Peter Appleyard - TorontoJazz.ca

Toronto Jazz
June / July 2013
Publisher’s View
As you can see by the advertisement in this issue, the superb Jazz at Massey Hall series continues. The original event
took place in 1953 at Massey Hall and was acclaimed as “The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever”. Not surprising when you
looked at the line up, Charlie Parker 1920 -1955, Max Roach 1924- 2007, Charles Mingus, 1922-1979, Dizzy
Gillespie 1917 - 1993, and Bud Powell 1924- 1966. Unfortunately none of these jazz giants are alive to-day, in fact,
Charlie Parker died just 2 years after this concert, at the very young age of 35. I was still in
England at this time, but even there the jazz aficionados were talking about it. “Can you
imagine it, all those great bebop players on the stage, playing together!”, they were
exclaiming. Well maybe they hadn’t heard of Massey Hall until then, but that occasion
sure put it on the map. Bearing in mind Massey Hall was completed in 1894 and their
debut concert was on June 14th of that same year. Since those early days the theatre
has played host to royalty, prime ministers, and the tops in the entertainment world.
In 1975 it was designated a Heritage Property by the Toronto City Council under The
Ontario Heritage Act. On June 15th 1981 it was recognized as National Historic Site of
Canada. In its unique ambience Massey
Hall continues to offer a splendid selection
of entertainment.
As the jazz scene in Toronto has sadly
dwindled to a shadow of days gone by, we are
lucky to have fine theatres to bridge the gap. Like many who look back
to the 60s 70s 80s and even 90s, we realize back then how we were spoilt.
Top-notch jazz clubs have closed, excellent jazz magazines have folded ,
pardon the pun. Regarding publications, I know better than many how
hard it is to survive, support barely exists. After over eighteen years of
publishing a non-profit magazine with cost price advertising, you wonder
why you go on. What really gets up your nose, is, when some ignoramus
asks you for free publicity, promotions. listings etc in a free publication
that survives on advertising. I must sound like a stuck needle on this
subject. Many ,many years ago in England, for a short time I was a door
to door salesman. After awhile you got used to having the door slammed
in your face. Now I have experienced the same feeling again, after
soliciting for cheap advertising. All in the name of jazz, and even some
of that has lost direction.
Anyhow catch good jazz where you can find it, and if you have to
figure out what they are doing, keep looking.
The best of health.
Dave Milbourne.
Front Page Photo by Barry Thomson
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Peter Appleyard
August 26. 1928 - July 18. 2013
ISSUE #118
18th YEAR
August/September/October 2013
HUGH’S ROOM
VISION 18 FESTIVAL, ROULETTE, BROOKLYN, N.Y.C
Photos by Barry Thomson
Photos by Barry Thomson
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO
ANDRIA SIMONE
DIDIER PETIT
MIYA MASAOKA
LARRY OCHS
SOLORAZAF
DON ROSS
PATRICIA BARBER
KID JORDAN
KRIS DAVIS
BERN NIX
ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI
DAVID WARRICK
ALEX DEAN
DAVE BURRELL
ANDREW CYRILLE
MARK HELIAS
Peter Appleyard
Vibraphonist, pianist, drummer, composer, arranger, & band leader.
August 26. 1928 – July 18. 2013
Photos by Barry Thomson
PETER ON VIBRAPHONE
PETER WITH BASSIST, DAVE FIELD & HANK JONES, PIANO.1988
It’s bad enough doing an obituary, but when it’s someone you have known for many years, respect, and have something in common
with, then it becomes much harder. I’m not going to get into the whole list of Peter’s achievements, most of the jazz world know about
them. I will however mention some of the most outstanding ones. Officer of the Order of Canada 1992, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Award 2012, performed with Frank Sinatra, the Count Basie Orchestra and Ella Fitzgerald at the Uris Theatre in New York City
1976. .Performed on numerous occasions at Carnegie Hall, and of course his long stint with Benny Goodman. As I said it would be
easy to write a book on this outstanding performer’s career. When I mentioned having something in common with Peter, I will now
elaborate. Peter was raised as a child in England during the war, same as me, later he went on to serve (after the war) in the Royal Air
Force for 2 years , I spent 2 years in the British Army, we often joked about those days. He arrived in Canada in 1951, I arrived in
1964. For awhile he worked for the Robert Simpson Company , I also worked for the Robert Simpson Company. We both had
mutual friends in the jazz world in England. In fact the last time we chatted both noticed how few were left, when visiting there. I
can’t remember when I first met Peter it was at least 40 years ago. For some time he had a regular gig at Stop 33 in the Sutton Place
Hotel, he seem to alternate on different weeks with clarinetist Henry Cuesta’s group.
Some things do stand out over the many times I went to see Peter perform, one night in particular. This was at Lytes Room in
the Royal York Hotel, a really nice jazz room, back in the good old jazz days. The guest star for that evening was vibraphonist Terry
Gibbs. I had gone there with another ex Brit. and vibes player , Martin Franklin. Who else was in the audience, Peter Appleyard!.
