IAJE Long Beach 01/2005

[Mike Schwartz]

Early registration expires 11/11
www.iaje.org

My duaghter works for a major hotel firm.
Got me the "friends & family" room rate fairly close to the convention ctr. reasonably priced!

Who's goin'????

Let's get a hang together.

When is the big party at Valerie's house?
edit: the last question is just a tease for my 'lil sister

[stevebop]

Mike:

May the Schwartz's be with you!

I'll be there, staying at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, directly across the street from the convention center.

I will also be moderating a panel on Friday, January 7th at 12noon.
I don't have the exact location but that will be revealed. The panel is called something like:

"Jazz Radio Greats: Jazz on the Radio before NPR, Arbitron and Clear Channel"

Participants will include Dick LaPalm, Mort Fega, Gene Norman (GNP Crescendo), Jerry Dean (KJAZ), Dick Conte. It will be greatfun and informative to hear these radio veterans swap stories and memories and take questions from audience members.
Please add this to your schedule of things to do at IAJE
See you all there

Steve Schwartz
Jazz from Studio Four
Friday, 7p-midnight
WGBH, 89.7FM, Boston
www.wgbh.org

[Valerie]

i'll definitely be there, at least on saturday. unfortunately, i'll be working the other days although i may venture down there friday evening. sorry that i'll miss steve's panel although now i'm thinking that maybe i'll take friday off! i wouldn't normally even hesitate but it's a new job and i don't have any time coming to me yet.

see you all there on the weekend if not before.

big bro': i'd consider a party except that long beach isn't that close to where i live!!

xoxoxo to the schwartz's!!!

[Mike Schwartz]

How far are you from the convention Valerie?

We got's to see one another!

[Valerie]

Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

How far are you from the convention Valerie?

We got's to see one another!

It's approx. 30 miles so, depending on the traffic, it's a half-hour to an hour's drive. after an evening of partying though, i don't think i want to be driving back and forth. if my friend from sacramento comes down, i'll have a place to stay. we were roomates at iaje in toronto.

we definitely will see each other, mike!

[Peterdubya]

I'll be there, Wed - Sun. I'm on a couple of panels Fri and Sat... We're staying at the Renaissance. Looking forward to it.

[Lois Gilbert]

I'm trying to put together another Jazzcorner lunch/hang, but not sure yet how many clients are coming. I'll be doing an "Ask The Experts" forum where I get to spend 10 minutes with 6 people consulting them on the internet from 4-5 on Friday. So Steve I'll definitely be at your panel. Did you ever reach Les Davis?

I'll keep everyone posted.

[stevebop]

Lois:

I did reach Les Davis. Thank you for putting us in touch. He had to decline the offer to participate. It's hard to get people to travel long disctances and ask them to foot the bill for it just to be on a panel for an hour. I also had nice phone conversations with Oscar Treadwell, Ed Love, Sid McCoy, Ed Beach, China Vallis and a few others. Either health or financial issues prevented them from being able to take part. We'll have a great panel with those we do have and I look forward to seeing you all there.

Steve Schwartz

[Peterdubya]

Hey Lois, We'll be neighbors on the "ask" panel....
Maybe we'll finally talk then....
-Peter

LOL - called you Friday - tag you it, but how bout this Wednesday around 3pm? Best Lois

[Valerie]

well, i am rather ecstatic to report that i have been "gifted" with my registration to the conference!! i couldn't be more thrilled, to say the least! i'm definitely planning on taking friday off from work now (if not thursday too), so i'll happily look forward to attending the panels mentioned above.

[Pete C]

Valerie, I always knew you were gifted.

[Valerie]

Originally Posted by Pete C

Valerie, I always knew you were gifted.

i wonder why then my parents ended up disappointed after thinking that same thing when i was a youngster?!?

lol, as always with your comments, pete!

[clinthopson]

Steve,

I hope we can hook up again this year. It was a blast having lunch with you, Valerie, Pete and Roger Crane.

I going to try to catch some of the action.

[Valerie]

Originally Posted by clinthopson

Steve,

I hope we can hook up again this year. It was a blast having lunch with you, Valerie, Pete and Roger Crane.

I going to try to catch some of the action.

et moi aussi!! i really look forward to seeing you and donna again. it's been quite awhile.

[Valerie]

fyi: the brochure listing the panels, performances, etc. are available online now.

[clinthopson]

Who's coming from the Other Coast?

[GoodSpeak]

Hm.

Long Beach, eh?

I just might try to make it on the weekend...got room for one more?

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by clinthopson

Who's coming from the Other Coast?

I wish I could make it, but alas, it's not to be.

[Mike Schwartz]

Originally Posted by GoodSpeak

Hm.

Long Beach, eh?

I just might try to make it on the weekend...got room for one more?

Your friend Gordin Goodwin's band is on the roster, Goody.

[GoodSpeak]

Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

Your friend Gordin Goodwin's band is on the roster, Goody.

Very cool!

Want an autograph?


Tell me, can I pay for just Saturday or is it a package deal only?


TimMc

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by GoodSpeak

Very cool!

Want an autograph?


Tell me, can I pay for just Saturday or is it a package deal only?


TimMc

Tim, unfortuantely, for IAJE you have to pay for the whole conference. In NY you can sometimes sneak into the concerts (but not the exhibition hall), but last time in Long Beach they were very vigiliant (I was hoping to get a friend from Santa Monica in one night).

[GoodSpeak]

Thanks, Pete.

I'll check out the prices and see how it goes.







Maybe I can write them off as educational expenses

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by GoodSpeak

Thanks, Pete.

I'll check out the prices and see how it goes.







Maybe I can write them off as educational expenses

It's pretty high if you're only going for one day--you have to join as well as pay for the conference--the total tab is definitely over $200.

[GoodSpeak]

Hm.


Maybe I could get, uh....sick or something and declare my doctor said plenty of Jazz was my remedy.

Lodging is no big deal since my best friend lives in OC.


I'll figure something out....

[Lois Gilbert]

I put a shout out to all JC clients and starting to get feedback now

Atty Alan Bergman will moderate "The Wonderful World of Jazz for Television

Jim Eigo will be in Ask The Experts talking about publicity

Tim Armacost will be performing

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble will be performing w. Herbie Hancock

David Hazeltine will be doing a clinic on
"Old Tunes - New Avenues"

Bobby Sanabria - Drum & Percussion Resource Clinic

Bob Stewart (tuba) will be a panelist on "Ellington - Composer of Fasion and Snappy Patter"

Jamie Baum - Clinic - "Jazz Flute Technique is not an Oxymoron"

Suzan Jenkins - moderator panel - "Social Services and Jazz: How To Take Care of Yourself on the Road and At Home"

Todd Barkan - Panelist - "Closed Doors and Glass Ceilings"

Willard Jenkins - JJA Writer Mentoring Workshops & Moderator of "The Evolution of an Int'l Touring Networking"

I'm sure there will be some revisions and additions.

[Lois Gilbert]

Mark Levine will be with Sher Music

Christy Dana will be floating

[Lois Gilbert]

Dena DeRose - panelist on "The Voice/Instrument Connection".

Bobby Watson will also be on the same panel

Mark Sherman will be with Yamaha

Steve Turre will be performing with the Stanley Middle School Jazz Band (Steve went to this school and they had a jazz band then - that's where he first started improvising solos)

Matthias Lupri

[Ron Thorne]

Damn! One of these years.

[clinthopson]

Lois, do you need any volunteers in the JC booth? I have some free time. . .

[Pete C]

You guys should do the brunch at the Queen Mary. It's not "great" but it's fun. I don't know if it's only Sunday, or if they do Saturday too.