Charlottesville Jazz Society

Dutch master drummer Han Bennink performs at UVA’s Brooks Hall Friday January 27, 2012   8 P.M.As part of his 70th birthday world tour, The Charlottesville Jazz Society and WTJU-FM present the amazing drummer/percussionist Han Bennink in concert Friday January 27th, 2012, at 8 p.m. in Brooks Hall on the grounds of the University of Virginia.Bennink, born near Amsterdam in 1942, first played percussion instrument using a kitchen chair. Later his father supplied him with a more conventional drum kit, but Han never lost his taste for coaxing sounds from unlikely objects he finds backstage at concerts. He is still very fond of playing chairs.
In Holland in the 1960s, Bennink was quickly recognized as an uncommonly versatile drummer. As a hard swinger in the tradition of his hero Kenny Clarke, he accompanied such American stars as Sonny Rollins, Eric Dolphy and Dexter Gordon. He is heard with Dolphy on 1964s classic “Last Date” (PolyGram).  Bennink participated in the creation of a European improvised music scene, and with fellow Dutch pioneers, pianist Misha Mengelberg and saxophonist Willem Breuker, he founded the still active musicians collective “Instant Composers Pool” in 1967.

Over the years Bennink has toured tirelessly and appeared on hundreds of recordings with the likes of South African bassist Harry Miller, soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, trombonists Roswell Rudd and Ray Anderson, and big-bandleaders Sean Bergin and Andy Sheppard.

For the Brooks Hall concert, Bennink will perform with violinist Mary Oliver, along with several guest improvisers from the Charlottesville area.  Tickets for this special event are available at the door only.  General admission is $12.  Members of The Charlottesville Jazz Society pay $10.  All students are $5.  There will be a master class in the Albemarle High School band room on Thursday afternoon (26th) at 1 P.M. 

The master class will be free and open to the public thanks to a generous donation in memory of Paul Burns.

For more information call (434) 249-6191,   Listen to WTJU, 91.1 FM the week prior to the concert for ticket giveaways and to hear the music of Han Bennink.

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Wed jan 4 – Fund raising for George Melvin Education Fund with Charlottesville High School Jazz 6:30-8:30
Thr jan 5- Evan Mook on piano 6-9
Fri jan 6 – First Friday with Bob Bennetta on piano 6-9
Sat jan 7 – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9;p Jazz with John D’earth 10-1 $5 cover
Mon jan 9 – “88 Keys” on piano 6-9: The Design 9:30-12
Wed jan 11 -  Sammy Horn on piano 6-9
Thr jan 12 – Steve Vargo acoustic guitar 6-9
Fri jan 13 -Bob Bennetta on piano 6-9
Sat jan 14- Bob Williamson on piano 6-9; Jazz with Abinnett Berhanu Trio10-1 $5 cover
Sun jan 15- Jazz Collective #9 6:30-9:30
Mon jan 16 – “88 Keys” on piano 6-9; The Design! 9:30-12
Wed jan 18- Steve Vargo acoustic guitar 6:30-8:30
Fri Jan 20- Bob Bennetta on piano 6-9; Royce Campbell Jazz Trio 10-1 $5 cover
Sat Jan 21 – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9
Sun jan 22- Bob Bennetta and Dave Kennesohn jazz brunch 12-2; Jazz Collective #9 6:30-9:30
Mon jan 23 – “88 Keys” on piano 6-9; The Design 9:30-12
Wed jan 25- Koda Kerl 6-9
Thr jan 26 – Jim Wray on piano 6-9
Fri jan 27- Bob Bennetta on piano 6-8; Adrian Duke Jazz Trio 10-1 $5 cover
Sat jan 28 – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9; Robert Jospe Jazz 10-1 $5 cover
Sun jan 29 – Jazz Brunch with Bob & Dave ; Jazz Collective #9 6:30-9:30
Mon Jan 30 – 88 Keys on piano 6-9; The Design 9:30-12
Wed Feb 1 – Fundraiser for George Melvin Education Fund 6:30-8:30
Thr Feb 2 – Evan Mook on piano 6-9; Live Band Karaoke 10-1 Fundraising for American Cancer Society
Fri Feb 3 -  – Bob Bennetta on piano 6-9
Sat Feb 4 – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9; Jazz with John D’earth 10-1 $5 cover

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NURSING HOMES SWING!

Line-up for Nursing Homes Swing! in January 2012.  Except as noted, show time is 3:00 p.m.

January 4
The Cedars
Mary Beth Revak Trio
30s & 40s swing and pop standards

January 6
The Laurels
Jaye Urgo Trio
Jazz and swing – plus a little of Nat Cole’s “Frim Fram Sauce”

January 9
Rosewood Village/Hollymead
Dave Kannensohn and Bob Bennetta
Dave’s 96-year-old chops still swing

January 11
Morningside
ACME Swing Mfg. Co.
Jazz and swing gems from the 30s and 40s

January 17
Rosewood Village/Greenbrier
Nadine Chase Trio
Jazz vocals with bass and guitar accompaniment

January 20
Our Lady of Peace
Bob Bennetta Quartet featuring Dave Sanford
An eclectic mix of jazz, swing, and ballads

January 25
Charlottesville Health & Rehab
Stephen Soghoian Trio featuring vocalist Mary Jane Strickland
Some Peggy Lee oldies & goodies

January 27
Mountainside
Don’t Tell Darlings
Country swing plus a few jazz classics
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OTHER VENUES

January 7 ,2012
Benefit Concert for Bennie Dodd
Fry’s Spring Beach Club
2512 Jefferson Park Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Featuring a long list of performers, mostly not jazz, but a worthy cause to help with Bennie’s medical bills. more info at www.bdoddbenefit.com.

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Acme Swing Mfg. Co. @
C’Ville Coffee
Fri Jan 20, 2012 8pm $8 1301 Harris St. Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dine and dance!

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January 20, 2012
Bashirs Taverna, Downtown Mall
Beleza Duo
7pm – no cover

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