Like I was saying, jam sessions are unpredictable. Last Sunday on a beautiful day during graduation weekend we had 24 jammers, tied for the most ever. We had more drummers than we’ve had in a while, a nice mix of young and older jammers, good music, and lots of fun.
We’re looking for the same at our next jam on June 1st. Our band will be Dave Cooper, Mark Davis, John Christensen, and Michael Brenneis. The tune-of-the-week is “Lover” by Rodgers and Hart and prep notes by Michael BB are below.
I’m not sure if this has been mentioned before, but we have 3 jams in June. We will be jamming during the Isthmus Jazz Fest on Friday, June 20, 9-11 pm in the newly remodeled Memorial Union. The format will be slightly altered as Dan will only give feedback after the tune-of-the-week. This is a special opportunity to jam in front of a larger crowd and be part of the festival. It will be lots of fun!
June is a busy month for the jam. In addition to 3 jams we held our spring plant sale last Saturday and raised $538 for the jam. Thank you Mike, Clair, Nancy, Amy, Lynnette, Grant, Mary, and everyone who donated plants and helped! And later this month we have another fundraiser, a private house concert/party at which Johannes and Nick will perform.
If you are interested in having a fundraiser at your home let me know. Getting together with your friends and listening to live jazz in your home is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping a good cause.