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Bob Corritore Blues Newsletter - Bob signs with Delta Groove, Rhythm Room All-Stars, Koko honored, Delmark Records
April 22, 2010
- Bob Corritore signs with Delta Groove! The Delta Groove record label has emerged as an industry leader in blues music, with great releases of both contemporary and traditional blues, a groundbreaking marketing strategy, and an exciting roster of talent. Label chief Randy Chortkoff and Bob Corritore have been close friends and collaborators for over 25 years, and share a common love and dedication to traditional blues. So Bob's signing with Delta Groove is a natural merging of blues energies. On August 17th Delta Groove will officially release Bob Corritore and Friends / Harmonica Blues. This release will be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bob's harmonica playing (Bob started at age 13). The 15 tracks included feature Bob performing with a simply amazing list of special guests that includes Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards, Nappy Brown, Eddy Clearwater, Louisiana Red, Carol Fran, Dave Riley, Big Pete Pearson, Tomcat Courtney, The Rhythm Room All-Stars, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Eddie Shaw, Chico Chism, Bob Margolin, Kid Ramos, David Maxwell, Eddie Taylor, Jr., Bob Stroger, and more. These sides are selected highlights from Bob's extensive master tape vaults, and were recorded between 1989 and 2009 (20 years!). A number of CD release parties and pre-release parties will happen around various festivals including a June 9th pre-release celebration at SPACE in Evanston, as part of this year's Blues On The North Shore (an event that coincides with the Chicago Blues Festival and is presented by Lynn Orman). To find out more about the Delta Groove label and to visit their great website click here. To see the great CD artwork for Bob Corritore and Friends / Harmonica Blues (courtesy of Josh Temkin) click here.
- Rhythm Room All-Stars Appear Friday and Saturday at the Rhythm Room! On Friday and Saturday, April 23rd and 24th, The Rhythm Room All-Stars bring their good rockin' blues intensity to their home base of the Rhythm Room. The Rhythm Room All-Stars lineup consists of Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 85014.
- KokoTaylor honored at the Blues Music Awards! The late Koko Taylor will be honored by the Blues Foundation by renaming the award for the Best Traditional Female Artist category to what will now be known as the Koko Taylor Award. Koko's daughter, Cookie will be at the awards to participate in the ceremony. Koko's last appearance was at the 2009 BMAs where she sang her hit "Wang Dang Doodle" with backing by the Mannish Boys. Her song was the highlight of last year's awards presentation. A few weeks later Koko passed away. Koko has also been honored recently with the cover story of Italy's IL Blues Magazine. To see this cover and a beautiful web page of Koko Taylor photos, click here.
- Delmark Records Activities. The Delmark record label, headed by the unwavering Bob Koester, has been the label most reflective of the Chicago Blues and Jazz Scene over the last 5 decades. Delmark's good will ambassador, Kevin Johnson, reports of a forthcoming CD reissuing Jimmy Dawkins' Leric Record label. Leric put out a number of 45s during the 1980s including singles by Tail Dragger, Johnny Christian, Nora Jean, Queen Sylvia Embry, and others. Other recent Delmark releases include Tail Dragger (both a CD and DVD), Dave Weld, Mississippi Heat, a vintage boogie woogie piano collection, a collection of vintage doo wop from the United label, and a reissue of an 80s Willie Buck LP with Louis & Dave Myers, Little Mack Simmons, and John Primer as the backing band. Delmark has recently reissued a vinyl LP version of The Blues World Of Little Walter, with a forthcoming LP reissue of Junior Wells / South Side Blues Jam. Thanks Delmark Records for your consistently great work on behalf of the blues!
- Vintage Blind Boys on You Tube! Gospel greats, The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama, featuring the great Clarence Fountain were captured in this spellbinding film clip. To see them performing "Too Close To Heaven", click here.
Bob Corritore Blues Newsletter - Rick Estrin to co-host Bob's radio show tomorrow!
