With love from “the other London” What a lovely letter we received from new members Nancy and Marty Holmes from Canada! I’ll let you read their story for yourself: With love from “the other London” Planning for our first trip to Northwest Florida, I searched for musical events that we (more…)
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08
Jul
2009
With love from “the other London”
01
Jul
2009
Gladys Paulk Williamson Dies at Ninety-two
Gladys Paulk Williamson Dies at Ninety-two Gladys Williamson was a happy jazz-fan. Her smiling face could be seen at many of our Jazz Society functions—gumbos, jazz jams and picnics. She was a longtime member and loyal supporter of the organization. She was always excited by new experiences—cruises or trips she (more…)
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01
Jul
2009
Jazz Society Mourns Loss of Sara Williamson
Jazz Society Mourns Loss of Sara Williamson Sara Williamson died May 4 after a brief illness with cancer at age seventy-five. She is survived by husband Bob, four children and their families, six grandchildren and three sisters. She was a native of Tallahassee, a graduate of Florida State University and (more…)
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28
Sep
2008
Review: Mark Guest
A STRAIGHT-AHEAD MELODIC JAZZ ALBUM CD (Why We’re) Happy Together ( www.markguest.net ) Review by F. Norman Vickers Jazz guitarist Mark Guest, of Asheville, NC is featured on this outstanding CD with pianist George Mesterhazy, a former pianist with the late vocalist Shirley Horn, and Guest’s regular members of the (more…)
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15
Jul
2008
Review: Larry Ham
LARRY HAM: JUST ME, JUST YOU CD Review by Norman Vickers This solo piano album is Larry Ham’s first for the Arbors Piano Series. However, he’s played as sideman on several Arbors issues: The Earl May Quartet: Swinging the Blues; Dave Glasser: Above the Clouds; and Jazz Ambassador: Scott Robinson (more…)
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23
Jun
2008
Review: Chris Flory
23
Jun
2008
Review: Allen Vache’
Allen Vache’: WITH BENNY IN MIND CD Review by Norman Vickers Clarinetist Allen Vache’ ( pronounce va-SHAY) has recorded with a small group of excellent musicians including guitarist Vincent Corrao, vibraphonist Christian Tamburr, pianist John Sheridan, bassist Phil Flanigan and drummer Ed Metz, Jr. There are swinging arrangements associated with (more…)
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23
Jun
2008
Review: Ray Kennedy
Ray Kennedy: THE RAY KENNEDY TRIO PLAYS THE MUSIC OF ARTHUR SCHWARTZ CD Review by Norman Vickers Pianist Ray Kennedy performs the music of Arthur Schwartz with his trio which includes his brother Tom on bass and Miles Vandiver on drums. Guitarist Joe Cohn is guest artist on this recording. (more…)
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