INCDNCEM... Impulse Recording Artist Michael Brecker at the Commodore Monday, June 29th. Zebra Recording Artist Skywalk at the Commodore Sunday,June 28th. ...INSmRES SKYWALK Silent Witness •1 MCA I.impulse! MCA R:CORDS CI\NI\OA Page ◄ PERFORMERS MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS - the ·· Elder Statesman " of Chicago 's jazz musicians ... in the mid 60 's he helped establish the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (A.A .C.M.). the original Musician 's Cooperative. Muhal currently resides in NYC and his piano artistry and compositions are featured on numerous albums for Italy 's " Black Saint " Records . He'll appear in a duet setting with bassist , DAVE HOLLAND. V.E.C.C. - 714. PETER APPLEYARD - Last year 's concert was such a distinguished affair - hot and breezy swing music. Peter Appleyard and the Alumni are back with another memorable salute to Benny Goodman . This is a rare opportunity to hear eight all-star musicians from variou s Goodman bands honoring the King of Swing with concert performances of classic Goodman favorites , and relating personal anecdotes of their experiences while in Goodman 's employ. This heartfelt tribute is led by dynamic vibraphonist Peter Appleyard who has performed with Count Basie , Ella Fitzgerald , Frank Sinatra , Stan Kenton as well as Benny Goodman . Peanuts Hucko (clarinet). Billy Butterfield (trumpet). George Masso (trombone) , Butch Miles (drums). Russ Kasov (piano). Slam Stewart (bass) . Special guest : Oliver Gannon (guitar). COMMODORE - 6127 JON BALLANTYNE - superb young pianist from Saskatoon who studied at North Texas State University. At the Montreal Jazz Festival '86 , his trio was voted the best new Canadian jazz ensemble . He 's performed with Dave Liebman and will appear in the Festival with an all star Canadian quartet featuring : the incredible PHIL DWYER (saxophones). KIERAN OVERS (bass) and CLAUDE RANGER (drums). B.C. COMPlEX - 714, 5 BASSDRUMBONE - features tbe volcanic trombone of Ray Anderson. His fluency and range distinguish him as one of the premier contemporary instrumentalists in music today . Gerry Hemingway (drums) and Mark Helias (bass) complete this volatile , stimulating trio of the 80 's. Individually they 've played / recorded with A. Braxton , 0. Lake, Gil Evans , Carla Bley . .. Recent LP - " You Be " on Minor Music of West Germany . V.E.C.C. - 112 V.C.C. - 112 - Workshop (875-8_220) JEAN BEAUDET QUARTET - the intense Montreal quartet of the important pianist Jean Beaudet should definitely be recognized as one of the . most dynamic bands in Canada . .. a smash hit at the Ottawa Jazz Festival '86 ... don 't miss Beaudet with Yannick Rieu (saxophone), Norman Guilbeault (bass) and Michel Ratte (drums) . c.c.c. - 112, 3 B.C. COMPlEX - 114 SAUL BERSON QUARTET - Vancouver native who 's toured extensively in Europe and the Middle East . .. played all the top venues and three international jazz festivals in Israel with the highly acclaimed " From the Other Side" Berson 's back in Vancouver creating soundtracks for two films . will perform with Paul Plimley (piano). Clyde Reed (bass), Gregg Simpson (drums). B.C. COMPlEX - 7I 4 RAN BLAKE - recording artist , pianist, and chairperson at the New England Conservatory of Music , Blake extended Gunther Schuller's original concept of " Third Stream" music , a blend of classical and jazz styles, to envelop a pancultural dimension . . a most original pianist , this master improviser returns to Vancouver to astound audiences in a rare duet performance with saxophonist , Houston Person . V.E.C.C. - 6128 V.C.C. - Workshop 6/ 29 - 12-3 PM (875-8220) HENRY BOUDIN - a veteran alto saxophonist from Montreal .. he 's worked with many of the greatest jazz legends , Dizzy Gillespie , Ira Sullivan , Gunther Schuller . CLASSICAL JOINT - 6126, 27 MICHAEL BRECKER BAND - Brecker is a brilliant tenor saxophonist of renowned virtuosity . He helped form seminal fusion groups - Dreams , Brecker Brothers and Steps Ahead - and as a sessionman he has appeared on almost 400 records (Freddie Hubbard and Kenny Wheeler to Page 5 AT GRANVILLE ISLAND DIXIELAND & SWING FOR LISTENING & DANCING INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL JAZZ BANDS 5 NIGHTS A WEEK JAM SESSION: TUE=BEBOP/WED=DIXIELAND SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH IAl!@Jllltr-.l JULY 17-18 1987 ANNUAL Lillian Allen Amauta Mr. B Roy Bailey Banco del Ruido Piere Bensusan Berline, Crary & Hickman Bim Tony Bird and Morris Goldberg Sandy Bradley and the Small Wonder Stringband Billy Bragg Cape Breton Show Capercaillie Eugene Chadbourne Oscar Chavez and Los Morales Clan Na Gael Kate Clinton Peppino D'Agostino Hazel Dickens Ferron Cathy Fink INFO 682-2148 or 277-6076 689-3455 VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Four the Moment Susan Freundlich Sheila Gostick The Horseflies Arthur Johnston Clifton Joseph Si Kahn Connie Kaldor Kin Lalat Alison Krauss Dagmar Krause Eddy Lawrence Laurie Lewis John Mccutcheon Patsy Montana Holly Near and John Bucchino Night Noise The Original Balkan Jam The Oyster Band Ramblin' Jack Elliott Rare Air Ritmia Leon Rosselson Tom Russell Michelle Shocked Spirit of the West Under the Moss ... and more JULY 17, 18, 19 JERICHO BEACH PARK Tix: VTC/CBO charge by phone 280-4444. Also Zulu, Black Swan, Festival office. Page 6 Dire Straits and Bruce Springsteen) . Brecker's gifts are compelling: a searing soloist, seamless ensemble