Mark Colby/Frank Caruso
Trio
Monday, Nov. 6
7 p.m.
Audiovisual
Department
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Mark
Colby/Frank Caruso Trio
Mark
Colby - tenor sax
Frank
Caruso - piano
Curt
Bley - bass
Mark comes from a musical background as
his father was a professional musician who played with the Benny
Goodman Orchestra during the 40's. At the age of 8, Mark was given a
clarinet and lessons with a wonderful teacher who emphasized
the importance of proper technique and reading. At age 11, Mark took
the next step in his evolution --saxophone -- and thus began
his life-long love affair. Immersed in the sounds of the big bands
enjoyed by his father, intrigued by the more modern sounds of bebop,
cool and hard-bop records his sister played around the house, his
dedication to pursuing a life in music was cemented. In the 60's
Mark began playing professionally at the age of 14.
While living in the
Miami Beach area, he had the opportunity to play shows and popular
acts, including Tony Bennett, Sonny and Cher, Bill Cosby, Ann
Margret and Sammy Davis Jr., with seasoned musicians. While
attending the University of Miami, Mark enrolled in Jerry Coker's
Jazz Studies program. He studied under Jerry and pianist Vince
Maggio. While in college, he worked with the legendary baritone sax
player Gerry Mulligan. He then went on to record with the likes of
Dr. John, Wilson Pickett, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones and the
Bee Gees. After graduating with a Master's Degree in Jazz
Studies, he received a call from Maynard Ferguson inviting him to
join his band in New York. After three albums and three years
of touring as featured soloist and musical director with Maynard,
Bob James beckoned. Mark's tours with Maynard and Bob found him
playing jazz festivals and concert halls around the world.
In 1980, Mark moved to
Chicago. Jobs were plentiful. In 1983, he was approached by DePaul
University to assume a teaching position as jazz saxophone
instructor. Twenty-one years later, he's still there and in '98
joined the faculty at Elmhurst College. In the ensuing years, he has
played and toured with such varied luminaries as Frank Sinatra, Jaco
Pastorius, Mose Allison, Joe Williams and Charlie
Haden.
If you are interested
in engaging Mark for one of your events, call him at:
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Schaumburg Township District
Library
and
WDCB Public
Radio
Our 1st Annual Fall Jazz
Series will finalize on Monday, Nov. 6. The Schaumburg Township
District Library partnered with
WDCB in presenting an outstanding lineup of fine
performers. Once again my heartfelt thank
you to Ken Scott, Marketing Director at WDCB, for working
so laboriously to pull together a fantastic slate of
entertainers. Our audiences have enjoyed these performances and we
thank Ken for arranging everything.
The last event starts
at 7 p.m. and will run for approximately one hour. There is no fee
and no registration. Seating is available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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Town Square Concerts -
2007 |
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Just an
update on our Town Square Concerts for 2007. The calendar of
events is complete and will include a men's A Cappella choral
group and 10 big bands. There will be some return bands
due to patron demand. A complete listing will be made public
shortly after the first of the year. Please start marking your
calendars. Our 2007 summer concert series starts June 4 and
will continue on through August 13.
As
food is to the body, it is the arts that nourish the
soul.
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Movies at STDL
Are you looking for variety
in movie viewing? Then come to the Schaumburg Township District
Library. Coming soon to our AV department is a new
120-inch movie screen along with surround sound. You won't want to miss
this type of theatre viewing. Join this friendly group and get in on
all the fun. After the movie, you will receive a bag of microwave
popcorn and the best thing is - it's all free! Check out these
hours.
The Audiovisual Department will exhibit
feature films on: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Thursday at 2 p.m. and
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
For additional information, contact the
Audiovisual Department at (847) 923-3182.
Branch Out to the Movies!
Our Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park branch
libraries have joined the central library in showing feature films.
Families are welcome to spend an evening or afternoon at the movies.
Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hanover Park Branch: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Hoffman Estates Branch: Thursdays at
6:30 p.m.
Movie titles are available by calling the
library at the following phone numbers:
Central Library- Audiovisual
Department: (847)923-3182
Hoffman Estates Branch: (847) 885-3511
Hanover Park Branch: (630)372-7800
 Thanks
to All of Our VeteransNovember 11 is Veteran's Day! It is important that we
remember the service these special men and women have given our country.
Please take the time to thank a Veteran and remember the sacrifices they
have made.
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Random Ringers
Monday, Dec. 11
7 p.m.
Audiovisual Department
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Random
Ringers
For the past 15 years,
the Random Ringers have performed handbell music for the
benefit of hundreds of people in the north and northwest suburbs.
They ring a variety of pieces, i.e; secular, popular and relgious,
on 4 ½ octaves of Schulmerich handbells and 3 octaves of Malmark
choir chimes.
Random Ringers is not
affiliated with any religious environment, but each individual
member rings in her/his own church. Experience varies, but some have
been ringing for as long as 25 years. Members hail from the
Northwest suburbs and practice in Palatine each Monday night. They
take pride in bringing a quality performance to each venue at which
they appear. This holiday season is no exception as the 11
ringers perform old favorites as well as new pieces sure to please
audiences of all ages.
Most places in which
they perform are repeat engagements from previous years. They
include: DesPlaines Public Library, Luther Village in Arlington
Heights, the Schaumburg Township District Library and new to the
group this year - the Park Ridge Public Library. Previously they
have played at many enior residential facilities in the area and
always participate in the Northern Illinois Spring
Rings.
This is the second year
for Beth McFarland, the director. She has been involved with
handbells for 20 years and is currently the director of Joy Bells
and a member of the Heritage Bells of UMC of Libertyville.
Beth works full time and teaches piano in addition to directing
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