return visit to Cape Town.
This is for the most adventurous of jazz lovers, Patrick Moraz and Bill Bruford’s “In Tokyo” The former Yes and Moody Blues keyboardist and the former King Crimson drummer both remain as busy and active as ever taking and crossing the boundaries of music. This complex live duo album is one that should not be taken lightly it is a very serious listen. There are exciting times ahead for this formation. “In Tokyo” is a demanding album that keeps ones attention focused at all times whilst listening. It offers an interesting journey into the sound of music from the fringes of jazz.
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THIS SUNDAY’S JAZZ RENDEZVOUS PLAYLIST
*** Denotes South African Music
Radio 2000 Jazz Rendezvous Log
Presenter/Producer: Eric Alan Date: SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2009
TITLE ARTIST ALBUM COMPOSER LABEL PUBLISHER RECORD No
18h00 - HOUR No. 1
*** 18:00 to 18:10 INTRODUCE LYRICAL PURSUIT GAME - A couple of lines from the lyrics of a well-known song are read out as clues from the beginning of and then through the show at regular interval’s show. Listeners are invited to call in with the name of the song for the duration of the show. At the end of the show, the answer will be revealed, a winners name will be announced, and the song is played at the last song of the show.
*** Rise 'n Shine - Jazz Rendezvous Intro/Outro Gary Deacon Sunset Boulevard
Gary Deacon Gary Deacon SAMRO DEMO GD 001 South Africa 1995
*** One Summer Night - General Under Voice Bed Gary Deacon Sunset Boulevard
Gary Deacon Gary Deacon SAMRO DEMO GD 001 South Africa 1995
People Get Ready Maceo Parker Roots Revisited Curtis Mayfield Minor Music Jassics ASCAP MM801090 Americas USA 1990
18:10 to 18:20 BIG BAND BREAK – Two to three big band songs are played back-to-back depending on the length of each tune.
*** Meadowlands Jonny Cooper Orchestra feat Gloria Bosman, Timothy Moloi & the Africa Mamas Swing Safari Vilakazi JCO N/A (SAMRO) JCO 004 South Africa 2007
*** Hi Fly UCT Big Band feat Tutu Puoane Full Spectrum: UCT Jazz Randy Weston UCT EMI / Copyright Control CDUCT 002
South Africa 2006
18:20 to 18:30 NEW ALBUM RELEASES - A couple of tracks taken from recently released albums
*** Capey Little Giants Winter In Cape Town Vol 3 George Werner Jazz Potjie Projects SAMRO JPP 1233 South Africa Cape Town 2009
Solid Wayne Wallace ¡Bien, Bien! Wayne Wallace Patois Records ASCAP PRC 009 Americas USA 2009
18:30 to 18:50 S. A. or INTERNATIONAL ARTIST/MUSICIAN INTERVIEW - Live in studio for South African based musicians and live telephone for international musicians interviews only on the day of broadcast, no pre-recorded interviews will be considered. The musician guest’s music will be played between the chat periods and listeners will be invited to call in with questions for the guest's. 1
*** Four Musa Manzini New Reflections Miles Davis Sony/BMG ASCAP CDSTEP (WL) 101 South Africa 2000
INTERVIEW
*** Highway Bound Musa Manzini Tributes and Memories Musa Manzini Gallo Jazz Imam Pub CDGURB 043 South Africa 2007
INTERVIEW
*** Cruising To Gabs Musa Manzini Simply Life Musa Manzini Sheer Sound Musa Manzini Publishing SLCD 116 South Africa 2006
18:50 to 19:00 PLAYBACK FROM WAY BACK – A couple of songs from way back along the tracks of time, time to tug at the musical memories from yesteryear. Listeners are asked to call in with their answer as to who the bands or singers are.
