Still Time to Help With Sponsorships By Paul Daspit Published by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society • San Diego, CA • www.dixielandjazzfestival.org Festival #32 is just around the corner – Really! It’s just 3 months $5.00 Per Issue Vol. XXIX No. 3 Summer (August) 2011 away. But it’s not too late for you to sponsor a band or musician. The Youth Presence at Festival #32 excellent line-up we have provides In recent times, many people have many good choices — some well- expressed concerns that jazz will known groups like Cornet Chop Suey, disappear without the participation of High Sierra, Yerba Buena, Grand young musicians. The lineup at the Dominion, High Society, New Orleans 32nd Annual San Diego Thanksgiving All Stars, Sue Palmer, Red Pepper, Dixieland Jazz Festival should help allay Titanic, Uptown Lowdown, Dixie those fears! From Wednesday, Nov. 23 Express, Heliotrope and Night to Sunday, Nov. 27, the Festival will Blooming Jazzmen, and also some new feature some of the best young musicians attractions. in traditional jazz and swing: As the Festival article on this page • Stephanie Trick is a brilliant young describes, we have some really pianist who has been called “The next excellent young talent again this year rising star in the stride world.” She has with the Dave Bennett Quartet and performed at the West Coast Ragtime Chloe Feoranzo. Plus new this year is Festival, the International Stride and Stephanie Trick, a phenomenal pianist Swing Summit, Cincy Blues Festival and from St. Louis, and a really talented the Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz group, the Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Festival. Stephanie Trick Band from California’s central coast. • The Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band, Music Festival, Mammoth Lakes Jazz In addition, we have San Diego’s own led by Molly Chaffin Reeves draws its Jubilee, Suncoast Classic Jazz Festival Generation Jazz and Mission Bay Dixie inspiration from Django Reinhardt as and Pismo Beach Jubilee as well as the Jazz Band. well as classic jazz of the ’20s, ’30s and San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Many thanks go out to those who ’40s. American Rag editor/publisher Festival. Her most recent CD includes have already become a sponsor. $250 Don Jones writes, “The Red Skunk Jipzee veteran jazzmen Dan Barrett, Richard sponsors a band or musician with the Swing Band is an outstanding example Simon and Dave Koonse. Currently she following package: one 5-day all of how today’s young musicians can attends Webster University’s Leigh events badge, reserved seating in all perform Traditional Jazz standards in a Gerdine College of Fine Arts in St. Louis, venues, invitations to the sponsor’s style appreciated by their own con- where she majors in Jazz Performance reception, sponsor credits when your temporary audiences as well as the older for tenor saxophone and clarinet. band performs, in the Festival program folks who grew up with these tunes.” • Dave Bennett, clarinetist extra- and on the AFCDJS web page, access • Chloe Feoranzo has progressed from ordinaire, is also a fabulous rock ‘n’ to the musicians’ hospitality room, “youth artist” to an all-star reed player. roll musician who plays piano, guitar continued on page 4 She has appeared at the Sweet & Hot continued on page 7 The AFCDJS Monthly Concert Series Third Sunday of the Month except Nov. & Dec. August 21 – Titanic Jazz Band Sept. 18 – Revelation Jazz Band Oct. 16 – Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Mississippi Room at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA Take I-805, exit El Cajon Blvd West. The Lafayette Hotel is 2 blocks West of Texas Street. The Mississippi Room is located downstairs, in the northwest corner of the building. Enter from the El Cajon Blvd. entrance door. All concerts are from 1-4pm. Full bar service is available. The Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band Jazz Alive — Here, There, Everywhere SUMMER (AUG) 2011 VOL. XXIX - NO. 3 (To have events included in the Jazz Club in Lake Elsinore, 710 W. Graham Rambler or on the AFCDJS website, Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA 1:30-5pm (Featured The JAZZ RAMBLER is published quarterly for submit updates by the 28th of each $15 per year ($20 foreign) by America’s Finest band at 3) City Dixieland Jazz Society. Address all cor- month to Myrna Goodwin at August 7 –Jazz Generation respondence to P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, [email protected].) Sept. 11—Paragon Jazz Band CA 92168-0387. TWILIGHT IN THE PARK Oct. 2—Black Wood Jazz Combo America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society is Summer Concert Series, Balboa Park Nov. 6—Hotel Wolverine a Non-Profit 501 (c)3 organization. Organ Pavilion, 6:15-7:15pm. San Diego Dec. 4—Revelation JB For information about the Society, call Banjo Band, Aug. 18. (619) 297-5277. JAZZ ASSOCIATION OF Website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org. DIXIE EXPRESS GREATER SAN DIEGO Fax number (619) 297-5281. Single copy Fuddruckers, Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Concert Schedule www.jazz4u.org or price $5.00. Editorial contributions welcome. 