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President's Message 3 Gold, Silver & Brass Twenty-five years ago, Fred Ruffner and a handful of jazz-loving featuring Bria Skonberg 10 friends had an idea: form a nonprofit organization that presents jazz concerts to the community. From a modest start with a house Membership Roster 13 jazz party, the Gold Coast Calendar of Events 15 Jazz Society quickly grew into a community treasure and cultural powerhouse on the OFFICERS Fort Lauderdale scene. Tim Ingham President Fred Ruffner

Jan Jessup, Sheryl Dickey, Jean Fitzgerald, Sheila Bechert Sandra Hanson - GCJS Founders Vice President

Richard Goldstein, M.D. Vice President GCJS Original Band Members

Buzz Lamb

Vice President Fred & Mary Ruffner, Sally & Leonard Robbins GCJS Founders Roberta Young The first concerts were presented in the Secretary/Treasurer dining room of the iconic Riverside Hotel. Since that time, the Gold Coast Jazz Society has ensured that a veritable smorgasbord DIRECTORS of iconic jazz artists have graced the stages Riverside Hotel Ed DeChant of the group’s performance venues, which have expanded beyond the Riverside Hotel to include the 110 Tower Club and the Aaron Draizin Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Peter Ducker “I remember the days before the Broward Center. We were starved for great music Jason Hainsworth and great performances,” says Gold Coast Jazz Society Board President, Tim Ingham. “It’s satisfying to see how much the city and county have to offer now, Jack Loving and the Gold Coast Jazz Society is a part of that.” James Maus Buzz Merritt THE EARLY DAYS Matthew Rocco The inaugural concerts held at the Riverside Hotel primarily featured local musicians, among them Flip Phillips, Jack GCJS STAFF Keller, Eddie Higgins, John Frangipane, Pete Minger, Don Coffman, Billy Peeples, Ira Sullivan, Simon Salz, Eric Pamella Dearden Allison, Tom Toyama, Joe Reichgott, Steve Bagby, Danny 1992 Concert Riverside Hotel Executive Director Burger, Nicole Yarling, Lori Lea, Meredith D’Ambrosio and Maria Marshall.

Judy Murfin Business Manager (continued on pg. 2) Gold Coast Jazz Toasts Twenty-five Years continued Over time, and with the brief inclusion BRINGING JAZZ of the Bonnet House Jazz Festival, IN HOUSE nationally and internationally In 1994, Miami-based jazz acclaimed jazz artists were added guitarist Simon Salz and former to the roster. Such legendary Gold Coast Jazz Society Artistic musicians as Rosemary Clooney, Director Lee Amlie created an Scott Hamilton, Monty Alexander, in-house jazz ensemble, which Chico Hamilton, Arturo Sandoval they called the Gold Coast Jazz and Dick Hyman created a new Society Repertoire Orchestra. gold standard of performers. The group, led by Salz and Today, the Gold Coast Jazz comprised of local musicians, Society remains renowned for accompanied visiting jazz artists presenting quality musicians. for the jazz concert series. The Simon Salz ensemble morphed into what is now called the Gold EDUCATING FUTURE JAZZ LOVERS Coast Jazz Society Band. Over the years, the Band has provided jazz education performances in local schools Early on, Gold Coast Jazz and free concerts in the community, and has enable the members and patrons organization to supply musicians for private, corporate saw the need to do more and community events. After Salz’ passing, saxophonist than simply present public Eric Allison took over. Local jazz guitarist Martin Hand concerts. Wisely, they currently serves as the band’s Music Director. decided that it would be necessary to promote jazz in our community to ensure THE IMPORTANCE OF KEY PHILANTHROPISTS there would be future Jeanette M. Russell, Mary N. Porter and Robert Friedman, generations of jazz lovers. three local philanthropists and jazz enthusiasts, As a result, jazz education were instrumental in the began to play a vital part in the organization’s mission. organization’s growth in Local jazz musicians were involved in developing recent years. Dedicated to educational performances. Visiting jazz artists were furthering the education of booked for workshops and master classes. A jazz young, aspiring jazz musicians, scholarship program was established in 2002. Jeanette provided the funding Nicole Yarling and Mari Mennel-Bell, both local jazz to create a sizable scholarship musicians and educators, saw an opportunity to further program. Mary’s dedicated fund the reach of jazz in local schools and responded by at the Community Foundation Ray Sauerwein & Jeanette Russell creating more jazz opportunities for students. Nicole of Broward has provided an ongoing source of funding created comprehensive jazz education experiences with for the organization’s many programs. programs such as “Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance” and In 2004, with the help of a Kresge Foundation grant, an Endowment Fund was established at the Community Foundation of Broward to help support the Gold Coast Jazz Society’s ongoing activities. Many of those who were guiding forces in the early years are no longer with us. Yet their efforts continue to steer the course for the current Board of Directors and Gold Coast Jazz members, ensuring that jazz remains a part of our community’s cultural fabric for years to come.

“Jazz is Elementary” for elementary and middle school students. Mari Bell developed “JazzSLAM (Jazz Supports Language Arts & Math).” Since their founding, these programs have been presented at no cost to thousands Nnenna Freelon and Mary Porter Bob and Genie Friedman of students in local public elementary schools.

2 President's Message Historians often date the Swing Era to just 10 or 11 Subscribe years ending in 1946, when most of the big bands were forced to downsize or dissolve. How remarkable that 70 years later a little non-profit group like Gold Coast Today! Jazz Society has been keeping classic jazz alive and swinging for 25 years with no end in sight! 954.524.0805 It may seem like only a few years since our founders goldcoastjazz.org got together to bring this great music to Broward County, but it’s actually been a quarter of a century! We’re proud to mark this milestone and proud to be sharing America’s cultural treasure more broadly than ever, with disadvantaged youth, elementary school kids, student musicians, seniors, subscribers, locals, tourists, and you, our loyal jazz society members. We think 25 years calls for a party, and we’re counting on Funding for this organization is you to help us keep the celebration going strong all season long. provided in part by the Broward County We’ll soon be popping champagne to toast the beginning of an outstanding Board of County Commissioners silver anniversary concert season opening with Lavay Smith and her Red Hot as recommended by the Broward Skillet Lickers in November, and including such legends as Jon Faddis, Houston Cultural Council and the Helen Ingham Person, and Shelly Berg, along with music of Sinatra, Stan Getz, Mel Tormé, Foundation. Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, the Bossa Nova, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more. For the very first time we are presenting 5-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Karrin Allyson. And in our biggest show ever, winners of an incredible 20 Grammy awards, Take 6 and Manhattan Transfer come together for The Summit – a co-promotion with the Broward Center. We have lots of great surprises planned along the way to make this year-long party memorable, culminating in our “Gold, Silver, and Brass” anniversary soiree in January, featuring Bria Skonberg. If you attended Bria’s concert at the Amaturo last April, you already know why we’re so excited to have her back and bringing the brass. I don’t think I’ve ever heard such enthusiastic reviews as I got from our audience members that night. Our committee is hard at work planning a special event you will not want to miss. We hope you’ll find a way to be a part of the festivities. It’s a great time to consider stepping up to one of our premium silver, gold, or platinum membership Mary N. Porter categories or joining our “25 for 25” Silver Circle to show your support and Fund of the Community appreciation for Gold Coast Jazz, our past, present, and future. Foundation of Broward We know that no organization makes it 25 years without generous supporters, and we face the next 25 with a deep sense of gratitude to our founders, all our great volunteers, board members, sponsors, and donors through the years, and to each of you for caring about your community, coming out to support live music, buying tickets and subscriptions, becoming members, and being a part of Gold Coast Jazz. Tim Ingham President, Gold Coast Jazz Society

We want YOUR feedback and suggestions The 25th Anniversary Concert Series about our concerts and artists. is sponsored in part by American Just e-mail [email protected] and our National Bank, Funding Arts Broward, artistic planning committee will respond. Morgan Stanley, and Mary Porter Fund of the Community Foundation follow "Gold Coast Jazz" on facebook of Broward, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council www.goldcoastjazz.org on Arts and Culture.

