Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society STJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music. 2787 Del Monte Street • West Sacramento, CA 95691 • (916) 372-5277 • www.sacjazz.org & .com
VOLUME 43 • NO. 6 JULY 2011
All stars, all ours for one day: Ad rates...... 2 Dante Club – info/directions...... 2 Dante Club Notes The Cricket...... 8-11 The Professors on Aug. 14 Election results / Jazz in the Park...... 4 Future Festivals...... 12 In Loving Memory ...... 11 In the Months Ahead ...... 2 Jazz Festival & Jubilee PHOTOS...... 6-7 Jazz Notes...... 12 Membership application...... 16 Musicians / Music Here & There...... 13 Notes from the Office Greg Willett...... 2 Patron Members...... 10 President’s Message Tom Duff...... 3 Raffle Cents Kathy Becker...... 11
“Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2 See photos on pages 8–9 from June 12 with Pieter Meijers
(From top row, left to right) Eddie Metz, Rusty Stiers, Jason Wanner, Eddie Erickson, Anita Thomas, Shelley Burns, Bill Dendle, Lee Westenhofer
he Professors is truly an all-star musicians at one Jazz Sunday. The Pro- Tband, comprising arguably the best fessors include: Rusty Stiers, tpt; Anita performers on their instruments in the Thomas, reeds; Bill Dendle, tbn; Eddie USA, and in some cases, the world. Erickson, bnj/gtr; Jason Wanner, p; Lee How amazing and incredible for STJS “Westy” Westenhofer, tb; Eddie Metz, to be able to present all these great dr; Shelley Burns, voc. (cont. on pg. 5)
Sunday, July 10 Last chance to sign up for Au Brothers • Beth Duncan Quartet • Cunha Big Band ADULT Trad. Jazz Camp! • Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners • FreeBadge Serenaders • Midnight Rose • Miss Margie & the Hot Five • New Lowdown July 31 – Aug. 5, 2011 • Vivian Lee Quintet • World’s Finest Apples • youth bands http://SacJazzCamp.org STJS Office 2787 Del Monte Street West Sacramento, CA 95691 Notes From the Office (916) 372-5277 www.sacjazz.org by Greg Willett STJS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected] www.sacjazz.com
July 2011 Notes... (cont.) President’s Message While we reflect on our recent Sacramento Jazz Festival by Tom Duff STJS PRESIDENT & Jubilee, and make plans for the the success of the 2012 edi-
July 2011 Newly elected STJS Board Members
Also, incumbent RON SWEHLA was re-elected as Secretary
YVONNE AU CAROL FUSARO PAULA DULA JAY PAULUS GARY REYNOLDS STJS Election Results Thank you to all who came out to vote on June 12! There were close to 285 ballots cast. Congratulations to our newly elected candidates, shown above. Also, special thanks to these dedicated volunteers who helped with set up and run the STJS Election at Jazz Sunday: Mary Stewart, Chair; Felix and Beth Smith, Joy Skalbeck, Jeanette Norman, Sue Lear, Eric and Erin Davis, Kurt & Alicia Fullbright, Carol Cross, Beth Scott (distribution of ballots). We’d also like to thank all can- didates who were willing to donate their time even if they did not get the call this time around. We bid a grateful and appre- ciative farewell to board members who completed their terms: Erin Davis and Jeanette Norman Beth Duncan and Vivian Lee.
