October 1, 2009

Recently, I saw that Three Divas came to town, a musical review featuring three talented vocalists. I did not attend any of those shows, as they are too costly for me at this time. I’ll bet they were great. If anyone of you reading this blog did catch one, please let me know what you thought. I’m also curious as to how many times a grandstand occurred?

August 2009

Friends,

A few weeks back, I was relinquished of my role of orchestrating the Wednesday Night Jam Session at Clarissa’s. The denominating factor of my departure lies within the new management at Clarissa’s. I initiated the Corner Jam on Wednesdays in November 2008, and maintained it for eight months. We started with few and it grew to a nice scene.

As I, no longer attend the sessions, I will not be writing the accompanying Corner Jam Report. In the event I host a future series, I will re-initiate the Reports.

Session 26: June 10, 2009

Troup Street:

Greg Wachala (g), Nick Weiser (p), Mike Plouffe (d), Nate Coffey (b)

Musical Guests:

Olivia Meyer (tenor), Bob Bjorn (djembe), Emoore (soule rap), Washboard Dave (custom washboard), Alan Ward (d), Nick Brust (alto), Will Cleary (alto), Bill LaDue (vocals), AKOS (vocals)

Session Highlights:

Session 25: June 3, 2009

Troup Street:

Greg Wachala (g), Nick Weiser (p), Mike Plouffe (d), Nate Coffey (b)

Musical Guests:

Kelly Izzo (solo performance), Frank Quagliata (d), Larry Rayland (electric bass), Bob Bjorn (djembe), Emoore (soule rap), Washboard Dave (custom washboard), Sam Miller (alto), Alan Ward (d), Jeff Ostroski (tru), Janet Beaman (vocals), Cinnamon (vocals), Will Cleary (alto), Marvin (alto), Darryl Parker (vocals), AKOS (vocals)

Session Highlights:

Session 24: May 27, 2009

Troup Street:

Dave Arenius (b), Greg Wachala (g), Nick Weiser (p), Steve Curry (d)

Musical Guests:

Mike Hoeschele (electric fiddle), Emoore (soule rap), Washboard Dave (custom washboard), Olivia Meyer (tenor), Sam Miller (alto), Too Tall (g), Bill Ladue (d), Tom Rossi (d), Will Cleary (alto), Marvin (alto), Darryl Parker (vocals), AKOS (vocals)

Session Highlights:

Session 23: May 20, 2009

Troup Street:

Dave Arenius (b), Nick Weiser (p), Mike Plouffe (d), Chris Potter (g)

Musical Guests:

Al Biles (trumpet), Glenn Morrell (trumpet), Washboard Dave (custom washboard), Olivia Meyers (tenor sax), Fred Remington (d), Sam Miller (alto sax), Frank Quagliata (d), Nikola Tomic (trumpet), Will Cleary (alto sax), Darryl Parker (vocals)

Session Highlights:

Session 23: May 20, 2009

Troup Street:

Dave Arenius (b), Nick Weiser (p), Mike Plouffe (d), Chris Potter (g)

Musical Guests:

Al Biles (trumpet), Glenn Morrell (trumpet), Washboard Dave (custom washboard), Olivia Meyers (tenor sax), Fred Remington (d), Sam Miller (alto sax), Frank Quagliata (d), Nikola Tomic (trumpet), Will Cleary (alto sax), Darryl Parker (vocals)

Session Highlights:

Session 22: May 13, 2009

Troup Street:

Greg Wachala (g), Dave Arenius (b), Mike Plouffe (d)

Musical Guests:

Al Biles (trumpet), Don Anonymous (p,vocals), Washboard Dave (custom washboard), Sam Miller (alto sax), Frank Quagliata (d), Jay Allen Jackson (d), AKOS (vocals)

Session Highlights:

Session 21: May 6, 2009

Troup Street:

Greg Wachala (g), Dave Arenius (b), Mike Plouffe (d), Dave Spinner (p)

Musical Guests:

Joe Roberts (alto sax), Art Beaty (guitar), Mark Zecchino (drums), Jeremiah (b), Mike Hoeschele (jazz violin) Sam Miller (alto sax), Emore (soule rap), Teresa Zecchino (vocals) (d), Kristen Shiner (d), AKOS (vocals)

Session Highlights

Session 20: April 29, 2009

Troup Street:

Greg Wachala (g), Dave Arenius (b), Nick Weiser (p), Mike Plouffe (d)

Musical Guests:

Al Biles (trumpet), Joe Roberts (alto sax), Lisa Johnson (vocals), Fred Remington (d), Sam Miller (alto sax), Frank Quagliata (d), Tom Rossi (d), Darryl Parker (vocals), AKOS (vocals)

Session Highlights:

Joe from Jersey was in town, so the Troup came to attention with Joe and Al on board. Someone called “My Funny Valentine” which resulted slow and in G minor. Next was “God Bless the Child” with the two horns on board.