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last updated 03 Sep 2007

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  • Postponed --  Saturday, September 22, 2007

We regret that, due to circumstances beyond our control, we must postpone the Sept 22, 2007 concert with Chris Burge, Patrick Tevlin and his New Orleans Rhythm.  We will post the details as soon as we are able to reschedule this event.

 

In Memoriam:  Jacques Gauthe        

We are very sorry to report the untimely passing of Jacques Gauthe, a popular New Orleans clarinet player who had many friends in Canada.  His last appearance in Toronto was on December 1 of last year at a concert of the Classic Jazz Society of Toronto.

Jacques  was one of many musicians who felt the brunt of Hurricane Katrina. He lost his house and all possessions, fleeing the city with only his wife, his dog and his instruments. Finding his way to Texas, he faced very serious surgery and a period of recuperation from which he recovered. When he visited us last, he had just just completed a tour of France and was again playing regularly at Fritzels Pub on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Originally from Gascony, in the south of France, Jacques fell in love with the clarinet at a young age. Influenced by his hero Sidney Bechet, whose style Jacques’ emulated, he started his own band at age 18 and toured southern France.

Jacques moved to New Orleans in 1968 where he played at Preservation Hall with the Kid Thomas Band. He formed his own band The Creole Rice Jazz Band which was the house band at the Meridien Hotel for many years. 

Jacques made over 25 CD’s during his career and played as a guest artist with bands in Russia, Japan, Denmark, France Germany, Argentina and Canada as well as throughout the United States.

He died while on tour in France.  Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife and family.  He will be missed by many here in Toronto.


Jacques Gauthe playing at Fritzel's on Bourbon Street in 2005

 

Sackville Recording:

The CD recorded by John Norris and Sackville Records at the time of our concert in March, 2006 and staring Kenny Davern, David Boeddinghaus, and Trevor Richards is now available. 

The CD may be purchased directly from John Norris at the December 1 concert or ordered from him at 416-466-8871 by Visa or by sending a cheque to him at 73 Brooklyn Ave. Toronto ON  M4M 2X4.

The cost of the CD is $22.00 including handling and postage. John has kindly offered to donate $2.00 from every CD sold to The Classic Jazz Society of Toronto.

The following is the play list on the CD:
Sugar
Moonglow
No One Else But You
DBR Drag
You’re Lucky to Me
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Tishomingo Blues
All by Myself
There is no Greater Love
My Honey’s Loving Arms. 
Beale Street Blues ( David Boeddinghaus Solo) 
Pretty Baby.  (Duet with Kenny Davern and David Boeddnghaus)  

Do you receive CJST flyers by mail?  

If you want to continue to receive notice of the CJST events by Canada Post, call  Colin Robinson at 416-777-9235 or click to send Colin an e-mail.

It is very costly to do the mailings, and if you learn of the concerts through other means, let us know so we can reduce the number of flyers we have to print and mail.

Local Classic Jazz Bands 

On Saturdays:

Hot Five Jazzmakers --  3:00 PM 6:00 PM  at C'est what? tavern 

Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards -- 4:00 PM 7:00 PM  at Healey's Roadhouse on 56 Blue Jays Way.  Weekly gig if not booked elsewhere 

Climax Jazz Band --  4:00 PM 7:00 PM  at the Chick 'n' Deli  

Happy Pals  -- 4:30 PM 8:30 PM at Grossman's Tavern 

Jazz Extension Swing Band -- 8:00 PM 11:00 PM  at the Victoria & Albert pub on the 1st Saturday of each month

Visit John Grimley's Classic Jazz Website for up-to-date information about  what's on:

http://groups.msn.com/TorontoJazz

This is a great local Toronto site, with listings for local bands and special events, a Jazz in the News section and photos of musicians and fans. Check it out.

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    Classic Jazz Society of Toronto
    Concert Information:

    • Classic Jazz Society events take place at the Estonian Hall on Broadview Ave - (map) - free parking, close to the subway
    • This is a non-smoking venue with a combination of table and concert seating
    • Beer, wine and food are available
    •   Tickets : $30.00 (at the door)
                        $25.00 (if purchased in advance)
                        
    • To reserve tickets in advance contact:
      Colin Robinson, 416-777-9235 or click to send an e-mail

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