Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Society

Newsletter No. 13 September 2012

Hi Jazz Guitar Fans,

Adrian and Ian, who are largely responsible for compiling the newsletter, were away gigging during the last meeting, but have no fear here is a review of the evenings proceedings kindly supplied by Martin (with help from Tom, Ken and Charles), with some great pictures from Jamie. Tom and Charles kicked off the evening with a few numbers with Charles brandishing his new Ibanez 6-string bass. Numbers included Blue Monk and Lady Be Good. Next up were Chris and Dave with a number of tasteful duets (Body and Soul, Beautiful Love and a blues).

Robin played a great chord melody rendition of "Don't Get Around Much Any More". A new playing partnership was formed when Idle Guits members Colin and Richard took to the stage with well received performances of Satin Doll and Moonglow.

Ken Steers teamed up with Jamie for a few impromptu numbers (Days of Wine and Roses, a grooving rendition of Wave followed up with a Bb blues).

After the break and raffle we moved straight into more music with Ken, Charles and myself performing Sunny and Blue Bossa.

Up again were Chris and Dave with Round Midnight, All the Things You Are and Stella by Starlight. We rounded off the evening with newcomer and fellow Nu Popes member Clinton MacFarlane on bass with Jamie and myself on guitars for a laid back arrangement of "So What". During a quiet moment in our recent French trip, Adrian conceived the idea of a jazz guitar quiz. We thought it would be a bit of fun so here it is. Write your answers on a sheet of paper and include your name. The people with the most correct answers will have their names put into a hat and the winner will be able to choose from our comprehensive collection of jazz guitar cds in the raffle prize box. Good Luck! 1. Name the make, model (and guitar size) of the guitar most closely associated with Charlie Christian. Which guitarist followed Tal Farlow into the Red Norvo Trio? Which famous jazz guitarist recorded with Al Cohn under the pseudonym of Sir Osbert Haberdasher? John McLaughlins first legitimate jazz outing was on an LP with pianist Gordon Beck. What was the album called and in what year was it released? This late 1960s poll-winning British guitarist was also Scott Walkers MD. What is his name?

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Give the names of four tunes based on the chord changes of Ive Got Rhythm. The late 1950s recording Jazz Studio One with, amongst others, Paul Quinichette and Frank Foster, featured some fantastic guitar by Sir Jonathan Gasser. What was his real name? The classic Barney Kessel/Julie London album Julie is Her Name was followed up by Julie is Her Name vol2. Who plays guitar on this followup? Which make and model of guitar was used by George Barnes from the Early 60s until his death in 1977. Jimmy Raney recorded a number of albums featuring other prominent jazz guitarists. Name four of these players. Billy Bean recorded two influential albums in 1958/9 with John Pisano, What were they called? Whose ES175 did Jim Hall acquire through a trade against his black alnico Les Paul Custom? Name four guitarists who passed through the ranks of the Chico Hamilton band. Who recorded several albums on the Impulse label with titles associated with witchcraft? Did Pat Metheneys ES-175 start life as a single or double pickup model? Who famously said I spent an entire afternoon in San Francisco trying to catch Wes thumb in a car door? Who was the guitarist who recorded with both Elvis Presley and Gary Burton? The Jazz/rock guitarist/vibes player with Timebox and Patto quoted a surprising combination of Bert Weedon and Albert Ayler as primary influences. Who was he and what instrument did he use in the above bands? Two respected jazz guitarists wrote or co-wrote the classic jazz standards; Bluesette and Lullaby of Birdland name both.

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Name three guitarists who played with the Nat King Cole Trio.

If you require postings in the For Sale or Gigs sections send your emails to huddjazzguitsoc@gmail.com. If enough are received on a regular basis then separate emails will be sent out. Members News
Adrian Ingram has been involved in re-establishing the now defunct but previously long-running, and successful, Monday nights at the Head of Steam. Originally a blues night it will now be more groove/funk based regularly featuring Ian Rose (Hammond organ) or Al McSween (various keys). Regular guitarists will be Adrian and Gary Boyle amongst others. Please support this gig. Sitters in are welcome and if you feel you could front-it on one of the Mondays get BJs (the fixer) number form Adrian. Initial fixtures are: Sept 3rd Sept10th Sept 17th Sept 24th Ian Rose, Adrian Ingram, Jade Harris. Al McSween, Adrian Ingram, John Taylor Alan Barnes, Rod Mason, Al McSween, Adrian Ingram Ian Rose, Adrian Ingram, Simon Peate

HJGS committee were all saddened to learn of the sudden death of Dil Shaw aged 66. Dil was a long standing jazz guitar fan and close friends with Adrian Ingram, Jimmy Bruno and the Benedettos. He is survived by daughter Nickii and son Curtis who is also a fine jazz guitarist.