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, http:/ 760-753-0456 or 858-459-2559. Contents of Jazz Rambler are copyrighted /www.dixieexpressjbsandiego.com, (888) © (2011) by America’s Finest City Dixieland RAMONA SENIOR CENTER Jazz Society and may not be reprinted 802-7469 or [email protected] Fridays, George Newman, Dixieland without permission. Jazz Publications and SOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERS and “oldies” piano, 11:30am-1pm. Jazz Club Newsletters may reprint articles Mondays, 6-8pm at Fuddruckers, 340 Musicians welcome, 434 Aqua Lane, provided the following credit is included: Third Ave., Chula Vista Ramona, (619) 876-4300 X146 “Reprinted from the Jazz Rambler, San Diego, California.” The Jazz Rambler and SAN DIEGO BANJO BAND RAMONA TERRACE ESTATES Society functions are funded in part by the McDonald’s at El Cajon Blvd. & 54th Dixieland to Rock & Roll, Fridays, 3- City of San Diego Commission for Arts and St. every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm 5pm, musicians welcome, (760) 315-2912, Culture. 1212 “H” St. #152, Ramona BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERS First Friday of each month, 8-11pm, GOLDEN EAGLES Bill Adams, President Claire de Lune, 2906 University Ave. San Sundays, 1-4 pm, Steamer’s Res- Paul Daspit, Vice President Diego. Guest artist Bobby Gordon taurant, in Fullerton. Call for dates and info Alice Contreras, Treasurer at (626) 799-1761 Myrna Goodwin, Secretary BAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERS Jane Brown, Everett Crouse, Phil Kirk, Tuesdays, 6-8pm, Fuddruckers, 8285 CJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERA Curtis McKee, Ruthe Monteith, Lisa Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA Wednesdays, Curley’s Café, 1999 E. Richardson, Carey Jo Thoza. Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill, CA. Free. REY VINOLE’S DIXIELAND Best to confirm dates and times. Info: AFCDJS STAFF WORKSHOP www.katiecavera.net. Alan Adams, Executive Director Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, The Orchard, 4040 Phil Kirk, Assistant Director Hancock, San Diego (858) 581-9293. ROYAL GARDEN DIXIE BAND 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7 pm Shakey’s Pizza RAMBLER STAFF PARAGON JAZZ BAND 16940 Slover Ave., Fontana Editor: Jay F. Levine Mission Gorge Cafe, 6171 Mission Staff Writers: Alan Adams • Paul Daspit Gorge Road, Aug. 15 & 27, 6:30-8:30 pm AUNTIE SKINNER’S LUCKY Myrna Goodwin • Hal Smith Coronado Ferry Landing, Saturday, WINNERS JAZZ BAND 1st & 3rd Monday, El Patio Restaurant, Advertise in the Rambler Aug. 20, 1-3pm Balboa Park Club, Thursday, August 1750 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 7-9pm Advertising in the Jazz Rambler is one of 11, 1-3:30pm CROWN CITY DIXIELAND BAND the best ways to reach a large exclusive audience La Mesa Adult Center, Friday, Sept. Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm, Burger of Trad Jazz fans. With our circulation of 30 & Dec. 2, 7-10pm Continental Restaurant, Pasadena (626) approximately 2,000 and an estimated reader- St. Paul’s Villa, Thurs. (except 2nd 792-6634 ship of 3,500, you will be reaching thousands Thurs.) 6:30-8:00pm, 2340 4th Ave., San of people who are interested in all aspects of S. FERNANDO VALLEY BANJO Diego 1st Thursday, 7-8:30pm, (818) 882- Traditional Jazz. OASIS CLASS- Macy’s Mission The Rambler is published quarterly. Dead- 1877, Lamplighter Family Restaurant, Valley, November 17, 1:15-2:45 lines are the 5th of the month, prior to the date 9110 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. of issue. Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1. RED PEPPER JAZZ BAND Reservations suggested. Advertising Rates 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1-4pm at Vista BALDY MOUNTAIN SWING Full page — $275.00 Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way, Vista 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 8-10:30pm, at One Half page — 150.00 (760)724-1968. Check our website for The Press, 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont One Third page — 110.00 upcoming gigs, www.redpepperjazz.com Info: (909) 625-4808 One Quarter page — 85.00 One Eighth page — 50.00 HIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BAND SOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVEN For a rate sheet, write AFCDJS, P.O. Check the website “schedule” for upcoming Mondays, 7-10 pm, at Le Carousse Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387 gigs. www.highsocietyjazzband.com. More Roughe, White Lane, Bakersfield. Info: or call (619) 297-5277. info Larry (858) 277-5294 (909) 625-4808 AFCDJS is a member of: THE SAINTS JERRY ROTHSCHILD’S RAGTIMERS St. Paul’s Villa Senior Facility, 2340 • American Federation of Jazz Societies Mondays, 6-9pm Curley’s Signal Hill 4th Ave., San Diego. Friday, 2-3:30 pm, [email protected]. (562) 424-0018 or • International Association of (619) 384-7574. Musicians, dancers, (310) 412-5985 Classic Jazz Festivals listeners invited. SEAL BEACH, CA • San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce LAKESIDE JAZZ CLUB Tuesdays, 6-9pm, Leisure World • San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau 1st Sundays (951-245-9504), Women’s continued on page 4 PAGE 2 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 JAZZ RAMBLER No-Pressure Jazz Worshops — Festival Volunteers The volunteer letters and A Fun Place to Play and Learn applications for the 32nd Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz By Jay Rice Festival will be mailed the