Sac Jazz Mystery Bags Co-sponsored by STJS and the City of Sacramento Mystery Bags contain merchandise worth at least $40 SUN. 7/17 5:30–7:30 pm Cabrillo Park 1825 67th Ave., Sac. 95822 or as much as $150! Miss Margie & the Hot Five Each bag sells for $20. (classic jazz & swing) District 4 – Robert Fong You never know what’s inside: Classic jazz memorabilia, CDs, DVDs, books, records, shirts, instruments, or maybe TUES. 8/2 6 – 8 pm Robla Park an admission to next years Festival! 625 Bell Avenue, Sac. 95838 CATEGORIES: Catfish & the Crawdaddies (New Orleans/blues/rock/zydeco) 1 – Kids District 8 – Bonnie Pannell 2 – Anyone 3 – Womens (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large) 4 – Mens (Small or Medium)
July 2011 (cont.) doo, and sings like an Australian lark. She teaches jazz at a The Professors community college in Maryland. Ed Metz, Jr. is simply the world’s best drummer, in any Jason Wanner is a young jazz piano genius, featured at style, and his Dixieland playing is not to be believed! Ed festivals across the country with the Blue Street Jazz Band and toured with Count Basie when he was in his early twenties Blue Renditions. He is also a featured pianist at the San Diego (Ed, not Basie), and is in constant demand, worldwide, as a Jazz Party in 2011 and again in 2012. Jason was honored as stellar performer and recording artist. He has worked with the 2010 Guest Clinican at our Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festi- Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Sammy Davis, Jr., Rosemary val, and the Dixieland Monterey festival named him their 2011 Clooney and dozens of music legends. The president of Nagel- Musician of the Year. Jason is the first former camper to join Heyer Records summed him up perfectly: “A most versatile the faculty of the Jazz Camp. We waited until he was 18 before man with great ears, impeccable timing and immense drive, we promoted him, but he was ready at about age 14. who swings like mad.” Tuba/bassist Lee “Westy” Westenhofer is not only the “Fast Eddie” Erickson has no peer on banjo and guitar, most adroit tubist you’ve ever heard, he’s also screamingly and is lovably hilarious. Eddie is the peripatetic, globetrotting funny. Westy’s roots go back to Disneyland, Banjomania, the master of international jazz and fun, and spends about half Rhythm Brothers, the Reynolds Brothers, and many fine L.A. of his time in the company of other great international jazz bands. A native of Detroit, Westy’s formal music education was stars all over the world. In 1969, Eddie met Bill Dendle when on the euphonium, but his innate sense of silliness prevented they played together at Capone’s Warehouse on Cannery Row him from pursuing a classical career—thank goodness! in Monterey. Bill & Eddie are a mainstay of the Sacramento Jazz Fest. & Jubilee where they pack the Paddlewheel Saloon Shelley Burns adds world-class jazz vocals and Carol Bur- every night during the festival. Eddie has worked with Kenny nett-ish comedy to The Professors package. Shelley is a Sac- Davern, Bob Wilber, Dan Barrett, John and Bucky Pizzarelli, ramento native who began her career with three of her sisters Jackie Coon, Rick Fay, and all of today’s jazz greats. in a group cleverly called “The Burns Sisters.” Featured for years with the best musicians in our area, Shelley has led her Trumpeter Rusty Stiers was a child-star of Dixieland jazz group, Avalon Swing, at many festivals, and stars with Bill & as leader of Oregon’s (later Disneyland’s) Jazz Minors, and Eddie in their comedy/music trio. Shelley, Bill & Eddie are is currently still appearing at Disneyland. He’s found his way making their cruise debut this coming Christmas/New Year’s into management in the Entertainment Department, and super- for Jazzdagen Tours, cruising to Hawaii for fifteen lively, fun- vises some 50-odd musicians (some odder than others). filled, overeating days. Bill Dendle’s trombone and banjo have been heard at Dis- The band is called “The Professors” for two reasons: first, neyWorld and Disneyland, on USO tours, as leader of the now all the members teach at the Jazz Camps; and second, “Profes- defunct South Market Street Jazz Band, and even once in Ger- sor” is a vintage title of respect for one who is an acknowl- many. Bill directs both of the STJS