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Nov 25 Book Launch
At the Solar Rio Concert @ Wascana Golf & Country
Club
Concert Special: Signed soft-cover copies $20.05
Regular Price: $25 (Hard Cover $45)
Press Release
The Regina Jazz Society is excited to announce the release of “The Jazz Province: A History of Jazz in Saskatchewan” by prominent Saskatchewan author, playwright and Order of Canada inductee Ken Mitchell.“
The Jazz Province: A History of Jazz in Saskatchewan” is a project which celebrates the rich, vibrant history of Jazz in Saskatchewan as part of the province’s ongoing Centennial Celebrations. The Jazz Province looks at the early history of Jazz music in the province and the multitude of dance halls that sprang up around the province and persevered through some of the province’s toughest times. It follows the tales of homegrown international stars Paul Perry, Chris Gage and Herbie Spanier and many, many more. It also raises new questions about the first possible performance of acclaimed Jazz guitarist Lenny Breau in Regina to an empty room. The Jazz Province also looks at the bright future of Jazz musicians raised among the golden wheat fields of Saskatchewan.
Award-winning Saskatchewan designer Catharine Bradbury designed The Jazz Province. Ms. Bradbury has received more than 200 national and international design awards, and has been commissioned for such prestigious work as designing a series of postage stamps for Canada Post.
The Jazz Province will be launched on Friday November 25, 2005 at The Wascana Golf and Country Club at 8:00pm. The launch will also feature a performance by Solar Rio and a reading from the book by Mr. Mitchell. At this event The Jazz Province will be available at a special price of $20.05 for soft-cover versions.
Mr. Mitchell will also be appearing at the Book & Brier at 2pm Friday November 25, 2005 to sign copies of the book and at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon on Tuesday December 6, 2005. Copies of “The Jazz Province: A History of Jazz in Saskatchewan” will be available at select retailers throughout the province (see below) and online through the Regina Jazz Society’s Web site. The retail price of the book will be $25 for soft-cover and $45 for hard cover. For more information on how to purchase a copy, please visit http://reginajazz.ca.
The Regina Jazz Society was established in 1977 to encourage, promote and provide a forum for the appreciation of Jazz music for enthusiasts of all ages. In 1989, the Regina Jazz Society became a non-profit corporation and has since staged many events in the city of Regina. The Regina Jazz Society would like to thank the Department of Canadian Heritage, SaskCulture’s Culture Initiatives Fund, the City of Regina’s Civic Arts Funding Program, and various sponsors for their support of this project.
For media bookings and inquiries please contact Terry Massey at 306-352-6153 or or via email at terry@thirteenletter.com.
TO ALL RJS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
It is with the greatest of pleasure that I make this announcement. The Regina Jazz Society has just completed the publication of its first-ever book. This is truly a remarkable achievement for RJS. To celebrate this event, we want to invite you all to the official book launch. It will take place in conjunction with our regular event on November 25, 2005 at the Wascana Golf and Country Club. The unveiling of the new book will take place after the first set of the band Solar Rio at approximately 9:15 – 9:30 p.m. it will be a brief ceremony and author Ken Mitchell will read for a few minutes from the book.
Both author Ken Mitchell and designer Catharine Bradbury will be available to autograph copies of the book for you. The book, The Jazz Province: The Story Of Jazz In Saskatchewan, will retail for $25 for the soft cover (1,000 copies) and $45 for the hard cover (only 100 copies).
However, Christmas has just come early for all you RJS members and friends in attendance at this concert and book launch. For this occasion only, and in celebration of our 2005 Centennial, you will be able to buy copies of the soft cover for $20.05.
The book will be available afterwards at the regular price through mail order with RJS and at the following locations:
Book & Brier Patch
Bushwakker’s
The Academy of Music
St. John’s Music
Vintage Vinyl & Hemp Emporium
McNally Robinson (Saskatoon).
McNally Robinson will host the book launch in Saskatoon on December 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
So please come out and make this the most successful event in the history of RJS. Meet many good friends who have contributed to this great project and be a part of this first ever RJS book launch and the making of history. Shop early for Christmas and experience a great night of fun and jazz..
Yours In Jazz,
Peter Champagne
President
The Regina Jazz Society
P. S. Tune in to CJTR 91.3 fm on Monday, November 21, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for a special “RJS Jazz Tones” show edition about the book “The Jazz Province: The Story Of Jazz In Saskatchewan”, with author Ken Mitchell.
There is lots more information about the book and the launch on the following site: