Scott Harris, editor
In This Issue:
Concert featuring Don Ellis music
This Saturday at UCLA
CBC radio program to feature Don Ellis' music
Live At Montreaux update
Hank Levy passes
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Saturday, November 10: UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology presents A CELEBRATION OF WORLD MUSIC.
A free concert featuring UCLA Ethnomusicology faculty artists, student ensembles, and former members of the Don Ellis Orchestra. 8:00 in Schoenberg Hall on the University of California, Los Angeles campus.
There will be a preconcert lecture by Steve Loza (former student of Glenn Stuart) in the Jan Popper Theater.
A portion of the concert will feature the UCLA Jazz Ensemble. Glenn Stuart will be conducting "Indian Lady"and playing quarter trumpet on "Homecoming".Don's sister will be there for the dedication of Don's Music to the school, Fred Seldon and Milcho will also be on program. "Homecoming"was a tribute to Kay that Don did for her when she came home from college.
For more information, visit:
http://www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu/ethnomusicology/news.htm
Click here to see the concert brochure.
From Ryan Takatsu
To whom it may concern:
Please tune your FM radio dial and/or internet to CBC Jazz Beat
http://radio.cbc.ca/programs/JazzBeat/
Sunday Nov 11th, 2001
CBC Radio One 11:05 PM CST Sunday (12:25 PM NT)
CBC Radio Two 8:05 PM CST Sunday (9:35 PM NT)
JB and Katie M will be featuring the music of Don Ellis!
Tell all your DE fans!
Listen to DE on the CBC Radio internet!
This programme is apparently dedicated to me for requesting Don Ellis Jazz Beat.
Regards, Ryan Takatsu your DE contributor
Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
From Nick DiScala
(via the Artist Direct discussion group)
Montreux release date
Just got word that March 26, 2002 is the release date for the Live At Montreux CD. It will have 3 bonus tracks: Lyra, Eros and Arcturas. Niner-Two will remain in the trimmed down version. The extra material adds about 25 minutes to the running time.
from Russell Scarbrough on September 18:
I received news this morning that Hank Levy passed away yesterday afternoon. Hank was loved by many and an inspiration as a teacher, as a musician, and as a man. Truly God blessed the world with Hank's music, and his character as a gentle and warm individual.
During this particularly tragic time, let us remember the music he shared, the wisdom he taught, and the joy of simply knowing and loving this great man. Please pass this message on to those who have known or known Hank over the years.
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May God bless and protect us all,
Russell Scarbrough
Hank was a very important contributor to the Don Ellis library, being the first composer from outside of the band to "get" what Don was trying to do with his new sound. Hank wrote many important pieces for the band over the years including "Chain Reaction," and "Whiplash." Hank also composed for the Stan Kenton Orchestra and many other groups. He also had a long career teaching Jazz at Towson State University in Maryland between 1968 and 1992.
There is an excellent video documentary on the music of Hank Levy called "A Head of Time Ahead of Time." The video features commentary by several former members of the Don Ellis Orchestra. There is also a companion CD available.
For more information contact
Audio Visual Artists' Productions
1412 Northcrest Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-1453
301-384-9595
email: avaproductions@mindspring.com
http://avaproductions.home.mindspring.com/videos.html
There is also a Hank Levy Alumni Band CD called "Hank At Home" which is available from
Sonority Records
7701 Jervis St.
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 345-1557
Email me at donellisnews@scottharris.com
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