Trad. Jazz Camps—youth edged and respected expert on his/her instrument. All of these and adult—as well as the Mammoth Lakes Youth Jazz Camp. musicians deserve that title, and live up to it in performance He’s also one of the best M.C.s in the business, with a witty and in teaching. Despite spending two weeks at a time together style that has been compared (unfavorably) to Steve Allen’s. in close quarters at Jazz Camp, there has never been a cross Anita Thomas has been heard with The Reynolds Brothers word, a conflict, a controversy, an argument, a disagreement Rhythm Rascals, and most of Hal Smith’s groups, as well as or a disagreeable thought in this band. The mutual respect, and with L.A. big bands, and many fine bands in Australia. Anita enjoyment that suffuses the band is obvious to an audience, plays all of the woodwinds/reeds, the trombone, the didgeri- and a good time is always had by all. 2
July 2011 Steve Lucky & Blue Street with Bria the Rhumba Bums Skönberg
Carmen Getit
Tom Rigney Phil Crumley Natural Gas JB Kim Cusack Bob Schulz
Reedley River Rats
Bob Ringwald Sankofa 101st Army
Zydekats St. Louis Swing Dance Contest Finals Rivermen
Red Lehr Scott Kaufman
Swing Dance Contest Finals
July 2011 California Honeydrops The Black Dogs
Tom Hook
Bill & Eddie
Danny Coots Bob Draga
The Tin Men
Matt Perrine Jennifer Leitham Vince Bartels
See more photos on page 3
PHOTOS BY NANCY GIFFIN
Tom Hook July 2011 Main Stage Set 1 was Celia Cottle’s Crazy Eights from Davis. Dante Club Notes Evan Hamaguchi plays clarinet, tenor and bari sax while also By “The Cricket” fronting the band. Andrew Stephens and Sam Theg are on trum- [who is NOT the AATJ editor] pets. Bryce Korte is on alto, and Scott Yamamoto is on tenor sax and vocals—including a little scat! Dana Natov (piano), Emma hat is it with STJS and clarinet players? Seems we turn Maul (bass) and Drew Thomsen (drums) make up the rhythm Wout en masse at the merest mention of a reed man. Case in section. Cindy Korte is the Band Manager. If you weren’t there, point: guest Pieter Meijers triumphed over the area’s first nice you probably won’t credit my assertion that these 14-16 year olds weather to draw an enthusiastic house for June Jazz Sunday. He are very, very close to professional grade. I heard Lenny Pollachi surprised no one but pleased everyone by playing great, great, congratulating Celia on their skill and polish. Their last number great! Started by saying Bob Ringwald told him he wasn’t being was a barnburner on an “Amazing Grace/Saints” medley, and then hired to talk. (Bob must have a script—not the first time we’ve they went and tore it up for Tailgate Set 2. heard that line.) Nonetheless, his repartee was almost as good as his music. His backup bands included John Cocuzzi, Renard Gold Card Room and Tailgate had a good roster for the day. Perry, Jim Maihack, Bob Ringwald, Greg Sabin, Lenny Pol- Jared Blum got a workout. Pat Blucher and Jan Buhlert were lacchi, Gene Copelan, Chuck Bond, Brandon Au, Stan Jar- on GCR Set 2 together, about the only way I can seem to keep molowicz and Joey Ventittelli. (See page 13 for set details.) their names straight, given that their names are the only things similar about them—oh, and being good musicians, of course! OH! EXCUSE ME! That would be EMPEROR Bob Ring- wald! Bob follows 2011 Emperor Tom Rigney’s beneficent reign. John Hearnley hasn’t been here since November, so it was Let’s hope he doesn’t forget us little people. nice to see him back. And is Isaac Smith new? Never had a Pieter pointed out that he knew most of his sidemen, but chance to ask since he played 4 sets in the Tailgate. Also didn’t the one he had known the longest was the youngest; Brandon have a chance to confab with horn player Louis Trovato. Both Au started sitting-in with High Sierra when he was only about good players, hope to see them again. Details to follow. twelve, courtesy of his Uncle Howard Miyata. One sideman We see Richard Leupp about once in a blue moon, which I Pieter hadn’t met before was Stan Jarmolowicz—they capital- believe this was not, but there he was anyway. Jim Maihack was ized on their joint “foreign origins” by playing a Poland/Holland called in as a sideman for our guest artist, but (homeboy that he is) duet, to everyone’s delight. he also made his way into the GCR for a set.
