Scugog Citizen -- Wednesday, October 11,1995 --5 <a Jazz, jazz, and more jazz at Town Hall 1873 Port Perry area jazz fans are in for a real treat on Saturday October 14th at 8 pm. Town Hall 1873 will "swing" into its 20th Anniversary season with an outstanding quartet of recording stars led by guitarist Ed Bickert, who has been referred to by leading jazz critics as "the epitome of modern jazz guitar" and "simply one of Canada's great national resources". Raised in BC's Okanagen Valley, Ed Bickert moved to Toronto in 1952 and began legendary jazz greats as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan; and Quincy Jones. Musicians and critics alike have showered praise on his unique and gentle tone. 'Max Miller - Globe & Mail - "his tonal manipulations and attack, in short his delivery, are the life of his solos... he's in a class by himself." Leonard Feather - L.A. TImes - "Guido Basso is a lyrical master of the flugel-horn". two years as well as backing up U.S. stars such as Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, and Sonny Stitt. Neil has made his home in Toronto since 1977 and has been very active in the local scene, working with such artists as Moe Koffman, Rob McConnell and of course, Ed Bickert. He also played with many visiting jazz groups including James Moody, Tommy Flanagan, Slide Hampton, and trumpeter Woody Shaw with whom he not only recorded but also toured Europe working with George Shearing in 1986 when he substituted for fellow Torontonian Don Thompson. In 1988 he began playing full time with Shearing and has since travelled the world with George. Neil has recorded three albums with Shearing as well as recording with Jay McShann, Peter Leitch, Sam Noto, Pat LaBarbera, John Ballantyne, and Ed Bickert. His own recording '49th Parallel' on Concord featured Woody Shaw on trumpet This group was named the 1993 Jazz Report Acoustic Jazz Group of the year, with six recordings and three Juno nominations to it's credit. His compositions have been recorded by both bands and can also be heard on recent, Moe Koffman CDs. These four outstanding jazz musicians guarantee an evening of inventtve and lyrical jazz at Town hall 1873 on Saturday October 14th at 8 pm. A few tickets are still available at Jason Callan Music, phone 985-2635. playing and recording with ~~ Mrs. Clifford Brown - "Guido's several times. Swainson began and Joe Henderson on saxophone. Cangdian groups led by Moe pi14 muted an, Phil Nimmons, and Ron gyertone is Ed subsequently indescribable - COLORATIONS Paint & coverings @PARA DID YOU KNOW . Indoors, paint colours tend to look . performed frequently with visitihg American jazz artists including Milt Jackson, Zoot Sims, Red Norvo, Lee Konitz, and Paul Desmond. He has remained a member of Rob McConnell's Boss Brass since the band's beginnings in 1968; as well as but once you've heard it, you'll never forget it" Gene Lees - author/critic -- "Guido's sound is full and warm and very darker on large surfaces such as walls. recording with Rob's small groups human, almost oe 3 and in a duo setting. His duo yocal in it's Call or Drop In Today for Detalls = ® LuvrevoN recording with bassist/pianist Don Thompson earned them the prestigious Juno Award in 1979 for the best jazz recording of the year. effect, and the lines he plays have a soaring lyrical quality, a romanticism 84 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY 985-3030 Ed has recorded over forty ghout them" / \ albums including five with Bassist Neil Rosemary Clooney during the Swainson is mid-eighties. Paul Desmond in another B.C his liner notes for the Grammy product, gaining by Dr. Darryl Workman nominated 'Quartet Live' album ; hig first in which Bickert was featured". professional "A Doctor of Optometry o~ says "wheh I'work with Ed I find experience in (Optometrist) x : myself turning around several the Victoria is an independent primary Cla ames a night he count the strifigs area. He played == _- health care provider who | as N51 ¢ on his guitar. how does he get to with the Paul Guitarist Ed Bickert performs Saturday at specializes i 00 Se play chorus after chorus of chord Horn band for E p y falizas in the Town Hall 1873 In Port Perry. examination, diagnosis, sequences which could not possibly sound better on a treatment, management keyboard™ and prevention of diseases Ed Bickert continues to live and and disorders of the visual ivy League 1st ANNIVERSARY SALE : + 20% OFF / ALL FALL FASHIONS This is one of the most common occurrences that | Thursday, Oct. 12th to Sunday, Oct. 15th ce in ~The back chamber of the eye is WATCH FOR IN-STORE SPECIALS. composed of a clear jello-like substance called the ' vitreous. With age the vitreous condenses and becomes more liquified (like runny jello). As this proceeds, the vitreous pulls away from the retina - the 'living film' lining the back of the eye. This is known as vitreous detachment and physically stimulates the retina, causing the patient to see lightning streaks in the peripheral vision. As well, f) sudden onset of floaters is noticed. Floaters are basically system, the eye and associated structures as well as the diagnosis of related systematic conditions." work in Toronto, travelling to the Far East, Europe and the U.S. to perform, and records for Concord Jazz. Featured on trumpet dnd flugelhorn is Guido Basso. Also a leading and long-time member of The Boss Brass, Guido was discovered as a teenager by Pearl Bailey and her drummer/ husband Louis Bellson. Basso has performed in concert with such Ex LANTANA er iy debris at the back of the eye and cast a shadow on the Fashion with a personal tauch ° = retina. They may appear as translucent threads or insects, Luntan offer you. ha and move wheg the eye moves. 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