Membership
The following deals have been negotiated for members on production of a membership card: Bulldog Pickups (Huddersfield) www.bulldogpickups.com 15% off all pickups and repairs/rewinds. ElectroMusic (Doncaster) www.electromusic.co.uk Variable discount depending on the item(s) purchased. GTR (Huddersfield) www.gtrguitars.co.uk discount on strings and accessories. 10%

The Music Room (Cleckheaton) www.the-music-room.com Variable discount depending on the item(s) purchased.

Vinyl Tap (Huddersfield) Records, CDs and DVDs Matt Ryan 10% off guitar repairs/setups

www.vinyltap.co.uk www.guitarrepairer.com

AmplifierCoversOnline.com www.amplifiercoversonline.com Customised Equipment Covers On Demand

Frailers www.frailers.com Variable discount depending on the item(s) purchased.

Foulds Guitars - Derby www.fouldsmusic.co.uk Variable discount depending on the item(s) purchased. We are actively pursuing other supplier/retailers and will let you know as soon as we confirm them. Remember also that we welcome your suggestions re the future direction of H.J.G.S. Please get in touch.

Committee
Following a very fruitful committee meeting, which involved serious discussion, drinking and playing in roughly equal amounts, a strategy for the next few months was panned out. Firstly committee members were allocated specific roles so as not to all be covering the same ground at the same time. These are as follows: -

Martin Chung Publicity, joint treasurer, website/facebook and development Darren Dutson-Bromley Ensembles, education, website/facebook and development Adrian Ingram Newsletter, education, international liaison and development Ian Wroe Host, joint treasurer, artiste relations, events and development

Gigs
AUGUST Fri 31st: Adrian Ingrams Jazz Dawgs, Didmarton Bluegrass/Country Festival SEPTEMBER Monday nights Head of Steam. New jazz groove/funk night. See Members News for details.

Sun 9th: Swing of Things; Lawrence Batley Theatre Courtyard, Huddersfield Tues 11th: Adrian Ingrams Jazz Dawgs, Slug & Lettuce, Didsbury Fri 21st: The Nu Popes, Bar 1:22 Huddersfield Other Jazz Guitar Clubs/Societies
(We are 1 of only 4 jazz guitar societies in England)

Here are a few links: http://cheadlejazzguitarclub.wordpress.com/ http://www.southjazzguitar.org.uk/ http://www.treforowen.com/index.php?id=38 http://www.meetup.com/LondonJazzGuitarSociety/

Meetings
The first Tuesday of the month at The Head of Steam : Huddersfield Railway Station (see http://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/huddersfield )

As previously mentioned, in the last newsletter, we are going to re-instate the idea of a selected tune sent out on a regular basis. These will be played, as a group following a short discourse (analysis of harmony, structure, tonal centres etc) by a HJGS member. The first of these will be, Afternoon in Paris, presented by Darren at the Oct meeting. Of course members are free to play it at an earlier meet and are encouraged to look at it as soon as possible. Arian has promised to provide another tune/discourse on his return from his summer commitments. Remember the society needs YOUR views and input so, if you want to provide a short introduction/discourse for a tune yourself or make any suggestions for a tune, please speak to a committee member. We have already had some other interesting ideas put forward which we are looking into. YOUR ideas are both vital and welcome. It is YOUR society and the committee is there entirely on YOUR behalf. Please, please get involved if you can!
The timetable for meetings for the rest of the year now looks like this: 2012 4th Sept:* Seminar on Effective Accompaniment presented by Darren Dutson-Bromley

2nd Oct: Players evening. Short discourse on Afternoon in Paris (circulated prior to the meeting) given by Darren 6th Nov:*Seminar on Survival Skills part 1 by Adrian 4th Dec: HJGS showcase gig (hope youre all working on something)

* please note that in order to ensure an effective combination of complete

workshop and some time for playing, these sessions will commence at 8:30

on the dot.
Of Interest
Found anything on the web or heard of something which may interest our members, then this is the place for it. www.mambo-amp.co.uk www.adrianingram.com www.jazzdawgs.co.uk http://jazzguitarscene.wordpress.com/ http://www.joefinn.net/html/jazz_guitar_almanac.html http://jamieholroydguitar.com Tuition