*** Moanin' Theo Bophela Trio Settie's Mood Bobby Timmons, Jon Hendricks Demo Transcription Recording MCPS CDT 361 South Africa 1967
*** Hello Dolly Captain Linda with the Four Arrows Blues For Captain Jerry Herman Demo Transcription Recording E J Morris CDT 361 South Africa 1967
*** Moonglow Ian Robertson All That Jazz Hudson / De Lange
Demo Transcription Recording B & H CDT 1742 South Africa 1984
19h00 - HOUR No. 2
19:00 to 19:10 GIG GUIDE - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Information on a selected jazz gigs or happenings from around the country, be it a Festival or club gig, reported live via telephone by correspondents in centres around South Africa. Two tunes to be played, depending on the length of each song
Alone At Night Michael Franks Velvet Jazz - 13 Michael Franks Rhino / Warner / Gallo Records Gallo Music Publishers SA CDESP 356 Americas USA 2009
Little Sunflower Alexander Zonjic Doin' The D Freddie Hubbard, Bert Ligon Heads Up Records Latham Music HUCD 3126 Americas Canada 2009
19:10 to 19:20 MUSICIANS BIRTHDAY BOOK
*** Drunken Caravan Babu Up Roots Babu Babu SAMRO BABUCD 0001 South Africa 2008
19:20 to 19:30 SMOOTHJAZZ.COM - TOP 15 CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CHARTS – A look at the weeks Smooth Jazz Chart - Contemporary Jazz Albums Top 15 - countdown of the Top 15 albums. Tracks from two albums selected from the charts are played.
Just Friends Vanessa Williams The Real Thing Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds Concord Records Copyright Control STARCD 7362 Americas USA 2009
Talk Of The Town Darren Rahn Talk of the Town Darren Rahn NuGroove Music Odipantz Music / ASCAP NUG 2034 - 2 Americas Canada 2009
19:30 to 19:50 MUSIC BUSINESS & EDUCATION INTERVIEW - Interview with important players in the Arts, Culture, Music and Recording industry, focusing on various aspects and legalities of the industry. How arts workers can access various important resources to further and protect their careers. Music to be played between each question and answer. Listeners are invited to call in with question for the guests
*** Sentimental Journey Gerry Bosman Big Band Sentimental Journey
Green, Brown, Homer Demo Transcription Recording E H Morris CDT 1732 South Africa 1977
INTERVIEW
*** S Wonderful Gerry Bosman Big Band feat Jean Dell The Fabulous Forties George & Ira Gershwin Demo Transcription Recording New World CDT 1733 South Africa 1975
INTERVIEW
*** Chattanooga Choo Choo Gerry Bosman Big Band feat Vocal Trio Ilonka Biluska, Rita O'Regen & Di Butler The Fabulous Forties Gordon, Warren Demo Transcription Recording Robbins Music CDT 1733 South Africa 1975
19:50 to 20:00 SAFRO Jazz at it's best
*** The Sun Race Arise Bheki Mseleku Star Seeding Bheki Mseleku Universal Polygram 529 142-2 South Africa 1995
*** Scullery Department Quintet Legacy Voice Kieppie Moeketsi Sheer Sound Gallo South Africa 2003
20h00 - HOUR no. 3
20:00 to 20:10 GIG GUIDE - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Information on a selected jazz gigs or happenings from around the country, be it a Festival or club gig, reported live via telephone by correspondents in centres around South Africa. Two tunes to be played, depending on the length of each song
*** Nommo Blues (Blues For Moses) Tribe Our Language Buddy Wells Ready Rolled Copyright Control RRRCD 003 South Africa 2003
*** I Can't Get Started Morgens Nielsens, Basil Moses and Friends The Cape Jazz Connection 2004 Vernon Duke / Ira Gershwin CJC SARRAL / Tusk / Chappell & Co Inc / Ira Gershwin Music / WB MusicCorp / ASCAP INTCD 114 South Africa Denmark 2004
20:10 to 20:20 DOUBLE PLAY BACK TO BACK - The same tune or song played back to back. Listeners are asked to call in with the name of the song and the names of the two artists who sing the song.
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Barbra Streisand Love Is The Answer
David Mann, Bob Hilliard Sony Music Entertainment Columbia Gallo / Tusk CDCOL 7274 Americas USA 2009
*** In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Gavin Minter I'll Be Seeing You David Mann, Bob Hilliard Sheer Sound / Playdough Records Gallo / Tusk SLCD 146 South Africa 2008
20:20 to 20:30 CHARTS - JAZZWEEK RADIO PLAY TOP 50 MAINSTREAM JAZZ CHARTS - A Look at the JazzWeek Radio Play Top 50 Mainstream Jazz Albums - countdown of the 10 albums. Tracks from two albums selected from the charts to be played.
