Jazz &Blues Notes
The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation Quarterly

2004 Fall Edition

CONTENTS

President's Message: JSJBF President, Nicky Coppola

A Conversation With Terraplane Blues
Roots music gives American musicians an opportunity to stir up a unique slice of homemade pie. I experienced the blend of such choices as I listened to the music of New Jersey’s Terraplane Blues – by Kati Beddow Brower

Cover Artist - Jason Ricci & New Blood
We had only to hear Jason go through his sound check at the festival when we decided that dealing with a little wind and drizzle would be well worth it... This show was gonna be something very special!
Interview by Suzie O’Kane

Volunteers
The greatest resource of the largest free music Festival on the East Coast is its volunteers. A ‘hats off’ to all who worked tirelessly to make the 2004 Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival the best show yet!
By Lou Acevedo

Color Red Bank Blues
Festival Headliner Reviews — by Mike Barris

Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival 2004
“Marine Park in downtown Red Bank, New Jersey is one of the most picturesque locations for a festival that I have ever attended.”
Headlier Reviews by Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro

Jazz 'N' Blues Kids' Stage '04 - A Great Success!
Story and Photos by Kati Beddow Brower

Jazz Is In The Air
In New Jersey, jazz is in the air - or rather airwaves - everywhere you go. Find out where you can tune-in to get some! — by Jeff Ginsberg

Jazz 'N' Blues In The Schools: The Pleasures of Performing
“Now is the time for us to reach out to our youth with this great art form.”
Story by Gary Wright

Queen Dee: Jazz Royalty On The Jersey Shore
Entertaining the Jersey Shore wth her brand of keyboard mastery and prowess for more than seven decades, Dee Holland continues to be a consummate performer who has influenced, inspired and mentored two generations of local musicians. — by Doris Brown

The Beat Goes On
Despite changing times, The Jersey Shore jazz and blues scene is still offering plenty of listening options for fans. Part 1 of a 2-part series — by Mike Barris

This Ain't Your Daddy's Blues!
How There’s a real passion in this music! Blues artists play right from the gut and when music is that real, listeners feel it! — Story by Lou Acevedo

Red Bank Spotlights Women In The Blues
At the aptly named ‘WOMEN WHO COOK’ program, Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre played host to some of the finest female artists in blues today: Koko Taylor, Janiva Magness, Deanna Bogart and Jennifer Wright. Wrapping up the fest, the Roxy Perry Blues Band headlined the Marina Stage on the final day. — by Suzie O’Kane

In My Father's Footsteps - The Story Of Harry Leahy
Growing up in the Plainfield area, I remember a jazz guitarist I heard many times. Although I played trumpet, his music spoke to me. His name was Harry Leahey; musician, educator, and gentleman extraordinaire. — by Jerry Pashin

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