Anyhow ,Terry spots Peter and Martin, who he knew well, and invites them up on the stand. What matured was one big vibes jam
session, three vibraphone players on one set of vibes!. I will never forget the smiles on all their faces, and the applause from the
audience on hand.
Peter was a classy, charismatic
individual, never an attitude problem with
him, unlike some who make the big time.
Photographer, Barry Thomson said he was
a delight to photograph, always obliging. I
know that he really enjoyed driving up in
his lovely old Roll Royce to his farm in
Rockton, Ontario. From what I hear he was
spending much more time there, right up
until his sad demise. Another enormous
loss to the Canadian jazz world, 63 years in
Canada, plus 3 years in Bermuda and early
years in England. Although he originally
came from the UK, Peter Appleyard was a
proud Canadian, he will be sadly missed but
not forgotten.
FROM LEFT, JIMMY MCGRIFF, PETER, BERNIE SENENSKY AND HANK JONES 1985
BARRY’S CHOICE
Photos by Barry Thomson
JIMMY BOSCH
@ LULA LOUNGE
JULLY BLACK
@ HORSESHOE TAVERN
PETER MURPHY
@ LEE’S PALACE
JONATHON RICHMAN
@ GREAT HALL
ROSANNE CASH
@ LUMINATO
COLIN STETSON
@ GREAT HALL
BENJAMIN GIBBARD
@ AIR CANADA CENTRE
MADELEINE PEYROUX
@ ENWAVE THEATRE HARBOURFRONT
TOM ARTHURS
@ MUSIC GALLERY
Bernie Senensky
Bernard Melvyn Senensky
Photo by Barry Thomson
Bernie was one of the first pianist’s I had the pleasure of
hearing when I first came to Canada in the late 60s.
Without a doubt he is one of the finest Canadian players I
have seen since being here. Very creative and all business
when he’s at the keyboard, in fact I have always noticed
that he is at his best when he has strong competition on
the stand with him. It’s almost like they are an inspiration,
some of the many legendary artists have looked on in
admiration when Bernie takes his solo. Not surprising
Bernie’s early studies began when he was just nine years
old. That was back in Winnipeg with Clara Pearlman
and then in the jazz vein with pianist, composer and
arranger, Bob Eriendson. Since arriving in Toronto in
1968 he has performed in every major jazz club and
festival in this city. To mention just a few of the legendary
artists he has played with, which include, Moe Koffman,
Peter Appleyard, George Coleman, Buddy DeFranco,
Dizzy Gillespie, Art Farmer, Art Pepper, Red
Rodney, Zoot Sims, Joe Williams, Phil Woods, and the
list goes on. Bernie also toured Europe with the bands of
Buddy De Franco, Herbie Mann, and Terry Gibbs. Not
to forget numerous recordings he can be heard on, both as
leader and sideman. In the last couple of years he has
taken on the B3 organ, and now looks quite at home with.
Although one shouldn’t be surprised as Bernie has always
played a variety of keyboards. This talented performer is
also a competent, composer, arranger, and leader of
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Neil James Sinclair Swainson
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For quite awhile Neil has been recognized as one of
Canada’s finest bassist, I would not disagree with that
opinion. Originally for Victoria, B.C. where he was born
on November 15th 1955, his first studies were with
Robert Meyer in his home town. Although one should
mention that Neil was mainly self-taught, not to his
detriment, as we well know. His first major gig was with
the Paul Horn Quintet, who he spent two years with
before moving to Toronto in 1978. Neil’s expertise on his
instrument soon gained recognition and he was “off to the
races” as they say. Playing at all the big name clubs of
that era such as, George’s, Basin Street, Bourbon Street,
and East 85th . Performing with Canadian legends such
as, Moe Koffman, Jerry Fuller, Ed Bickert, Gary
Williamson, Trudy Desmond, and later moving on to
play with noted American artists, Joanne Brackeen, Doc
Cheatham, George Coleman, Al Cohn, Johnny
Griffin, Jay McShann, Bob Mover, Sam Noto, Pat
LaBarbera, and, Red Rodney. Neil also completed
international tours with American trumpeter, Woody
Shaw and renowned British pianist, George Shearing.
He can be heard on numerous recordings and is constantly
sought after as a sideman.
To be quite frank I have lost count of the different
venues I have seen Neil perform in, from international
jazz festivals, concerts and clubs. Also has appeared
across Canada, in the U.S.A., Japan, Europe, and
Australia. If you get the chance, not a bassist to miss.
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Terry Clarke
Terence Michael Clarke
Photos by Dave Milbourne.
