Here's my column for those who may not see it in July issue of Mosaic:

All That Jazz July 07
by Doreen Fawcett

A DVD newly minted by the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is a gem for jazz lovers who remember the distinctive sound of the 30s and 40s. Those fortunate to be one of 1200 ticket holders to their performance in Owen Sound in May will recognize many faces of the musicians led by Larry O'Brien, who, dare I say, is a more accomplished trombone player than the orchestra originator. Glen Miller's strength, of course, was his masterful arrangements of standards and his pursuit of his particular 'sound'. Sadly, his plane went missing over the English Channel during WW2 but we are fortunate that his 'sound' has been kept alive and is heard all over North America. The DVD provides dancers, listeners and viewers with more than an hour of Glenn's style performed in a dance hall complete with spinning mirrored ball and sprung floor. For more info on the orchestra and DVD go to http://www.glennmillerorchestra.com/

Here's what's coming up for this month in Grey/Bruce:

Sunday evening free concerts at Bayview Park, Thornbury, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring a chair and enjoy an evening beside the blue waters of Georgian Bay, compliments of Thornbury Chamber of Commerce. In case of rain, the action moves inside to Clarksburg Arena. Donations accepted. For more info call 519-599-3223.

July 1 Ragweed Jazz Band
July 8 Louis LeFaive and the Kings of Swing
July 15 Rob Lowe Quartet
July 22 Fig Leaf Jazz Band
July 29 A Tribute to the 60s - Return Trip

Saturday evenings at the Chaise Lounge in Owen Sound features Rob Gasidlo on keyboard playing for dinner patrons from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations recommended 519-371-8141 Here's the lineup of guests:

July 7 Don Buchanan on keyboard, Tyler Wagler plays bass.
July 14 Nura on percussion and vocals, Stuart Steinhart plays six-string electric bass.
July 21 Greg Haddow, guitar and Jack McFadden, bass.
July 28 Nura returns with Stu Steinhart

The Leith Summer Festival, held at Leith Church, near Owen Sound is featuring jazz on Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
The Claude Bolling Jazz Quartet will entertain at this historic restored church with a mix of Baroque and Swing. Musicians Robert Korlgaard, piano, Susan Hoeppner, Flute, Andrew Downing, bass and Nick Fraser drums perform two of Bolling's major jazz suites. For more information see http://www.leithfestival.ca

Lighthouse Swing Band cruises into Southampton with a concert in the park beside Fairy Lake on Sunday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and donations are welcome. Bring a chair.

Howlin' Dog Vintage Jazz Band play their special kind of Dixieland jazz for a Bruce Museum fund raiser picnic at North Shore Park in Port Elgin on Saturday, July 7 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Lobster and steak are on the menu. For more details and tickets go to http://www.brucemuseum.ca or call 519-797-2080

Charlie Bell quartet offers a 'feast of standards' at Saugeen Golf and Country Club, Port Elgin on July 27 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. as part of Saugeen Shores Friday Dinner Jazz series. Featured are Charlie Bell, tenor sax and clarinet, Mike Grace, bass, Andy Harasymczuk, guitar and Stephen James on drums. Reservations are recommended for the Terrace Restaurant 519-389-4514

Howlin' Dog Vintage Jazz Band also has a couple of gigs in Kincardine at Bruce Bar and Grill, entertaining on the patio from 2:30 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. on July 8 and July 29.

Jazz in the Park happens again this year on Tuesday evenings at the Outdoor Complex in Wasaga Beach at 7:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair for the free concerts. Here's the lineup:
July 3 Cameo Jazz Band
July 10 Baytowne Big Band
July 17 Ragweed Jazz Band
July 24 Georgian Sound Big Band
July 31 The Otherside of Brass

Fig Leaf Jazz Band plays the new Meaford Hall on July 20 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. celebrating this year of playing jazz music in the area. On July 21 at the same location, fans can hear Louis LeFaive & The Kings of Swing perform from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Winding up the three-day jazz festival on July 22 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. is a gypsy jazz duo, Willie and Lobo the Kings of Gypsy Jazz. For more information go to http://www.meafordhall.ca or call 519-538-0463

For other jazz events in the region check out http://www.jazzbythebay.ca

Doreen Fawcett is a member of Grey Bruce Writers

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