July 3 LIVE JAZZ - SHAWN MAXWELL QUARTET – Tonight, we present live jazz in the Cottage with the excellent Shawn Maxwell Quartet. The band will be making their second appearance in the Cottage. The quartet play a mixture of originals and modern jazz standards. For this event, there is a suggested band collection donation of $5 per person for BJS members (with membership card); non-BJS members will be charged a cover charge of $5 at the door. All monies raised go to the band. Further information about this gig is available on our Events page.
July 4 BROOKFIELD'S 4TH OF JULY PARADE – This morning, the Society again takes part in Brookfield's annual 4th of July Parade. The BJS float vehicle is kindly loaned to us by Berthel Lewis Electric. Society members dress the float and pass out candy and BJS information along the route. Come join us on the float or watch the parade go by - its a lot of fun! Check out the photos from last year here.
July 10 FREE AND EASY NIGHT – Tonight is one of our extremely popular Free and Easy Nights. Feel free to bring a jazz CD or vinyl album and play a track or two for the other members and guests. Don't worry if you don't want to bring anything, there will be plenty of great music to listen to on the night. This meeting will not be held in the Cottage, it will be held in our alternate room in the front of Irish Times.
July 17 LIVE JAZZ - ANDREAS KAPSALIS TRIO – Tonight, we welcome the wonderful Andreas Kapsalis Trio back to the Cottage for their third appearance. The trio have a totally original sound, mixing jazz with elements of eastern and other musical styles. They are, without doubt one of the most popular bands to ever play for the Society. For this event, there is a suggested band collection donation of $5 per person for BJS members (with membership card); non-BJS members will be charged a cover charge of $5 at the door. All monies raised go to the band. Further information about this gig is available on our Events page.
July 24 JAZZ MOVIE NIGHT – Tonight is another of our popular Jazz Movie Nights. Tonight's movies are "At the Jazz Band Ball" and "Benny Goodman - Adventures in the Kingdom of Swing."
July 31 LIVE JAZZ - MONIKA HERZIG DUO – This evening, we welcome back the superb Monika Herzig Duo to the Cottage for their second appearance. Monika's beautiful piano playing and husband Peter's great electric bass work, makes this duo a pleasure to listen to. For this event, there is a suggested band collection donation of $5 per person for BJS members (with membership card); non-BJS members will be charged a cover charge of $5 at the door. All monies raised go to the band. Further information about this gig is available on our Events page.
August 7 CENTRAL AVENUE BREAKDOWN – Tonight, Society president, Ian Tiele's presentation is "Central Avenue Breakdown." Ian takes a look at the strong jazz scene in Los Angeles between the 1920s and the 1950's. You'll hear music from the likes of Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, and Wardell Gray.
August 14 FATS WALLER – This evening, regular presenter Jason Fustar takes a look at the interesting life and career of one of jazz's finest showmen - Fats Waller.
Program subject to change without notice
MEETING SCHEDULE
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All meetings/events are held in the Cottage at Irish Times Bar and Restaurant, 8869 Burlington Avenue, Brookfield every Thursday from 7.00 p.m. onwards, (except where otherwise indicated).