In my early years in Canada I never knew if Terry was an American drummer
who often played in Canada, or a Canadian artist who mainly performed in the
U.S.A. Anyhow he was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, back on August
20. 1944. So I guess it was the sound of the waves pounding on the beach that
gave him the inspiration to take up the drums. More likely listening to some of
the renowned American drummers of that era, such as , Max Roach 1924-2007,
Buddy Rich, 1917-1987, Louis Bellson, 1924-2009 or maybe , top-notch British
ones like, Ronnie Verrell, 1926-2002, Eric Delaney, 1924-2011, or Phil
Seamen, 1926 -1972. Anyhow, Terry got his first drum kit at age 12. and found
he had a built in natural rhythm, certainly an affinity towards drums.. His early
studies began in the 60s with noted percussionist, Jim Blackley, first gigs with
Chris Gage and David Robbin. Then with a young bassist, Don W.Thompson.
both Don and Terry went on to receive international acclamation in the jazz
world, as most aficionados know. In 1965 Terry moved to San Francisco and
joined celebrated saxophonist , John Handy whom he toured and recorded with
for two and a half years. One exceptional recording was Live at the Monterey
Jazz Festival (1965) which featured , Don W.Thompson, bass, Michael White,
violin, Jerry Hahn, guitar, John Handy, mostly on alto sax, and Terry Clarke,
drums, what a tasty quintet.
Since those early days in Terry’s memorable
career, he has toured Europe, Japan, U.S.A. and Canada.
Performed with, Oscar Peterson, Freddie Hubbard, Jay
McShann, Jim Hall, Buddy Tate, Emily Remier, Ed
Bickert, Jim Hall, Helen Merrill, Roger Kellaway, Mark
Murphy, Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass & Tentet, and that is
only a few of the outstanding artists he has worked with. Plus
other numerous big band gigs to add to his repertoire, he can
also be heard on hundreds of recordings. Terry was named
“Drummer of the Year” by the Canadian National Jazz Awards
and has been awarded the prestigious Order of Canada. As a
jazz educator he is currently an adjunct professor at the
University of Toronto. Truly a world class drummer who
deserves all the recognition he has received.
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Toronto Jazz
June / July 2013
Publisher’s View
As you can see by the advertisement in this issue, the superb Jazz at Massey Hall series continues. The original event
took place in 1953 at Massey Hall and was acclaimed as “The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever”. Not surprising when you
looked at the line up, Charlie Parker 1920 -1955, Max Roach 1924- 2007, Charles Mingus, 1922-1979, Dizzy
Gillespie 1917 - 1993, and Bud Powell 1924- 1966. Unfortunately none of these jazz giants are alive to-day, in fact,
Charlie Parker died just 2 years after this concert, at the very young age of 35. I was still in
England at this time, but even there the jazz aficionados were talking about it. “Can you
imagine it, all those great bebop players on the stage, playing together!”, they were
exclaiming. Well maybe they hadn’t heard of Massey Hall until then, but that occasion
sure put it on the map. Bearing in mind Massey Hall was completed in 1894 and their
debut concert was on June 14th of that same year. Since those early days the theatre
has played host to royalty, prime ministers, and the tops in the entertainment world.
In 1975 it was designated a Heritage Property by the Toronto City Council under The
Ontario Heritage Act. On June 15th 1981 it was recognized as National Historic Site of
Canada. In its unique ambience Massey
Hall continues to offer a splendid selection
of entertainment.
As the jazz scene in Toronto has sadly
dwindled to a shadow of days gone by, we are
lucky to have fine theatres to bridge the gap. Like many who look back
to the 60s 70s 80s and even 90s, we realize back then how we were spoilt.
Top-notch jazz clubs have closed, excellent jazz magazines have folded ,
pardon the pun. Regarding publications, I know better than many how
hard it is to survive, support barely exists. After over eighteen years of
publishing a non-profit magazine with cost price advertising, you wonder
why you go on. What really gets up your nose, is, when some ignoramus
asks you for free publicity, promotions. listings etc in a free publication
that survives on advertising. I must sound like a stuck needle on this
subject. Many ,many years ago in England, for a short time I was a door
to door salesman. After awhile you got used to having the door slammed
in your face. Now I have experienced the same feeling again, after
soliciting for cheap advertising. All in the name of jazz, and even some
of that has lost direction.
Anyhow catch good jazz where you can find it, and if you have to
figure out what they are doing, keep looking.
The best of health.
Dave Milbourne.
Front Page Photo by Barry Thomson
PLEASE SEE our NEW UP-DATED WEB SITE
www.torontojazz.ca
Designed by TNP GROUP - THINK ‘N’ PIXELS
Advertising Rates
Pre-paid
(add 20% more for non pre-paid)
Full Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.
1/2 Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$105.
1/4 Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.
Photo-ready ads can be on disk.
If on disk, please contact Ransford at 416-467-8456
Ads for Nov./Dec./Jan. issue must be ready by Oct. 16th.
All artwork and comments may be emailed to; [email protected]
Published by Dave Milbourne
45 Dunfield Ave., Suite 2201
Toronto ON M4S 2H4
Phone 416·487·0095
Email: [email protected]
www.torontojazz.ca
Illustrations by Grant C. Lounsbury
Phone (416) 932-9838
(all illustrations 1995)
Edited by Rick Nixon
Printed by e-impressions - 416-467-8456
www.eimp.ca
Peter Appleyard
August 26. 1928 - July 18. 2013
ISSUE #118
18th YEAR
August/September/October 2013