Church of the Living Swing

RSQ Rehearsal 12/9/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:33:04 GMT

.....................Dale, photo by Sue... Tunes: 8. Howie Goes South RS9 (Amin); 9. G Wiz R33(Gmin); 10. Dale's Gale RS35 (Fmin); 11. Bye for Now RS5(Cmin)(slowly); 12. Bye for Now RS5(Cmin)(bossa). Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to get away with it one more time. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 12/9/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:00:40 GMT

.....................Ronnie, photo by Sue... Tunes: 1. The Creep RS57(F)(8/8 time); 2. The Creep RS57(F)(4/4 time); 3. The Creep RS57(F)(uptempo); 4. It's the Place RS56 (Bb); 5. Turns Me On RS54 (Fmin); 6. Along the Way RS27 (Dmin); 7. Your Love (Will Always Be a Part of Me)(F); Good Afternoon, Lord. Everybody's here this afternoon. Give us a hand, please, especially me. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 12/4/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:54:07 GMT

.........................Tommy... Tunes: 5. You Belong to My Heart (Eb)/Makin' Whoopee (Eb); 6. Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (Db); 7. 'Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (F); 8. Nevertheless (F); 9. Skylark (Eb)(Carmichael/Mercer); 10. Winter Wonderland (Bb). Gary and Jeanne sang later. Good one, Lord. Thank you. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trombone: Brian O'Shea Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster. Vocals: Gary Marshal and Jeanne Brei. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW! How about it, Lord?

Friday morning jam, 12/4/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:36:50 GMT

.........................Don, Brian and Tommy... Tunes: 1. I'm Beginning to See the Light (F)(Ellington); 2. I Found a New Baby (F); 3. Christmas Song (Eb)(Mel Torme); 4. 'Deed I Do (C); Good morning, Lord. Ronnie's back and Brian is here. Please forgive the heavy sound this week. I forgot to switch off the bass boost on the recorder. Help me not to make that mistake again, there's a good Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trombone: Brian O'Shea Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Saturday semi-hoot, 11/28/09

Kenneth Greig — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:10:43 GMT

....................Photo by Penni Layne... Songs: 1. Scarlet Ribbons (A); 2. All in Love is Fair (Amin)(Wonder); 3. Both Sides Now (C); 4. Bridge Over Troubled Waters (C)(Paul Simon); 5. Street of Dreams w/verse (Dmin/D)(Victor Young); 6. Impossible Dream (G/C); 7. In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening (F); 8. Street Where You Live (Bb/F)(Lerner/Lowe); 9. Ain't Misbehavin' (C/G)(Fats Waller); 10. Daws' Melody (Bb/F). Good afternoon, Lord. Just Stephanie and me looking at some songs. Thanks for your help. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/27/09, part 3

Kenneth Greig — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:03:37 GMT

.........................Charlie, Gary and Jim... Tunes: 10. Long Ago and Far Away (F)(Jerome Kern); 11. I'll Always be in Love With You (F); 12. Sunny Side of the Street (Ab); 13. Skylark (Carmichael/Mercer) Now that was just great. Jeanne showed up later and sang and danced. And Stephanie played brilliantly, if I do say so myself. What a blessing to have such a daughter. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass and Taylor guitar: Kenny Greig; Bass and guitar: Stephanie Greig Drums: Howard Agster. Singer: Gary Marshal. Singer: Jeanne Brei. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 11/25/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:36:16 GMT

.....................Stephanie and Judy... Songs: 10. Provisional title w/kazoo (C); 11. Flat Tire Merle Medley (G); 12. Provisional title #2 (D); 13. Cat Came Back (A min); 14. Sonnet XLI (Ab)(Shakespeare); 15. Sonnet: Supper (Ab)(Garrison Keillor); 16. She's Leaving Home (C)(Lennon/McCartney); 17. Long and Winding Road (Eb)(Lennon/McCartney); 18. Blue Skies (Dmin/Amin)(Berlin). That was a lot of fun. Thanks, Lord. Guitar and vocal: Judy Jensen; Bass and Backpacker guitar and vocal: Stephanie Greig; Taylor guitar and vocal: Kenny Greig; Steel String guitar and vocals: Pat Nole; Clarinet and vocals and kazoo: Rio Nole. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/27/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:26:53 GMT