end of July. Of all the wonderful options offered Scheduling will begin about the 20th by AFCDJS to local fans in the realm of of September, so return your form as Old Jazz, one particular facet is largely quickly as possible. If you are an overlooked. I’m referencing the unique AFCDJS member and have your opportunity to musically perform with application to us by Sept. 20, you will other like-minded individuals on a regularly scheduled basis in our own be scheduled first. We sincerely thank backyard. Specifically, I’m directing those of you who have volunteered in your attention to the efforts expended the past and hope you will help again by the AFCDJS to provide opportunities this year. If you do not receive a letter, for musicians of all ages and skill levels please, check our website at to advance their OKOM performance www.dixielandjazzfestival.org or call skills. The AFCDJS has coordinated the AFCDJS office at (619) 297- 5277. and contracted with the American New volunteers are always welcome! Federation of Musicians, Local #325 to use its facility the second Thursday of of the horn. You need only be brave and each month, except December, from 7- venturesome! If mistakes are made in 9pm. The Union officials have been Jay Rice (l) with John Contreras timing or note choice, no one is extremely generous and cooperative in concerned as we have all been there offering its facility to the AFCDJS. private lessons to individuals or teach more than once. We all learn from each These sessions are structured by anyone the mechanics of their instrument other by watching and listening. We the staff members from the AFCDJS and or performance on it. The workshop learn what to do, as well as what not to are focused primarily to enhance affords an opportunity to experience do at the workshop. In other words, ensemble playing. The staff also reminds ensemble playing with other like-minded “Nothing ventured, Nothing gained” or the attendees of the fact that their individuals and to perform in solo, duet “No harm, No foul” if you happen to go individual instrument most likely has a or trio playing with accompaniment. In out on the thin ice. specific role to uphold in the other words, you should be able “to get As our departed friend, clarinetist performance of OKOM, not unlike an a round” somewhat on your instrument Ron Going from the Gremoli Jazz Band— Improv actor in a play setting. Many — however, don’t let that keep you from a dedicated proponent of OKOM used noted professional musicians from stopping by to sit in. Understand that to say, “The very best jazz can be heard AFCDJS have instructed, attended, we’re patient, tolerant and very right on the brink of disaster!” I could performed and led the workshop understanding! not agree more but you have to go there attendees over the years including Al As a further inducement to attend, to savor and witness the experience. Adams, Hal Smith, Bobby Gordon, AFCDJS-owned music books are With that having been said, dust off Charlie Clark, Frank Chaddock, Kenny provided for workshop attendees and your instruments, limber up your lips Powell, Bob Pinsker and Phil Kirk. These are found in “Fake Book” form. In other and fingers, tell a friend and head for the instructors are proven performers in words, chord names and a melody line workshop at the A F of M Union Hall their craft and are veterans of many known as a “lead sheet” for “C” Treble Local # 325 at 1717 Moreno Blvd. in San festivals and recording events. clef, “C” Bass clef, and B-Flat Diego and give us a try out. The “Nuts & Bolts” of the jazz instruments so transposing is not an These monthly sessions are open to workshop consist primarily of issue. There are approximately 243 songs the public and are at no cost to the developing an appreciation and desire available to whet your musical appetite attendees. It is desired that those taking to perform OKOM in the same basic and style. advantage of the music performance spirit and similar styles as laid down by The point of this happy and joyful opportunities consider joining the earlier trad jazz artists of the craft, with music is to make one feel good, whether AFCDJS as a gesture in support of the “wiggle room” for personal input and as an observer, vocalist, listener, dancer AFCDJS and the learning programs interpretations. or performer. The workshop is there to sponsored at the Union Hall. Musicians are not necessarily help you achieve and enhance that Please give yourself a little pleasure limited at the workshop because of their objective. Everything you put through by stopping by the Union Hall on any choice of musical instrument as we have your horn should be directed toward second Thursday between 7-9pm and enjoyed OKOM performed on flute, this accomplishment. Obviously, we do check us out. And, bring your violin, euphonium, E-flat alto not always succeed at first as we try to instrument...we’ll keep a seat open for horns.....almost everything but a hone, refine and perfect our individual you! bagpipe! By the way, the piano and interpretation and presentation style of Note: Jay Rice often leads the drum kit is provided for attendees. OKOM delivery. NO PROBLEM! The workshops but when he’s not available, Participants should be aware of the workshop is a “Safe Zone” where one AFCDJS Assistant Director Phil Kirk fact that the workshop does not give can explore the unknown and gray areas fills in.