3 Gold Coast Jazz Society’s th Opening the season on November 9, Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers will provide a buoyant mix 25 Concert Season of boogie-woogie, jump blues, and It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since founder sophisticated swing with Gatsby Fred Ruffner started the Gold Coast Jazz Society with a Meets Ellington: Jazz & Blues from small series of jazz concerts at the Riverside Hotel. But the Classic Era. Internationally in those 25 years, a veritable palate of jazz artists has recognized as The Queen of Classic graced the stage. The Gold Coast Jazz Society’s 25th Jazz & Blues, Lavay and her Red Hot Anniversary Season Jazz Series will include jazz for all Skillet Lickers promise a vivacious tastes from classic jazz to the modern sounds of The season opener in the authentic Manhattan Transfer and Take 6. Celebrating 25 years of style of the 1940's and 1950's. We hope that you’ll join presenting jazz in the community, the Gold Coast Jazz us for this concert and help us toast the kick-off to our Society is providing yet another season of nationally 25th anniversary season. renowned jazz talent in the annual classic jazz concert The remarkable jazz trumpeter series presented at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward and protégé of Dizzy Gillespie, Center for the Performing Arts and a special concert at , will return to the Parker Playhouse. Jon Faddis Amaturo stage on December The series will include seven jazz concerts featuring 14 with Jazz Intersection – international jazz stars as well as outstanding regional and Gillespie & Faddis… A Tribute local jazz talent. All concerts begin at 7:45pm and many to the Music of Dizzy Gillespie. concerts offer pre-show entertainment orEngage Your Since 2017 will commemorate Senses, Lyn Farmer’s popular pre-show jazz and wine the 100th birthday of the legendary Gillespie, Faddis lecture. Six concerts will occur at the intimate Amaturo will pay homage to his mentor and friend in this tribute Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, performance. Time Out New York praises Faddis 201 SW 5th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and the February as “the world's greatest trumpeter.” His distinctive 21 concert will take place at Parker Playhouse. Full trumpet appears on hundreds of records and numerous season subscriptions are available for $280 per person soundtracks for film and television. Rounding out the and Jazz Trio subscriptions (3 concerts of your choice) quartet with Mr. Faddis will be Martín Bejerano on piano, are available for $134 per person by calling the Gold Jamie Ousley on bass and special guest Ignacio Berroa Coast Jazz Society at 954-524-0805. Single tickets on drums. for each concert are available at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at 954-462-0222 or online at www.browardcenter.org. Student and teacher tickets are $10 with valid ID for most concerts. (continued on pg. 5)

"25 for 25"

Join a special group of donors by contributing $2,500 and enjoy three private events in 2017 celebrating 25 years of Jazz! Admission to "25 for 25" is limited to 25 individuals/couples so act now to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity. Contact the Gold Coast Jazz office for details 954-524-0805

4 Gold Coast Jazz Society’s 25th Concert Season continued On January 11, 2017, Houston Person Peplowski is the leading clarinetist in jazz today and has joins forces with the Shelly Berg Trio performed with a litany of who’s who of the jazz world. in Houston Person - A Legend of the Figueiredo hails from Brazil and is considered one of Great American Songbook with the the most talented guitarists in the world today. Jamie Shelly Berg Trio featuring an evening Ousley on bass and Carlomagno Araya on drums will of jazz standards. A legendary tenor perform with Mr. Peplowski and Mr. Figueiredo. sax artist, Person, is “one of the best! To round out the season on May 10, we will feature the He’s got bull chops,” claimed Dizzy Gillespie. Best known South Florida Jazz Orchestra and two special vocalist for his long time affiliation with Etta Jones, Person has with Ol’ Blues Eyes Meets The Velvet Fog. Continuing recorded everything from disco and gospel to pop and the celebration of Frank Sinatra’s 100th year, jazz vocalist R&B, in addition to his trademark – velvet-toned straight- Johnny Rodgers joins forces with vocalist David Pruyn ahead jazz and soulful hard bop. The Shelly Berg Trio and the South Florida Jazz Orchestra for an evening that will accompany Mr. Person. Berg, an internationally will include the jazz favorites of Frank Sinatra, nicknamed acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, arranger, Dean of the “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” and Mel Tormé, known as “The Velvet UM Frost School of Music and Grammy nominee, has Fog”. Led by Chuck Bergeron, the South Florida Jazz performed with just about everyone in the jazz business. Orchestra is a modern Big Band comprised of some On February 21 The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer of the best Jazz musicians, studio musicians, and Jazz Meets Take 6 will be coming to town! This concert takes educators in the southeast who have performed and place at Parker Playhouse, is a co-promotion with the toured with many of the greatest artists in Jazz and Broward Center and features Popular music. these two world-renowned award-winning vocal groups. The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 boast a remarkable 20 Grammy Awards, and a range of styles that covers nearly every genre of popular music; from jazz to swing, from gospel to R&B. The tour of this show marks the 45th Anniversary of The Manhattan Transfer for their debut recording on Atlantic Records. Original members Janis Siegel, Alan Paul, and Cheryl Bentyne and their newest member will honor founding member Tim Hauser. Take 6 shares their crystal clear harmony, innovative arrangements and funky grooves, demonstrating why this sextet is recognized as the pre- eminent a cappella group in the world. The Karrin Allyson Trio: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein will be the March 8 concert. As part of a new agreement with Motéma Music, jazz pianist/vocalist Karrin Allyson headed back into the recording studio for a very intimate look at the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein Concerts and activities of the Gold Coast with “Many a New Day (Karrin Jazz Society are easily accessible for those Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein).” Her concert who need assistance. Accessible seating for us will feature many of the favorites from this album and the Rodgers and for our concerts at the Broward Center is Hammerstein songbook, tunes with “gorgeous melodies, available and can be limited. We encourage near perfect lyrics, music that begs to be sung,” - Karrin Allyson. you to order early and to specifically request On April 12, The Bossa Nova seating for wheelchair access, easy access, Wave rolls in. The Bossa Nova Wave is richly recreated sign-interpreted, and assistive listening when and reminiscent of the performances of Stan Getz and placing your ticket or subscription order. Charlie Byrd with legendary Wheelchairs are available at no charge from jazz clarinetist, Ken Peplowski and one of today’s greatest guitarist, Diego Figueiredo. the Broward Center’s Guest Services Desk. 5 Engaging the Senses with Lyn Farmer Enjoy some pre-concert music in the Join us before the December, January Amaturo Lobby at 6:30pm and March jazz concerts for a wine before our concerts in tasting and lively jazz talk with local November, April and May. expert Lyn Farmer. The Engaging the Senses jazz and wine talks begin at 6:45pm. Seating is limited so please RSVP @ 954.524.0805.

