Re: [Harp-L] SPAH jazz jams



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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