June 12 Pieter Meijers, Chuck Bond, Brandon Au John Cocuzzi PIETER and MEIJERS Pieter Meijers
Dancers enjoying music on the STJS Pres. Felipe & Randy Main Stage Tom Duff
Joe Walton
Standing ovation for Pieter Meijers
July 2011 Raphael Lopez appeared out of nowhere to play a fine guitar and loving it. Jerry, along with then-wife Bev, was here for the in the Tailgate, and Carl Van Dam is a new-to-us clarinet player. very first planning meeting for the very first Jubilee—not a large They were on TG Set 1, along with Rich O’Day and either Larry number of us left. If you have a chance, ask him about riding Salerno or Greg Ayala or both on drums. around town in the back of an 18-wheeler with Tom Dawson at That reminds me...there was a slight slip-up in Tailgate musi- the wheel, hitting all the hot spots (Capone’s Chicago Tea Room cians recordkeeping by subs while Jane Reinmuth was cruis- and Original Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, for two). What a hoot! ing away. What looks like the picture caption on page 13 of last Former Navy Band drummer and current STJS Drum Tsar Dan month’s paper was NOT intended to mean that we don’t know Lobay was stationed in Hawaii twice back in the 70s. Thanks Dave Sieber and Jared Blum’s names (although the drummer to Facebook, he has reconnected with some of his former band- and trumpeter in the photo were not identified)—it meant that the mates, and one of them provided an official band photo—quite list of all the musicians signing in for May wasn’t available at the hunky guy! press time. That isn’t a complaint; the alternate Tailgate Tsars are Caught Bob Schleh just as he was headed out, accompanied very much appreciated—YOU try to do that job! And don’t worry, by his granddaughter, Samantha Martinez. She just turned guys/gals, the list has been located and your participation noted sophomore at the Performing and Fine Arts Academy in Natomas for 2012 Jubilee badges. where she is a guitar student. Her boyfriend, Aldon Baker, is Larry Salerno, by the way, was part of Paula’s change-up in from Seattle (knows Demetrios’ Jazz Alley well) but is now a the GCR; he and Scotty Harper joined Charlie Hull and Ken jazz guitar and composition student at Boston’s Berklee College Meyers as the Vocal Set backup band. Terrific line-up. Always a of Music. Honored to have you visit. surprise or two. Larry Sikorski had a particularly fine cheering Bernie Davitto asked me to say hi to Patti Jones. It wasn’t section: his friend/doctor of almost 30 years, Dr. Lou Orlando, until later that Vicki Bezzone told me Bernie’s wife, Amy Dean, brought his daughter, Lisa Orlando; two nurses, Samantha Hand died on May 7. We’re very sorry to hear that, but glad to see and Brittney Flynn; and Tony Aiello, cousin of actor Danny. Bernie here. And I didn’t know until the May AATJ that Marcella Larry did them proud! Crow had died. She was a staunch supporter of her husband, horn Speaking of Jubilee—so much goes on that it would take a player Bill. Our sympathies to both families. whole paper to tell all the good bits, so I don’t even try, but I Patti Schneider told me that Shirley Hofheinz was in the did want to give a shout out to Jerry Mayfield, 80 years old Emergency Room on Saturday, but there she (cont. on pg. 11)
Jimmy Spero Pieter Meijers and Brandon Au, voc. Pieter Meijers, Renard Perry, Jim Maihack
Dan Barrett Bob WIlliams April Parasol Winner Alicia Fullbright with Dan
Gold Card Room Director Paula Dula Greg Sabin Rachel’s daughter Dave & Kathy Becker
Charlie Hull
Raphael Lopez and Isaac Smith Kristy Reed, Bryce Korte, Nolan Cyr
Long-lost friends reunited Ed Riojas and Clint Ritchie
July 2011 NOTES FROM THE CATSNJAMMER JAZZ BAND Gene Berthelsen’s binders of Catsnjammer sheet music are currently at the STJS Office. Gene wanted to make them available so that any musician who was looking for a particular piece of sheet music could maybe find it in his collection. He has some real gems: a lot of old chestnuts and some real esoterica.
2011 2011 ADULT YOUTH TRAD. JAZZ TRAD. JAZZ CAMP CAMP CONCERT CONCERT Fri., Aug. 5 Sat., Aug. 13 7–10 pm Noon–4 pm Sly Park Ed. Ctr. Dante Club FAIR OAKS PARK CONCERT
Visit our camp site CANCELLED for directions “Don’t forget to Despite the advertised roster of Fair Oaks Park Concerts, the HAPPY DANCE!!!” Catsnjammers will NOT be playing there on July 7th. – BRIA SKONBERG The committee fired the band recently because of the death of STJS Jazz Camp Instructor STJS band leader Gene Berthelsen. The band apologizes for any inconvenience this causes anyone, especially if they Traditional Pollock Pines, CA did not get the word and perhaps traveled a long distance. Jazz Camp www.sacjazzcamp.org
