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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 New Siuslaw Jam Festival to play this weekend Three years ago, Florence resident and City Councilor Joshua Greene was introduced to the Siletz Bay Music Festival — a small celebration of music and education held each year in Lincoln City. “Each time I attended, I came away impressed with the passion and spirit on display with each performance,” said Greene. “My relationship with the festival grew and I thought about how fantastic it would be to bring some of these world- class musicians to the Florence Events Center (FEC).” COURTESY PHOTO Greene extended an invita- tion to Siletz Bay Artistic Internationally renowned jazz and soul performer Director Yaacov Bergman and Clairdee will co-host the Siuslaw Jam July 7 to 8 in some members of the organiz- Florence. ing board. his musical comedy act and a telling. Well-traveled, world- “After a tour of the FEC, frequent guest of The Tonight class musicians will share their they became excited by the Show, will also be performing stories and tour experiences, possibility of the musicians during each night’s festivities. mixing in music and fun. performing in a theater set- There will also be a free Peplowski and friends have ting,” Greene said, explaining matinee concert for young peo- played all over the world with how the Siltez Bay Music ple and families on Saturday, some of the greatest musicians Festival is on a flat floor as July 8, at 2 p.m. to grace a stage. A rare chance opposed to a theater. Hosted by Pete Barbutti, to get to know these talented “The opportunity to play in a Clairdee and Ken Peplowski, performers. formal theater with real musicians will give the audi- It will be a free-wheeling acoustics became an exciting ence an easy and fun introduc- evening of entertainment fea- prospect,” said Greene. tion to jazz, with young musi- turing musicians playing selec- With the support of the Siletz cians encouraged to bring their tions from the songbooks of Bay Music Festival, Greene instruments to participate in a Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, pursued the creation of an jam session. Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne annual event in Florence. Saturday’s performance will in addition to well-known jazz Taking advantage of the fact be on the Great American favorites “Night In Tunisia,” that the group of world-class Songbook and jazz, as well as “Round Midnight,” “The musicians would already be on tributes to Ella Fitzgerald, Duke” and “Airmail Special.” the Oregon Coast, Greene Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Every combination for the spearheaded the establishment Gillespie and many more. music enthusiast, from solo of a sister festival for Florence, On July 7, Barbutti will open piano to duets, trios, quartets, the Siuslaw Jam — the first of the show with a performance of quintets, all in the classic which will be held Friday and his timeless comedy. Norman Granz “Jazz At The Saturday, July 7 and 8, at the The second half of the Philharmonic” vibe. FEC, 715 Quince St. evening will be one-of-a-kind The evening will also In addition to music, come- experience - a spontaneous include 100th anniversary dian Pete Barbutti, known for evening of song and story- birthday tributes to Ella Three Rivers Casino announces weekend music event COURTESY PHOTO The Downtown Band will perform at Three Rivers Casino July 7 and 8. Three Rivers Casino Resort will be presenting Downtown Band at the Blue Bills Sports Bar and Tap Room, 5647 Highway 126, on July 7 and 8, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Playing your favorite rock, pop and funk hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s to current. Blue Bills is located inside Three Rivers Casino Resort. Community Chorus seeks to fill director position Deadlines for press releases are Mondays and Thursdays by noon. Email them to: The Community Chorus of Florence (CCFO) is seeking a permanent Chorus Director. Position applications will be accepted now through July 28. Interviews and directing auditions will be held in early August with the position offi- cially beginning Aug. 28. The contracted position includes a stipend per rehears- al and performance. CCFO performs two to four concerts each year: The first weekend in May and second weekend of December. Director should be adept at email communication with chorus members and be will- ing to create sectional practice CDs, tapes or other teaching tools. Applicants must send a resume, two letters of refer- ence and proof of a degree in music to CCFO, PO Box 824, Florence, Ore. 97439. For more information, email Trina2364@gmail.com or call 541-997-3469. Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Dick Hyman, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne and many other Jazz Greats. Among the performers will be Siletz Bay Artistic Director and conductor Bergman, who is currently the Musical Director and Conductor of the Walla Walla Symphony, the Portland Chamber Orchestra and was previously the Musical Director of the Colorado Springs Symphony, the New York Heritage Chamber Orchestra, and the 92nd St. Y Symphonic Workshop Orchestra in New York City. Also performing will be recording and international touring artist Clairdee. Her lus- trous voice, soulful delivery and scene-stealing charisma, have highlighted performances with acclaimed instrumentalists including Dick Hyman, Bucky Pizzarelli, Boz Scaggs, Ken Peplowski, Cyrus Chestnut and Houston Person. In addition to headlining with her world-class ensemble, Clairdee performs with sym- phony pops orchestras and big bands and has opened for numerous artists as diverse as David Sanborn, the Count Basie Orchestra, Johnny Mathis and Etta James. Ticket prices are $30 each evening, with performances beginning at 7 p.m., or $50 for both evenings. Call the FEC at 541-997-1994 for tickets or visit eventcenter.org. 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