HJGS Newsletter 20 Apr13

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Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Society

Newsletter No. 20 April 2013

Hi Jazz Guitar Fans,

Whilst there wasn't the biggest turn out the society has ever had there

was some fine playing by the players that came down.

The evening began with Tom who kicked off the proceedings with Cheekto Cheek. This was a lovely solo arrangement with a gentle beginning beforemoving into a beautiful, rhythmic chord melody rendition of the tune.

Tom was joined by Martin for Artieiellery Lourde. This was a nice swingrendition of the Django classic with some good interplay between the twoguitars and some really considered accompaniment by both players.

Robin was next to perform. He played two originals. The first was calledLittle Blues. Moving into modern technology (for us jazz players at least)Robin brought a loop pedal and set up a walking bass accompaniment to soloover for his first tune. The second piece was called Change of Heart again byRobin. This was another piece which used the loop pedal to good effect. Thisset up a more balanced and effective accompaniment.

Dave and Chris were next, opening up with I've never been in lovebefore. This was an assured and musical reading of this beautiful tune. As aduo they always deliver and this was no exception. This piece was rhythmically

assured with nice soloing from both players. Piece two was Blue in Green.This began with a solo chord intro from Dave before Chris bought in some very


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subtle accompaniment. A difficult tune with some tricky changes this is one yousadly don't hear that often on guitar. Tune three, She's a Woman. A reallyinteresting arrangement of this Beatles classic which worked very well. Theinterplay between the players was very effective, splitting the melody betweenthe guitars.

Darren and Adam Hinchliffe.

Freddie Freeloader and Autumn Leaves. Adam who is new to the societygave a very assured performance of these two pieces.

Colin Lodge.


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Colin kicked off with Misty. This was a sparse arrangement effectivelyharmonised with some really lovely chord voicings which complimented themelody really well. This was followed by an improvisation called Can I go withYou, moving through a number of tonal centres and having an almost pseudoSpanish quality to it. This was based around a Pat Metheny tune. Colin's thirdpiece was The Shadow of Your Smile, a brief rendition which wasunfortunately marred with a couple of memory slips. The final piece was aBlues in G which was a confident and assured performance.

Robin second spot began with Moon Glow, again with the trusty loop pedal.While this device is a nice addition to the armoury of the guitarist it has to beinputted accurately and doesn't accompany quite as effectively as anothermusician. Robin really went to town on the next one with masses of delay tocreate some different textures underneath and of course the loop pedal. Robinintroduced it as The Shape of Things to Come.

Back on more familiar sonic territory with Dave and Chris who began with Allthe Things You Are followed by a competent and enjoyable Blue Bossa.

The evening concluded with Martin and Darren playing the Herbie Hancockpiece Maiden Voyage.

Members News

Call for Membership Participation


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Remember the HJGS exists for the benefit(s) of its members, so we need tohear from YOU: good, bad, indifferent, news, views, gossip, ideas, viewpoints, gigs,sales wants, swaps etc, etc!

Please keep us informed of any jazz guitar related gigs, events, sales or otheritem of interest, so that we can pass information on to other members. HJGS needsto develop its wider network as an important forum for jazz guitar related informationand information exchange, so that we may all benefit from the collective wisdom and

uncoordinated information that undoubtedly exists amongst fans and connoisseurs.

Swap an Idea

This column appears to be popular so we will keep it for the time being. But,and this is an important but we do NEED YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS for this to besuccessful. Contributions please to [email protected].

The HJGS Library of II-V-I Patterns

We have two examples this month. The first from Adrian.

Here are two II-V-Is in Bb. They are based on Johnny Smith type closeharmony (and big stretch!) CHORDS. I stole there from Clint Strong, one ofthe best players around (and a personal favourite), during a jam together inTexas! Consequently, the pedigree thus far is: Johnny Smith, Clint Strong,Adrian Ingram, .! Start practicing!!!Your name


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Practice both II-V-Is together as a progression.

One now from Jamie Holroyd.

This short phrase shows how chords can be mixed with single line phrases and

features some of my favorite voicings and techniques. The first four notes of the chord

lick are from the D minor pentatonic scale with the first note been harmonized using a

quartal 'so what' voicing.

Following this there is a descending dominant 7b9 arpeggio with the first two

notes harmonized using the popular symmetrical diminished shape before finally

resolving to the third of the I chord. Hope you have fun with it!