Al Morrisons Blues and Jazz Workshops, week 1: Wed 12th Sept 5:30 - 7:00pm and week 2: Wed 19th Sept 5:30 - 7:00pm both at Mor music 31 Fossgate , York email Al at alanmorrison@hotmail.com for further details. October 19th - 21st: 18th NORTH WALES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ GUITAR WEEKEND (see http://www.northwalesjazz.org.uk/#!__jazz-guitar-weekend )
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Sales
Please let me know as soon as items are sold to remove them from the list.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tanglewood Semi Acoustic [335 style] -- All Black with no marks/plus unused shoulder bag included. Nearest Match : http://www.tanglewoodguitars.co.uk/products/semiacoustic/TSB59/TSB59EB.html This guitar has a great two Humbucker Type Sound and set up to a playable standard and can be demonstrated at any of the next jazz guitar society meets upon request token_steers@msn.com Preferred Sale Price: 175 - Cash Only LP VGC Stereo 11 Superb Tracks[10]Email: ken_steers@msn.com JOHNNY SMITH (guitar) with Hank Jones, George Duvivier, and Don Lamond. Side One: Memories of You, Manha de Carnaval, Here's That Rainy Day, Yesterday, Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most. Side Two: The Shadow of Your Smile, Michelle, My Favourite Things, Golden Earrings, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, The Girl from Ipanema. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------60s Gibson Johnny Smith pickup (neck mounted) : 55.00 Kent Armstrong (pickguard mountable) JS style jazz pickup : 35.00 DiMarzio DP195 - PAF Classic Bridge : 30.00 Line 6 DL4 delay modeller and line 6 expression pedal both boxed as new. 145 All prices are negotiable and interesting trades are welcome Contact Ian Wroe ( ianmwroe@virginmedia.com ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Eastman "export prototype"? has no model/serial number. Carved spruce top & Maple with Maccassar Ebony bridge, finger plate and tailpiece. Floating Pup & vol control. Fiberglass pro case. Ex Cond 1100 ono. Enquiries welcome, poss p/ex guitars/amp what have you?
Contact tc@trevorcowland.com or 07759789853. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Peavey Ecoustic model 112 (USA). Instrument and Mic inputs, plus Jack and XLRs.

Excellent condition 1x12 acoustic or electro-acoustic amp suitable for jazz guitar. PRICE REDUCED TO 175 Call Nick on 01706 810324
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GITANE - SELMER STYLE JAZZ GUITAR - SOLID PEGHEAD - MAPLE PETITE BOUCHE Item Number: DG-250M 420

A faithful recreation of a rare original vintage Selmer guitar as played by and a favorite of John Jorgenson. "I took it with me to Samois...and it held its own in many a jam session, with a lead tone audible over as many as 8 rhythm guitars all playing at once!"

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Select solid spruce top with a beautiful birds-eye maple back and sides Body is bound in solid ebony with maple/walnut/maple purfling on top and back Bound maple neck with a 21-fret fingerboard of genuine ebony, marked with pearl position dots Genuine bone nut with traditional "zero" fret Dovetail neck/body joint Body size- 14-fret neck joint - Scale length 26 5/8 - Nut width 1 3/4 - Body length 18 1/2 - Lower bout 16 - Upper bout 11 1/4 Horizontal cutaway Characteristic "Oval" soundhole, surrounded with a delicate multi-ply rosette Unique and rare solid peghead design Moustache bridge with, a compensated, movable center Nickel-plated, open geared tuning machines with a 14:1 ratio Adjustable truss rod Trapeze tailpiece Shop adjusted Click image to read reviews

This guitar was set up by the luthier at HobGoblin in Leeds. A new mahogany bridge was made to increase intonation of sound at higher resonances. The guitar has a mike fitted along with a tail piece jack pin. This would enable a higher quality amplification system to be fitted if required. The guitar is basically unmarked and comes complete with fitted hard case . This is a beautiful instrument and plays withe a lovely action and a very loud mellow tone. I'm selling simply and sadly because I am elderly and arthritus makes playing this guitar difficult. I am now having to play my manouche on my Peerless Renaissance.. These guitars come up for sale rarely and this is a beauty.
Both guitar and case are AS NEW and have never left my house in the 4 years I've owned them Cheers Rod (Scarborough) 07980913390 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------De` Armond `RED` Jazz Guitar pickup . Early 60`s but very little used . Perfect working order . 190 Tel Brian Lewis on 07776 184111 , 01565 653003 or bjguitar@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Upgraded '62 RI CIJ Fender Tele. (Upgraded electronics, selector switch, knobs and fitted with hand wound Ingram T bulldog pickups) mint condition 570

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Contact Jamie Holroyd Trades

Wants 1. 2. 3. small amp : Polytone (any model considered); Musicman RD50 (1x10 or 1x12); Peterson (Wood cab 10 speaker) AER etc Hiscox cases for Les Paul, 335, 16 jazz guitar/dreadnought Seymour Duncan alnico Pro II neck telecaster neck pickup

If you have of know the whereabouts of any of the above please contact Adrian Ingram adrian@jazzdawgs.co.uk
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Polytone Mega Brute or a similar small jazz amp. Contact Jamie Holroyd

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Contact huddjazzguitsoc@gmail.com If you don't want to continue receiving newsletters and notices then send an email with the subject 'REMOVE' to huddjazzguitsoc@gmail.com Cheers Ian

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