.........................Boone, Stephanie and me... Tunes: 6. Frenesi (Ab); 7. Makin' Whoopee (C); 8. Thou Swell (Eb)(Rodgers/Hart); 9. Start of Something Big (Bb)(Steve Allen); Gary showed up and sang. Thank you, Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Bass and Backpacker guitar: Stephanie Greig Drums: Howard Agster. Drums: Boone Stines Singer: Gary Marshal. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/27/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:57:26 GMT

.........................Don, Kiera, and Tommy... Tunes: 1. I May be Wrong (F); 2. Yours is my Heart Alone (F)(Franz Lehar); 3. Walk on By fragment (F)(Burt Bacharach); 4. Long Ago and Far Away (F)(Jerome Kern); 5. When Your Lover Has Gone (F); Good morning, Lord. This will be Charlie's last jam for a while; Ronnie will be back next week. My daughter, Stephanie, is here to play bass. Jim is back. Boone Stines is here, with his grand-daughter, Kiera, to play some drums. Singers later. Some support, please. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Bass: Stephanie Greig Drums: Howard Agster. Drums: Boone Stines FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 11/25/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:07:06 GMT

....................Pat, Judy and Rio... Songs: 1. Long Black Veil (G); 2. Get Back (G)(Lennon/McCartney); 3. Blues In the Night (G)(Arlen/Mercer); 4. Up a Lazy River (G)(Hoagy Carmichael); 5. Days of Wine and Roses (F)(Mancini/Mercer); 6. Ghost Riders in the Sky (Amin); 7. Cry of the Wild Goose (Emin/Fmin)(Terry Gilkeson); 8. Elvis suite (C/G); 9. It Had to be You (C/F); Good evening, Lord. My daughter, Stephanie is here, as well as Sister Judy and, also, Pat and Rio. Should be great or at least interesting. Come and give us a hand, there's a good Lord. Guitar and vocals: Judy Jensen Guitar and vocals: Kenny Greig Guitar and vocals: Pat Nole Clarinet and vocals: Rio Nole Acoustic bass and vocals: Stephanie Greig FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/20/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:27:00 GMT

.........................Brother Kenneth with Ovation guitar... Tunes: 6. Takin' a Chance on Love (C)(Vernon Duke); 7. At Long Last, Love (Ab)(Cole Porter); 8. Careless (Bb); 9. Baubles, Bangles and Beads Bossa (Eb); 10. On a Clear Day Waltz (C). Very nice, Lord. An interesting morning. Gary and Jeanne showed up later and sang and Charlie played brilliantly as always. Thanks a lot, once more. Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster; Vocals: Gary Marshal and Jeanne Brei. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/20/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:27:49 GMT

.........................Dick Geuder... Tunes: 1. More I See You (F)(Harry Warren); 2. This Love of Mine (F); 3. You Stepped Out of a Dream (C); 4. There I've Said It Again (Bb); 5. Laughing on the Outside (F); Good morning, Lord. Howie thought it was Thursday and will be a bit late. Probably 3 tunes without drums. Dick Geuder is here as well as Charlie Shaffer and we'll handle it just fine, thank you very much. Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 11/18/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:02 GMT

....................Photo by Penni Layne... Songs: 11. Stand by Me (G); 12. Watermelon Wine (C/Db)(Tom T Hall); 13. Life is so Peculiar (C)(Burke/Van Heusen); 14. Little Boxes (C/Db)(Malvina Reynolds); 15. Workingman's Blues # 2 (D)(Dylan); 16. Desolation Row (D)(Bob Dylan); Very nice, Lord. Thanks again. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 11/18/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:52:47 GMT