The Gold Coast Jazz Society is continuing our partnership NSU Lifelong Learning Institute with the Lifelong Learning Institute at Nova Southeastern University to present a series of four jazz lectures this year. All That Jazz 2016-2017 Presented by Gold Coast Jazz Society

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016 MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 12:30pm – 2:00pm 12:30pm – 2:00pm Speaker: Chuck Bergeron Speaker: Eric Allison

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017 12:30pm – 2:00pm 12:30pm – 2:00pm Speaker: Nicole Yarling Speaker: Dr. Bud Caputo

All of the jazz lectures take place at Nova’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) University Park Plaza, 3424 South University Drive, Davie, Florida 33328 For information about joining the Lifelong Learning Institute call 954-262-8471 online at http://osteopathic.nova.edu/lli/membership.html

Want to JAZZ up your next special event? Don’t forget...... that the Gold Coast Jazz Society can provide music for any occasion! Private & Corporate Parties | Conferences & Business Receptions Fundraising Events | Concert Series, Festivals and Fairs Please call 954-524-0805 for booking information.

6 STUDENT JAZZ MUSICIANS Bring your instrument and jam with the jazz pros! featuring String Theory

Jan. 6, 2017 • Feb. 3, 2017 March 3, 2017 • April 7, 2017 December 4, 2016 Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Pier Top May 5, 2017 • June 2, 2017 $55 Per Person 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Glenn Basham, Violin Dan Heck, Guitar Kevin Mauldin, Bass

The Symphony of the Americas 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. collaborates with the Ft. Lauderdale, FL Gold Coast Jazz Society for this special evening of jazz on Audience members December 4th. A very limited of all ages welcome! number of reservations are available PRESENTED BY to GCJS members. Call 954-524-0805 to make a reservation.

Mary N. Porter WWW.GOLDCOASTJAZZ.ORG Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward LRN Guest Artists Sponsored by: Public Media Helen Ingham Foundation

JAZZ REFLECTIONS Jazz Concert featuring members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band Martin Hand, Music Director SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 @ 2:00pm FREE ADMISSION West Regional Library 8601 West Broward Boulevard | Plantation, FL 33324

