TRE FRATELLI!!!!

WE CONCLUDE OUR TWO MONTHS OF BROTHERLY LOVE, 

WITH PAT, JOE AND JOHN LA BARBERA

SHARING THEIR THOUGHTS ON MUSIC AND FAMILY .  

 IN THE “INTERVIEW”

SECTION
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HERE’S A BEAUTIFUL ALBUM OF IDEAS FROM TROMBONIST

NAOMI MOON SIEGEL:

https://slowandsteadyrecords.bandcamp.com

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CHECK OUT THIS  SIZZLING HOT  PLATE OF 

PUERTO RICAN FLAVORED BIG BAND JAZZ 

 SERVED UP BY WILLIAM CEPEDA:

http://www.williamcepeda.com

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CHECK OUT THIS SWINGING BIG BAND ALBUM BY

VOCALIST ROBIN SIMONE,

WHO WILL BE APPEARING NOV. 24 AT

VIBRATO’S GRILL IN LA. 

http://www.rsho.biz

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EXCITING AND LYRICAL SMALL GROUP INTERPLAY LED BY PIANIST

MICHAEL JEFRY STEVENS IS ON THIS LATEST RELEASE.

CHECK IT OUT!:

https://michaeljefrystevens.bandcamp.com/album/keepers-of-the-flame

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 THE TIGHT ROPE OF JAZZ AND 

AFRO-CARIBBEAN IS 

IS WELL WALKED ON THIS RELEASE BY 

PIANIST/KEYBOARDIST 

GREG SATTERTHWAITE:

http://www.gregonkeys.com

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“THE HANG”

 There is a reason that they call it a jazz “club”.

After going to hear jazz somewhere, you start noticing that most of the people know each other. You start seeing the same people, and eventually start chatting with them. You even start getting to know the owner, manager, waiters, bar tender, and even the musicians, as they can’t hide from you as they can at giant concert halls.

This month, we have interview with three jazz giants. The immortal drummer Joe La Barbera, noted for his work with Bill Evans, but no less wondrous is saxist brother Pat, who joined with Elvin Jones for a number of years. Last but not least is John, best known for his charts for Buddy Rich.

The point is that because jazz is played in clubs, where fans and artists hang out together, it’s easy to get to know the musicians as well. There’s always something to learn from these seasoned artists, with stories that teach as well as fascinate. Oh, and they play pretty good music as well.

I’ve taken many friends to jazz clubs. And even people that don’t particularly like the music can’t help but comment on the comradery of the people. This is what I call “the hang”. Nothing forced or fake; people just hanging out together enjoying the evening. My pastor, who studied classical cello and is trying to figure out “the jazz language” said that his first trip the The Baked Potato ‘made me feel that I was back in London in a pub. I felt at home.’

That’s what “the hang” is supposed to do.

As my friend Keith says at church meetings “you can’t fake ‘fellowship’.

And lots of people fake it.

One of the major missing parts in American culture is the ability to just sit and relax with a friend. Our church does it well, as people stay for an hour after service just “to hang”. As my friend’s son says, “Ya gotta have ‘the hang'”

Jazz clubs do it as well.

One thing also,

this month I write my annual reasons for giving thanks.

We have been given so much in life, and we’ve avoided so many troubles. A happy life is a thankful life.

Every Saturday during my prayer time, I don’t ask for anything for myself; I just go through the previous week and thank God for all of the tender mercies of the week. A nice meal, a good conversation, a pleasant walk, time with the wife, kids and grandkids.

Take time to be thankful; it will make your “hang” with God, and people, a lot more enjoyable.

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George,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the GREAT write-up!
THE BEST TO YOU!!
John Klemmer