....................Photo by Penni Layne... Songs: 1. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (G)(Willie Nelson); 2. Up on Cripple Creek (A)(J.R.Robertson); 3. If I Could Be With You (C); 4. Baby Won'tcha Please Come Home (F); 5. Sonnet XXXIX (Ab)(Shakespeake); 6. Sonnet XL prep; 7. sonnet: if i have made my lady intricate (Ab)(e.e.cummings); 8. Sonnet: God's Grandeur (Ab)(Hopkins); 9. Just Like a Woman (C)(Dylan); 10. She's Leaving Home (C)(Lennon/McCartney); Good evening, Lord. Just Sister Judy and me again tonight. My excellent daughter, Stephanie, will be here next week to sing and play with us. Looking forward to THAT. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/13/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:26:35 GMT

.........................Gary and me... Tunes: 5. Emily (C/Ab)(3/4 time)(Johnny Mandel); 6. Something's Gotta Give (C); 7. I Hadn't Anyone Till You (F)(Ray Noble); 8. Them There Eyes (Eb). Gary came later and sang and we had trouble with the microphone. We probably shouldn't be using new fangled gadgets anyway. Thank you, once again, for a lovely morning. You're a fine Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster; Singer: Gary Marshal. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 11/11/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:07:20 GMT

....................Me and Jeannie... Songs: 8. Desperado (G)(Eagles); 9. Long and Winding Road (Eb)(Lennon/McCartney); 10. Get Back (G)(Lennon/McCartney); 11. You Don't Know Me (C); 12. Blackbird (G)(Lennon/McCartney); 13. Blue Skies (Dmin)(Berlin); 14. Elvis suite (C/G); 15. On the Road Again (G)(Nelson); 16. For All We Know (C). Now wasn't that fine. All piano was played and performed by Dove Linkhorn. We had a great time. Thank you, Lord. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/13/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:17:48 GMT

.........................Charlie, Jim and Don... Tunes: 1. Recado Bossa Nova (Dmin); 2. Coquette (Eb); 3. Just One of Those Things (Dmin)(Cole Porter); 4. Gone With the Wind (Eb); Good morning, Lord. Ronnie's back east for 3 weeks. Charlie Shaffer is playing piano. Dick Geuder is still out with a tooth thing. Tommy's here and the other 2 horns Singers coming probably. Should be great. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 11/11/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:59:26 GMT

....................Me and Dove... Songs: 1. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (G)(Willie Nelson); 2. Long Black Veil (G); 3. Everybody Must Get Stoned (E)(Bob Dylan); 4. Just Like a Woman (C)(Dylan); 5. Up on Cripple Creek (A)(J.R.Robertson); 6. She's Leaving Home (C)(Lennon/McCartney); 7. Show Them to Me (G)(Carrington); 8. Desperado (G)(Eagles); Good evening, Lord. Dove Linkhorn and Jeannie Arnold are here to sing and play with Sister Judy and me. They live in Ramona, California and we don't get to do this together anywhere nearly often enough. Don't forget to drop by, there's a good Lord. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/6/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:49:31 GMT

.........................Gary and me... Tunes: 7. Stompin' at the Savoy (F); 8. Crazy He Calls Me (F); 9. At Long Last, Love (G); 10. My Romance (Ab); 11. Avalon (F). Gary showed up for the 2nd hour and sang great as usual, especially At Long Last Love for which he provided 2 choruses of original lyrics. So thanks a lot, Lord, we all appreciate it. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trombone: Brian O'Shea; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster; Singer: Gary Marshal. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 11/6/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:24 GMT

.........................Don, Brian and Tommy... Tunes: 1. This Can't Be Love (G); 2. Somebody Loves Me (F); 3. I Don't Know Enough About You (F); 4. I'll Take Romance (F); 5. Here's That Rainy Day (G)(3/4 time); 6. Sleighride in July fragment (C); Good morning, Lord. Ronnie's back for one week and then he's gone again. Brian is here with his trombone. Dick Geuder broke a tooth and is resting his mouth this week. Gary should be here later. Good band. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trombone: Brian O'Shea; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 11/4/09

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:38:32 GMT

.....................Rhythm section... Tunes: 1. I'm Confessin' (Ab); 2. I Don't Know Enough About You fragment (F); 3. The Creep RS57(F)(4/4 time); 4. The Creep RS57(F)(8/8 time); 5. The Creep RS57 fragment(F)(4/4 time); 6. It Happened RS55 (Eb); 7. Turns Me On RS54 (Fmin); 8. It's the Place RS56 (Bb). Good Afternoon, Lord. Dale didn't make it this afternoon. I hope it's not a tragedy of some kind. Nobody seems to be feeling all that great this week. Ronnie brought a new tune so we played that and a couple of the newer things and called it an afternoon Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Joe Locatelli (momentarily) Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone except the first two. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/30/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:23:55 GMT

.........................Don, Tommy, Gary, Dick and Howie... Tunes: 6. At Long Last, Love (Ab); 7. Anything Goes (F)(Cole Porter); 8. Big Butter and Egg Man (C); 9. Ballad medley: What's New (C)/Very Thought of You (Ab)/ When I Fall in Love (F)/My Romance (Ab)/ Crazy He Calls Me (F)/ Once in a While (Ab); 10. Rosetta (F). Delightful morning, Lord. Both Gary and Jeanne showed up and sang. Boone played a couple of tunes. Everybody sang good and played good, especially Charlie. We appreciate it. Thank you. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster and Boone Stines Singer: Gary Marshal. Singer: Jeanne Brei. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/30/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:50:25 GMT

.........................Me, Charlie and Boone... Tunes: 1. Isn't it Romantic (F); 2. Until the Real Thing Come's Along (Eb); 3. Lady be Good (F)(Gerschwin); 4. It Might as Well be Spring (F)(Rodgers/Hammerstein); 5. Cocktails for Two (C); 6. At Long Last, Love (Ab); 7. Anything Goes (F)(Cole Porter); 8. Big Butter and Egg Man (C); 9. Ballad medley: What's New (C)/Very Thought of You (Ab)/ When I Fall in Love (F)/My Romance (Ab)/ Crazy He Calls Me (F)/ Once in a While (Ab); 10. Rosetta (F). Good morning, Lord. Howie's back. Ronnie's rehearsing for this evening's Pops concert. Charlie Shaffer is playing piano. Tommy's going to be late. All 3 horns are here. Boone is here. Singers coming. Should be great. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Charlie Shaffer; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster and Boone Stines FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 10/29/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:12:26 GMT

....................Cedar Breaks, Utah... Songs: 9. Blue Skies (Dmin)(Berlin); 10. Windmills of Your Mind (Emin)Legrand); 11. Workingman's Blues # 2 (D)(Dylan); 12. She's Leaving Home (C)(Lennon/McCartney); 13. Flat Tire Merle medley (G). Thanks for your help, Lord. See you next week. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 10/29/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:09:39 GMT

....................Parawan Gap, Utah... Songs: 1. Elvis suite (C/G); 2. Little Boxes (C/Db)(Malvina Reynolds); 3. Life is so Peculiar (C); 4. Fields Have Turned Brown (C)(Stanley Brothers); 5. House of the Rising Sun(Emin); 6. Sonnet XXXVIII (Ab)(Shakespeare); 7. Sonnet XXXIX prep; 8. Sonnet: On His Blindness (Ab)(Milton); Good evening, Lord. Just Sister Judy and me again tonight. Mainly our standard fallback stuff and a couple of sonnets. Give us a hand if you can. Mainly me. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/23/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:24:45 GMT

.........................Tommy... Tunes: 8. We'll Meet Again fragment (G)(Vera Lynn); 9. But Not for Me (Eb/C)(Rodgers/ Hart); 10. Avalon (F); 11. I Can't Get Started with You (G); 12. Rosetta (F). Gary showed later and sang great as usual. Also brought some more original parody lyrics. Thank you, Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Ron Crowe. Singer: Gary Marshal FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/23/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:18:22 GMT