player and an innovative composer. He has recently released his first album as a leader - MICHAEL BRECKER (MCA - Impulse) - and will appear in Vancouver with an all-star band: MIKE STERN (guitar), KENNY KIRKLAND (piano), JEFF ANDREWS (bass), ADAM NUSSBAUM (drums). COMMODORE - 6129 BILL BRUFORD'S EARTHWORKS - Bill Bruford (percussion and synthesizer) used to be a guiding light in the British "Art-Rock" movement, touring internationally with "Yes" and "King Crimson". Now he ·s more firmly rooted in jazz and playing with a remarkable line-up of English modern jazz musicians: Django Bates (keyboards), lain Baljamy (saxophones), both members of the Loose Tubes Orchestra, and Mick Hutton (double bass). Earthworks have one LP available on EG Editions - Bates and Hutton appear with "First House" on ECM. ORPHEUM - 713 JANE BUNNETT - from Toronto ... Jane has found a remarkably natural voice on the soprano saxophone, and plays an expert and sensuous flute. Hers is a fresh, warm and graceful melodic instinct. Larry Kramer (trumpet), Brian Dickenson (piano), Kieran Overs (bass), Claude Ranger (drums) B.C. COMPLEX - 713, 4, 5 CABO FRIO - is a high energy ensemble of five gifted musicians who are performing some of the most exciting live shows around. Their hard hitting R 'n B jazz/rock fusion sound keeps audiences involved and entertained - ZEBRA MCA Recording Artists. V.E.C.C. - 715, (Celso Machado opens) CARAMELO - an exciting new band on the Vancouver scene ... lat in, salsa, jazz featuring: RICARDO VIVANCO (leader), DAVE QUARIN (sax, flute), ALBERT ST. ALBERT (congas), TWYLA BROOKS (bass), JUDY ABRAMS (piano), HOYING GERONIMO (timbales), DAVE JAMES (guitar, synth.) B.C. COMPlEX - 715 EUGENE CHADBOURNE - was once thought to be a free improvising native of Calgary! Founder of Parachute Records, Eugene sought musical nirvana in NYC in the late ?O's, performing with John Zorn, Carla Bey, Frank Lowe before discovering free improvised country and western bebop in 1980, and then SHOCKABILLY ... also worked with the Violent Femmes and settled in Greensboro, N. Carolina. One of the planet's more unique guitar, rake, plunger, birdcage playing specialists ... appearing with: John Zorn. V.E.C.C. - 7 13 c.c.c. - 714 B.C. COMPLEX - 715 (solo) CHIEF FEATURE - perform interesting, innovative, original material ... Featuring BRUCE FREEDMAN (saxophone) of the Vancouver Art Trio who's joined by BILL CLARKE (trumpet), BLAINE WIKJORD (drums), PAUL BLANEY (bass). B.C. COMPLEX - 713 JIM CHIVERS TRIO - drummer par excellence, his style is reminiscent of Elvin Jones. His repertoire favors the neglected modern classics (Mingus, Walton, Coltrane) as well as original works. Ken Lister (bass), Eric Vaughn (piano) - hosting the Joint Jazz Session. CLASSICAL JOINT - 712, 3, 4, 5 COAST QUARTET - is inspired by the early 60's innovations of Ornette Coleman's classic quartet. Warm and loose this band can delight. Features: BILL CLARKE (trumpet), PAT CAIRO (tenor sax), DENNIS BURKE (drums), RENE WORST (bass). GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 714 KENNY COLMAN - an entertainer's entertainer, his smoky baritone and depth of feeling have impressed the likes of Frank Sinatra and Redd Foxx. He's a natural improviser who gives new meaning to jazz-pop standards. With Ron Johnston (key), Blaine Wikjord (dr) Gutties Johnson (b), Jack Fulton (tram), Wally Snyder (Is). B.C. COMPLEX - 714 PAUL CRAM BAND - led by avant garde composer, saxophonist, Paul Cram. from Vancouver, Cram was a founding member of the New Orchestra Workshop in the late ?O's. has organized many ensembles and is currently residing in Toronto. Recorded for the ONARI label. The Cram Band's music is a funky ratatouille seasoned with blood and blarney. featuring: Tom Walsh (trombone), John Gzowski (guitar), James Young (bass) and John Lennard (drums). RAILWAY CLUB - 711, 2, 5 GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 711 B.C. COMPlEX - 713, 4, 5 DOUGLAS COLLEGE JAZZ BAND - directed by lead trumpet Blair Fisher, the band includes both students and jazz veterans from the lower mainland of B.C. Credits include four albums and numerous awards. B.C. COMPlEX - 7I 4 THE DURMEN - a group of four Vancouver musicians who play original music ... developed Page 7 an individual style as a result of the mixture of both composed and improvised music ... great sound with an unusual flavor and zany sense of humour. Featuring Phil Belanger (drums), Dave Brown (bass), Michael Guild (guitar), Kim Darwin (drums). B.C. COMPLEX - 7I 4 PHIL DWYER - one of the most gifted musician$ (saxophone/piano) on the Canadian jazz scene . originally from Qualicum Beach, at age 17 he studied with Steve Grossman in New York City ... influences are Rollins, Coltrane. will appear with an all star Canadian band including JON BALLANTYNE (piano), KIERAN OVERS (bass) and CLAUDE RANGER (drums). B.C. COMPI.EX - 714, 5 BONNIE FERGUSON - one of Vancouver's talented jazz singers, Bonnie continues to rework the tradition. . was a member of the popular vocal trio "Gettin' Off Easy" with Colleen Savage and Kate Hammett-Vaughan. Featuring: Oliver Gannon, Michael Guild (guitars), Bruce Meikle (bass), Craig Scott (drums). GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 6128 MITCHEL FORMAN - this commanding soloist brings spontaneity, wit and daring to his piano/synthesizer playing. A master of fusion, Mitchel has a flair for complex rhy1hms and the unexpected ... two albums available ... Forman has appeared with John Scofield and the Mahavishnu Orchestra and will present a solo performance at the Festival. COMMODORE - 6129 (Opens for Michael Brecker Band) MARTIN FRANKLIN QUARTET - one of England's finest vibraphone artists ... has worked with all of the top names in U:K. jazz, Ronnie Scott, Don Rendell, Harry Beckett and the late Phil Seamen ... moved to Canada in '8O and to Vancouver in '85. GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 711 OLIVER GANNON - a solid guitar player in the tradition of Jim Hall, Barney Kessel ... Well known to Vancouver audiences since the 6O's for his work with PACIFIC SALT and more recently with Fraser McPherson. GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 6128 LINTON GARNER TRIO - classic jazz piano stylings from a member of a family of musical bluebloods ... older brother of the late, great Erroll Garner ... elegant and exquisite ... with Stewart Loseby (!enc~). Don Fraser (drums). ROBSON SOUARF. PLAZA - 713 B.C. COMPI.EX - 715 Special guest Denny Clark (vocals) On Granville Island d ( ~~t~t~~ SEAFOOD COOKED LOUISIANA STYLE oo Delicious Food oo Cool Drinks oo Hot Jazz oo Good Times Open Breakfast Lunch & Dinner and Late Night Binky's Cajun Restaurant & Oyster Bar 784 Thurlow• 681-7073 Page 8 Reserve tickets now! Phone 681-8816 VINNY GOLIA - an important contributor to the vanguard of creative, improvisational music. internationally noted multi-reed and woodwind player, composer and big band leader. Golia fuses a rich heritage of jazz, contemporary classical and world music into his unique compositions. LP's available on Ninewind Records. Golia will front an L.A. allstar lineup including: JOHN FUMO (trumpet), MICHAEL VLATKOVICH (trombone), WAYNE PEET (piano) , BILL ROPER (tuba}, KEN FILIANO (bass) and ALEX CLINE (drums). In residence from June 29 -July 5. V.E.C.C. - 6129 RAILWAY CLUB - 6130 (with trio) B.C. COMPLEX - 714, 5 GOTHAM CITY - has settled somewhere in the eye of Ornette's harmolodic hurricane. A very contemporary 'electro jazz' quintet with a secure knowledge of it's roots. . the turbo charged ensemble from Toronto ... Nie Gotham (alto), Stephen Donald (trombone), Ken Myhr (guitar), David Smith (bass), Daniel Barnes (drums). SAVOY - 711, 2 B.C. COMPI.EX - 713, 4, 5 RAILWAY CLUB - 714 MICHAEL GUILD TRIO - guitarist Guild has both classical (Bach, Ravel, Chopin) and jazz (Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis) influences. AUDIE WONG (drums), and JOHN FORREST (bass) join him to complete the trio. ROBSON SQUARE PLAZA - 6126 OAKRIDGE - 6128 Ray Vaughn, Stanley Jordan and B.B. King." (B.B. King) "Man, he's going to revolutionize the way guitar is played." (Stevie Ray Vaughan) "I've never seen anybody play the guitar like that." (Bob Dylan) ... with JOE ROCKMAN (bass), TOM STEPHEN (drums). COMMODORE - 713, 4 B.C. COMPI.EX - 714 DAVE HOLLAND - involved ,with prominent members of the English improvising scene during the late 6O's in London (Evan Parker, Derek Bailey, John Stevens). Was 'discovered' by Miles Davis in 1968. Subsequent recordings with Miles, Circle, Sam Rivers, Gateway. firmly established Holland as premier bassist of his generation. Has solo bass and cello albums ... two ECM recordings are available by his current quintet. Dave will be performing in duet with the legendary MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS. V.E.C.C. - 714 THE HOOD BROTHERS - Vancouver based quartet who bring their diverse experiences together to produce a straight ahead jazz and be-bop. Members are: PETER THOMPSON (saxophone), HENRY YOUNG (guitar}, IAN HOOD (drums), CAMERON HOOD (bass). GRANVILLE ISLAND MARICfl STAGE - 715 SHANNON GUNN QUINTET- Shannon's complete understanding of the jazz idiom, her honeysweet versatile vocals and classy stage demeanor have earned her a high level of respect among the players she chooses to work with. B.C. COMPLEX - 714, 5 KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN - ''the Velvet Hammer" is TNT wrapped in silk stockings . possessing a singing style that combines an earthy explosiveness with gentle, intimate, moody strains she renders her listeners spellbound. Kate is one of Vancouver's finest vocal talents deserving of wider recognition. Her repertoire pays homage to the great jazz vocal tradition of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRae. After one performance you'll be a fan for life. B.C. COMPI.EX - 715 JEFF HEALEY BAND - from Toronto, at 21 years of age, Jeff could be 'the' hottest young blues man on the scene. Influences range from Louis Armstrong and Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix and B.B. King. "I've never seen anything like it. Your execution is the best I've ever seen. Stick with it and you 'II be bigger than Stevie ABDULLAH IBRAHIM (DOLLAR BRAND) and EKAYA - South Africa's gift to the world of jazz ... This extraordinary pianist, now living in New York City, has bewitched huge audiences the world over ... one of the hits of the 1986 du Maurier International Jazz Festival, where he opened for Wynton Marsalis ... Neal Hall of the Vancouver Sun was there and commented: "Ekaya plays a subtle, emotional style of jazz that extends something akin to religious fervour. It is intense music, a deliciously delicate blend of African tribal rhy1hms and haunting harmonies.'' Abdullah Ibrahim will perform his highly infectious music along with his group EKAYA: CARLOS WARD (alto), SONNY