STJS thanks our new and renewing Patron Members:
Tom Arnold
Glenn & Susan Bejsovec
Robert A. Burch & Vonne Anne Heninger
Keith & Laura Fisher
Wayne & Mary Ginsburg
Kevin & Janey Kaster
David & Julia McAfee
John & Debby Ratto
Rob & Alison Sawyer
Robert & Margery Schleh
Roland & Aase Shoen
John & Pat Silveira
10 July 2011 (“The Cricket” continued from page 9) $ was, dancing up a storm with hubby Martin. (They’re the tall and Raffle Cent the short of it on the dance floor.)Shirley and Marty are members by Kathy Becker STJS RAFFLE COORDINATOR of San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society, too. Patti and her husband, ell, we had another fabulous Jazz Sunday at the Dante. Mike, attend Modesto, Stockton AND Sacramento jazz clubs. WWe brought in a total of $327.00. Great job everyone. Did I mention that Set 3 on the Main Stage was a Jimmy A big thank you to our donors: Andy Balog, Margie Wey- Spero-led session with John Cocuzzi, Chuck Bond, Gary Reyn- bright, Pat and Ginger Devaney, Julia and David McAfee, olds, Lenny Pollacchi and Joey Ventittelli? Charlie Gehlbach Liz Lanigan, Pat and Mike Schnieder, Kat Doggett, Tom put together a group NOT named Dr. Bach for Set 5; he called Arnold, and Toni Raney. We truly appreciate all of you for them Charlie’s Volunteers, and they were Gene Mondro, Larry keeping up the raffle. Tyrell, Pat Blucher, Don Schumaker, Dave Sieber and Carl Congrats to our winners! Parasol winner was Mary Loar. Warmdahl. Both groups pulled a lot of dancers out on the floor. Other lucky winners were: Shari Beck, Ginger Devaney, And yes, sorry, we have let the sound mixing board encroach a Phil, Janet Young, Liz Lanigan, Alicia Fullbright, Philom- bit—we’ll back it up a little next month. ena Sobierajski, Ann Cummings, and Jack Rusmisel. 2 Ro Mefford was wearing a Riverfront Refuge t-shirt. She and Meff missed Jubilee 1 and 2 but have been to every one since, and JUNE 12 PARASOL WINNER always renew their membership at Riverfront—brilliant reminder Mary Loar with device. (Meff says he been chasing Ro for 60 years! Tee hee.) And Pieter Meijers Paul and Timmie said they’ve been members for one month, but they’ve been going to Jubilee for 6 years, so they “recognize most of these people.” Their granddaughter, Jaimie Gilbert, is a drum student at Paradise High School. Pat Raney said it’s been a couple of years since the last visit; next time, maybe with the guitar, yes? Jean Weathers’ daughter, Kellie Kirkman, brought Jean’s great-granddaughter, Rhianon Fritze. And Azaria McCauley was helping grandma Mabel Burhans at the recordings table between taking diligent care of her dollbaby. Pieter Meijers ended his second set by mentioning that High In Loving Memory Sierra was just back from a tour that ended with a concert in William Manasse Tokyo. He said there were many (maybe all) in the audience still May 12, 2011 (age 101) affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Subdued at first, they were a stomping, cheering clapping mass at the end. Pieter suggested Donald L. Zumbiel May 12, 2011 that, if our friends are having trouble with this-or-that regime or disaster around the world, we should call up a Cold War staple and Robert Frank Fingado send JAZZ AMBASSADORS. It could work wonders! May 20, 2011 Don’t forget Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Fest is coming up Palmer H. Slack, II May 22, 2011 on Sat., July 16. As far as I can see, it is the foodie’s jazz festival (although they don’t have barbequed oysters). Be back in town on Bill Bardin Sun., July 17 for “Jazz in the Park” from 5:30pm–7:30pm, fea- May 23, 2011 turing Miss Margie & the Hot Five (incl. John Cocuzzi, Reggy Jim Harris Marks, Jimmy Spero, Joey V, and Lenny Pollacchi). Head June 3, 2011 south to Costa Mesa’s Orange Co. Classic Jazz Fest., Aug. 4-7. Bert Dahlander June 6, 2011 Snack Sovereign Beth Scott recruited Denise Kenner to help serve those cheesy nachos this month. BIG surprise for July 10 Clarence Clemons Jazz Sunday (if she can get clearance from the powers that be). So June 18, 2011 now you have to be there to find out, right? That, plus all those Archibald Gordon Weir parading bands—all 15!—how can you resist? 2 June 20, 2011
July 2011 11 Future Jazz Festivals Jazz Notes and Jazz Parties July 10 Jazz Sunday: PARADE of BANDS with 15 bands (incl. 5 youth bands). Aug. 14 guest: THE PROFESSORS.