JAZZ RAMBLER SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 PAGE 3 Jazz Alive . . . Monthly Jazz Concerts continued from page 2 Sponsored by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society Dixieland Workshop, 13550 Seal Beach (No Concerts in November or December) Blvd., Club House 3, rm. 8, (562) 594-5722 August 21 – Titanic Jazz Band All Programs: 1-4pm NEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OF Admission-$15 • Members-$10 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Sept. 18 – Revelation Jazz Band Under 22 (with photo ID)-$5 3rd Sunday, 1pm. Westminster Lanes, 6471 Westminster Ave., Westminster Oct. 16 – Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing SOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB Lafayette Hotel & Suites 2nd Sunday, 12:30-5pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 214 Avenue I, Redondo Mississippi Room • 2223 El Cajon Blvd. • San Diego Beach. (310) 374-3174 SO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETY PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE TRADITIONAL JAZZ! 1st Sunday. American Legion Post 335, ATTEND OUR MONTHLY CONCERT/DANCES! Southgate. (323) 566-9128. 1pm Check the AFCDJS website for the latest information at SIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUB 2nd Sunday, 1-5pm, Simi Valley Senior www.dixielandjazzfestival.org. Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ Sponsors ... SOC. Donations Being Sought 1st Sunday; 1-5 pm, Kern City Town continued from page 1 Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Dr., Bakersfield For Musicians’ Hospitality and a one-year Society membership. WEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUB Longtime AFCDJS member Barbara By sponsoring you help the The Untouchables – host band, 1st Moore is soliciting donations of Society bring top quality talent to the Sunday Every Month 1-5pm snacks for the Musicians’ Hospitality San Diego Festival. Sponsoring is The Saloon at Piper’s Winery, 6500 easy — pick a band or musician and Casitas Pass Road, Ventura - 805-684-6494 Room at the 2011 San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. send a note with your check to http://www.westcoasttradjass.com, AFCDJS PO Box 880387, San Diego, [email protected] She would love to have you bring any CA 92168-0387, or on-line at of the following: muffins, danishes, COSTA MESA, CA www.dixielandjazzfestival.com. 13th Anniversary Orange County cookies, crackers, candy, nuts, chex Just like the last two years, this Classic Jazz Festival, Aug. 4-7, (888) mixes, fruit, and any other non- 215-6222, www.oc-classicjazz.org. year continues to be financially perishable snack items. difficult for everyone, including the DAVENPORT, IA Barbara purchases most of these Society, and we continue to look for 40th Annual Bix Memorial Jazz items so whatever you can bring or Festival, Aug. 4-7, www.bixsociety.org, ways to economize where possible. (563) 324- 7170. whatever cash you would care to With your help we were able to donate is very much appreciated. She complete a successful 2010 and with SUTTER CREEK, CA SUTTER CREEK, CA your help we’ll do the same this year. 13th Annual Sutter Creek Ragtime also accepts and purchases premade Festival, Aug. 12-14, (209) 405-1563, deli trays, cheeses and fruits. These Your contribution could help sponsor www.suttercreekragtime.com items are provided to the musicians in a Festival band or musician, help promote our education and youth LOS ANGELES, CA addition to the sandwiches, soft drinks 16th Annual Sweet and Hot Music and coffee furnished by the Town & programs, or you may choose to Festival, Sept. 2-5, www.sweethot.org, Country. provide an unrestricted donation. No matter the amount of your (909) 983-0106. Please contact Barbara to let her PENTICTON BC, CANADA contribution or how it is directed, each know how you can help: (619) 223- response to this appeal will directly 15th Annual Pentastic Jazz Festival 8842 or e-mail [email protected]. Sept. 9-11. www.pentasticjazz.com, (866) contribute in a positive way to the programs and activities of your 599-3494 Jamboree, Oct. 12-16, (877) 478-5277. STRONGSVILLE, OH www.sunvalleyjazz.com Society. Appeal contributions are Early Jas 2011 Fall Festival, Sept. 23- fully deductible for tax purposes. PISMO BEACH, CA Stock and other securities can also be 25, (330) 678-5903, www.earlyjas.org 35th Annual Jubilee By The Sea, Oct 28- DENVER, CO 30. (805) 481-7840, www.pismojazz.com. donated. I sincerely hope that you will 32nd Annual Summit Jazz, Sept. 30- CHANDLER, AZ Oct 2. (866) 883-2288, www.summitjazz.org consider a contribution. 22nd Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Contact Paul Daspit with any KALISPELL, MT Festival, Nov. 3-6, www.azclassicjazz.org, 18th Anniversary Glacier Jazz (480) 620-3941 questions or if you would like to tailor Stampede, Oct. 6-9, (406) 862-3914 a special sponsor package, provide a CLEARWATER BEACH, FL banner in remembrance of a loved one www.glacierjazzstampede.com 21st Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic SUN VALLEY, ID Nov. 18-20. www.jazzclassic.net, (727) 536- or for venue decoration (619-222-9535, 22nd Annual Sun Valley Jazz 0064 [email protected]). PAGE 4 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 JAZZ RAMBLER 32nd Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival All-Event Badge Prices Nov. 23 – 27, 2011 5-Day Badge $95 Town & Country Resort and Convention Center 4-Day Badge $90 500 Hotel Circle North (I-8 & SR-163) San Diego 3-Day Badge $85 Daily Badges Available www.dixielandjazzfestival.org Featured Bands and Guest Artists: Cornet Chop Suey • Red Skunk Jipzee Swing • Dave Bennett Quartet High Sierra JB • Reynolds Bros. Rhythm Rascals • Titanic JB Yerba Buena Stompers • Uptown Lowdown • Grand Dominion JB Tim Laughlin/Connie Jones & the New Orleans All Stars Night Blooming Jazzmen • Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Katie Cavera • Carl Sonny Leyland • Stephanie Trick Chloe Feoranzo • High Society JB • Dixie Express JB • Red Pepper JB Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra • Mission Bay High Dixie Band Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jams • Tex Wyndham • Dance Classes AFCDJS • P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, CA, 92168-0387 • Tel: (619) 297-5277 $5.00 off the price of each 3, 4 or 5-Day badge if staying at Town & Country.To qualify for the discount, room reservations AND badge purchase must be made, and mail orders postmarked prior to Nov. 1, 2011.