.........................Ronnie... Tunes: 1. You're Driving Me Crazy (Bb); 2. Blue Moon (F)(Rodgers/Hart); 3. Shuffle Off to Buffalo fragment (F); 4. If There is Someone Lovelier Than You fragment (C); 5. Day in the Life of a Fool (Amin)(Luis Bonfa) 6. I Met a Girl fragment (Eb); 7. My Ideal (Eb)/Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (Eb); Good morning, Lord. Howie has to be away this morning and Ron Crowe is playing drums and he's going to have to be a little late. Give us a little extra help until he gets here. There's a good Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Ron Crowe. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 10/22/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:46:44 GMT

....................Judy again... Songs: 7. Sonnet XXXVII (Ab)(Shakespeare); 8. Sonnet XXXVIII prep; 9. sonnet: when serpents bargain for the right to squirm (Ab)(e.e.cummings); 10. Sonnet: The Ants (Ab)(William Empson); 11. Sonnet: God's Grandeur (Ab)(Hopkins); 12. Ghost Riders in the Sky (G); 13. Just Like a Woman (C)(Dylan); 14. Life is so Peculiar (C); 15. For All We Know (C). Thanks a lot, Lord. That was a lot of fun. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 10/22/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:28:28 GMT

....................Miss Judy Jensen... Songs: 1. Long Black Veil (G); 2. Just the Way You Are (C); 3. Pretty Polly (Emin); 4. Hey, Hey, Hey! (G)(Stanley Bros); 5. House of the Rising Sun(Emin); 6. Amazing Grace suite (G & C); Good evening, Lord. Just Sister Judy and me again tonight. A couple of new tunes to try and some fine sonnets. Hope you enjoy our efforts. We sure do. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 10/21/09

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:02:10 GMT

.....................Howard... Tunes: 1. It's the Place RS56 (Bb); 2. It's the Place take 2; 3. Baroque Deja Vu RS11 (Gmin); 4. The Groove RS36 (Eb); 5. Party Time RS38 (Bb); 6. Walking Along the Shore RS26 (Bb); 7. Days Gone By RS19 (Dmin)(3/4 time); 8. We'll Be Together Again fragment (C)(Carl Fischer); 9. Ron's Blues RS3 (C); Good Afternoon, Lord. Ronnie has another new tune for us again today. Still working towards making a recording. As far as I'm concerned, it's an honor and a great pleasure to work on original music of this quality. Thank you on a continuing basis. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/16/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:22:01 GMT

.........................Ronnie and Jim... Tunes: 8. Very Thought of You (Ab/F)(Ray Noble); 9. It's You or No One (Eb); 10. Start of Something Big (C)(Steve Allen); 11. Brasil (Ab). Gary showed up for the second half and sang great as always. Altogether a lovely morning. Thank you, Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trombone: Brian O'Shea; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster. Singer: Gary Marshal FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW! She's been in prison for more than 10 years for going to sleep at the wheel. She was never any kind of criminal, she's the official Clark County scapegoat. The judge who sentenced her to 6 consecutive sentences is now the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada. The chances of her being released in less than 48 years are not good.

Friday morning jam, 10/16/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:09:15 GMT

.........................Brian, Don and Tommy... Tunes: 1. Almost Like Being in Love (Eb); 2. Good Morning fragment (Bb); 3. Tea for Two fragment (Ab)(Tatum harmonizartion); 4. I Can't Get Started with You (C); 5. Night Has a Thousand Eyes (G); 6. Sheik of Araby (Bb); 7. Fly Me to the Moon (C); Good morning, Lord. Brian is here and we've got a full dixieland band again this morning, should we wish to play something in that style. Also, Don has a new trumpet this morning. Sounds promising. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trombone: Brian O'Shea; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig; Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 10/14/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:59:42 GMT