www.goldcoastjazz.org | 954-524-0805

7 Past Scholarship Recipients Excel as Working Musicians We are often asked about the careers of those students David has continued as an active professional to whom we have awarded jazz scholarships. Below is musician and tours internationally with various major a brief synopsis of a very few of the students, whom talents such as Lauryn Hill, Jon Secada, Donnie we have helped over the years, that are now working McClurkin and Nicole Henry. Check out his website musicians. We are extremely proud of the students, www.dchivmusic.com/dchiv.html such as those listed below, who have completed their educations and are now busy working in the field of jazz. CAREY FRANK, Piano Originally from South Florida, Carey PATRICK BARTLEY, Sax now resides and is a working performer, Patrick is a musician with a wide range arranger, composer and music educator of experiences to his credit. A South in Los Angeles, CA. He has performed, Florida native, he’s a Grammy-nominated recorded, and worked with many well- saxophonist, composer and band leader known musicians such as Marty Morell, who attended Dillard High School’s Center Ndugu Chancler, Marshall Tucker Band, Dr. Lonnie for the Arts and recently earned his degree Smith, Larry Goldings, Lenny Picket, T Lavitz, Drake from the Manhattan School of Music. He currently Bell, and Bob Mintzer. makes NYC his home. Patrick was featured in the Emmy-nominated HBO special with Wynton Marsalis A GCJS scholarship recipient, Carey received his and was a Downbeat Magazine “Student Music Award” Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of winner. He’s a busy working jazz musician and has Central Florida and his Masters of Music in Jazz Studies performed and recorded with musical notables Bobby from the University of Southern California. Carey Sanabria, Candido Camaro, Winard Harper, Marcus recently released his first CD "Keep Smiling". Go to Printup, Wynton Marsalis and others. www.careyfrank.com CHRIS CADENHEAD, Piano RUSSELL HALL, Bass Past GCJS scholarship recipient, Chris Russell Hall graduated from Dillard High Cadenhead is a jazz pianist and was recently School’s Center for the Arts and is a recent heard in South Florida on tour with James graduate of the Juilliard School of Music Tormé. Talented on multiple keyboards, in NYC. We first heard Russell when he Chris has shared the stage with various participated in the First Friday Jazz Jam musical celebrities including Wyclef Jean, program. Now a busy jazz student at The Carl Thomas, Queen Latifah, Gloria Gaynor, Darwin Juilliard School and an active professional jazz and Hobbs, Nicole Henry and Byron Cage, to name a few. classical bassist in the NYC area, Russell was also a He is currently touring with KC and the Sunshine Band featured young musician in the Emmy-nominated HBO on keyboards and as background vocalist. He is also special with Wynton Marsalis. Russell received several known as a composer, producer and arranger and GCJS scholarships to attend summer music camps as a resides in Los Angeles, CA but frequently returns to high school student. south Florida to perform. DAVID LEON, Sax JEAN CAZE, Trumpet Miami resident, David Leon, is a saxophonist, Jean has performed with numerous musical woodwinds player, and composer. As a band celebrities including Herbie Hancock, leader, he currently leads many ensembles Najee, Arturo Sandoval , Roberta Flack, including his trio “#bicmnrosfulmfrenh”, Al Jarreau, and George Duke to name a which was recognized in the Downbeat few. GCJS provided a scholarship which Magazine “Student Music Awards” in 2015. assisted Jean in earning his Master’s Degree He performs and tours with "Sound Underground" from Florida International University in 2007. Jean is a who were also chosen as the small ensemble winners Yamaha artist, is currently on tour with Michael Bublé for the Downbeat Magazine’s “Student Music Awards” and is completing his second CD. To learn more about 2015. David attended the New World School of the Arts Jean, go to his website at www.jeancaze.com (NWSA) High School, the University of Miami Frost School of Music and was named a 2012 Young Arts DAVID CHIVERTON, Drums Winner in Jazz. David has also been recognized for his David has grown to become one of compositions. Most recently, he was selected to attend the area’s most well-respected young the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program in Washington drummers. “The best kept homegrown DC. His compositions have won multiple Downbeat secret goldmine of talent in Miami. I awards and his composition “Pandora” won the ASCAP am fortunate to have found him!” says Foundation’s Young Jazz Composer Award in 2012. Go three-time Grammy Winner, Jon Secada. to www.davidleonjazz.com to learn more about David. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Music,