Financial support For 2011 Hotel Reservations, Festival Hours is provided by the contact the Town & Country Wed. 7-11pm • Thurs. 7-11pm City of San Diego 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 Fri. 10am - 11pm Commission for Arts 1-800-772-8527 or (619) 291-7131 Sat. 9am - 11pm and Culture. Rates start at $103/night Sun. 8am - 5pm BADGE REGISTRATION 2011 Festival Sponsorships AMERICA'S FINEST CITY DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY P.O. BOX 880387, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92168-0387 Take an active role in producing the 2011 Festival! Telephone: (619) 297-5277 Consider sponsoring a Room, Band or Invited Artist. email: [email protected] • website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org Example Sponsorship Plan: No. of 5-Day All Event Badges (Wed- Sun) ___ @$95 ea. Total $ ______$500 for your favorite Band or Invited Artist includes: No. of 4-Day Badges (Thur - Sun) ______@$90 ea. Total $ ______• Two 5-Day All-Events Badges and Sponsor Ribbons No. of 3-Day Badges (Fri - Sun) ______@$85 ea. Total $ ______• Invitation to Sponsors’ Reception I would like to join the Society. (Check one) ‰ Single $20 ‰ Couple $30 • Access to Band Hospitality Room Amount of check or money order TOTAL $ ______• Reserved Seating in all Venues • Web and Program Listing Name ______• One Year AFCDJS Membership Address ______$175 upgrades any multiple-day badge to a Festival Sponsor City ______State______Zip______~ ~ ~ ~ E-mail: [email protected] or call Paul Daspit directly Email: ______at 619-222-9535 to arrange your sponsorship plan or DAILY BADGES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL to obtain additional information. Banjo No Joking Matter For Mission Bay HS Musician SUMMIT There’s an old joke that goes of the cost. And, they even included something like this, “Don’t leave your a free gig bag. Joe and Barbara JAZZ banjo in an unlocked car. You could discussed the offer and all agreed the return and discover there are a half a SD Banjo Band would contribute the dozen of them there.” However, for extra funds needed for the upscale 33rd Annual Brandon Cerquedo, a junior at Mission banjo. DENVER, COLORADO Bay High School, a banjo was not a A few weeks ago, Brandon was joking matter. Brandon had a guitar totally surprised when he was but he had to borrow a banjo for each presented with a brand-new plectrum September 30, October 1-2 of his gigs with the Mission Bay Dixie Deering banjo when he stopped by Jazz Band — and, even when he “sat McDonalds at 53rd and El Cajon ALLSTARS & BANDS Boulevard one Tuesday to play with in” with the SD Banjo Band. ANTTI SARPILA (reeds) Barbara Moore and Joe Gist, co- the band. Brandon and fellow MB NICKI PARROTT (bass/vocals) leaders of the banjo band, discussed student Nic Snyder are becoming RANDY REINHART (cornet) the problem because when Mission regulars with the group, so come by Bay played in the Sacramento festival to hear them play and meet Mr. Bill JEFF BARNHART (piano/vocals) over Memorial Day, Brandon still Potts who made such a generous DANNY COOTS (drums) didn’t have his own “axe.” Later while donation. THE JIM CULLUM JAZZ BAND Joe was talking to a friend and banjo Of course, don’t miss Brandon TITAN HOT SEVEN band fan, Captain Bill Potts USN (Ret.), when MB Dixie Jazz Band plays at the WOLVERINE JAZZ BAND Joe had an idea. Bill had a “like-new” Festival. According to Mission Bay’s ALAN’S ORPHANS Deering 5-string blue grass banjo that director, JP Balmat, “Brandon is a IVORY & GOLD TRIO he was willing to donate to the young Mission Bay success story. He came DENVER JAZZ YOUTH ALLSTARS musician, and Joe was certain that he to the program two years ago, fell in THE COOKERS love with jazz, and worked his way up could negotiate with the Deering Company to exchange it for a plectrum to our top group. When he picked up RED LION DENVER SOUTHEAST (trad-jazz style) banjo. the banjo, he just fell in love with 3200 South Parker Road To everyone’s delight Deering (a traditional jazz and the banjo’s role in long-time supporter of the AFCDJS that genre. He brings enthusiasm and Aurora CO 80014 education program), not only agreed spirit to everything he plays. We are $75/night+tax, Free Parking to make the exchange but also would lucky to have him here at Mission Complimentary Airport Shuttle give Brandon an upgrade at a fraction Bay.” 303-695-1700, 800-733-5466