FORTUNE (tenor), CHARLES DAVIS (baritone}, TIM WILLIAMS (trombone}, ABDUR-RAHIM ANDY McCLOUD (bass), YAHYA VICTOR JONES Page 9 (drums }, ABDULLAH IBRAHIM (piano). ORPIIEUM - 713 ICE CASTLES - a fine jazz - fusion ensemble inspired by Pat Metheny ... featuring DAVID PHYALL (guitar), IAN COLEMAN (keyboards), DAVID BROWN (bass), WILF MURRAY (drums). GRANVILLE ISlAND MARKET STAGE - 711 MUSIC HALL The finest in Live Entertainment DARYL JAHNKE TRIO - a sophisticated blend of 80's guitar trio music ... inspired by Pat Metheny but rapidly developing an original voice. Featuring: NORM FISHER (bass} , BUFF ALLEN (drums). OAKRIDGE - 6127 B.C. COMPLEX - 714 JUNE KATZ QUINTET - vocalist whose treatment of classic jazz tradition exudes urbane sophistication . She 'll be recording her second album in June . Featuring : ROSS TAGGART (tenor) , RICK KILBURN (bass), RON JOHNSTON (piano), BLAINE WIKJORD (drums) . B.C. COMPLEX - 714 KATHY KIDD - a multi-faceted pianist , composer and teacher ... plays a wide range of music from swing and early jazz stylings to funk, reggae and afro-latin jazz fusion. Kidd is an excellent pianist as well as being the coordinator of the Pop and Jazz Studies Program at Vancouver Community College. Features: Govind Dido , Themba Tana (percussion) . ROBSON SQUARE PLAZA - 6130 MARYANN LA CAILLE - extensive classical and jazz experience on clarinet ... shows a bent for the spontaneous ambiance of free jazz ... Based in Seattle, La Caille has 2 albums in her name and has played with Dave McKenna, Julian Priester, Gary Peacock, Perry Robinson. Appearing with ALLEN YOUNGBLOOD. B.C. COMPLEX - 715 LOCAL • NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL From Jazz to Pop, Blues & Rock PHILIPPE LAPOINTE - a student in classical guitar and composition, Lapointe is now becoming a leader on the Canadian fusion ROSS SHAFER ALMOST LIVE' KING TV HOST JUNE 26 & 27 I Brings you the best in comedy every Thursday, Friday & Saturday WAVES FREE PERFORMANCES HOURLY July 3 - 6-10 pm July 4 - noon-10 pm July 5 - noon- l O pm Showcasing local & International Artists JAZZ FOR EVERY TASTE DON'T MISS IT! Tix : VTC/CBO & all usual outlets. Charge by phone 280-4444 . Info 613 -1474 ETTA JAMES - one of the greatest R&B/soul singers ever opens this year 's festival ... began singing in church as a youngster . . a 30-year career was launched in 1954 when she started singing with the legendary Johnny Otis as a teenager ... over 33 albums to her credit as of today . . opened for the Rolling Stones during their 1971 tour ... recently brought the house down with a rousing performance at the 1987 Grammy Awards ... she prowls the stage with relentless energy . __ punctuates her music with both passion and tenderness ... let the party begin 1 COMMODORE - 6126 JAZZOIDS - are an invigorating band that deal with the creative interface of jazz and improvisational electric rock . This fusion is the brainchild of trumpet wizard , BILL CLARKE and features : RON SAMWORTH (guitar) , PAT CAIRO (saxophones), DENNIS BURKE (drums) . RAILWAY CLUB - 6126 RON JOHNSTON TRIO - pianist, arranger and composer, Johnston is a well-known Vancouver musician who ALWAYS provides quality entertainment. He has toured and recorded extensively with " Pacific Salt " as well as flautist Paul Horn ... with Rick Kilburn (bass) Blaine Wikjord (drums). UNICORN - 714, 5 ROBSON SQUARE PLAZA - 6129 scene. His music seduces listeners with its subtlety and evocative power. C.C.C. COMPLEX - 6130 Midnight show 6127 B.C. COMPLEX - 715 JENI LeGON & JAZZ CINQ - "Hollywood's Chocolate Princess" started out as a chorus girl with the Count Basie Orchestra. She 's appeared with Fats Waller and has a string of films " Hooray for Love", "Easter Parade", " Stormy Weather" - to her credit ... Recently inducted into the Black Filmmakers' Hall of Fame , LeGon has a great voice and a flair for performance . Jazz Cinq includes : ROBIN WATTERS (piano) , TYRONE PRICE (bass), FRANK CLAVIN (drums, vocals), BERT MERCADER (trumpet), FRANK LEWIS (tenor sax). B.C. COMPLEX - 713 LUNAR ADVENTURES - Vancouver-based quartet formed in 1985 brings together,adventurous music from a variety of sources ... Jazz, Harmolodic Funk to Celtic and Calypso ... COAT COOKE (tenor sax), RON SAMWORTH (guitar), CLYDE REED (bass), GREGG SIMPSON (drums). RAILWAY QUB - 6128, 29 B.C. COMPLEX - 715 RENE LUSSIER - ROBERT LEPAGE - JEAN DEROME - a unique, electro-acoustic trio that features I THE RAILWAY CLUB 579 Dunsmuir at Seymour 681-1625 Romaniacs June 26/27 M-SQUAD June 28 Katie Webster June 29/ 30 Gotham City July 112 Shuffle Demons July 3-5 Jazzoids June 26 Lussier/Derome/Lepage June 27 Lunar Adventures June 28/29 Vinny Golia Trio June 30 Paul Cram Band July 112 Romaniacs July 3 Gotham City July 4 Paul Cram Band July s OPEN SUNDAY EVENINGS Blues, Jazz, and much more ''The recognized leaders in local original music." Page 10 Page II ~ ~ - b~CA f~'-r\.. du MAURIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL • SCHEDULE JUNE 26 JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29 JUNE 30 JULY 1 JULY 2 JULY 3 JULY 4 JULYS TIME CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS COMMODORE 9:00 KATIE WEBSTER ITTA JAMES ROY REYNOLDS PITER APPLEYARD SKYWALK JOHN SCOFIELD MITCHEL FORMAN MICHAEL BRECKER ORPHEUM 9:00 V.E.C.C. 8:00 c.c.c. MATINEE 5:30 c.c.c. EVENING 9:30 CLUBS VENUE CONCERTS RAN BLAKE/ HOUSTON PERSON VINNY GOLIA SEPTET QUES with DHE LIEB 1,AN ROYA SAXOPHONE QUARTET AL NEIL TRIO PAUL CRAM BAND JOHN RAPSON OCTET Midnight Show PHILIPPE LAPOINTE RENE LUSSIER JEAN DEROME ROBERT LEPAGE CLUBS CLUBS fl IIBS LANDMARK JAZZ BAR 10:00 ITTA JONES HOUSTON PERSON ITTA JONES/ HOUSTON PERSON SAVOY 10:00 ROMANIACS I ROMANIACS I JEAN RENE LUSSIER DEORME PHILIPPE LAPOINTE CLUBS C[UBS 10:00 1 10:00 ISADORA'S CLASSICAL JOINT 10:00 FREE CONCERTS OAKRIDGE 1:30 ROBSON SQUARE PLAZA 12:00 . 