....................Sister Judy... Songs: 12. Ticket to Ride (G)Lennon/McCartney); 13. Norwegian Wood (G)(Lennon/McCartney); 14. She's Leaving Home (C)(Lennon/McCartney); 15. Yesterday (C)(Lennon/McCartney); 16. Cigareets suite (G); 17. Send in the Clowns (G)(Sondheim); 18. On the Road Again (G)(Nelson); 19. The Weight (G)(J.R.Robertson); 20. Pennies From Heaven (C); 21. Party's Over (C). A little sloppy, Lord, but not too bad. Thanks, again. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 10/14/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:35:06 GMT

....................Photo by Penni Layne... Songs: 1. Long Black Veil (G); 2. Sonnet XCIV (Ab)(Shakespeare); 3. Sonnet: The New Colossus (Ab)(Emma Lazarus); 4. sonnet: it may not always be so and i say (Ab)(e.e.cummings); 5. Mary Ann (C); 6. Jambalaya (C)(Hank Williams); 7. Stand by Me (C); 8. Summer Wind (Eb/F/G); 9. Sail Away, Ladies (D); 10. Leopardskin Pillbox Hat (Bob Dylan)(G); 11. Hey, Jude (C)(Lennon/McCartney); Good evening, Lord. Just Sister Judy and me again tonight. In addition to our regular stuff, we're going to try some folk songs and sea shanties as well as some Beatle songs. Come join us. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/9/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:11:17 GMT

.........................Photo by Penni Layne... Tunes: 7. S'Wonderful (C); 8. My Funny Valentine (G#min/B); 9. Like Someone in Love (C); 10. I'm Old Fashioned (F)(Kern); 11. Way You Look Tonight (Bb); 12. Nice and Easy (C). Both Jeanne and Gary showed up later and sang superlatively. Nice work, Lord. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder; Trumpet and Flugelhorn and violin: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howard Agster. Vocals: Gary Marshal and Jeanne Brei. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Thursday evening hoot, 10/8/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:55:32 GMT

....................Photo by Penni Layne... Songs: 14. Black Coffee (G)(Sonny Burke); 15. She's Leaving Home (C)(Lennon/McCartney); 16. Fields Have Turned Brown (C)(Stanley Brothers); 17. Show Them to Me (G)(Carrington); 18. Over the Rainbow (Eb)(Arlen/Harburg); 19. Stardust (Db)(Carmichael); 20. That's All (C). Not bad, Lord. Thanks again.. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/9/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:55 GMT

.........................Photo by Penni Layne... Tunes: 1. I May be Wrong (Eb); 2. Sometimes I'm Happy (F); 3. Once in Love with Amy fragment (C); 4. Remember Me fragment (Eb); 5. Satin Doll (C)(Ellington/Mercer); 6. Ballad medley; Good morning, Lord. The gang's all here. Full band. Come and sit in. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder; Trumpet and Flugelhorn and violin: Don Therrien; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Thursday evening hoot, 10/8/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:55:11 GMT

....................Photo by Penni Layne... Songs: 1. Life is so Peculiar (C); 2. Impossible Dream (G); 3. Sonnet XXXVI (Ab)(Shakespeare); 4. Sonnet XXXVII prep; 5. sonnet: you shall above all things be glad and young (Ab)(e.e.cummings); 6. sonnet: pity this busy monster man unkind not (Ab)(e.e.cummings); 7. Sonnet: Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds (Ab)(Shakespeare); 8. Me and Bobby McGee (C)(male key); 9. Mr Bojangles (C); 10. Norwegian Wood (G)(Lennon/McCartney); 11. Once Upon a Summertime (Fmin/F)(Legrand); 12. Flat Tire Merle medley (G); 13. Send in the Clowns (G)(Sondheim); Good evening, Lord. Just Sister Judy and me again tonight. Come and give us a hand FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 10/7/09 part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:09:53 GMT