April 17, 2010
- Rick Estrin to co-host Bob's radio show tomorrow! Rick Estrin is best known for his great harmonica playing and singing with the Nightcats(Formerly Little Charlie & The Nightcats and now Rick Estrin & The Nightcats). Rick & the Nightcats will have a late afternoon performance on Sunday, April 18th, at the Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival. After that Rick will be coming to KJZZ to join Bob Corritore for a 2 hour guest appearance. Rick will be sharing some of his favorite vintage blues songs, complete with stories and explanations. In addition, he promises some live on air performances. Bob looks forward to the honor of this guest appearance. Bob's show is called Those Lowdown Blues and it airs each Sunday from 6pm to 11pm on 91.5FM. in the Phoenix area. TLB can also be heard anywhere in the world via the internet at www.KJZZ.org.
A PLACE TO DISCOVER IN LOWER NORMANDY, LE PERCHE AREA near MORTAGNE -AU-PERCHE (FRANCE)
Welcome!
Welcome to the all new Le Reveillon Jazz cafe website!Please feel free to register with the site by clicking HERE
Visit our Concert Schedule page for all the latest concerts we are hosting with info on all the bands appearing.
If you have visited the Cafe and would like to give us some feedback please sign our Guestbook. The link is at the top of the page.
Want to see what the Cafe looks like? See some previous bands? Then the image Gallery is the place to be!
Le Reveillon doesn't just have an awesome Jazz Cafe! For ideas on what to do when visiting us should your stay be for a while then please find some information on our "Things to Do" page.
Finally should you need directions or get in touch with us then please check out the Contact Us page for help.
Many thanks for visiting the website and please enjoy your stay!
About Us
Hi everyone and welcome to the website for "Le Reveillon Jazz Café"… my name is Bob Tinker and I would like to tell you about this venture in South Normandy which was started in 2004.I have been a professional musician all my working life and after a life changing decision, decided to buy a bar/restaurant in south Normandy close to Mortagne au Perche in a lovely little village called Reveillon.
I spent many years teaching and playing professionally in the South West of England but decided, on seeing the bar here to get away from the monotony of teaching and travelling long distances to play, and instead, to bring our music to this lovely area of the Perche. I ran a be-bop / mainstream band called "The Jazz Prophets" and previously worked extensively in recording and as a touring trumpet player all over the world for many years including four years in the Far East and Japan. I have played at the Vienne Jazz festival for several years with the Truro College Big Band and the idea of moving here became reality in May 2004…… and so to the bar which is run by me and partner Shirley, who is a violinist.
Situated about 4 kms south of Mortagne-au-Perche (D386 to Le Mans) in the village of Reveillon, the bar is called Le Reveillon Jazz Café and is situated in the charming village square opposite a lovely medieval church. I purchased the bar in Dec.2003 and started some re-development work in early January, flitting between appointments in England and trying to reach our opening deadline of April 28th 2004. Things went smoothly and we opened on time with the first concert taking place on May 1st. The music was provided by the Viv Rodd Quintet, with whom I work when time permits, and the evening was a great success. Le Reveillon consists of a bar, restaurant, pension and "sale des concerts" where the jazz evenings take place. A meal is offered when the in-house concerts take place and bookings are by reservation only.
The "pension" is typically French and consists of five comfortable rooms (all priced at 30 euro) 2 doubles and 3 twins…with shared facilities. A substantial continental breakfast is offered at a supplement of 5 euros per person and an evening meal can be supplied though there are numerous small restaurants in the area which cater for all tastes. I have teamed up with some local musicians, both English and French and have organised an in-house band… Le Reveillon Jazz Quintette… which performs jazz on a regular basis and now have a large database of musicians and bands. The Southampton University jazz orchestra, The Helston school jazz orchestra and the Bournemouth University big band have all played here to full houses evening of music and photos and video clips will be posted when compiled. The diaries for each month are posted when confirmed… see our Concert Schedule page We would love to hear from any musicians interested in performing here and welcome competent instrumentalists to our Friday jazz evenings.
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