The Madison Music Collective
and Madison Jazz Society Present…
“Journeys into Jazz – The Videos, Volume II”
with Gary Alderman
When? Thursday, April 16th, 7:30 PM
Where? Capitol Lakes - Grand Hall
333 W. Main St., Madison, WI
How much? $8 non-member / $5 members of MMC or MJS
Concert Information Contact: 608-332-5516
“Journeys into Jazz – The Videos, Volume II” is sponsored, in part, by WORT 89.9 FM and Capitol Lakes Retirement Community.
April 16: “Journeys into Jazz – The Videos, Volume II” by Gary Alderman
Gary Alderman returns with his program of jazz videos (including mostly new ones and more jazz vocals) that was first presented on a very cold January day. Those who braved the cold that night say it is definitely a program worth seeing and we are hopeful that April will provide a warmer environment.
According to Alderman, about “Volume II”:
“I have been working very hard on the upcoming video presentation and it should be as good if not even BETTER than last time. I am adding a lot of exciting, rare and meaningful items that will blow people away. Not unlike my radio shows, the more someone knows about jazz, the more they will appreciate what they will be seeing (like Tommy Potter... like who has ever seen Tommy Potter, Bird’s bass player... doing a tribute to Bird, with JJ, Kenny Clark, Howard McGhee, Sonny Stitt??!!!---from 45 years ago off UK TV)!!”
Like January’s show, April's program continues to feature exciting and historic (and often very rare) film footage of performances by some of jazz music's greatest players of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond.
The presentation will be hosted and narrated by Gary Alderman, well known for his long-running WORT radio jazz show, "Journey's Into Jazz". A tireless supporter of Jazz in our community, he was selected as 2008 Jazz Personality of the Year by mayoral proclamation. He is familiar to all as an MC for Jazz @ Five and the Isthmus Jazz Festival. Unknown to many is that Gary has compiled a world renowned collection of jazz records, film, and literature. For this program, Gary will select exciting performances from his archives with a narration that only Gary's exhaustive knowledge of jazz can provide. This program would be a must see for anyone interested in jazz history and film.
About the Artist:
Gary Alderman is a master-archivist of jazz music and film. He has hosted his own jazz show on Madison community radio, WORT 89.9 F, for over 25 years. He was selected as “2008 Jazz Personality of the Year” by mayoral proclamation. In 2003, he received the "Jazz Ambassador Award", in appreciation of his dedication, support, promotion, and love of jazz by Jazz @ 5. He has been an MC for regional festivals, including Jazz @ 5, and the Isthmus Jazz Festival for nearly 10 years. He has contributed to many discographies over the years (including for greats: Chet Baker, Art Tatum, Erroll Garner, Bud Powell, Sonny Criss, Women in Jazz, and others), and he has also contributed to national TV and radio shows. He was the agent for the well known jazz artist David Stone Martin. Alderman runs his own business selling and marketing rare jazz records and literature, which he has done for over 35 years.