12:00 2:00 4:00 BC COMPLEX I i CELSO MACHADO HENRY BOUDIN I FREE CONCERTS GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE JAZZOIDS M-SQUAD KATIE WEBSTER I LUNAR I VINNY GOLIA ADVENTURES TRIO HENRY BOUDIN I BOB MURPHY ROMANIACS I BAND RAY PIPER & FANTASIA I I CELSO MACHADO FREE CONCERTS FREE CONCERTS FREE CONCERTS i MICHAEL GUILD TRIO OLIVER GANNON QUARTET PAUL PLIMLEY AL MATHESON QUINTET TRIO LUSSIERBONNIE DEROME-LEPAGE FERGUSON COLLEEN SAVAGE JEAN BEAUDET QUAITET RON JOHNSTON TRIO GAVIN WALKER QUAITET 9:00 CELSO MACHADO CABO FRIO MATINEE 5:30 JOHN ZORN/EUGENE CHADBOURNE DUO EVENING 9:30 CLUBS CLUBS CLUBS CLUBS SONNY CLAH MEMORIAL QUAR. w/JOHN ZOIN BERT WILSON & REBIRTH BERT WILSON & REBIRTH GOTHAM CITY GOTHAM CITY SHUFFLE DEMONS SHUFFLE DEMONS SHUFFLE DEMONS 10:00 PAUL CRAM BAND PAUL CRAM BAND ROMANIACS GOTHAM CITY PAUL CRAM BAND 10:00 CELSO MACHADO JOHN RAPSON TRIO CELSO MACHADO NEXUS MIKE ZILBER· RORY STUART QUARTET 10:00 JIM CHIVERS TRIO JIM CHIVERS TRIO JIM CHIVERS TRIO JIM CHIVERS TRIO 10:00 FREE CONCERTS FREE CONCERTS FREE CONCERTS FREE CONCERTS FREE CONCERTS FREE CONCERTS CLUBS CLUBS 10:00 1:30 ' '. LINTON GARNER TRIO l MIKE ZILBER RORY STUART QUARTET 12:00 MARTIN FRANKLIN BOB MURPHY QUARTET HOOD BROTHERS QUARTET RAY PIPER & FANTASIA ICE CASTLES RIO BUMBA THEMBA TANA PAUL CRAM BAND SHUFFLE DEMONS COAST QUARTET 'JAZZ AT THE PLAZA' FREE STAGES - JULY 3, 4, 5 'JAZZ AT THE PLAZA' SEE PAGE ••• 21 FOR DETAILS - 'JAZZ AT THE PLAZA' FREE STAGES *NOTE: JOHN STOWELL/BRUCE PHARES • RAILWAY CLUB Saturday June 27 • 3 to 6 pm 8:00 SONNY CLARI MEMORIAL QUAR. w/JOHN ZOIN KATHYtDD TR > JOHN RAPSON ENSEMBLE TIME 9:00 WAYNE PEET QUINTET I DARYL I MICHAEL JAHNKE TRIO GUILD TRIO CELSO MACHADO DAVEY WILLIAMS LADONNA SMITH MICHAEL JEAN BEAUDET VLATKOVICH QUARTET OCTET I ROMANIA CS FREE CONCERTS ! KATIE WEBSTER BASSDRUMBONE JEFF HEALEY BAND ROB Bill BRUFORD'S MCCONNELL/ED EARTHWORKS IICKERT ABDULLAH IBRAHIM & EKAYA CARMEN MCRAE MUHAL R. JOHN ZORN'S ABRAMS & 'XU FENG' DAVE HOLLAND I /BRUCE PHARES* I FREE CONCERTS LUNAR ADVENTURES ROBERT LEPAGE i JOHN STOWELL I I CLUBS ! I RAILWAY CLUB JEFF HEALEY BAND 12:~0 2:00 4:00 three of the most original minds in Canadian music . . . featuring guitars , reeds and flute , this Montreal based trio enters the realm of performance art ... completely contemporary, humourous and ironic . .. LP's available on ' ' Ambiances Magnetiques'' label. 6/26 RAILWAY CLUB - 6127 GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 612 7 c.c.c. - CELSO MACHADO - brilliant Brazilian guitarist has played throughout South America and Europe. The Machado Brothers were a tremendous hit at last year's Festival; Celso returns this year to thrill Vancouver audiences with the sophisticated sounds of Brazil. GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 6126 ISADORA'S - 6126, 711, 3 CLASSICAL JOINT - 6130 ROB MCCONNELL & ED BICKERT - From Toronto, trombonist McConnell has acquired a solid international reputation . His " Boss Brass " is one of the finest large ensembles in jazz . Bicker! has become a prominent force on guitar in Canadian and international jazz circles . has worked with Paul Desmond, Frank Rosolino, Phil Nimmons , Moe Koffman . . . a rare opportunity to catch them in an intimate small group setting with : RICK KILBURN (bass), BUFF ALLEN (drums) . ORPIIEUM - 714 (Open for Carmen McRae) MR. TOAD'S WILD RIDE - 6-man band who can rock the dance floor with funky hard driving fusion , then change the mood with a jazz ballad. Includes TOM COLCLOUGH (saxophone) , DAVE OEVILLER (guitar), MICHAEL CREBER (keyboards), IAN PUTZ (saxophone), NORM FISHER (bass) , and DARYL BENNETT (drums). They were the PACIFIC REGION winners of the Montreal International Jazz Festival Competition in 1986. B.C. COMPLEX - 713 B.C. COMPLEX - 715 V.E.C.C. - 715 (Opens for HERMETO PASCOAL) ALAN MATHESON QUINTET - talented trumpeter , pianist . composer and arranger, his repertoire draws on the styles of the swing and post bop eras .. . also plays behind vocal groups. With Bill Runge (ts) Oliver Gannon (guit), Bruce Meikle (b), Craig Scott (dr) . GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 6128 vocalist. A critic once said . "Carmen teaches you the meaning of lyrics. She has the kind of phrasing and timing and a combination of emphasis and articulation that only great dramatic actresses have. " She has worked with the bands of Basie, Ellington and Benny Carter . Revered throughout the world for her riveting performances in the tradition of Billie Holiday, McRae has been called the greatest female jazz singer ot our time. Do not miss this one 1 It'll be a memorable night. Her trio includes : Mark Pulice (drums) , Eric Gunnison (piano) Scott Colley (bass). ORPIIEUM - 714 CARMEN MCRAE - a truly outstanding jazz M-SOUAD - incorporates a lifetime of music with a little humour and a lot of sweat. This fearless trio includes : Western Canada 's " Big Daddy" "NIGHT FLIGHT" WITH HOST MICHAEL JAYE, WEEKNIGHTS 11-MIDNIGHT SATURDAYS 7,00-9 ,00 A.M. Unique program that captures the interest in " new" progressive jazz . "SUNRISE JAZZ" SATURDAYS 6,00-7,00 A.M. SUNDAYS 6,00-8,00 A.M. "DINNER JAZZ" SUNDAYS 6,00-8,00 P.M. "BIG BAND SHOW" WITH HOST DAL RICHARDS SUNDAYS 8,00-10,00 P.M. "GOLDEN DAYS OF RADIO" SUNDAYS 10 P.M.-MIDNIGHT IS Page 14 O H N On THE BIG GUNDOWN, "the Lower East Side's reigning musical thinker" !Vogue) reworks the music of Italian film composer Ennio Morricone !The Contemporary and new age jazz . "STEPS AHEAD" WITH HOST JOHN KARES AL NEIL TRIO - Vancouver born pianist who refuses to be anything but HIMSELF. musician , painter , story-teller and raconteurvisionary . .. a major pioneer on Vancouver 's music scene . .. originality embraces many forms , formats and passions including jazz , poetry , visual art and theatre ... calls his piano meditations "half-assed pineal hallelujahs" w. ZORN CKKS-FM! WITH HOST DAVID SANBORN SUNDAYS 8,00-10,00 A,M. BOB MURPHY - leading Canadian jazz pianist with 27 years experience in music ... has worked with Richie Cole, Gil Evans, Larry Coryell , Lionel Hampton and others ... has produced music tracks for film, video and commercials. has recorded his own music several times for CBC ·s Jazz Radio Canada series. Featuring SKYWALK's Tom Keenlyside (tenor) , Rene Worst (bass) and Graham Boyle (drums). B.C. COMPLEX - 713 GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 714 J ENJOY JAZZ ON Perfect compliment to Sunday Brunch featuring interviews and music of your fa vourite jazz performers. of the drums, AL WI ERTZ - has appeared with Eddie Harris , Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Bo Diddley; funky guitarist BOB BELL, who has several recordings to his credit ; and JOE HOAR (electric bass) a promising young talent in the fusion of jazz , blues and avant-garde. SAVOY - 6128 B.C. COMPLEX - 714 JOHN ZORN: THE BIG GUNDOWN-JOHN ZORN PLATS THE MUSIC OF ENNIO MORRICONE lt~t1~o~t'\1:~ "Zorn'! music doesn't burn down Lincoln Center, but it does gob on o poui"9 limousine." VILLAGE VOICE 79139 N Price $9.95 Good, The Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon A Time ,n the West). "Like Bernard Herrmann's work for Alfred Hitchcock, Nino Rota's for Fl!llini, or John Barry's for the James Bond movies, Morricone's writing for Sergio Leone marks one of the pre-eminent composer ·director collaborations .. Zorn's foxy, intrepid arrangements latch onto the soundtracks only to crack them open:' !from the liner notes) Nonesuch /Icon !79139) NO N ESUCH D IG I TA L JOHN ZORN LIVE Landmark Jazz Bar July 1 & 2 V.E.C.C. July 3 I C.C.C. July 4 WATCH· FOR OUR BOOTH AT THE B.C COMPLEX 2936 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V6K 1R2, Phone (604) 734-2828 Page 15 David Lee (bass - Toronto) and Gregg Simpson (drums). c.c.c. - 6/29 NEXUS - an exciting jazz group from Sweden . . music is melodic, lyrical and powerful .. . has worked with Enrico Rava, Thad Jones. Dave Liebman and Pepper Adams . two LP's currently available . . . members are JORGEN NILSSON on tenor /soprano sax, pianist HAKAN RYBIN , bassist ULF RADELi US and ANDERS LAGERLOF , drums . B.C. COMPLEX - 713 , 4, 5 ISADORA'S - 714 QUEST - DAVE LIEBMAN - (saxophones, flute) and RICHIE BEIRACH {piano) co-lead one of the finest quartets in jazz. Liebman has played with Miles Davis , Elvin Jones . .. Beirach , with Stan Getz, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland. Liebman and Beirach boast more than 15 years collaboration including the group " Lookout Farm". Joined by BILLY HART (drums) and RON McCLURE (bass), Quest produces a collective, free wheeling and hard driving intensity . V.E.C.C. - 6130 V.C.C. - 6/30 (Workshop with Dave Liebman) 875-8220 In/Ness " and duet with Vinny Golia, " No Reverse" and various ensemble projects with Golia . .. a fresh improvisational style with an icy clarity . .. in residence from June 29 - July 5 . . . appearing with Vinny Golia, Michael Vlatkovich , John Rapson and his own quintet. c.c.c. - 7/3 OUR THING - based in Eugene, Oregon ... Our Thing comprises the diverse backgrounds and experiences of BARRY OIESTER (saxophone), ANDRE ST. JAMES (bass) , ALAN TARPINIAN (drums), and BARBARA DZURO (piano). Individually these musicians have played with Joe Williams , Von Freeman, Dewey Redman, Blue Mitchell , Pharoah Sanders , Mal Waldron . .. releasing 1st album this spring. B.C. COMPLEX - 715 WAYNE PEET QUINTET - Peet is one of L.A. ·s most exciting young pianist/composers. influences range from James Brown to Cecil Taylor ... LP 's on 9 winds include solo "Down- QUINKUX - incorporate a kaleidoscope of musicaj styles, often occuring within a single piece. The quintet includes: Ralph Eppel (trombone - formerly of E.S.B ., PLIMLEY OCTET), Gord Koch (vibes) , Richard Foreman (guitar) , David Erickson (drums), David Guindon (funky bass). B.C. COMPLEX - 714 JOHN RAPSON - An inspired composer and trombone virtuoso .. . Rapson 's music percolates with influences ranging from gospel, Charles Mingus , and Aaron Copeland. combines intricate ensemble playing with go-for- HOUSTON PERSON and ETTA JONES - Person (saxophonist) and Jones (vocalist) have performed together for 15 years. Separately, they have worked with such greats as Horace Silver, Cedar Walton, Oliver Nelson, Earl "Falha" Hines ... Etta Jones has a gold record and a Grammy nomination to her credit. Both currently record under Muse Records . Person's soulful tenor saxophone will also be featured in a duet performance with pianist Ran