STDL • Musically Yours - January 2007 •

Jazzmin

Monday, Jan. 8

7 p.m.

Audiovisual Department

Jazzmin
Ron Koules - Saxophone
Sam DiCesare - Vibraphone
Bob Villwock - Piano
Mike Maratea - Bass

Jazzmin was born in the late 90s when three Chicagoland musicians mutually decided they needed a more avant-garde venue to play their improvisational music – something musically above and beyond the regular all-occasion gigs. Their unique music approach today is characterized by wide-open improv, an amazing synergy of performance and creative, interwoven melodic lines. All that remained before their first gig was to appropriately name the group. This task was taken on by Ron Koules. They have continued to grow musically over the years since their inception and look forward to what the future brings.

    Ron Koules has played the alto saxophone for 50 years with a focus on improvisational jazz for the last 10. His education includes degrees from DePauw University , Northern Illinois University and Northwestern University . He has worked as a teacher and as an actor. He lives on the shores of a lovely lake with his wife, Carol.
    Sam DiCesare enjoys playing jazz on the vibraphone, heavily influenced by Gary Burton and Milt Jackson. He additionally plays drums semi-professionally in the Chicago area. Sam’s day gig is computer engineering. He currently resides in the Northwest suburbs.
    Bob Villwock is a retired chemist who plays Kurzweil, Ensoniq and Roland keyboards with considerable style and enthusiasm. He is very much at home in a bop, jazz and blues combo and names Brubeck, Monk and Silver as his primary influences. Born in Chicago , he and his wife, Maxine, currently reside in the Fox River Valley .
    Mike Maratea has 35 years experience performing in jazz, blues, swing,and rock bands ranging in size from duo to big band at venues including The Kentucky Derby, House of Blues and Taste of Chicago, as well as performances in other major U.S. cities.

Movies at STDL

Are you looking for variety in movie viewing? 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 the times and dates for movies:

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Saturdays at 2 p.m.

No fee or registration required. For additional information, contact the Audiovisual Department Information Desk at (847) 923-3182.

Dear Friends:
Thinking of you this New Year and hoping that you have happy memories to cherish always.

-Barbara Marik

Town Square Concerts - 2007

As promised, this issue of Musically Yours lists our Big Band Concert Series for the 2007 summer season. Some of the bands are returning due to popular demand. Please start marking your calendars. You won't want to miss any of these great performances. Most of them are Monday evening performances with Wednesday or Thursday as the rain date. We proudly present the following roster:

Monday, June 4 - Ron Mills Orchestra w/vocalist Kate Rafferty - rain date: June 7

Monday, June 11 - Vito Buffalo Orchestra w/vocalists Lee Stevens and Bob Shipner - rain date: June 14

Monday, June 18 - Yorkville American Legion Big Band w/vocalists Leslie Beukelman and Dean Potter - rain date: June 21

Monday, June 25 - Maxwell Street Klezmer Band - rain date: June 28

Monday, July 9 - Teddy Lee Orchestra w/vocalist Peter Oprisko - rain date: July 12

Monday, July 16 - John Burnett Orchestra - rain date: July 19

Monday, July 23 - Larry Bemben & Schaumburg Jazz Ensemble - rain date: July 25

Monday, July 30 - Limited Edition Big Band w/vocalist Julie Creighton - rain date August 1

Monday, August 6 - Brotherhood of Harmony - rain date Aug. 9

Wednesday, August 8 - Spring Valley Concert Band

Monday, August 13 - Stringfusion - rain date Aug. 16

As food is to the body, it is the arts that nourish the soul.

Aldrin Handbell Ensemble
Monday, Jan. 29
7 p.m.
Audiovisual Department

The Aldrin Handbell Ensemble is entering its sixth year of performing. It came into existence with the gift of a two octave set of handchimes from former Principal of Aldrin School, Mr. Lee Cook. More chimes were donated by the school store and retiring faculty and staff. The handchime ensemble became a handbell ensemble this year with the use of rented handbells. This group is really three ensembles in one - two sixth grade ensembles and an alumni group made up of advanced sixth graders and junior high students. They perform regularly in the Schaumburg area at school functions, touring other elementary schools, retirement homes, handbell festivals and School District events such as the Best of 54 Expo. This April they will join 150 other ringers at the Youth Handbell Festival sponsored by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers in Mundelein, Illinois. The Ensemble is directed by Kay Sutton, music teacher at Aldrin School. Ms. Sutton has directed handbell groups of all ages and has attended AGEHR national festivals in Norfolk, VA and Dallas, TX. She received her handbell training from Karl Kay of the Agape Ringers.