8 Fourteen Years of Jazz Scholarship Awards The 14th annual Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Justin Sanchez, Drums, New World School of the Arts; Competition took place at the Dillard High School’s Matthew Stevens, Saxophone, New World School of Center for the Arts this past April. A total of thirty-five the Arts; Reggie Williams, Saxophone, Dillard Center students were selected to receive a jazz scholarship for the Arts. Eric Bruckshaw, Piano, New World School awards for jazz camp or to attend college. of the Arts was awarded a Robert G. Friedman jazz The following students were selected to receive a scholarship. Jeanette M. Russell scholarship for college tuition assistance for the upcoming academic year. Student Scholarship awards are provided from the estate awardees include Joshua Bermudez, Guitar, University of of Jeanette Russell and a donation from Robert G. Miami; Karlea Boswell-Edwards, Voice, Berklee College Friedman family. Both Jeanette Russell and Robert of Music; Matthew Falgowski, Piano, University of North Friedman were avid jazz fans. Their love of jazz lives Florida; Kelly Gonzalez, Trumpet, Florida International on through their generosity to the Society’s jazz University; Ricardo Guerra, Drums, Oberlin; Cristian scholarship program. Hernandez, Bass, New World School of the Arts; Jerry Jerome, Drums, Florida International University; Zachary Students must be currently studying jazz at their middle McKinney, Drums, Michigan State University; Donovan or high school grade level or are a currently enrolled Perry, Trumpet, Dillard Center for the Arts; Franchesca Romeo, Piano, Michigan State University; Ben Stocker, or enrolling student majoring in music and jazz at an Saxophone, Michigan State University; Victor Valdes, accredited college or university. Drums, New World School of the Arts; and Joseph Vicinanza, Saxophone, Broward College. Since 2002, the organization has awarded over $450,000 in scholarships. The program is one of the The students listed below were selected to receive a largest jazz scholarship programs in the nation which jazz camp scholarship attended the camp of their choice is administered by a jazz non-profit organization. over the summer. Awardees include Kobie Alleyne, The 15th annual Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Steel Drums, Nova Middle School; Abdias Armenteros, Saxophone, New World School of the Arts; Charles Competition will take place on April 22. The next round Blagrove, Trombone, Dillard Center for the Arts; Eduardo of applications are due by March 3, 2017. Go to www. Clavijo, Saxophone, New World School of the Arts; goldcoastjazz.org for more information. Phillipe Clement, Guitar, New World School of the Arts, Stephane Clement, Trumpet, New World School of the Arts; Rachael Coleman, Saxophone, Dillard Center for the Arts; Ruben Espinosa, Guitar, Dillard Center for the Arts; Nigel Hervey, Saxophone, Dillard Center for the Arts; Kieran Hitsman, Saxophone, Dillard Center for the Arts; Shiloh James, Trombone, New World School of the Arts; Brett Karner, Trumpet, New World School of the Arts; James Lesky, Bass, Dillard Center for the Arts; Joseph Miller, Saxophone, New World School of the Arts; Romaine McDonald, Trumpet, Dillard Center for the Arts; Luis Nunez, Trombone, New World School of the Arts; Jake Pardo, Guitar, Dillard Center for the Arts; Rashaan Salaam, Trombone, Dillard Center for the Arts; Karlea Boswell-Edwards Kobe Alleyne Jake Pardo

Brett Karner Nigel Hervey Cristian Hernandez Ben Stocker Kelly Gonzalez Donovan Perry

Photos by Susan Stocker

9 Celebrate Gold, & Brass

Friday, January 27th in Wilton Manors @ The Venue

Seating is limited so reserve early!

All proceeds benefit the programs and activities of the Gold Coast Jazz Society.

Don’t delay and make your reservations today! Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call 954-524-0805 for reservations and further information. R.S.V.P. to 954-524-0805

10 September Begins Another... For reservations call ...Great Year for JazzSLAM 954.660.6333 or book on OpenTable using Last year over 3500 elementary school students in the widget below. While reservations are encouraged, fourth and fifth grade were introduced to jazz through walk-ups are welcome.

the JazzSLAM (Jazz Supports Language Arts and Math) Marti’s three-course prix fixe dinner menu is perfect for theatergoers who want to savor a relaxed dinner before program. Mari Mennel Bell and the JazzSLAM team are the curtain rises. Sunday brunch at Marti’s is one of Fort Lauderdale’s best kept brunch secrets. Indulge in traditional busily preparing for another round of jazz fun, music favorites served with a modern twist. With indoor and outdoor seating, the setting of this riverfront find can’t be beat. and learning in twenty local schools this year. Thank Hours of Operation Dinner you to Lois St. Surin, our dedicated JazzSLAM volunteer. PERFORMANCES 2.5 hours prior to curtain in the Au-Rene Theater and select events at the Amaturo Theater

Brunch SATURDAY 10 AM – 2 PM during Au-Rene Theater and Amaturo Theater matinee performances only

Brunch SUNDAY 10 AM – 2 PM Lloyd Estates

Thank you to the

Jazz Education JazzSLAM Quartet Programs Sponsors

Sheridan Hill

If you would like to learn more about JazzSLAM, view an in-school presentation or donate to this very special program, contact the Gold Coast Jazz office. Frank Pace Foundation

11 NOV 11, 2016

anniversary kick-off event! et u rn to R THE RIVERSIDE An evening of music, lite bites and Jazz Friday, November 11, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm otel Riverside H 620 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 $25 for Members $35 for Non-Members and Friends Join us where it all began! Includes jazz, hors d'oeuvres and adult beverages. Jazzy chic attire suggested. RSVP by November 1, 2016 to 954-524-0805 Photos courtesy of Barbara Wells

12 Gold Coast Jazz Society 2016-2017 Membership Roster The Gold Coast Jazz Society gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, corporations, and foundations whose have donated $60 + above from July 1, 2016 as a member of the Gold Coast Jazz Society.

