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But the professor of , i.- is even better than what they could find in business at Wilfrid laurier University. who ‘ Toronto specializes in studying the ans as possible in fact, it's creating the type of feel that business ventures, was finally told enough helped Chicago and New York really take was enough. They were tired of hearing him flight as the home of jazz. talkabout it. The centerpiece of it all is a lovingly “I love jazz as an an form." said Preece. restored grand piano that sits centre stage in who is a piano player and singer himself. the lazz Room and is maintained to the "l was trying to really find something to sup» ,' instmments exacting standards. it produces port it and hats off to everyone who was try- the kind of sound a lot of musicians struggle ing to do it. to find in similar venues “The Black Hole Bistro was doing a little That has made it the perfect mix of music bit of it once a month. and i had a conversa- and ambiance that has helped build a strong tion with Michael Buschenes asking him why . following and subscription base that has don‘t you do more? @ Preeoe thinking 80 shows a season might be ”He said ‘Start your own jazz club.’ and he . the standard for the lam Room. kind of planted the seed there a little bit." “i would never have imagined it as suc- Preece was on sabbatical from WLU and cessful as it has been. knock on wood." said thought it was as good a time as any to put Preece. “We had a lot of discussion about his money where his mouth is and stan the M puttingso much product on the market right type of venue he was looking for in Waterloo. out of the gate. He didn't want the dinner jazz or back 4 “We needed to have this steady presence ground jazz that was on the menu at some a... so that on weekends there is going to be jau places He wanted the full-service jazz club _ here. So far we have. and some nights the experience where music matters most. '. audience has been up and down. but we've “Ireallyhaveapetpeeveaboutwallpaper u, ' i beenavetagingmpeopleanight' jazz in the comer. and you have to keep it Aggy ’ The artists are also appreciative, and down and make it pleasant.” said Preece. V ' Preece said he's surprised by the talent that “We're really trying not to be that. and it's a r‘ exists locally. it measures up well with some piaceto listen andbeengaged bythemusic." Stephen Preece. presidentotthe Grand River JazzSodety, celebratesthesuccessful firstyear ofthebiggernamesthey‘vehadthrough. 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