JULY 2011 STJS BOARD MTG: Mon., July 25, 6:00 pm at STJS 13-17 Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee Mammoth Lk, CA (877) 686-5299 Office. Next month: Mon., August 29, 6:00 pm. www.mammothjazz.org 16 Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Fest. Sonoma, CA (800) 546-2070 UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS: www.clinecellars.com (Please submit event info to: [email protected]) 30 Great CT Traditional Jazz Fest. Meriden, CT (800) 468-3836 www.greatctjazz.org ONLY 1 DAY THIS YEAR See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs. “Jazz in the Park” Concert Series continues. Sun., July 17 AUGUST 2011 from 5:30–7:30 pm, Miss Margie & the Hot Five will perfom 4-7 Orange Co. Classic Jazz Fest. Costa Mesa, CA (888) 215-6222 in District 4 at Cabrillo Park (1825 67th Ave., Sac.). FREE! www.oc-classicjazz.org Co-sponsored by STJS and the City of Sacramento. 12-14 Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival Sutter Creek, CA (209) 405-1563 National Night Out is Tues., Aug. 2. Final 2011 Jazz in www.suttercreekragtime.com the Park concert. Robla Park (625 Bell Avenue, Sac. 95838) from 6–8 pm, featuring Catfish & the Crawdaddies. SEPTEMBER 2011 The Crescent Katz: First Fri., 9 pm, Crescent Club (1150 2-5 Sweet & Hot Music Festival Los Angeles, CA (909) 983-0106 Firehouse Alley, Old Sac.) Greg Sabin, Patrick Skiffington, www.sweethot.org Brandon Au, Kellen Garcia, and Jeff Kreis. (916) 498-9098. 9-11 Pentastic Hot Jazz Fest. Penticton, B.C., CANADA “Bill Schoening Presents”: Wed. 6:30pm at Straw Hat Pizza www.pentasticjazz.com (2929 Mather Field Rd., Rancho Cordova). Sorry! The sched- 30 Summit Jazz Aurora, CO (303) 670-8471 ule did not make it to the editor yet. (Cont. in October) www.summitjazz.org Kristy Reed Classic Trio (with John Wilder and Mike Maddox): Every Wed., June 1 to Sept 28. Bring your dancing OCTOBER 2011 shoes; cover. Gibbons Park, Sac. 7–9:30 pm. : 1-2 Summit Jazz Aurora, CO (303) 670-8471 Brady McKay, Otis Mourning, Nahum Zdybel Every (Cont. from Sept. 30) www.summitjazz.org Wed., 8–10 pm, Tokyo Fros (2224 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac.) (916) 648-1115. www.tokyofros.com ----- Vancouver DixieFest Vancouver, B.C. (866) 796-9934 www.vcn.bc.ca/vdjs *** NO 2011 FESTIVAL *** Brady McKay & the Neurotypicals: July 8, 6:30–9:30 12-16 Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree Sun Valley, ID (877) 478-5277 pm, at Piatti (571 Pavilions Ln, Sac.). 916-649-8885. www.SunValleyJazz.com Beth Duncan Jazz Trio : Fri., July 8 (6–9pm) Beth, Ron 28-30 Jubilee by the Sea Pismo Beach, CA (805) 481-7840 Foggia,Bill Douglass, and Sat., July 9 (6–9pm) Beth, Joe www.pismojazz.com Gilman, Steve Homan. Embassy Suites in Old Sac. Vivian Lee: Paul Martin’s American Bistro (1455 Eureka Rd., Rsvl.), Thu, Jul 28 at 7 pm, and Sat., Jul 30 at 7:30 pm.
JB’s LOUNGE, 5–8pm: Congratulations and thank you to Vivian Lee, celebrating 8 years of “Sunday Evening Jazz”! $10/$5 kids ten and under. July 10 Tom Peron/Steve Homan Group. July 17 Vivian Lee Quartet (8th Anniversary Celebra- tion of Sunday Evening Jazz). Mark your calendars because this is going to be a party about all of us—the musicians and the jazz fans. July 24 Jon Hatamiya Sextet. July 31 John Cocuzzi Quartet. Sac. Red Lion Hotel. (916) 723-5517, ext 3. Western Swing Society: Aug 7 Eddie Burr / CA Swingsters.