CORPORATE MEMBERS Robert & Susan Astor Ed & Carla Nelson Marjorie Dorris American National Bank/Ginger Dr. Thomas J. Baker Dr. & Mrs. E. Roger Newman Kelly Dow & Julie Davis Martin, President Robert & Diane Barton Dr. & Mrs. William Newman Louis Faber Morgan Stanley/James & Mr. Doni Bauman Stanley Okin & Arden Kalo Mrs. Karen Flynn Michelle Maus Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Becht Jan & Margaret Peterson Elayne T. Garver Samuel & Lynn Berkowitz Gennaro Pontrelli Eleanor Griffin “25 FOR 25” SILVER CIRCLE Elaine & David Blattner Glenn & Lynelle Price Alicia Hernandez Richard & Susan Goldstein Paul & Phyllis Chudnow James Ruppe & Anita Mangels Mr. Richard W. Jalbert George Haidos Leonard & Barbara Cohan Suzanne Rutzke Peter & Mary Jargowsky Richard Ingham Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Constantino Ms. Fran Scheffler Daniel Kane Tim Ingham & Julie Pabst Ms. Lee Contini Mr. & Mrs. Erik Schot Robert Kauth Buzz & Cheryl Lamb Doris Cotnoir Caroline Seabright Robert A. Kay Jack & Susan Loving Jane & William Davison Mr. Joel Shapiro Marilyn Kneeland Marie Morris Edward & Ona DeChant Mark & Judy Shernicoff Roslyn S. Kurland Sally Robbins Mrs. Dorothy Duffy Grafton Sieber & Adrianne Mr. & Mrs. Mike H. Laupheimer Bernice Schwenke James & Lynn Duncan Sieber-Clingan Jeanne Little Helen Elkiss & Philip Tiemann Barbara Sloan & Bill Breiling Christopher & Susan Lyons PLATINUM JAZZ CLUB Dr. & Mrs. Rudolph J. Frei Edward & Betty Sorenson Antoinette Mancuso Sheila H. Bechert Martin Friedman Ms. Susan Spragg Carolyn McGregor Mr. & Mrs. Theo W. Folz Edgar Galvin Gerald Stanton & Patricia Walsh J. Bill McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. O’Connor Richie & Julia Gerber Mr. Clyde Stretch Millie Moyer Mrs. Jean Rohrbaugh Renee & Richard Goldman Andrew Tabatchnick & Ira Baer Joan Nicro Frederick Ingham Meg Greenfield Mr. Roy Taitt Gerard Peterson Richard Ingham, Jr. Kalena Henry-Armstrong Ron & Nita Teeter Cheryl Retchin Irwin & Ruth Hirtz William G. Thomas Matthew Rocco GOLD JAZZ CLUB Thomas & Patricia Hoecker Ronnie Thomas Elaine Rosenberg Penelope Blair Ms. Beth Holland Simon Van Den Berg Mrs. Phyllis Scantlebury John & Mary Coons Dennis & Sharon Horal Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Pierre Mike Shasky Stan & Cynthia Dmitrenko Jed & Lynn Jacobson Villeneuve Christopher Stewart Mr. Samuel Morrison Mary Ann E. Kofoed Carmelo & Frances Viscuso Ms. Rita Tierney Mr. & Mrs. James LaBonte Dr. Gary S. Wallach Mr. & Mrs. George E. Weaver SILVER JAZZ CLUB Arthur & Christine Lambertus Bruce Carl Wallin Lauren Zahavi Charles & Sue Brandon Dr. Frank Lavernia Elaine Weinberg John Brown & Sonja Mayo Andrea Lindgren & John Steven & Nora Weiss LIFETIME MEMBERS Peter Ducker & Suzanne Morton Christine & Ronald Wenberg Joe & Wini Amaturo Wathne Susan Lochrie Kenneth Werner Beverly Berman Buzz & Barbara Merritt Mr. James Long Charles Whalen Michael & Dianne Bienes Roland & M. Barbara Parent Paul & Sally Loree Edwin & Sharon Wigutoff Paul & Judy Bonevac Ms. Drazia Rubenstein & Dr. Priscilla Marotta & Robert Judith & Robert Zucker Paulina Cayia Harvey Simon McDonald Don & Pat Collins Sandy & Kenneth Tate Ms. Jacquelyn Matuseski SINGLE Barbara Cooper Betty J. Thornton Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Mehl Susan Segaul Carol Fitzgerald Elizabeth & Peter Veszi Ted Drum & Katherine Molinet- Mrs. Elinor Stephens Richard & Susan Goldstein Drum Geraldine Ball & Kasinda Swain Frank Gramling DUO/PATRON Bill & Estella Moriarty Christine Beamish Richard & Barbara Gruber Dennis Aiello Tom & Mary Rose Mullane Mrs. Cynthia Buell Sandy Hanson Judith Neiwirth Ms. Julia Cilenti continued on next page...

