Hurrah!
York Jazz Scene is now on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/yorkjazzscene
I've put a link to the magazine, gig listings, and will aim to gradually spread the word about YJS to as many people as possible. If you use MySpace, be sure to look us up and keep in touch!
Anna
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Friday, 6 March 2009
YJS on Jazz in Yorkshire website
On Wednesday at the Black Swan, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Keith Jevons, a bassist who runs a number of jazz nights throughout this end of Yorkshire. We had a nice long chat, and he has been kind as to create a section specifically for York Jazz Scene!
http://jazzinyorkshire.co.uk/default.aspx
Keith endeavours to put as much information about jazz events going on in Yorkshire onto his website, but you need to let him know so he can tell others about it!
Thanks very much Keith, YJS appreciates the help!
Anna
http://jazzinyorkshire.co.uk/default.aspx
Keith endeavours to put as much information about jazz events going on in Yorkshire onto his website, but you need to let him know so he can tell others about it!
Thanks very much Keith, YJS appreciates the help!
Anna
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Tonight's the Night
This is it - tonight the University of York Jazz Orchestra perform with interntional jazz trumpet legend Kenny Wheeler!!
Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, Heslington, YO10 5DD. Starts 7:30pm. Make sure you don't miss it.
If you're reading this after the event, and you were there, what did you think?
Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, Heslington, YO10 5DD. Starts 7:30pm. Make sure you don't miss it.
If you're reading this after the event, and you were there, what did you think?
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
YJS on VLE
This is only really relevant to students at the University of York, but YJS has been uploaded onto the Virtual Learning Environment http://vle.york.ac.uk/ (thanks to Jenny Doctor for doing this)!
The Head of Music, Jo Wainwright, has apparently sent a copy of the PDF file to every member of staff in the department, HOW EXCITING!! I wonder what they will think of it...Jo also says that he will bring YJS to the next finance meeting to see if any support can be provided for future issues of YJS *crosses fingers*
The Head of Music, Jo Wainwright, has apparently sent a copy of the PDF file to every member of staff in the department, HOW EXCITING!! I wonder what they will think of it...Jo also says that he will bring YJS to the next finance meeting to see if any support can be provided for future issues of YJS *crosses fingers*
Monday, 2 March 2009
Issue 1 is OUT!!
Hello everyone!
Great news, after lots of hard work from everyone involved, the first issue is finally DONE and PRINTED!! You would not believe how deliriously happy I am - I have smiling all day, jumping up and down with excitement, and generally feeling like a proud Mum!
This would not have been possible without the assistance and support of everyone who made it possible, so special thanks to:
Becky Thumpston, a fellow-editor who provided valuable instruction in how to use Publisher.
The gentlemen of the Black Swan houseband: Paul Baxter, Dave Cook, James Lancaster and Chris Moore, for putting up with my general harrassment, and allowing themselves to be the first featured band of the magazine.
Matt, Gwen and Toby Postle, who have supported the idea from the word 'go', providing a range of fantastic material, additional editorial checks, proof reading, advice, and friendship which managed to keep me sane.
Zezo Olimpio, who undertook some major editing of his own in order to for his analysis to fit within my pre-set criteria, which he did so magnificently. A good friend and a much-respected teacher, I would thoroughly recommend getting lessons with him (see the poster on the penultimate page for his details).
Rob Lavers, a wonderful friend and musician, for submitting a lovely foreword for YJS, and doing so on quite short notice!
Amy Wray, for her fabulous logo design which brought my sketchy idea to life, and improved it beyond belief!
Becca Lattimer and Hannah Witcomb, for a fun and laughter-filled return to the interviewing process; you will both rock at the Kenny Wheeler gig!
Jonathan Eato, for allowing me to 'grill' him about what Jazz Orchestra is like from an MD's p.o.v.
Tony Priest, for his candid views, and assisting YJS to maintain its community focus, by considering the opinions of those who enjoy listening to jazz and attending gigs.
Vanessa McWilliam, Dave Morecroft and Amy Wray for being willing to share their thoughts about the preparations for the Kenny Wheeler performance.
Michael Brunsden and Aaron Carey, for producing brilliant photographs that have proved vital to the professional look of the publication.
Rosie Carlton-Willis for the Kenny Wheeler/John Taylor posters.
Finally, to my housemates Anna Dougherty, whose suggestion of a logo sparked off the initial ideas that, under the artistic wing of Amy Wray, produced the YJS logo as we now know it; and also Dave Morgan, whose tireless searching for programmes to help the magazine come together often proved successful, and are gratefully appreciated, and for sharing my high and low moments (which are unavoidable, because we happen to be 'neighbours' in our house)!
Much jazzy love,
Anna
Great news, after lots of hard work from everyone involved, the first issue is finally DONE and PRINTED!! You would not believe how deliriously happy I am - I have smiling all day, jumping up and down with excitement, and generally feeling like a proud Mum!
This would not have been possible without the assistance and support of everyone who made it possible, so special thanks to:
Becky Thumpston, a fellow-editor who provided valuable instruction in how to use Publisher.
The gentlemen of the Black Swan houseband: Paul Baxter, Dave Cook, James Lancaster and Chris Moore, for putting up with my general harrassment, and allowing themselves to be the first featured band of the magazine.
Matt, Gwen and Toby Postle, who have supported the idea from the word 'go', providing a range of fantastic material, additional editorial checks, proof reading, advice, and friendship which managed to keep me sane.
Zezo Olimpio, who undertook some major editing of his own in order to for his analysis to fit within my pre-set criteria, which he did so magnificently. A good friend and a much-respected teacher, I would thoroughly recommend getting lessons with him (see the poster on the penultimate page for his details).
Rob Lavers, a wonderful friend and musician, for submitting a lovely foreword for YJS, and doing so on quite short notice!
Amy Wray, for her fabulous logo design which brought my sketchy idea to life, and improved it beyond belief!
Becca Lattimer and Hannah Witcomb, for a fun and laughter-filled return to the interviewing process; you will both rock at the Kenny Wheeler gig!
Jonathan Eato, for allowing me to 'grill' him about what Jazz Orchestra is like from an MD's p.o.v.
Tony Priest, for his candid views, and assisting YJS to maintain its community focus, by considering the opinions of those who enjoy listening to jazz and attending gigs.
Vanessa McWilliam, Dave Morecroft and Amy Wray for being willing to share their thoughts about the preparations for the Kenny Wheeler performance.
Michael Brunsden and Aaron Carey, for producing brilliant photographs that have proved vital to the professional look of the publication.
Rosie Carlton-Willis for the Kenny Wheeler/John Taylor posters.
Finally, to my housemates Anna Dougherty, whose suggestion of a logo sparked off the initial ideas that, under the artistic wing of Amy Wray, produced the YJS logo as we now know it; and also Dave Morgan, whose tireless searching for programmes to help the magazine come together often proved successful, and are gratefully appreciated, and for sharing my high and low moments (which are unavoidable, because we happen to be 'neighbours' in our house)!
Much jazzy love,
Anna
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