.....................me and Howie... Tunes: 7. Come Sway with Me RS6 (Gmin); 8. She's OK RS20 (F); 9. This is Love RS37 (C); 10. Along the Way RS27 (Dmin). Now, wasn't that sweet, Lord. Thanks so very much. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 10/7/09 part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:08:34 GMT

.....................Dale... Tunes: 1. It Happened RS55 (Eb); 2. Turns Me On RS54 (Fmin); 3. Dale's Gale RS35 (Fmin); 4. Bye for Now RS5(Cmin); 5. If You See Her RS8 (Bb/Gmin); 6. It's the Same Old Story Again RS7 (Cmin); Good Afternoon, Lord. Ronnie has another new tune for us today. We're going to start working on about 10 tunes to take to a recording studio. The tunes today will be some of them. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/2/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:04:04 GMT

.........................Brian and Tommy... Tunes: 1. Good Morning fragment (Bb); 2. Chicago suite (Cmin/C); 3. Struttin' With Some Barbecue (F); 4. In a Mellow Tone (Ab)(Ellington); 5. Mean to Me (F); 6. Whispering (Eb); Good morning, Lord. Dick Geuder is here again and also Brian on trombone. Blessings abound. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder; Trombone: Brian O'Shea Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 10/2/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:33:46 GMT

.........................Me and Howie... Tunes: 7. Gentle Rain (Amin); 8. Hey, There (Eb); 9. One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else (F); 10. 'Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (F). A very nice instrumental morning, Lord. Thanks a lot. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder; Trombone: Brian O'Shea Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 9/30/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:39:08 GMT

....................Sister Judy again... Songs: 8. Stand by Me (C); 9. Wait Till You See Her (C)(Rodgers/Hart); 10. She's Leaving Home (C)(Lennon/McCartney); 11. Watermelon Wine (A/Bb/B/C)(Tom T Hall); 12. Windmills of Your Mind (Emin)Legrand); 13. On the Road Again (G)(Nelson); 14. I'll See You in my Dreams (F). Even though I'm a bit ragged tonight, I surely love the sound of my new Taylor Life-Extender guitar. Thank you, Lord! Once again. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 9/30/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:41:00 GMT

....................Sister Judy... Songs: 1. Ghost Riders in the Sky (G); 2. Gone (A)(Smokey Rogers); 3. Just Like a Woman (C)(Dylan); 4. Me and Bobby McGee (C)(male key); 5. Blue Skies (Dmin)(Berlin) 6. I Can Sing a Rainbow (C)(Arthur Hamilton); 7. Life is so Peculiar (C); Good evening, Lord. Just Sister Judy and me tonight with no microphones or guitar amplification. Poco a poco, Lord. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 9/25/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:59:52 GMT

.........................Don and Tommy... Tunes: 5. Mairzy Doats (F)(vocal by Howard Agster); 6. Falling in Love With Love (F)(4/4time); 7. Mountain Greenery (C)(Rodgers/Hart); 8. More I See You (Eb)(Harry Warren); 9. Rosetta (F)(for the Doctor); 10. Happy Birthday etc. (G). Gary joined us later and sang. Jeanne showed up just in time for Happy Birthday, my 80th. Thank you, Lord! Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trombone: Brian O'Shea; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howard Agster. Vocals: Gary Marshal and Jeanne Brei. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 9/25/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:14:11 GMT

.........................Dick... Tunes: 1. Secret Love (F); 2. Shadow of Your Smile (G); 3. Struttin' With Some Barbecue (F); 4. Touch of Your Lips (C)(Ray Noble); Good morning, Lord. Dick Geuder is here after all this time. I'm looking forward to that. Please make sure we're all properly inspired. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Dick Geuder; Guitar: Tommy McDermott; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 9/23/09, part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:34:38 GMT