More next month

Membership

Some memberships are now falling due for renewal, remember membershiplasts for a full 12 months from the paid up month and the following benefits areonly available to current paid up members.

The following deals have been negotiated for members on production of amembership card: -

Bulldog Pickups (Huddersfield) www.bulldogpickups.com15% off all pickups and repairs/rewinds.

ElectroMusic (Doncaster) www.electromusic.co.ukVariable discount depending on the item(s) purchased.

GTR (Huddersfield) www.gtrguitars.co.uk10% discount on strings and accessories.

The Music Room (Cleckheaton) www.the-music-room.com

Variable discount depending on the item(s) purchased.


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Vinyl Tap (Huddersfield) www.vinyltap.co.ukRecords, CDs and DVDs

Matt Ryan www.guitarrepairer.com10% off guitar repairs/setups

AmplifierCoversOnline.com www.amplifiercoversonline.comCustomised Equipment Covers On Demand

Frailers www.frailers.comVariable discount depending on the item(s) purchased.

Foulds Guitars - Derby www.fouldsmusic.co.ukVariable discount depending on the item(s) purchased.

We are actively pursuing other supplier/retailers and will let you know as soon as weconfirm them. Remember also that we welcome your suggestions re the futuredirection of H.J.G.S. Please get in touch.

Committee

Martin ChungPublicity, joint treasurer, website/facebook and development

Darren Dutson-BromleyEnsembles, education, website/facebook and development

Adrian Ingram

Newsletter, education, international liaison and development

Ian WroeHost, joint treasurer, artiste relations, events and development

Gigs

19th NORTH WALES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ GUITAR WEEKEND, WREXHAM, NORTH

WALES - 12th-14th April

GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AW

(Just outside Wrexham town centre. Ample parking)

Five 2 hour workshops with internationally renowned tutors

See http://www.northwalesjazz.org.uk/#!jazz-guitar-weekend/c13cnfor further details

Monday night jazz at The Head of SteamApril1st Jon Taylor / Adrian Ingram / Ian Rose8th Vanessa Rana / Al McSween


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15th Victor Brox / Adrian Ingram, BLUES NIGHT22nd Ken Hickey / Adrian Ingram / Ian Rose29th Jade Harris / Adrian Ingram

Apr 19th The Fox & Hounds, Newmillerdam, Wakefield: Adrian Ingrams JazzDawgs with Keith Shone (bass) 21:00

April 24th Caterina Comeglio w/ Jamie Holroyd Trio - Undercliffe Cricket Club

21:00May 14th Jamie Holroyd/Samuel French Duo - Tower Hotel, Lincoln JazzWeek 19:30

May 18th Lizzie Leonard Quartet feat. Jamie Holroyd - Seven Arts Jazz Club13:00

May 26th LCM Jazz Guitar Special featuring Jamie Holroyd, Jack Gillen andAdam Taylor - Seven Arts Jazz Club 13:00

A message from Paul HartleyTuesday Jazz at the Bakers Vaults Stockport 2013

Paul Hartley Quartet featuring :

April 9th Andzrej Baranek (piano)April 23rd Mike Hall (tenor sax)April 30th Phil Nicholas (trumpet)May 14th Howard Murray (saxes) & Laurie Cooper (trombone)

May 28th Ken Marley Triowith special guest Mark Gilbanks (trumpet)June 11th Harold Salisbury (alto)June 25th George Galway(sax/flute) with Mike Burns (trumpet)

9 - 11pm FREE admissionBakers Vaults, Market Place, StockportTel 0161 477 7312

Other Jazz Guitar Clubs/Societies

(We are 1 of only 4 jazz guitar societies in England)

Here are a few links: -

http://cheadlejazzguitarclub.wordpress.com/

http://www.southjazzguitar.org ------- Note new website address

http://www.treforowen.com/index.php?id=38

http://www.meetup.com/LondonJazzGuitarSociety/

Meetings

The first Tuesday of the month at The Head of Steam : Huddersfield RailwayStation (see http://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/huddersfield )


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Remember the society needs YOUR views and input so, if you want toprovide a short introduction/discourse for a tune yourself or make anysuggestions for a tune, please speak to a committee member. We havealready had some other interesting ideas put forward which we are looking into.YOUR ideas are both vital and welcome. It is YOUR society and the committeeis there entirely on YOUR behalf. Please, please get involved if you can!