BADGE INFORMATION Patron $215 (reserved seating, cocktail reception) Weekend $115 Friday $35 Saturday Day $32 Saturday Night $40 Sunday $40 Students $10 any session First-Time Attendees Half Price

1-866-883-2288, 303-670-8471 www.summitjazz.org [email protected]

Summit Jazz Foundation PO Box 1150 Evergreen CO 80437 Brandon Cerquedo, Nic Snyder, Joe Gist and Bill Potts (l-r)

PAGE 6 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 JAZZ RAMBLER when he attended Mission Bay High! Youth . . . The MBHSDJB has played locally at Tex Wyndham Added Continued from page 1 Petco Park, Sea World, the House of and sings convincingly in the styles Blues and of course the San Diego To Festival #32 Lineup of Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley! Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. Pianist/cornetist/bandleader/jazz He has performed at jazz festivals and This is also the only youth band which historian Tex Wyndham will appear parties, and with symphony has been invited to return to the as a piano soloist at the upcoming orchestras from coast to coast. 2011 Sacramento Jazz Festival for the last Jazz Festival. marks the third appearance of his 17 years! Wyndham is scheduled to perform world-class quartet at the San Diego • 2 to Groove includes many of the at the West Coast Ragtime Festival Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. best swing dancers in San Diego. in Sacramento, Nov. 18-20. • Generation Jazz (formerly the Jazz Organized by Margie Adams and Jim Fortunately, AFCDJS was able to Ensemble) consists of accomplished Cruzen, 2toGroove is now a full-time secure his services during his visit to the West Coast. student musicians, age 14-20 who dance instruction and swing He has appeared at previous represent a wide range of learning entertainment business. Margie, Jim and their talented dancers have Thanksgiving Festivals in the role institutions from San Diego area high of bandleader, sideman and guest performed at public, private and schools to North Texas State, U.C. musician. AFCDJS welcomes Tex corporate events throughout San Berkeley and Gonzaga University. Wyndham’s return in 2011! This group’s excellent big band Diego County. Currently it presents a performances have thrilled audiences “Swing Jam Friday”at its Kearny Mesa from Dizzy’s and the House of Blues studio, as well as weekly dance classes. in San Diego to the internationally- Margie and Jim are also in charge of renowned Monterey Jazz Festival. The the largest cash-prize dance event in ensemble is directed by bass the U.S. (the annual David Patrone trombonist Greg Sorcsek, who worked swing dance contest at Viejas Casino). with the Stan Kenton Orchestra 2toGroove has been featured at the (among others). Generation Jazz was San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland chosen as “one of the six best bands Jazz Festival since 2006. in the nation” by the prestigious In addition to this young talent, Berklee School of Music Festival #32 will feature these fantastic • Mission Bay High School Dixie performers: High Sierra Jazz Band; Jazz Band is directed by JP Balmat, Cornet Chop Suey; Yerba Buena who also performed with the band Stompers; Reynolds Brothers Rhythm American Rag Trial Subscription Offer Dave Bennett Don Jones, publisher of the American Rag is offering a two-month “mini-trial- subscription” to all new AFCDJS members. Simply fill out the form below, have it Rascals with Dawn Lambeth; Tim signed by an AFCDJS officer at one of our monthly concerts, then send the Laughlin, Connie Jones and the New completed form to the American Rag. You will enjoy two months’ worth of reporting Orleans All-Stars; Katie Cavera; on the most important events in the world of Traditional Jazz and Ragtime. Carl Sonny Leyland; Grand Dominion Jazz Band; Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band; Titanic Jazz Band; Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra; High Society Jazz Band; Night Blooming Jazzmen; Red Pepper Jazz Band; Dixie Express; Heliotrope Ragtime SUBSCRIBE TODAY Orchestra; and Dick Williams’ News You Can Use About Traditional Jazz and Ragtime JazzSea Jams. One Year: $26U.S. -:- Canadian $39U.S.* -:- Elsewhere $99U.S.* The San Diego Thanksgiving Two Years: $48U.S. -:- Canadian $74U.S.* -:- Elsewhere $194U.S.* Dixieland Jazz Festival takes place at (*) Includes Airmail Delivery the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center – 500 Hotel Circle Make check payable to: The American Rag North (I-8 at SR-163 in San Diego’s 20137 Skyline Ranch Dr., Apple Valley, CA 92308-5035 Hotel Circle). To order badges, make Phone/Fax: 760-247-5145 hotel reservations or become a Name ______sponsor, please see the advertisement Signature X______on page five and also check the (Periodical Postal Regulations require Mailers to maintain a signed card from every subscriber.) website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org. Address ______Plan to join us for great traditional City ______State ______jazz, ragtime, swing and big band Phone ______Zip + 4 ______music and to enjoy some of the most America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society talented young performers in the music business!