Two Tees Heath Brothers Endurance Jimmy Heath Jazz Legacy Productions MJQ Music / BMI JLP 0901004 Americas USA 2009
Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey Roy Hargrove Emergence Jason Marshall Emarcy Groovin' High Beanpatch Music / BMI 06025 2707 9240 Americas USA 2009
20:30 to 20:50 ALBUM of the WEEK and INTERVIEW with the MUSICIAN (When Possible) – Live in studio interview of SA based musicians or live telephone of international musicians on the day of the show only will be considered. Two to three tracks from a randomly chosen jazz album played between chats to the musician concerned. Listeners are invited to call in with question for the guests.
*** Point Of Departure Mark Ginsburg Generations Arr Mark Ginsberg
Jazz Groove Records Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd, AMCOS
JGR 051 South Africa Australia 2009
INTERVIEW
*** Vamp For Avishai Mark Ginsburg Generations Arr Mark Ginsberg
Jazz Groove Records Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd, AMCOS
JGR 051 South Africa Australia 2009
INTERVIEW
*** Sojourn Mark Ginsburg Generations Arr Mark Ginsberg
Jazz Groove Records Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd, AMCOS
JGR 051 South Africa Australia 2009
20:50 to 22:55 LISTENER REQUESTED SONG - A listeners requested tune before the Grand Finale
Yes I'm Country (And That's OK) Robert Glasper Double Booked Robert Glasper Blue Note Records I Am A Jazzy Guy Music / SESAC BLUE NOTE 509996 94244 2 7 Americas USA 2009
20:55 to 21:00 LYRICAL PURSUIT GAME ANSWER – The answer to the game is given and the winners name is read out. The song is then played as the farewell tune of the show.
Orange Blossoms In Summertime Gloria Cooper Day By Day Curtis Lundy, Kurt Elling Grace Music Second Floor Music / BMI GAC 1001 Americas USA 2000
% of SA Music Played = 65 %
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Today's Music Quotations
All music is beautiful. Billy Strayhorn
I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds. Dizzy Gillespie
Music can change the world because it can change people. Bono
Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Ludwig van Beethoven
Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. Plato
Today's Music Definition
audition: the act of putting oneself under extreme duress to satisfy the sadistic intentions of someone who has already made up his mind.
Today's Funny Fact
No word in the English dictionary rhymes with "MONTH".
Today’s Joke
A. What's the first thing drummers do in the morning?
B. Walk home.
Today’s Point To Ponder
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
Today's Real Heavy Thought
If Hell is a real place, how to avoid it becomes the burning question.
Today’s Dumb Question
When does it stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny?
Today's Oxymoron
Microsoft Works
Today's Words of Wisdom
Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
Today’s Ridiculous Pick Up Line
Can I have your picture so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?
Today’s Murphy Law
A crisis is when you can't say, "Let's forget the whole thing.
Today's Confucius saying
To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
African Proverb
Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.
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This Weeks Humorscope
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Your relatives may try to have you committed, today. Luckily, through a series of amusing misadventures, they will fail. You and your large invisible friend will simply shrug it off, of course, since it's not in your disposition to hold a grudge.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Good time to institute "show and tell" at the office. Why should kids have all the fun? You could break the ice by bringing in your stamp collection, no?
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Good time to invest in flowers and a card. Sometimes no occasion is the best occasion. Just like sometimes no disfiguring disease is the best disfiguring disease, I guess.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Time to commit some random acts of kindness. I have developed an algorithm for this. The next time someone asks you for a quarter (or any small coin), take one out of your pocket, and toss it in the air. Heads, give it to them. Tails, put it back in your pocket, and tell them you haven't got any. Or whatever - remember, the important thing is to be RANDOM.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Not a good time to go forth and conquer. Try going fifth, and hover in the background.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
You will discover a new "5th law" of Thermodynamics. The first law says "you can't win". The second law says "you can't break even". The 5th law, however, says "never draw to an inside straight".
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
An old man with bad teeth will whack you with his cane today, as you walk past. He'll pretend it was an accident.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Good day to take up knitting, on horseback. Everyone needs an adventure.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Today will be a celebration of life, love, and art. Also, the start of a nagging fear that you'll find out something terribly unpleasant while doing your taxes.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)
Absolutely marvelous day to complain, grumble, gripe, or whine. Remember: if you're going to do something, do it well.
Aquarius (January 21 - February 18)
Excellent time to show the world that plaid and stripes do too mix. (Tip #12 of Arnold Pinknobble's "How To Get Noticed".)
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Your parents think your motorcycle is too dangerous, but that's OK. Let's just hope they don't find out that you've been jumping it over the shark tank.
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Dear Tamm E:
Just a note to tell you that it is nice to read about you!!!
You share so much great info about others and about the music, but nice to know that you are WAILIN' yourself and getting appreciation!!
Global Jazz Network is a really important way for all of us to keep hooked up and informed and to SLOWLY BUT SURELY SPREAD THE MESSAGE AND THE PHILOSOPHY of what Jazz is in its many different forms and what the styles are/is all about.
Just played for Paquito's honoring and received gold medal
John Faddis, save Brubeck, James moody and a bunch of KILLER YOUNG players and we all played and spoke about Paquito and jazz and all fine music
and Roberta Gamborini, who was excellent.
wish you had been there!
Through you, Donald Harrison hooked me up with Pittsburgh Jazz info and I feel like i am living there just reading about all the great happenings.
As Fall is here, I am back to my normal insane schedule, but wanted to write you back BEFORE The STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS goes into effect. I am my own secretary, so I am dedicated but SLOW!
And I can't fire myself as my own secretary or I might get hit with an Age Discrimination Lawsuit (in case I decided to sue myself for clerical incompetence).
As of this moment, a new documentary film is being made about me, to be released a few months after my 80th birthday, which is coming up next year Nov. 17, 2010. (12 months from now).
The film will end with the videoing of the big 80th birthday bash at Symphony Space in NYC and then have snippets of films from the past, with all kinds of fun stuff from the 50's thru today.
It will be called "David Amram: The First 80 Years"
Fortunately, I don't have to edit the hundreds of hours of footage or do new music the score, since the film maker, Larry Kraman is also the founder of Newport Classics recordings and knows all my symphonic as well as operatic, theater, film and jazz and world music work, so I am in good hands!!
The same people at Newport Classics Recordings are also making a Spoken Word series for I-Tunes, with me reading from my three books Vibrations, Offbeat: Collaborating with Kerouac and Upbeat: Nine Lives of a Musical Cat.
And they are also recording some of my chamber music compositions and a new jazz record,
Next Spring my opera "12th Night", with libretto by Joe Papp (all words of Shakespeare), is having its eighth production and being FILMED!! Even most dead composers aren't that lucky!!!
This last five weeks I have appeared all over the country at concerts of my music, conducting and playing, doing spoken word with music, jazz, folk and world music festivals, film festivals and readings from my books.
Just the first week of October, I played Lowell Celebrates Kerouac festival in Lowell Mass, then the at midnight , following my last concert there , drove all night to Lagaurda Airport to catch the early Sunday mornng flight for the annual Farm Aid Concert in St Louis, where i played with Willie Nelson's band. The next morning (Monday the 5th , I flew bck to NYC in tme for my monthly concert at Cornelia Street in Greenwich Village.
The next night (Tuesday the 6th) the memorial at Symphony Space for Frank Mccourt, and the next day Wednesday the 7th) the celebration of the new authorized biography of Thelonious Monk with members of his family and musicians I have known since I first arrived in NYC in 1955!!
The 11th i flew off to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates,( i got at least get a few hours sleep) and tried to catch up on over 200 e-mails during the 13 hour flight, before arriving there and performing a concert of global music in conjunction with the score I composed for Teri McLuhan's new documentary feature film The Frontier Ghandi.
Then back in the USA in time to do programs centered around a performance of my Saxophone concerto Ode to Lord Buckley, in Loudoun Virginia ..
Then I went off to Toronto Nov 1st for a concert and appearance at the Diaspora Film Festival .
Now i am back at home hiding out composing and writing!
I am starting my fourth book "David Amram: The First 80 Years", (the same name as the new doc film being made about me), which will be finished at the end of next year and will end, like the film, with the monstro birthday bash concert for my Big 80... 12 months from now....(Nov 17 2010) in New York.
And every day, still finding time to continue composing a new orchestral work, having been doing it while on the run, and now every minute when I can hide out at the Farm in between travels.
And performing whenever possible with my three kids, each of whom have their own bands.