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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

Audiovisual Department

Lady T

    Toscanellie Marcelain has been sharing her "intimate jazz voice" as a representative for America's jazz in Europe, East Africa, the former Soviet Union, West Africa and the U.S. Known as "Lady T", and "the American lady with a lot of jazz to give," she has enjoyed great success with her devotion to the preservation and perpetuation of America's jazz.
    In September 2005, vocalist and bandleader, Lady T, celebrates 6 years of live jazz performance every Friday and Saturday night at Pacific Blue Restaurant, formerly Ciao Bella Ristorante in Glen Ellyn, IL. Performances are from 8 to 11 PM - no cover .
    Lady T has performed on the stages of many Chicago-area venues, including Bistro America (Batavia), Borders Books and Music, Cafe Cappuccino (Itasca), Chambers (Niles), City Life (Chicago) Green Dolphin Street (Chicago), Andy's (Chicago), Scores Nite Club (Harwood Heights), The Viking Steak House(Winfield), The Flame (Countryside), Luigi's (Aurora), Melange Blue (Oakbrook Terrace), The Homestead (Evergreen Park), Philander's (Oak Park), Ocean's 11 (Lombard), Roth Steakhouse (Lemont)and Anthony's Restaurant and Jazz Club (Elgin). Lady
T is an Associate Member of IAJE, a Songwriter & Publisher member of ASCAP, and a member of the Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz. She has held long engagements at such international venues as the Inter-Continental and Pamodzi hotels in Lusaka, Zambia (East Africa), the Bass Line Jazz Club - where she was also manager - in Accra, Ghana (West Africa), and the local jazz club in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (former Soviet Union).
    Lady T's JassWhirl promotes and celebrates jazz and jazz musicians, and publishes a jazz magazine, with issues archived by the Smithsonian Institution. She is active in promoting "JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH" every April. Toscanellie has produced jazz festivals, concerts, clinics, and theatre productions. She is a mentor and resource for the jazz community. Her "Jazz-What I Love About the Music" jazz series began overseas in 1990, and emphasizes opportunities for young and new jazz vocalists and musicians.
    One of the popular vocalists in the Chicago-area, Lady T features the songs from the hottest years of vocal jazz. Her own jazz compositions are an honorable tribute to an important and irrepressible era. "She is a terrific performer with a super personality. Lady T is someone every jazz lover should know!"

WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom," hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at 5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the Internet by going to www.WDCB.org. Listeners may contact John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at midwestballroom@yahoo.com. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at www.yorkvillebigband.com.

Midwest Ballroom Schedule for January, 2007

1-6-07 NEW RELEASES PROGRAM ONE - A collection of the latest selections from CD's by national and local big bands and singers. There will also be a special feature on Jazzmin who will be appearing at the Schaumburg Library on Jan. 8.

1-13-07 NEW RELEASES PROGRAM TWO - More new selections from new releases. We're starting the year off with lots of new music by local and national performers. The show will also include a short interview with Bob McGrath of TV's Sesame Street and the Mitch MIller Show. Bob will discuss his new sing-a-long album.

1-20-07 SONGS OF WINTER - A program of tunes about winter and cold weather, featuring local artists and vintage songs. Hurrry up spring!

1-27-07 BIG BAND MEDLEYS - Two hours of big band music played in medley form by local and national orchestras, plus area singers performing middle of the road favorites. The program will also feature an interview with local Sinatra singer Bob Duda, two Lindy-Hop Dancers, bandleader Dick Elliott, dance instructors Tom and Aggie DeBartolo, and dance promoter Ann Head.

Musically Yours,