13 LIFETIME MEMBERS (continued)

Tim Ingham & Julie Pabst Michael & Gail Kaplan Buzz & Cheryl Catherine Lozick Ann Meyer Jan Moran Samuel Morrison Judy Murfin Ron Murfin Ethel Nilson James Oppenheimer Sally Robbins Jean Rohrbaugh Lenny & Jeannette Schnurmacher Bernice Schwenke Betty Thornton Dave & Jeanne Villari Tony von Elbe Bill & Jane von Rutenburg

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14 25th Anniversary Season - Upcoming Concerts & Events

JAZZ CONCERT SERIES November 9 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers/Amaturo Theater @ 7:45pm Pre show music in lobby December 14 Jon Faddis Quartet/Amaturo Theater @ 7:45pm – Pre-show Jazz Talk/Wine Tasting January 11 Houston Person & Shelly Berg Trio/Amaturo Theater @ 7:45pm Pre-show Jazz Talk/Wine Tasting February 21 The Summit: Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6/Parker Playhouse @ 7:45pm March 8 Karrin Allyson Trio/Amaturo Theater @ 7:45pm – Pre-show Jazz Talk/Wine Tasting April 12 Ken Peplowski & Diego Figueiredo/Amaturo Theater @ 7:45pm Pre-show music in lobby May 10 Johnny Rodgers, David Pruyn & So. Florida Jazz Orch./ Amaturo Theater @ 7:45pm Pre-show music

SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES November 11 25th Anniversary Kick-Off Reception – Riverside Hotel - $35/pp December 4 Serenades @ Sunset/Jazz - Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Pier Top - $55/pp January 27 25th Anniversary Celebration Party - Cocktails/auction/dinner/show @ The Venue - $180/pp

JAZZ OUTREACH First Friday Jazz Jams – Free jam session for student jazz musicians. Free and open to the public January 6 ArtServe Auditorium – 7:30pm – 9:30pm February 3 ArtServe Gallery – 7:30pm – 9:30pm March 3 ArtServe Gallery – 7:30pm – 9:30pm April 7 ArtServe Auditorium – 7:30pm – 9:30pm May 5 ArtServe Gallery – 7:30pm – 9:30pm June 2 ArtServe Gallery – 7:30pm – 9:30pm

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS & EVENTS February 25 Jazz Reflections - GCJS Band Quartet – West Regional Library @ 2pm, Plantation, FL

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM March 4 Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Application Deadline – 5pm April 22 Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Competition – location TBA

JAZZ EDUCATION JazzSLAM – September – May - Live jazz presentation with the JazzSLAM Quartet led by Mari Mennel-Bell In twenty Broward County public elementary schools for 4th & 5th grades – no cost to the schools

All that Jazz – Jazz lectures the Lifelong Learning Institute of Nova Southeastern University November 3 Jazz Lecture@ NSU Lifelong Learning Institute – Chuck Bergeron December 5 Jazz Lecture@ NSU Lifelong Learning Institute – Eric Allison January 5 Jazz Lecture@ NSU Lifelong Learning Institute - Nicole Yarling February 9 Jazz Lecture@ NSU Lifelong Learning Institute – Dr. Bud Caputo

15 2016-2017 Concert Season

NOVEMBER 9, 2016 (WEDNESDAY) DECEMBER 14, 2016 (WEDNESDAY) TICKETS: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Jon Faddis Quartet Gatsby Meets Ellington: AutoNation Box Office Jazz & Blues from the Classic Era Jazz Intersection – Gillespie & Faddis… 954-462-0222 . . .A Tribute to the Music of Dizzy Gillespie (Ticketmaster)

FEBRUARY 21, 2017 (TUESDAY) AT PARKER PLAYHOUSE JANUARY 11, 2017 (WEDNESDAY) The Summit Houston Person with the Shelly Berg Trio The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6 A Legend of the Great American (A co-promotion with the Broward Center Songbook with the for the Performing Arts) Shelly Berg Trio

Thank You to This Season’s MARCH 8, 2017 (WEDNESDAY) Sponsors and Contributors Karrin Allyson Trio Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein

APRIL 12, 2017 (WEDNESDAY) Ken Peplowski & Diego Figueiredo The Bossa Nova Wave Mary N. Porter Fund of the Community LRN Foundation of Broward Public Media

MAY 10, 2017 (WEDNESDAY) Johnny Rodgers, David Pruyn & the South Florida Jazz Orchestra Robert G. Friedman Foundation Ol’ Blues Eyes Meets The Velvet Fog Frank Pace Foundation

Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust

Jeanette M. Russell Trust

Mary Porter Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward

Members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society 16