So as the BIG 80 approaches twelve months from now, (2010) while I may be still shy, I am not yet the retiring type.
Most of my ever-changing my schedule info. when i can get my elderly secretary (unfortunately myself) to type it up, is posted on my web page www.davidamram.com under Upcoming Events.
And my e-mail amramdavid@aol.com is always the best way to reach me as I carry my laptop with me everywhere, and Facebook, MySpace, etc., is hard to deal with and not always reliable!
You might find it fun to access an old performance of my 1971 Rondo a la Turca on the Internet for FREE!!!
The person who is conducting the Chicago Symphony and playing the middle eastern flute (who looks like my grandson) is actually a much younger looking me in 1977, recording for a PBS network TV show about my music. Pepper Adams and Jerry Dodgion are also playing.
In 1977, most of members of the Chicago Symphony who appear on the recording of this performance had never heard, much less ever played, very much music from the Middle East, and since I write everything out on paper accurately to indicate the way it should be played, that's what they were playing, and they actually began to sound like the Radio Beirut Orchestra, and suddenly as the piece went on, they started feeling something different than they had ever felt before, as they played.
It is really fun to watch their faces as they started getting ingo the old time magical groove that Middle eastern music creates and takes you into.
During the first few minutes of the piece, you can see the musicians all playing up a storm but looking as if they were thinking that I was an alien from another planet in outer space, and had brought some extra terrestrial music with me for them to play.
And then as the piece progresses, you can see, as well as hear, that by the end of the piece, the idiom of this music got them excited enough to be actually enjoying playing it!!
And playing it really well!
That's what music, like film, novels, poetry, painting, dance, language and good HOME COOKING does for all of us.
It takes you to that place from where it comes, and makes you feel that you now have a new home in a new part of the world.
I send cheers from that endless road and wish you joy and energy for all you do
David
I was just saying that you knocked this out of the park with TGJN. We have needed something like this for so long and I am telling my friends about this. I said that it is sort of like a myspace for jazz but it is actually so much more. This is real. The people here truly love jazz and we know people like that are not your average people.
I have felt for a long time that straight-ahead jazz has been slipping away from us. I have hope now that there will be a resurgence (or shall I say an insurgency:-) to bring this baby back full force!
You just knocked it out of the park. Thanks again.
xoxo,
Janie
Events
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Mel Brown Quartet
March 25, 2009 at 8pm to March 27, 2013 at 11pm – Jimmy Mak's
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Workout
December 3, 2009 from 9pm to 11pm – Casale Monferrato
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Luigi Ruberti Quintet
December 4, 2009 at 9pm to December 6, 2009 at 12pm – Naples
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Betty Blue Jazz Band
December 5, 2009 from 6pm to 9:30pm – The Crystal Lounge( near Brooklyn College area)
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“Grazie”
December 17, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Ivrea
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Saturday JAZZ Nights at Chelsea Wine Bar
December 19, 2009 at 8:30pm to December 20, 2009 at 12:30am – Chelsea Wine Bar
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Tish Oney - The Peggy Lee Project
January 10, 2010 from 7pm to 8:15pm – The Triad
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Jazz On Edge Volume 2
February 6, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm – Garden Theatre
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Commentator Miles Hoffman talks turkey about the classical cadenza. Just as a flavorful gravy enhances any holiday turkey, cadenzas are tasty solos composers write to spice up their concertos.'40/40' Celebrates The Carpenters' 1969 Debut
Forty years after siblings Richard and Karen Carpenter signed with A&M Records, Richard Carpenter is releasing a 40th-anniversary compilation CD, Carpenters: 40/40. The two-disc set includes 40 tracks with hits including "Top of the World" and "We've Only Just Begun."Corb Lund: Boot-Kickin' Canadian Cowboy
Why Corb Lund's wry storytelling and driving tempos aren't better known outside of his native Canada is a mystery. His new album, Losin' Lately Gambler, could change all that, and bust some south-of-the-border stereotypes about Canadians in the process.Dvorak's Symphony For A 'New World'
The Bohemian composer claimed that "everyone who has a nose must smell America" in his Symphony No. 9. But rather than serve as a musical postcard from abroad, Dvorak's Symphony From the New World ultimately serves as more of a fond look back toward home.© 2009 Created by THE GLOBAL JAZZ NETWORK on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
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