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August 2010
September 2010
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• Manager, Frank Wilgruber came up with a great idea to help Symphony Hall in Allentown, Pa. That said, AG pieced together a show with almost total carte blanche from the jazz community. Meaning they all came and played and pretty much did everything asked of them. They were fantastic…..Should have taped, but. . . . . . . . . • Thanx to: Co-op Bop (Neil Wetzel,Phd., Gary Rissmiller, Tom Kozic, Craig Kastelnik & Bobby Routch); Skip Wilkins, Greg Eicher, Tony Gairo & Vicki Doney; Marlene Gilley & Dr. Mike Ciliberti; Lou Czechowski, Brian Bortz & Vern Mobley, Tom Kozic & Mike Lorenz + Rob Stoneback; NEW KIND OF TALK w/Jim McGee, Mike Trach, Jim Meyers, Craig Kastelnik & Judge Wayne Maura; P.F. & the Flyers with: Pete Fluck, A.G., T. Kozic, J. McGee, John Sproat & June Thomas; Dave Roth, Robin Bryan, & KATO- Pat Flaherty……… Fantastic musicians one and all. *Other thank-yous’: Dr. Bill Dautrmont-Smith (Ex.Dir., WDIY), Kent Bubbenmoyer, Sound Jim McGee, all things technical…. Air Products (speakers +) Dave Berger, food….. Committee members: Dr. Ethel Drayton-Craig, Steve Agentis, Jerry Ducket, Charles F. Smith,Sr., MD. , Dave Willard, Mike Krisukas & Lou Czechowski….. + the staff of the Allentown Symphony hall Association and Sheil Evans, Executive Director • Grammy award Trumpeter Randy Brecker will be performing with Co-op Bop @ the Sellersville Theatre Friday Feb. 19, 2010. That same morning he will also act as guest rehearsal director for the Moravian College “Fusion” ens. (of which A. Gaumer is the faculty director.)in anticipation he will introduce several R. Brecker compositions in an effort to prepare for his arrival. The goal being for Randy to offer insights , etc. to ultimately prepare for their upcoming spring recital. • AG & Randy Brecker will also perform @ the Deerhead Inn Sat. Feb. 20,2010. • THE STORY: In September of 1980 Alan Gaumer was on tour in South America with the U.S. Navy Show Band. On a particular eve he played a reception as leader of the quartet at the US ambassador to Argentina’s residence. As the night was coming to a close Alan was approached by the Ambassadors secretary. She asked if Alan and the rest of the trio would be interested in going to a jazz club? Aside from the fact that it was already 1:00 a.m., a resounding yes was agreed to. First they were assured that the late hour was of no consequence and second they even had time to change out of their tuxes. Within a short time they arrived at Jazz y Pops and were immediately treated to some great sounds compliments of local trumpet Fats Gonzalez.. In short order Fats came off stage and noticing that AG had a horn over his shoulder and that he was an “Norte” Americano, asked “would you like to sit in”?. “ABSOLUTELY” ok, so…. After playing a couple, to great audience response, they took a break. Fats then asked, “do you know Randy Brecker?” Alan replied, “I know who he is but, I don’t know him personally” Well, “he’s down at the end of the bar.” Well, the rest as they say, is history because in short order they were introduced and ended up playing together into the wee hoyrs and of course they’ve managed to do it a few times over the last 30 years. Catch on or both of these dates. They are gonna burn. . . . . . . . . • Thanks to the Pa. Jazz Society, Co-op Bop will present Alan Gaumers’ “WHAT IS JAZZ?” program for kids Wed. Feb. 24 @ 10 a.m. in Foy Hall, Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa. • Moravian College presents Co-op Bop Wednesday eve Feb. 24 @ 7:30 p.m. playing the same (altered) “WHAT IS JAZZ?” program for “youth of ALL ages”. • APRIL notes: P.F. & the Flyers will appear @ Godfrey Daniels Friday April 23. (This is one of 2 or 3 opportunities, max to catch this act in the upcoming year, so ……plan accordingly) Some MAY notes: Saturday May 8 Co-op Bop Performs @ the MAUCK CHUNK OPERA HOUSE With an expanded line-up that includes: Alan Gaumer Bobby Routch Nelson Hill Tom Kozic Gary Rissmiller Craig Kastelnik & Pat Flaherty **** Also: CO-OP BOP will be featured @ Symphony Halls Rodale room Jazz series on Friday May 21, 2010 STILL Behind the scenes: Brian Hunter, Web master Thornton Creative, video Cary Newell, Tech. assistance Not Forgotten: Jesse Green Chris Engle Jim McGee Shelly & Ted Varias Finally: Body & Soul, DUO (Robin & I) continue to Perform @ senior centers to rave reviews. CO-OP BOP will begin accepting short tours at various areas of the country. (New England, South East, etc. ) Top
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