....................Sister Judy w/electric bass... Songs: 8. Workingman's Blues # 2 (D)(Dylan); 9. The Fox (G); 10. It Had to be You (F); 11. The Weight (G)(J.R.Robertson); 12. Blue Skies (Dmin)(Berlin); 13. Flat Tire Merle medley (G); 14. Watermelon Wine (G/Ab/A/Bb)(Tom T Hall). That was gorgeous. Goodnight, Lord. Thanks again. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Wednesday evening hoot, 9/23/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:40:58 GMT

....................Sister Judy... Songs: 1. Amazing Grace suite (G & C); 2. Both Sides Now (G); 3. Little Boxes (C/Db)(Malvina Reynolds); 4. Leopardskin Pillbox Hat (F); 5. Impossible Dream (G); 6. When I'm 64 (C); 7. Windmills of Your Mind (Emin)Legrand); Good evening, Lord. Just Sister Judy and me tonight with no microphones or guitar amplification. Poco a poco, Lord. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 9/23/09 part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:16:10 GMT

.....................Ronnie... Tunes: 5. Along the Way RS27 (C); 6. I Told You RS28 (F); 7. Howie Goes South RS9 (Amin); 8. Days Gone By RS19 (Dmin)(3/4 time); 9. I Can't Go On Any Longer RS2 (Dmin); 10. You're My Everything fragment (Bb)(Harry Warren). Dale had to leave early so we had to finish without him. Pretty nice afternoon. Thanks again, Lord. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 9/23/09 part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:16:51 GMT

.....................Tommy... Tunes: 1. Turns Me On RS54 (Fmin); 2. Summer Blues RS53 (Amin); 3. Time Long Ago RS48 (Dmin)(5/4 time); 4. Trippin' Along RS49 (F) Good Afternoon, Lord. Ronnie has a new tune for today. Everybody's here and apparently healthy. Should be good. With your indulgence, of course. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Thursday evening hoot, 9/10/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:57:41 GMT

....................Sister Judy... Songs: 1. Long Black Veil (G) 2. The Weight (G)(J.R.Robertson); 3. Just Like a Woman (C); 4. Windmills of Your Mind (Emin)Legrand); 5. Life is so Peculiar (C); 6. Impossible Dream (G); Good evening, Lord. Just Judy and me, once more. Stephanie's gone back to Brooklyn. Lend us a hand, please. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

Friday morning jam, 9/11/09, part 1

Kenneth Greig — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:51:19 GMT

.........................Jim... Tunes: 1. Just You, Just Me (Eb); 2. Alone Together (Dmin); 3. Night Has a Thousand Eyes (G); 4. They Can't Take That Away From Me (Eb); Good morning, Lord. We're back. After our 3 week hiatus. Jim is here with a fine new scar on his neck. Still no word from Dick Geuder. Hoping to see Jeanne and Gary later. Tommy had to pick up his wife at the hospital and he can't be here. Please excuse our rustiness. Alto and Tenor sax and clarinet: Jim Fischer; Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Don Therrien; Piano: Ronnie Simone; Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howard Agster. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 9/9/09 part 2

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:05:13 GMT

.....................Howie... Tunes: 6. Party Time (Bb); 7. Here We Are (F); 8. Latin Moods (Amin); 9. We Did It All (G); 10. She's OK (F); That was sweet, Lord. Thanks again. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!

RSQ Rehearsal 9/9/09 part 1

Kenneth Greig — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:47:06 GMT

.....................Dale... Tunes: 1. Let's Do It Now (F); 2. Blast Off (G); 3. Summer Blues (Amin); 4. Your Love (Will Always Be a Part of Me)(F); 5. I Feel Your Love (Bb); Good Afternoon, Lord. Dale's bicep is healed and he just finished the Jerry Lewis telethon so he ought to be in fine shape. Everybody is back from August vacations and ready to get back to work. These are mainly the same tunes as we did last time, only with the vibes. Give us a hand if you can. Piano: Ronnie Simone Vibes: Dale Rampton Guitar: Tommy McDermott Bass: Kenny Greig Drums: Howie Agster All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Simone. FREE JESSICA WILLIAMS NOW!