THE PARADISE CITY JAZZ BAND - University of New Hampshire
THE PARADISE CITY JAZZ BAND - University of New Hampshire
THE PARADISE CITY JAZZ BAND - University of New Hampshire
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE<br />
OUR FIFTY.FOURTH PROGRAM<br />
<strong>THE</strong><br />
<strong>PARADISE</strong> <strong>CITY</strong><br />
<strong>JAZZ</strong> <strong>BAND</strong><br />
SPONSORED BY<br />
<strong>THE</strong> DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC<br />
AND <strong>THE</strong> NEW HAMPSHTRE<br />
LIBRABY OF TRADITIONAL <strong>JAZZ</strong><br />
8 PM MONDAY<br />
DECEMBER 7. 1987<br />
STRAFFORD ROOM<br />
MEMORIAL UNION<br />
DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
<strong>THE</strong> ARTISTS<br />
<strong>THE</strong> <strong>PARADISE</strong> <strong>CITY</strong> <strong>JAZZ</strong> <strong>BAND</strong><br />
We hope thal th€r€ is something musically special about each ol our evsnls, but tonight lhal qualily<br />
is furth€r enhanced by geographical considerations. Among ths announcsd plioriti€s ol lhis seri€s<br />
lrom its start has b€sn a @mmitmsnt to <strong>New</strong> England artisls, and ahhough we have tappgd ihe<br />
resourc€s <strong>of</strong> ths Wssl Coast and sevsral inlervening locations, lhe Paradlgo Clly Jazz Band is th€<br />
lirst trom western Massachusstts to grac€ our slage.<br />
The PCJB describes its€lf as daying an "ecl€ctic mix ol jazz and swing styl€s kom the 1920's,<br />
'30s, and<br />
'40s,...<br />
wsllgfounded in the music ol Ellington, Armstrong, Beiderbscks, 8asi6...". Th€<br />
most immsdiatsly arrosting attribute ol th€ group is lh€ relationship ol ils instrum€nlation to this<br />
r€psrtoife; the lattsr would sesm to demand moro than th€ form€r can supply, given the mnspicous<br />
abssnce ol a r€ed instrument. Howevor, any such apprshensions are swittly and dramatically<br />
dispell6d;th€ imaginalive arranging <strong>of</strong> Tom Mcolung and Dave Pinardic,ombin€ with the improvisatory<br />
s€nsilivily ot €ach individual to gsnerate results Mh satisfying and refreshing.<br />
The key to this magic is the subtl€ uss ol lhe medlodic and ensemble possiblitities ol lhe guitar and<br />
piano, a sort ol "sl€ight <strong>of</strong> €ar" (l), done with convincing musicaljudgement. (This writer recalls lirsthand<br />
exp€rience in th6 1950s with a Dixieland-oriented unit whsr€ D€tens€ D€pl. prioriti€s caus€d<br />
th€ replacement <strong>of</strong> th€ trumpet play€r by a guitarist; whatever transgr€ssions againsl traditional<br />
morality may havs occurred thersby pal€ in light <strong>of</strong> more r€cent public usages <strong>of</strong> ths "lead guitar',<br />
pres€nt company €xcluded.) Moroovsr, lhe interchange <strong>of</strong> banjo with guitar and luba with string<br />
bass provid€s both contrast in color and authenticity in flavor. All in all, we ar€ constantly remindsd<br />
ol lhe clngruity <strong>of</strong> ths <strong>New</strong> Orl€ans and swing idioms, whatsvsr their dslsclable diflerences.<br />
Ths band's name r€l6rs to Northampton, Mass., its home base, and doubtloss has some mystical<br />
significanco unknown to us hore on the ssacoast. Mor€ imporlantly, since its lormation in 1992 the<br />
PGIB has been reaching over-wid€ning audisncss in <strong>New</strong> England and <strong>New</strong> York stat€, last y€ar<br />
giving 150 p€rformances. This has happ€nod because <strong>of</strong> ihe group's capachy and eagerness to<br />
communicate in a varisty <strong>of</strong> settings-concerls, clubs, dances, parties, cruisss, c<strong>of</strong>f€€ houses,<br />
educational programF, lhus demonstrating that this music can be respond€d to in numerous ways.<br />
Ev€nls have include dales at the Stlcky Wlckel, Worc€tsrs's El lllorocco, lhe Clark Art Instltulo<br />
in Williamstown, Channel 57 in Spingtield, and the Presldentlal lnauguratlon at Smith College.<br />
And oarly this ysar lheir first recording, Blowin'the Blues Away, was issued on Paraphone<br />
Records.<br />
Ev€ry member ol this ensembl€ d€votss mosl ol his time lo the music pr<strong>of</strong>ession, and this commitment<br />
includes espousal <strong>of</strong> th€ values and vitality ol a perfoming tradition <strong>of</strong>ten thoughto be not<br />
open lo lresh approaches. They €ngage in their art with enlhusiasm, originality, and above all,<br />
lov€. Ths Paradls€ Clty Jazz Band is truly a band lor all ssasons, and wo wdcom€ lhem to UNH<br />
with advance thanks for the very lact ol their salubrious enlerprise.
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<strong>THE</strong><br />
<strong>PARADISE</strong> <strong>CITY</strong><br />
<strong>JAZZ</strong> <strong>BAND</strong><br />
DAVE PINARDI -<br />
JIM FRYER -<br />
TOM MCCLUNG -<br />
DAVE HUXTABLE.<br />
RICHARD DOWNS _<br />
PHIL ORI-<br />
Comet & lrumpel<br />
Trombone<br />
Piano<br />
Banio & guitar<br />
Tuba & slring bass<br />
Drums<br />
Tape recorders end cemeras erl' not permitted due to contractual arrangemenls.<br />
Your cooperation ls requested.
<strong>THE</strong> SERIES<br />
The UNH Traditional Jazz Series began in 1979. lt promotes the enjoyment and<br />
understanding ol the art through concerts featuring musicians ol regional, national,<br />
and intemational prominence. The program represems a unique endeavor lo expand<br />
inlerest and honor outstanding talent and achievement.<br />
Musicians wishing'lo do so are encouraged lo <strong>of</strong>fer lheir recordings lor sale or mail<br />
order during inlermission; a brief anrpuncement inay be made. The sponsors have no<br />
financial interest in such sales beyond otfsring a courtesy service to the artists and the<br />
public.<br />
Program Notes - Paul Verrette<br />
Production - David Seiler<br />
<strong>THE</strong> SCHEDULE<br />
September 14 Dave Whltney Oulntet<br />
October 19 ,Mlke llarkaverlch: Solo Plano<br />
November 16 ,Bob.wllber Qulnlet<br />
December 7 Paradlse Clty Jazz Band<br />
February 8 Jay;,llcShann & Ralph Sritton: Two Planos<br />
March 7 Jlmmy ilazzy & Fdends Explore the Banio<br />
Aprll 11 Rqg Rose Ragtlme Band
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