Official Newsletter of The Jazz Club of W.A. Inc ISSN 0817-6442 Number 408 Patron : Simon Millman MLA December 2018/

❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ January 2019 Enquiries: Phone 0414 942 730 ( Caterina ) Email : [email protected] Web : www.jazzclubofwa.asn.au Facebook : www.facebook.com/JazzClubofWA The Club meets Every Tuesday Night at The Yokine Bowling Club ; 10 Wordsworth Ave Yokine 7.30 - 10.30 pm

Caterina’s chatter I just ate the last Easter chocolates and it is Christmas? Have I had a long December/January Bands sleep? Or maybe I should not eat chocolate!! 4th December Blue Note Jazz Band December, and most of us go into a frenzy. We have good food every day, why do we go overboard? Our stomach is not any bigger. I remember featuring Joyce Mathers on vocals throwing away crust of bread as a child and my grandmother asked me to Jazz Club’s Christmas Party pick it up, kiss and give thanks for it. Then I was allowed to discard it. That Dress code: your Christmas colours was a lesson I will not forget. Last week I was in the city and saw a young Lloyd Napier (Cornet), Lew Smith (Reeds), Hermann man sitting in a doorway looking very sad, maybe out of work, or homeless. Scheidler (Trombone), Barry Bruce (Piano), John Healy I proceeded to a café, got some food, and walked back to him. His look of (Bass), Barry Cox (Drums). gratitude made me feel very blessed to be able to give. I remember hardship, we don’t know what they are going through until we can walk a 11th December Powerhouse Jazz Band mile in their shoes….. Hermann Scheidler (Trombone), Benn Hodgkin November, cup month, hope your horse is not still running hahaha. Nov. (Trumpet), Phil Hatton (Reeds), Barry Bruce (Piano), 13rd, fabulous night with the Kalamunda YSB you will agree. A great effort John Healy (Bass), Kim Anning (Banjo/Guitar), Tim by both big bands. They truly are up and coming young musicians, we just Woolley (Drums). love to have them play. 2019 This Year our club was 35 years old, hosting Trad Jazz and social club with a different band each week. I am very privileged to be president of this 8th January Makepiece Jazz Band unbelievable long-time friendly club. To celebrate “Rampart Street John Lee (Banjo), Len Bagnall (Cornet), Peter Barsden Ramblers” gave us a great night of music, fun and dancing, thank you. (Trombone), Phil Hatton (Reeds), Matthew Bateman- Members, friends and visitors, what a fantastic attendance, 120 in all. Can we have this every week? Of course we can! Just believe and be there as I Graham (Bass), Nigel Ridgway (Drums). do. Was I prepared? Yes, I did not lick the cream on the knife. I did have the cake, and ate it too. What a buzz, before we knew it was 10.30 pm. Simon 15th January The Hoots Trad Band Millman our club patron joined us in the fun, thank you. David Rastrick (Trumpet/vocals), Kevin Jones (Trombone), Mike Wiese (Reeds), Louise Marsh As I must fly out on the 5th Dec. we will have Christmas night next week Dec. 4th “BLUE NOTE J.B.” & vocals Joyce Mathers a treat for you all…… (Ten.Sax/vocals), Scott Wise (Guitar/vocals), Viv Let us wear the colours of the Dec. season, bring the Christmas spirit as Booker (Bass), Barry Bruce (Piano), Gary Larkins well as friends and family, looking forward to being with you all. Then 11th (Drums). December club is the last night for 2018 with “Powerhouse JB”. We will enjoy the great music. Should you want dinner this night the cost will be 22nd January Vintage Jazz Band $25 pp for a Christmas BBQ buffet, sweet $4 extra. Details of the menu are Barry Bruce (Piano), Steve Searle( Trumpet), Hermann provided elsewhere in these Jazznotes. Please note that Don will be Scheidler (Trombone), Phil Hatton (Reeds), Murray preparing and serving the food in the outdoor area. Don has 2 other Wilkins (Bass), Tim Woolley (Drums), Denise Dale functions that night, each in their separate space, just follow the committee (vocals). guidance for the night and have fun.

