Next Practice and Meeting Tonight

Hello! I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day Holiday, but as usual, next week will be back to work. We only have two practices left before we play at the 263 Marketplace, and very soon you will receive the order for the set list for that performance. Keep working on Malaga, Moanin' and take a good look at Sing, Sing, Sing (both parts). It's been a while since we've played that one.

Also, tonight is a special night as Music 4 Nothin' will hold its first General Assembly and elect the first Executive Board of that group. This is the umbrella not-for-profit corporation that is in charge of all the administrative affairs of Jazz 4 Nothin', The 4 Nothin' Symphony, and the soon-to-be Choir 4 Nothin.' Music 4 Nothin' will worry about logistics so musicians don't have to, as well as create a network of support across all three groups for all the subgroups that operate under its name. So, tonight is a historic moment in its existence as well as an important one for Jazz 4 Nothin'. If you want information on Music 4 Nothin', contact that leadership at music4nothin@gmail.com.

But back to band business - after the June 19th performance we will be getting ready for the July 21sst performance outside the Court Houes during the summer band series in Doylestown, and it is in the works for the group to perform at the Warminster Triennial - stay tuned.

Practice Tonight!

Hey everyone! Great job at these last two performances (A-Day and the Duck Deli). However, start gearing up for the performance on Sunday, June 19th, from 3-4 PM at the 263 Marketplace. Also, check your calendars for Thursday night, July 21st, and if your answer is "but, I'm busy because of the Lions concert in the park in Doylestown that night" my answer to you is: "IT'S THE SAME CONCERT!" Awesome.

Tonight we will be focused on putting together more of Malaga and we will really start to work on Moanin'. Also, the idea is out there to "funk-up" a Blue Book chart (probably either Moonlight Serenade or Pennsylvania 6-5000 (a.k.a. "Shameless Plug")), so hehe. he.

Again, great job these last two performances, and keep the focus up at practice.

There will be NO PRACTICE on Memorial Day Monday.

Thoughts??

WOW!!! Great job everyone!! If you were at the Duck Deli Jazz Fest, let us know what you thought. Leave a comment!!! We'd love to hear from you!!!

Our next performance will be on June 19th at 3pm at 263 & Marketplace. Support local business and local music. It will be a fun time.

More updates to come...

Duck Deli Jazz Festival

BIG PERFORMANCE!!! HELP THE RED CROSS!!! MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

GOOD MUSIC, GOOD FOOD, GOOD CAUSE!!!

Sunday May 15th @ 11am
Duck Deli Restaurant
524 E Butler Pike, Rt 202, New Britain, PA - www.duckdeli.com.

Call Time 11:15am - downbeat at 11:45am - Don't be late!!!

Extra parking is available across the street at the old frame/glass factory. Just be careful crossing 202. Cya there!!!

A-Day Tomorrow!

Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since new posts, but here's a big new one:

Jazz 4 Nothin' is playing tomorrow morning from 10:30-11:30 AM during A-Day at Delaware Valley College. Just look for the bandstand and you'll know where to go. Later in the day, if you happen to hang around, Del Val's big band and concert band will also be playing.

At this performance we will be premiering Straight, No Chaser. Two weeks from now at the Duck Deli Jazz Festival (Sunday, May 15th at 11:30 AM) we will be presenting this piece again and premiering Malaga by Bill Holman.

There's a lot going on in May and June, and the band's looking forward to a great early summer!