12 July 2011 Main Stage 6-12-11 Music Here & There GUEST ARTIST: PIETER MEIJERS from Los Angeles, CA SACRAMENTO AREA [email protected] Emcee: Jim Fusaro; Guest Artist Coordinator: Bob Ringwald Set #1 — Crazy Eights (private community youth band, ages 14-16) Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com Davis, CA. Celia Cottle, Instructor. Cindy Korte, Band Manager. Sam “Bill Schoening Presents”– Various pianists and more: (916) 987-7434, Theg, Andrew Stephens, tpt; Evan Hamaguchi, cl/sax; Bryce Korte, Straw Hat Pizza, 2929 Mather Field Rd., Rancho Cordova; Wed., 6:30-9pm alto sax; Scott Yamamoto, t.sax/voc; Dana Natov, p; Emma Maul, Black Tuesday J.B., www.blacktuesdayjazzband.com (916) 315-8526 bass; Drew Thomsen, drums; Jean Parella, vocals. Bob Ringwald / Fulton St. J.B., www.ringwald.com (916) 806-9551 Set #2 GUEST — Pieter Meijers, cl/sop.sax; Renard Perry, tpt; Jim Crescent Katz, First Fri., 9 pm, Crescent Club, 1150 Firehouse Alley, Old Sac. Maihack, tbn; Bob Ringwald, p; Greg Sabin,gtr; Lenny Pollacchi, b; Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, http://drbachjazz.blogspot.com Gene Copelan, dr. Jay Paulus Society Band, www.jaypaulussocietyband.com Jim Martinez, www.jimmartinez.com Set #3 — Jimmy Spero, ldr/gtr; Chuck Bond, tpt; Gary Reynolds, tbn; Joey V, www.myspace.com/joeyvdrums John Cocuzzi, p; Stan Jarmolowicz, b; Joey Ventittelli, dr. John Cocuzzi, www. johncocuzzimusic.com (916) 380-2608 Set #4 GUEST — Pieter Meijers, cl/sop.sax; Chuck Bond, tpt; Bran- Kristy Reed Classic Trio, Wed. 7-9:30pm, Gibbons Park, cover. 972-0336 don Au, tbn; John Cocuzzi, p; Lenny Pollacchi, b; Joey Ventittelli, dr. “Midtown Stomp”– Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com Set #5 — Charlie’s Volunteers: Charlie Gehlbach, ldr/tpt; Gene Eastern Star Ballroom, 2719 K St., Sac. Live music, classes. (916) 221-1500 Mondro, cl; Larry Tyrell, tbn; Pat Blucher, p; Don Schumaker, bnj; Miss Margie (Ruiz), http://missmargieruiz.blogspot.com Dave Sieber, tb; Carl Warmdahl, dr. Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.info Sac. Banjo Band, Straw Hat Pizza, Mather Fld. Rd., 1st & 3rd Sun., 2-4 p.m. Sac. Ragtime Society, FREE! Red Lion Sacto. Inn, 1401 Arden Way, Sac., Gold Card Room 6-12-11 last Sunday of each month, 1–4 p.m., (916) 457-3324. Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra www.speakeazyjazz.com Tpt: Jared Blum, Nolan Cyr; Tbn: Jack Mootz, Bob Gonzalez, Steamers JB, Powell Bros., PLACERVILLE, Sun. 1-5, (530) 626-1091 Jim Maihack, John Hearnley, Richard Leupp, Bill Au; Rds: Gene “Sun. Eve. Jazz” – Various. JB’s Lounge, 5-8 p.m.; (916) 723-5517, ext. 3 Mondro, Dick Lockwood, Bob Noren, Kristy Reed, Bryce Korte, SwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Charlie Hull; P: Ken Meyers, Frank Lindskoog, Pat Blucher, Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianlee Benny Marcello; Bnj/Gtr: Jan Buhlert; B/Tb: Eddi Benjamini, Western Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova Scotty Harper; Dr: Jack Scott, Carl Warmdahl, Larry Salerno, Dan 1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450 Lobay, Bill Chamberlain; Voc: Paula Dula, Claude Purcell, Dorit Benjamini, Edd Burhans, Geri Eckert, Gwenetta Brooks, Harry CENTRAL VALLEY / CENTRAL CAL. / SOUTHERN CAL. DuVall, Jay Casl, Larry Sikorski, Margie Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Rachel Jackson, Sophia Jackson, Bob Sumners, Joan AuBin, Clint Ritchie, Basin St. Regulars, Vet’s Bldg, Pismo, last Sun, 12-4:30. (805) 481-7840. Christine Rowe, Francesca Gorre Homan, Angie Reed, Kristy Reed, Cell Block 7, Royce Farms BBQ; 10880 N. Hwy 99; Stockton, CA; Nolan Cyr. 1st and 3rd Tues., 6:30–8:30p.m. (209) 931-8333 www.cellblock7.biz Channel Cities Jazz