No jazz in the park in DEC. ***Our last gig for 2018 is on 11th Dec and we 26th January Jazz in the Park 1 - 4pm return in the New Year on 8th January. ***January begins a New Year with Martin Jones and Dr Jazz great new things. 3 new bands for the club in the month. Our first special gig on 15th January is THE HOOTS TRAD BAND featuring 8 great 29th January Tin Roof Jazz Band musicians from our South West. Normal entry charges will apply. Then a Vivienne Kidd (Piano/vocals), Benn Hodgkin new Barry Bruce band called Vintage JB on the 22nd January followed by the the newly formed TIN ROOF JB on the 29th. This was Vivienne Kidd’s (Trumpet), Peter Barsden (Trombone), Mike Wiese band before she and Martin departed for their artistic adventures in Spain (Reeds), Dijon Summers (Bass), Tim Woolley (Drums). many years ago and we welcome the band back. Continued page 3 Page 2

Committee of Management for 2018-19 Etoufee Files Bessie Smith President: Caterina Ranieri 0414 942 730 Bessie Smith was born in Vice President: Martin Jones 0402 094 833 Chattanooga, Tennessee in April 1894, the daughter of Laura and Secretary: Mike Lowe 0424 291 770 William Smith, a labourer and part Treasurer: Keith Terry 0419 965 891 time Baptist preacher. Her father died when Bessie was very young Assistant Treasurer: Mary Jones 0412 147 656 and her mother and a brother died when Bessie was only 9 Membership Officer: Dianne Judd 0430 554 660 years old, and her elder sister, Viola, took charge of the Band Coordinator Hermann Scheidler 0403 055 909 household. To earn money, Raffle Coordinator Beth Forbes 9447 9714 Bessie and brother Andrew began busking on the streets,, she singing and dancing and Committee Members: Tony Moore 0414 352 067 Andrew would play the guitar. Her older brother,Clarence left home to join a troupe with Moses Stokes but Bessie Vacant wasn’t old enough to join him. When Clarence came home, Bessie joined the troupe as a dancer, but with Ma Rainey in the troupe, she featured as a singer, and A Free Event commenced her recording career for Columbia in 1923. Bessie soon had a following although her vocal style was “Jazz in the Park” considered too rough. In 1923 Bessie married Jack Gee in Philadelphia, but the marriage was stormy, possibly due to Come along and enjoy some Bessie’s bisexuality, and although both had numerous Live Jazz Music lovers, they never divorced. With her strong contralto voice and the increasing popularity of her records, 1.00 - 4.00 pm Columbia named her “ The Queen of the Blues “ but which West side of the Coolbinia Sporting Club was quickly upgraded to “ Empress”. Bessie made over clubrooms. 160 recordings for Columbia, with some of the finest Jazz Parking area off Wordsworth Av, east of Bowling musicians of the day, including Louis Armstrong and James P Johnson. Bessie had a career in Vaudeville and Club. on Broadway, and even starred in a two-reeler film “St Bring a picnic or afternoon tea and relax under the Louis Blues. Bessie died from her injuries after her lover, trees. Richard Morgan crashed her old Packard by trying to avoid a slow moving truck, which he hit at high speed. Fourth Sunday of the Month, NOT DECEMBER Bessie’s right arm was severed at the elbow and she lost a October to April - see you there. lot of blood. The story that she was taken to a “ white “ Weather permitting hospital was untrue, as nobody would take a black patient Proudly supported by to a white hospital, especially in Mississippi. She was taken to the G T Thomas hospital in Clarksdale where her arm was amputated and died without regaining consciousness on 27 September 1937 aged 43 Bessie was buried in the Mount Lawn Cemetery in Sharon Hill, with few mourners and no headstone. Many years later , Enquiries to Caterina 0414 942 730 or Mike 0424 291 770 in 1970, Janis Joplin paid to have a headstone for Bessie. Bessie left a wealth of recordings, with St Louis Blues – Careless Love – Downhearted Blues - Empty Bed Blues for other Jazz Singers to continue her legacy.

Thanks to Herkin for these notes

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A New Year treat for you all

The Jazz Club of WA has the pleasure of inviting THE HOOTS JAZZ BAND to play at the club on Tuesday 15th January. We urge all members and friends to join us to listen to these talented musicians from the Dunsborough area. NORMAL ENTRY PRICES APPLY

Their promotional blurb states:

“The band plays a mix of swing and traditional jazz around South- and can be seen at festivals roving through the streets as well as bolted in place in the more traditional fashion. They have been a crowd favourite at Dunsborough’s Jazz By The Bay for several years. The group will perform a selection of well-known jazz classics as well as swinging originals from trumpeter and bandleader David Rastrick. The band members draw on long experience playing jazz around Australia and come together across hundreds of kilometres to rehearse and play for their fans.”