Blake. LANDMARK JAZZ BAR - 6126, 27 VECC with Ran Blake - 6128 E RAY PIPER & FANTASIA - this group offers a JAZZ FORUM Thursdays l 0 pm- 2 am A TRANE Fridays 1-3 :30 pm JAZBLU Sundays 1-2:30 pm BLUES IN THE DARK Mondays l 0 pm- l am VANCOUVER'S BEST JAZZ & BLUES Page 16 the-throat improvisation .. . one of the best kept secrets of the LA music scene ... has two outstanding albums out on the 9 Winds label ... frequently plays and records with fellow Californian, Vinny Golia ... a hit at last year's festival (where he performed with Tim Berne), Rapson is a dark horse about to be recognized at the international level for his achievements .. . in residence June 29 July 5. GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKn STAGE - 6130 (Quartet) C.C.C. - 711 (Octet) ISADORA'S - 712 (Trio) B.C. COMPLEX - 715 (Quintet) unique improvisational Brazilian/Latin jazz sound featuring original compostions by Ray Piper (guitar). Including: Phil Belanger and Mario Zetina (percussion), Bill Barclay (keyboards) and Dennis Nichol (bass). CLASSICAL JOINT - 6129 GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKn STAGE - 715 PAUL PLIMLEY TRIO - creating some of the most original music in Canada , virtuoso vibes/pianist PlImley returns to the festival, this year in a trio with CLYDE REED (bass) and GREGG SIMPSON (drums) ... a founding member of the NEW ORCHESTRA WORKSHOP and a pioneering spirit, Plimley's recorded 3 albums ... was well received at the Edmonton and Ottawa Festivals in '86. GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKB STAGE - 6127 B.C. COMPLEX - 7I 4 V.C.C. - 713 (Workshop with Al Wiertz 875-8220) .j,l REFLEXIONEN - this international quartet is getting attention with their musical blend of post bop and avant-garde approaches. Individually, they've collaborated with some of the top BILL BRUFORD'S EARTHWORKS LIVE AT The Orpheum July 3 CARMEN McRAE Live at The Orpheum July 4 MITCHEL FORMAN Commodore June 28 mil QUEST V.E.C.C. June 30 ~ ALL A&M DISTqlBUTED RECORDS BY THESE RECORDS ARTISTS ARE AVAILABLE AT BLACK SWAN WATCH FOR OUR BOOTH AT THE B.C. COMPLEX '?936 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V6K 1 R2, Phone (604) 734-2828 Page 17 musIcIans in Jazz ... Joe Henderson, Jan Garbarek, Elvin Jones , John Coltrane . . Two LP's are out on "Timeless " (Holland) . Featuring : URS LEIMGRUBER (Switzerland saxophones) , DON FRIEDMAN (U.S.A. piano) , PALLE DANIELSSDN (Sweden - bass) , JOEL ALLOUCHE (France - drums) . (concerts are supported by PRO HELVETA) B.C. COMPLEX - 713, 4, 5 ROY REYNOLDS - For 36 years, Roy Reynolds has been playing professional jazz on his saxophone , clarinet and flute. Originally from England, he performed in the B.B.C . studio and various jazz clubs in London and Europe . Came to Canada in 1965 . From 1971-1978 he toured with the Stan Kenton Orchestra as a featured soloist. With: OLIVER GANNON (guitar), TORBEN OXBOL (bass), BLAINE WIKJORD (drums) . COMMODORE - 6127 (Opens for Peter Appleyard) B.C. COMPLEX - 715 RIO BUMBA - the hottest Latin jazz fusion band in Western Canada is celebrating its 10th year . This high energy band has a reputation for playing exciting rhythmic music . GRAHAM ORD (tenor, alto and soprano saxes and flute) , BRUCE FREEDMAN (tenor sax and percussion), BRENDA BAIRD (keyboards, vibes and flute) NAMATEET (electric bass) , DON POWRIE (drums). GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 7 I 4 ROMANIACS - A highly entertaining group . one of the musical highlights at EXPO 86 . playing a brand of music called ethno-fusion . mixing some traditional Eastern European folk music with a little hot jazz . .. the Rolling Stones meet Django Reinhardt ... an original style combining humour and excitement .. transcends all generations and ethnicities . goes extremely well with borscht and cabbage rolls. SAVOY - 6126 , 27 ISADORA'S - 6128, 29 RAILWAY CLUB - 713 B.C. COMPLEX - 713, 4, 5 ROYA SAXOPHONE QUARTET - ··one of the most daring American ensembles to emerge in recent years. " A highly entertaining, innovative Page 18 ensemble that redefines the role of the saxophone in contemporary music. ROYA has played to sold out houses across the U.S.A. and Europe ... many LP 's available ... Jon Raskin, Larry Ochs , Andrew Voigt , Bruce Ackley are based in San Francisco . V.E.C.C. - 711 New England Conservatory of Music . Featuring Pat Caird (tenor) , Bob Murphy (piano), Rick Kilburn (bass) , Dennis Burke (drums) . B.C. COMPLEX - 714 V.C.C. - 711 (Workshop 12 :00-2:00-875-8220) COLLEEN SAVAGE - " Vancouver 's most underrated Polish jazz singer ", Savage comes with an energetic rhythm 'n blues influence and a powerhouse voice. GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 6127 SHUFFLE DEMONS - originally a street band , the Demons have rapidly become the most infamous jazz ensemble in Canada . Their theatrical presentation and unique repertoire of bop ,. blues , rap and free jazz never fails to captivate crowds of all ages . " Streetniks" is their 1st LP. Don 't miss their triumphant return to Vancouver . Richard Underhill , Dave Parker , Mike Murley (saxophones) , Jim Vivian (bass), Stich Winston (drums). SAVOY - 713, 4, 5 B.C. COMPLEX - 714, 5 GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 713 JOHN SCOFIELD - one of the most distinguished guitar players on the jazz scene today ... has worked with David Liebman and Steve Swallow . . his three years with Miles Davis are jazz history . . records for "GRAMAVISION" . .. Scofield 's funky electric band is an impressive collection of fine musicians: Gary Grainger (bass), Dennis Chambers (drums), Robert Aries (keyboards) . COMMODORE - 6128 (Skywalk opens) BUD SHANK - consumate be-bop alto saxophonist ... a staple of the international jazz scene for over 35 years ... his swinging sound has graced the big bands of Charlie Barnet , Stan Kenton , Gerald Wilson and Duke Ellington ... more recently he 's toured and recorded with the LA4 (Laurinda Almeida , Ray Brown, ,leff Hamilton) . . . repertoire ranges from be-bop classics to gorgeous ballads and jazz chamber music. His latest recordings on Contemporary Records are a blend of passion, power , innovation and surprise ... an awesome talent. Dave Peck (piano), Chuck Deerdorf (bass), Dean Hodges (drums) . B.C. COMPLEX - 715 ROBIN SHIER QUINTET - this outstanding Vancouver trumpeter has played with Symphony Nova Scotia and led the Halifax Jazz Vanguard ... winner of Atlantic division of the CBC jazz competition '86 and frequent performer on CBC's Jazz Beat .. . graduate of SKYWALK - combines the talents of six of Canada 's most respected musicians . GRAEME COLEMAN (keyboards) , TOM KEENLYSIDE (reeds) , HARRIS VAN BERKEL (guitar), JIM MCGILLVERAY (percussion), RENE WORST (bass) , DARYL BENNETT (drums) . Zebra - . MCA recording artists with two albums reaching the top 20 in Billboard 's charts - " Silent Witness" and " Bohemians ". Vancouver Jazz buffs will have to get used to sharing their favourite band . COMMODORE - 6127 (Open for John Scofield) LADONNA SMITH and DAVEY WILLIAMS Smith's (viola) training is classical, Williams_' (guitar) is through blues and funk. The friction of styles lends a subtle mystery to their personal musical language . Though Alabama based, both have played with leading figures_on the international new composition / improvisation scene - Evan Parker , Anne LeBaron , John Zorn , Eugene Chadbourne , Gunter . Christmann ... many recordings available . 7/ 2 V.E.C.C. - 7/ 3 (Davey appears with Zorn) B.C. COMPLEX - 715 c.c.c. - JOHN STOWELL - a delicate , gifted guitarist deserving to join the ranks of Abercrombie , Scofield and Metheny ... has recorded with Bob Moses , Billy Hart , Ralph Towner, David Friesen - his album "Golden Delicious " is on Inner City . Will appear with bassist Bruce Phares . RAILWAY CLUB - 6127 (3 - 6 PM) ISADORA'S - 6127 RORY STUART - is widely regarded as one of the most innovative straight ahead jazz guitarists currently playing . Influenced by Coltrane , Monk , Shorter - Stuart is primarily self taught . His quartet has released one LP "NIGHTHAWK" (Cadence Jazz Records). Based in NYC , he 'll appear with Mike Zilber (saxophones) , Drew Gress (bass) and Bo_b Meyer (drums) and with Michael Vlatkov1ch . GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 712 B.C. COMPLEX - 713, 4, 5 ISADORA'S - 715 THEMBA TANA & AFRICAN HERITAGE - originally from South Africa, Themba has formally studied Western classical and traditional African music . Through extensive travel , he acquired the musical styles , songs and stories of diverse African tribes (Shona , Tonga) ... has one album out with " African Heritage" . ALBERT ST. ALBERT, SAL FERRERAS (percussion). B.C. COMPLEX - 7I 4 ROBSON SQUARE PLAZA- 715 VANCOUVER ART TRIO - attempts to recapture the pioneering intensity of the 60 's avantgarde ... Coltrane , Ayler , Ornette ... opened for Roscoe Mitchell in '86 ... group emphasis on interplay with BRUCE FREEDMAN (tenor), CLYDE REED (bass) , GREGG SIMPSON (drums) . B.C. COMPLEX - 715 ERIC VAUGHN - pianist , has established a presence on the local jazz scene. Last year performed as part of the " Jim Chivers Quartet ", returns to collaborate with Chivers in trio format. KEN LISTER joins these two on bass to complete the group . B.C. COMPLEX - 714 MICHAEL VLATKOVICH - a leading talent among Los Angeles improvisational players . Trombonist , arranger , and one of the most harmonically developed of the L.A. underground composers . Albums are available on ''Thank You " Records . He 'll appear with Vinny Golia (in residence from June 29 - July 5) and as a leader . V.E.C.C. - 6/ 29 (with Vinny Golia) C.C.C. - 7/ 1 (Octet) B.C. COMPLEX - 714 (with Rory Stuart) GAVIN WALKER QUARTET - leading alto saxophonist in the be-bop tradition .. . the ever suave Mr. Walker has been a regular Thursday night fixture at The Classical Joint for years ... featuring Rocky Weems (drums) Paul Ruhland (bass) Michael Guild (guitar). GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET STAGE - 6129 KATIE WEBSTER - a member of the late Otis Page 19 Redding 's band , this powerful gospel soloist/ pianist was a highlight of Toronto' s recent " Women In Jazz " Festival ... she has one LP on Arhoolie ... a new LP coming out on Black Top is produced by Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds . . Katie appears on the June '87 cover of Living Blues Magazine . Don 't miss her! COMMODORE - 6126 (Opens for Etta James) SAVOY - 6/ 29, 30 CENTRE CULTUREL COLOM BIEN 795 W. 16th Avenue Presents 'NEW MUSIC AT LE CAFE TRANSIT' MATINEE SERIES 5:30 PM June 29 - Al Neil Trio (Vancouver/ June 30 - Paul Cram Band (Toronto/ July 1 - John Rapson Octet (L.A . ) July 2 - Davey Williams/ LaDonna S'mith (Alabama) July 3 - Wayne Peet Quintet (L .A. ) JESSICA WILLIAMS - one of San Francisco 's best kept secrets is establishing a national presence . .. has played with Dexter Gordon , Art Blai