JAZZ RAMBLER SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 PAGE 7 Visual Highlights of Our Monthy Concert/Dances April Concert Featured Nannette & Her Hotsy Totsy Boys

Three Hotsy Totsy Generations! Our May Concert with the Dixie Express Jazz Band

John Contreras leads Dixie Express having way too much fun! Lee Fugal jams with Lee Fugal! the Parasol Parade! June Gloom averted with Red Pepper Jazz Band

Charles (96!) and daughter Red Pepper was ‘hot’ in June Photos courtesy of Jerry Jones PAGE 8 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 JAZZ RAMBLER

Jazz Camp and Sunday Hall-of-Fame Award For Pianist Leyland Concert Site Get a New Look Pianist Carl Sonny Leyland has been inducted into the Boogie Woogie The Lafayette Hotel on El Cajon clamshell stage are already enjoying Hall of Fame. The award, created by Boulevard has been home to the the new paint, carpeting and dance the Cincy Blues Fest, is presented AFCDJS Adult Traditional Jazz Camp floor. each year to an outstanding Boogie each January and the Society’s The students attending the 2012 Woogie pianist. The award ceremony monthly Sunday concerts for over five Adult Jazz Camp (Jan. 19-22) will takes place at the Arches Blues Piano Stage during the Cincy Blues Fest in years. AFCDJS is pleased to announce benefit from the remodeling project Sawyer Point Park, located in the hotel is over half finished with a and notice the changes in the hotel Cincinnati. major facelift. The current owner of rooms as well as in their practice Sonny has appeared at the San the historic hotel built by Larry Imig in rooms with appropriate names such Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz 1946 was granted a $2.44 million loan as Baton Rouge, LaSalle or New Festival for over 10 years and has by the City of San Diego Redevelop- Orleans. The hotel is also home to the become one of the Festival patrons’ ment Agency to help pay for the Red Fox Restaurant a popular place favorite performers. AFCDJS sends approximately $4.1 million rehabili- frequented by Pete Fountain and other congratulations and best wishes to tation. The project focuses on the musician notables in years past. This Carl Sonny Leyland — he certainly exterior and roof, lobby, meeting grand old hotel is in the heart of San deserves Hall of Fame status! rooms, kitchen and poolside area, but Diego and its countless attractions. all rooms are being upgraded and/or It is exciting to see the venue for our “freshened.” Sunday concerts and Adult Jazz Camp The hotel has a great history with being restored to its former glory. Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Ava Gardner, Johnny Weissmuller, Lana Turner, Harry James, and countless other AFCDJS Hollywood personalities from the ’40s Music for Youth Bands and ’50s all staying there. In fact, Bob Small instrumental combo and Dixie- Hope was the hotel’s first registered style musical arrangements are now guest, and guest rooms are named for available for school and youth bands celebrities. In addition, many, many and other community or start-up AFCDJS members tell of their own bands. Check our updated website wedding receptions, graduation at: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org parties, proms or award dinners held and click Small Band Music, or you in the Mississippi Room. Jazz fans may contact our Archives volunteer attending the Sunday dances in the by email: [email protected]. Mississippi Room with its famous

Jazz Rambler Available Online America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society extends a special “Thanks” to all AFCDJS members who signed up to get their Jazz Rambler online! Online subscriptions will help us cut high postage costs so we can use that money for “The Music.” Remember, it’s not too late to change to an “online” Jazz Rambler subscription. If you would like to participate in this money-saving program, please email Myrna Goodwin, the AFCDJS Secretary, at [email protected].

PAGE 10 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 JAZZ RAMBLER SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 voted “Best Blues Album of 2010” by the San Diego Music Awards. She is Swing, Blues, Trad in Store also featured on the “Honky Tonk- Rockabilly-Blues” CD by Hal Smith’s Hayriders. For Monthly Concert-Dances In the spring of 2011, Sue toured Titanic Jazz Band Aug. 21 Sunday at Westminster Lanes in Europe with vocalist Candye Kane. The Titanic Jazz Band – a longtime Westminster, CA). In addition, the RCJB Following her return to San Diego, Sue’s favorite of AFCDJS audiences – will performs second and fourth Monday quintet resumed their regular perform for the monthly concert-dance nights at El Patio Restaurant in Anaheim. appearances at Croce’s in San Diego’s on Aug. 21. Gaslamp Quarter. Sue Palmer Oct. 16 Sue and Motel Swing have performed Led by cornetist Dan Comins, the San Diego’s “Queen of Boogie band includes Keith Elliott, trombone; at the Sacramento Jazz Festival, Woogie,” pianist Sue Palmer, will bring Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee, Gator By Mike Baird, reeds; Robbie Rhodes, her Motel Swing Orchestra to the piano; Vince Saunders, banjo; Ray The Bay and at numerous concert series AFCDJS monthly concert-dance on throughout San Diego. They have also Cadd, tuba; and Larry Wright, drums. Aug. 21. The Titanics are a San Francisco Sue’s “After Hours” solo CD was continued on page 14 Style traditional jazz band, playing the music of Watters, Murphy, Scobey and Hayes plus numerous piano rags performed by Rhodes. Revelation Classic JB Sept. 18 The Relevation Classic Jazz Band draws its inspiration from the British sounds of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball and others. Current personnel includes NOJCSC President John Hockins, trumpet; Duane Eberlein, trombone; Jim Gordon, clarinet; Linda Eldridge, piano; Ray Siegele, banjo; Bill Breau, bass; John Nickel, bass; and Cary Marshall, drums. Organized in 2003, the band has been featured four times on a “classic jazz cruise” to Baja and at the San Clemente Rotary Jazz Festival By The Sea. They are the featured band at meetings of the New Orleans Jazz Club of Southern California (every Third Revelation Jazz Band

