The End of the Celebration - but what a week

Sarah Wickliffe and Paul Wickliffe- Love Yall! Ro


I sent invitations to everyone in the New York area that I care about to join me in celebration of a major birthday. This one was a real page turner for me and a wonderful time of reflection, an accounting of how I'd like to make use of my time in the next 10 years. I felt very loved by those who turned out to share some laughter and song on February 28th. Heartfelt- Thank you's to Paul and Sarah for all of your help in making it possible and to Lorraine Werner for making the best darned cake that I've ever eaten.

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A Big Birthday is coming-February 28th- A Party for Friends at Zeb's Place

223 West 28th St. 2nd fl. - 212 695 8081 - Zeb's
dear friends - (if you have to ask if you're my friend, then we know the answer-uninvited -shall be escorted OUT) =
I don't celebrate many birthdays anymore, but I've got a Big One coming February 28th. I would like to celebrate my life and the love and wisdom that my friends have shared with me. I have asked the 'angel' of cake bakers Ms. Lorraine Schalamon to create one of her masterpieces and there will be a fine piano, bass and drums in the facility.
I've known some of you for over 30 years. If you are 'Free' please drop by and tell me 'how you're doing' these days? Life is short for some of our comrades and I am grateful to be alive and have the opportunity to grow and share life and music with my family and friends. (bring a food item or your choice of beverage)
Parking on the street is legal after 7pm.
Love - Roseanna
February 28th - 7:30 pm. to 1 am. - There will be a Birthday Celebration at Zeb's Place - 223 West 28th St. 2nd fl. - 212 695 8081

Jazz Singers Hang at Zeb's- (plus report on the JEN and Apap conventions!

Zeb's Place -	Wednesday, January 26 · 8:00pm - 10:00pm (followed by Jazz Singers Jam!)
Phone - 212 695 8081 - This is a Hip Hang! Good PA. Fine Piano The Vibe is Right...
Location	Zeb's Place - http://www.zebulonsoundandlight.com/pics/JVW.htm 223 W 28th St. 2nd floor- New York, NY 10001
Roseanna Vitro Saul Rubin	Tim Horner Dean Johnson Jason Teborek
	Thoughts on the JEN Convention and the APAP Convention I applaud Lou Fischer and Mary Jo Papich for their hard work in creating the new Jazz Educational Network. (http://www.jazzednet.org/) The loss of the IAJE was a big loss for many jazz entrepreneurs, students and teachers. Not to mention how disillusioned we all were afterwards. This year was the second year of the new organization. Presenting JEN in New Orleans was a perfect choice. All the history and the vibe made this year a memorable experience for all that attended. Walking through the quarter and seeing tap dancers and hearing wailing blues made me feel at home. There were many great teachers and acts performing for the convention. (check out their website to get a full listing) I performed at Snug Harbor on the thursday night with Sachal, Cindy and Maria and we had a blast! I saw many of my favorite singers and instrumentalists. Next year the convention will be held in Louisville Apap - This convention has become the new booking mecca for presenters. The rooms at the New York Hilton were filled to capacity with great artists of all styles. I have recently signed with http://www.motema.com/ . I am thrilled to be a part of this musical family, led by Jana Herzen. This year I was lucky to perform in the Bridge Bar at the Hilton on sunday afternoon with my new Randy Newman Project band. We kicked butt- what a great band! (Sara Caswell, Mark Soskin, Dean Johnson and Matt Wilson sat in to keep Tim Horner's seat warm while he was on the road. Jana presented many great Motema artists over saturday and sunday. This was a great hang...My new cd. will be released in May- can't wait.

New Orleans Bound! January 6th - Snug Harbor - Four Great Singers- Jazz -

JEN Convention ---If You Love jazz vocals - Don't miss thursday night! Snug Harbor - 2 shows! 4 great singers!
Roseanna Vitro - Sachal Vasandani - Maria Marquez
Cindy Scott-

January 6th Join us for an amazing night of jazz at New Orleans Premier Jazz Club
-Snug Harbor Show ( 626 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA (504) 949-0696)

-2 shows 8 pm. & 10 pm. Featuring!
with the Larry Sieberth Trio

“Highly respected vocalist/educator Roseanna Vitro’s art equates to untainted class. With jazz piano great Kenny Werner and a crack rhythm section blazing forth, Ms Vitro’s impeccable diction, depth and sensitivity strikes a distinct chord here.” (Live at the Kennedy Center cd.) E-Jazz.com Glen Astarita - 2006 Highly recommended

"Vasandani really has something new to bring and creates such intimacy in his phrasing"- Edge Publications- "there's no disputing the jazz credentials of the effervescent young vocalist...Sachal Vasandani New York Times

“Vocalist Cindy Scott strikes gold her first time out. Scott is a musical artist who delivers fables and stories and vignettes of life and love. But the young lady can also swing you into bad health. Highly recommended.” Roger Crane AllAboutJazz.com


Venezuela-born singer Maria Marquez is a local treasure. Her utterly evocative voice - clear, tender and unaffected - was spellbinding on Milton Nascimento's "Ponta de areia."


Don't miss this great show! January 6th
Snug Harbor - 8 pm. & 10 pm.
( 626 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA (504) 949-0696)

Happy New Year - a new Decade - 2011 -

A New Year , a new decade - an age for serious life work. Every note must count now.
2011 - friends , family, music - - -

Thank you - Ruby, Paul, Sarah, Deb, Karen, Jeff, Barbara, Mary and my treasured friends for your love and support.

This will be a beautiful Year .

NJCU Jazz Singers Record at Charlestown Road Studio -Great Job!

Today four fine jazz singers recorded at Charlestown Rd. Studios. Paul Wickliffe is the chief engineer. Paul gave a fine tutorial to start the class, discussing mic techniques and issues such as 'not stopping' the band if a singer makes a mistake, just waiting and fixing it in an overdub. I was very proud of these singers today. They are a true inspiration to me; writing wonderful arrangements, taking charge of the music and the band with creativity, heart and soul.
Kristen Dziuba, Kari Vanderkloot, Moi', Rafaela Gurtler and Kyo Kim
Also pictured is my right hand pianist/partner; Jason Teborek, (behind me) , Pete McCullough bassist and Jon Difiore drummer.