2013 meetings

April 2ndMay 7thJune 4thJuly 2ndAugust 6thSeptember 3rdOctober 1stNovember 5th

December 3rd

Workshop/seminars

Please note that in order to ensure an effective combination of complete

workshop and some time for playing, these sessions will commence at 8:30on the dot.

Of Interest, News and Reviews

A friend sent me this.


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Found anything on the web or heard of something which may interest our members, then

this is the place for it.

www.mambo-amp.co.uk

www.adrianingram.com

www.jazzdawgs.co.uk

http://jazzguitarscene.wordpress.com/

http://www.joefinn.net/html/jazz_guitar_almanac.html

http://jamieholroydguitar.com

http://www.darrendutsonbromley.com Check out Darrens pod casts

Tuition

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Sales

Please let me know as soon as items are sold to remove them from the list.

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60s Gibson Johnny Smith pickup (neck mounted).. 55

1980s Stratocaster 12 string Bulldog Strat Pickups (orig PUs incl)550

Godin Multiac Steel, Acoustic with Synth access.600


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Eastman AC320CE, Sitka spruce top, Sapelle back/sides Fishman Matrix VT

pickup system.450

All prices are negotiable and interesting trades are welcome

Contact Ian Wroe ( [email protected] )

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De` Armond `RED` Jazz Guitar pickup . Early 60`s but very little used . Perfect workingorder . 190

Tel Brian Lewis on 07776 184111 , 01565 653003 or [email protected]

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Telecaster Pickups: -

1. Boxed pair of Fender Custom Shop Texas Specials. Full fat sound with good

balance and punch, as new... 70

2. Fender Custom Shop Twisted-Tele neck pickup. Not commercially available,

except on custom shop Teles, therefore hard to come by, nice full sound35

3. Bulldog Alnico III neck. Best sounding Tele pickup for jazz, end of story.

Similar spec to custom shop nocaster pickup but bespoke, hand wound as opposed to

mass produced. New, bargain at35

4. Lollar neck pickup, signed as new. Lollars are current flavour of themonth35


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(or you could order one wait 3 months and pay 100!!)5. Lindy Frailin high output neck pickup, new 356. Mojo Boutique bridge pickup, new 307. Pair of Bare-Knuckle Mules (PAFs), everyones current favourite

Humbucker..100

8. Aged Bulldog PAFS Boxed/new....100

9. New Gibson P90 (soapbar) with black cover30

Celestion 30 10 8 ohm speaker. new.. 20

Fender 30 10 8 ohm speaker. new.. 20

Dunlop Jazz picks 205 and 206 series. Hard to find and expensive in UK. Bargain.

Job lot packs of 36. 5 per pack!!! (nb 20p not included in sale)

George Van Eps string damper, Original early 50s model actuall machined by Van

Eps. Used by Eps, Jim Hall, Herb Ellis. Stops all open string feedback on archtops.

Mega rare, offers, trades.

Contact Adrian Ingram; 01484 314529---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rivera R55 1x12 valve amp excellent condition : 600 ono

Roland GR33 guitar synth + pickup : 200 onoSession Rockette 30 fantastic little jazz amp : 90 ono

JMP 50 1980 Marshall head : 600


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Eventide Time-Factor delay/sampler/loop pedal : 220Tone Proslocking nickel stoptail (335/ Les Paul etc) : 20Boss digital dimension (1980s) pedal as new (Mike Stern/Sco/Metheny etc) : 80

Contact Hayden Minett on 07967 831193 or [email protected]

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Trades

Wants

1. small amp : Polytone (any model considered); Musicman RD50(1x10 or 1x12); Peterson (Wood cab 10 speaker) AER etc

2. Seymour Duncan alnico Pro II neck telecaster neck pickup

If you have of know the whereabouts of any of the above please contact AdrianIngram [email protected]

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Gypsy jazzer (Doubling Double Bass & Rhythm Guitar) seeking fellowGypsy jazzer's for blow.Tel. Mike on: 01663 743610.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

65/66 ES-335

I've hung it up on ebay for 5.5k which isvery close to what I paid a few years back. ilive in Mirfield approx 15 mins fromHuddersfield if you or anyone else wants tocome try it out.

Its a 65/66 ES 355 and is in great shape.

Many thanks

Gary [email protected]


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Charts

Ian will give his brief analysis of this tune at the next meeting.

Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Society

Contact [email protected]


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If you don't want to continue receiving newsletters and notices then send an emailwith the subject 'REMOVE' to [email protected]

Cheers

Ian

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