Their line-up consists of:

David Rastrick Trumpet/vocals Kevin Jones Trombone Mike Wiese Reeds Louise Marsh Tenor Sax/vocals Scott Wise Guitar/vocals Viv Booker Bass Gary Larkins Drums Barry Bruce Piano - special guest

DINNER ARRANGEMENTS 11th DECEMBER Continued from front page Please note that there will be 2 other functions at the

Thank you to my committee, musicians, Yokine BC, and you Bowling Club on Tuesday 11th December. the members for your support, your encouragement and Don has decided that on that night he will be cooking attendance. Christmas is all about giving. Most important, outside for all. It will be a BIG XMAS BUFFET. You can first give love. Nice gifts cannot replace the love or hugs that buy the meal and bring it back into our club area to eat. may be needed by loved ones.

I wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS followed by a new year The cost will be $25 for all you can eat. full of good health love and peace. We are advised that the menu includes:

Warm regards, Grilled barramundi Grilled scotch filet steak Caterina Ranieri Grilled chicken kebabs Assorted sausages

Beef ravioli Vegetarian tortellini All a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand them !!! Salad bar

Sweets $4 extra Page 4

JAZZ CLUB OF WA 35 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG

Top left : David Paris and Frank Keet, founding members, cutting the 35th birthday cake.

Bottom left : Young musicians in the Kalamunda Youth Swing Band.

Top right : Lloyd Napier and friends entertaining us at the November Jazz in the Park.

Bottom right : A family enjoying their picnic at the November Jazz in the Park.. Page 5

JAZZ GIG GUIDE

TUESDAY JAZZ ON RADIO Jazz Club of W.A. Every Tuesday at The Yokine Bowling Club RADIO 107.9 FM

10 Wordsworth Ave Yokine Traditional Jazz & Swing 7.30 – 10.30pm Saturday 12 noon – 2.00pm Enquiries: Caterina Ranieri ( President) Mbl : 0414 942 730 Len Bagnall

WEDNESDAY presents

Phil Hatton & The Manhattons Bags’ Groove

Every Wednesday at Rodney’s Bait’ N Tackle Traditional Jazz 598 Stirling Highway Mosman Park 7.30 - 10.00 pm

Enquiries: Phil Hatton Mbl:0417 916 773 CAPITAL RADIO 101.7 FM / Digital FRIDAY Saturday 12.00 noon - 3.00pm South Lions Big Band 4th Friday of the month 8.00—11.00pm South Perth Community Centre, Swing shift with Alan Watson Cnr Sandgate St & South Terrace, Soith Perth Sunday 12.00 noon – 3.00pm Entry $15.00 p/p Easy Sunday Afternoon with Peter Solomon Enquiries Phone Phil Hatton on Mbl :0417 916 773

Corner House Jazz Band – The Jazz Cellar RTR 92.1 FM or RTRFM Digital Corner Buxton St & Scarborough Beach Rd Mt Hawthorn Saturday 9.00 – 11.00pm Info: Roy Burton 9447 8111 7.30 – 10.30pm Saturday Jazz with

Warren Kimble, Samm Coad-Ward, Bruce Moorman , SATURDAY Richard Saunders and Gemma Farrell

Corner House Jazz Band Railway Hotel ABC Jazz Digital Radio Tydeman Road Nth Fremantle Saturday & Sunday 5.00 – 7.00pm 3.30 – 6.30pm Free Gig. Jazz Track with Mal Stanley SUNDAY

Jazz Fremantle at The Navy Club cnr High & Pakenham Sts, Fremantle. A variety of Jazz styles every Sunday except long weekends 3.00-6.00pm. Enquiries: Tony Goodman (President ) (08) 9330 3491.

Mandurah Jazz Club “That’s Jazz” Every 3rd Sunday of the month 2.00-5.00pm Clubhouse, Bridgewater Lifestyle Village, 106 Oakleigh Drive, Erskine BYO drinks (alcohol and others) and nibbles. General Enquiries: Harry Horne Ph: 9534 8120 Mbl: 0417 985 086

Email: [email protected]

Perth Jazz Society Jazz Club of WA Picnic in the Park Modern and Mainstream Jazz. Various Venues 4th Sunday of the month, October to April, 1.00 - 4.00 pm, free gig Website: www.perthjazz.com West side of the Coolbinia Sporting Club clubrooms. Contact : Kathryn Osborne 0417 187 668 Parking area off Wordsworth Av, east of Bowling Club. Bring a picnic or afternoon tea and relax under the trees.

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Meet at The Yokine Bowling Club 10 Wordsworth Ave Yokine

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