Alan Adams continues to face medical issues. If you would like to send him a card or write him a note, his contact info is as follows: Alan Adams 5062 Dubois Drive San Diego, CA 92117 [email protected]

Discounted Badges For Fans Under 30 In a sincere effort to pass our love of Traditional Jazz on to the younger generation, AFCDJS will sell discounted festival badges and Sunday concert tickets to anyone under 30. Children under 12 will still be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

PAGE 12 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 JAZZ RAMBLER SAN DIEGO ADULT TRADITIONAL JAZZ CAMP The original and only music camp by AFCDJS January 19-22, 2012 All facilities are located at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites in San Diego. Instruction will include sectionals for front line and rhythm. Students play music together and with faculty members throughout the weekend.

2012 FACULTY: Phil Kirk - trumpet, cornet Clint Baker - trombone Jim Buchmann - clarinet, sax John Royen - piano Katie Cavera - banjo, guitar Marty Eggers - tuba, bass Steve Apple - drums Alan Adams - Executive Director

TUITION: $400.00 * Enrollment is limited. * There is a $50.00 tuition discount for Jazz Camp students who stay at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites. For room reservations, contact the hotel at 1-888-272-6343; www.lafayettehotelsd.com. Ask for the “Jazz Camp Suite rate” which includes breakfast each day. Make checks to AFCDJS (deduct discount if staying at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites).

Complete the form below and mail it with your check to: AFCDJS, PO Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387 To receive further information, call (619) 297-5277 or E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org

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They Called it Jazz Howdy Quicksell — Bix/Trumbauer Banjoist (This is a reprint in a series of biogra- Trumbauer’s band and other groups phies of great traditional jazz which included such men as Joe musicians. The series started with the Venuti, Eddie Lang and the famous March/April 1991 issue and this “Fighting Dorsey” brothers. article originally appeared in the “Tommy and Jimmy were always July/August 1994 edition of the Jazz fighting over some personal matter,” Rambler and was written by Rambler Quicksell said, “but if anyone founding publisher and Board interfered, they were apt to be met by Member Len Levine.) a united front of brothers.” Quicksell, who wrote “Sorry” and By Len Levine arranged “Since My Best Girl Turned Though he had a relatively short Me Down,” two of Bix’s most famous musical career, the name of banjoist records, said that Bix was a musical Howard “Howdy” Quicksell will genius. “Bix could never explain how inexorably be linked with the prime he got his distinctive tone or how he years of Bix, Frankie Trumbauer and used the sometimes weird fingering the Jean Goldkette Orchestra. which would have been awkward for Born in Fort Wayne, Ind. in 1901, a trained musician. He just had a freak Quicksell did not become a serious ear for music and loved both jazz and band musician until 1921. At that time the classics.” he was in Detroit to pick up a new car When the Goldkette band broke for a dealer when he ran into Al Evans, up, Quicksell returned to Michigan, an Indiana musician he knew. Evans playing with the Frank Jones told him he was looking for a certain Orchestra (Frank was the brother of banjo player that Jean Goldkette Isham Jones) in Saginaw. After some wanted for his new and and Howdy studio work in Hollywood, he returned said he could “play a few chords friend, Stanley “Doc”Ryker, a to Saginaw in 1935 and pretty much himself.” Evans phoned Goldkette saxophone player, and later the pair left full-time music, working for and Howdy was soon on his way to touted trombonist Bill Rank who also General Motors, and as an insurance see the band leader. joined the band. The three remained salesman and distillery repre- Goldkette was born near Paris, with the band until it broke up in 1927. sentative. He later lived in Des Moines France, and studied at the Moscow Others in the band were Bix, for a time and died in 1953. Conservatory of Music, Quicksell Trumbauer and Don Murray, saxes; Quicksell was known as a prankster recalled in an interview with Ogden J. Fred Farrar and Ray Lodwig, trumpets; and once during a Goldkette stop at Dwight of the Des Moines Register Speigel Wilcox, trumbone and others Penn State University, he and Don and Tribune in 1952. “I was scared,” — all names associated with Bix. The Murray “disappeared” briefly. They Howdy said. “I expected to see a band played first at Detroit’s new later turned up touring the campus on long-haired professor of music.” Graystone Ballroom and later toured roller skates. Goldkette turned out to have short the country. Though not a major jazz figure, dark hair and he auditioned Quicksell The Goldkette Orchestra recorded Quciksell’s banjo will continue to be after a series of rapid questions. In many sides for Victor in the mid-’20s heard as long as jazz fans and record their conversation, Quicksell and Quicksell also recorded with Bix collectors listen to the wonderful recommended another Indianapolis and his Rhythm Jugglers, sounds of Bix and Tram. PAGE 16 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2011 JAZZ RAMBLER