Club., Oxnard, 3rd Sun., 1-50 p.m., (805) 487-3062 GCR Director and Vocal Set Dir.: Paula Dula. Creole Jazz Kings Clarion Hotel, Modesto, Wed., 6-9pm Fresno DL Soc., 2nd Sun., 1-5 pm (559) 292-3999. Call for location. Modesto DL JS, 821 5th St., Modesto, 3rd Sun., 1-5 p.m., (209) 542-3517 Tailgate Room 6-12-11 Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pm San Joaquin DL JS, 8900 Thornton, Stockton, 1st Sun., Noon-5, (209) 477-9780 Thanks to Larry Tyrell and Frank Lindskoog who helped out in Sierra Trad. Jazz Club, Memorial Bldg, Three Rivers, 2nd Sat., 8-11pm. the Tailgate Room at the June Jazz Sunday. We were happy to welcome Western Mus. Rndup., Stewart Hall, Sheridan, 4th Sun., 12-5pm, 645-8521 the community youth band Crazy Eights for the second set. The players were: SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Tpt: Jared Blum, Nolan Cyr, Louis Trovato, Bob Sumners, Andrew Stephens*, Sam Theg*; Rds: Dick Lockwood, Bryce Korte*, E. J. http://www.clintbakerjazz.com/raeannslist.html - online calendar Koford, Evan Hamaguchi*, Scott Yamamoto*, Carl Van Dam, Bob And That’s Jazz, assorted. www.jazzdance.org/andthatsjazz/ Noren, Dominic Ruggieri; Tbn: Larry Tyrell; Howard Pearson, Bob Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023 Gonzalez, Richard Leupp, John Hearnley, Brandon Au; P: Frank Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo Park Lindskoog, Rich O’Day, Billie Menz; Dana Natov*; Bnj/Gtr: Raphael Crazy Rhythm, Zio Fraedo’s, Pleasant Hill, 4th Sun. , 5-8pm, (925) 933-9091 Lopez, Jan Buhlert; B/Tb: Isaac Smith*, Emma Maul*; Dr: Tony Devil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 2-5pm, Danville Grange Hall. www.jazznut.com/ Bellacera, Larry Salerno, Bill Chamberlain, Dan Lobay, Greg Ayala, Jazzinators (youth band), Pizza Depot, Fremont; 1st, 3rd Tues., 7-8pm John Pattison, Nolan Cyr, Drew Thomsen; Voc: Claude Purcell, Jean Eggers/Tichenor, Belrose, San Raf., 2nd Wed. 5:30-8pm; M.E. (510) 655-6728 Parella. Mission Gold JB, 2nd/4th Wed., 7-9pm, Swiss Pk Hall, Newark (510) 657-0243 * Young musicians SF Starlt. Orch. , Little Switz., Sonoma, 2nd Sat., 2-5p.m. (707) 938-9990 Tailgate Room Dir.: Jane Reinmuth; Co-Dir.: Tony Bellacera. Swing Fever, Panama Hotel, San Rafael, Tues., 7-10 p.m. (415) 457-3993
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TNT seeking Director NT is seeking a new music director. Do you have tradi- Ttional jazz experience, like working with teenagers and want to really make a difference in the future of our music? The STJS is seeking a talented and enthusiastic leader for our flagship youth band. The band rehearses for two hours a week, September through May. This is a paid position. Please send inquires to Felicia Weatherly at [email protected] Resumes may be mailed directly to the STJS Office: ATTN.: Jazz Education Committee STJS 2787 Del Monte St. West Sac, CA 95691
Jazz Sunday Printed-program Archive STJS Historian Ron Swehla is hoping that some of our members have been saving copies of the monthly Jazz Sunday programs. Please call the office and leave a message for Ron if you, or someone you know, has a collection of programs that can be donated to the STJS Office for our historical archives. (916) 372-5277.
WINE & DIXIELAND JAZZ FESTIVAL July 16th, 2011 | 11:00am - 6:30pm BANDS %ODFN'LDPRQG%OXH)LYH'HYLO0RXQWDLQ-D]]%DQG 1DWXUDO*DV-D]]%DQG-DPEDOD\D%LJ6ZLQJ%DQG 5R\DO6RFLHW\-D]]2UFKHVWUD=LQIDQGHO6WRPSHUV Golden Gate Rhythm Machine OTHER ENTERTAINERS Ray Skjelbred, Frederick Hodges, Marty Eggers, Virginia Tichenor, Tom Brier, Bob Hirsch
Wine, beer and food available for purchase at the event. Admission: $25 advance (before July 13), $30 at the gate. For tickets, call 707-940-4025 or online at www.clinecellars.com/jazzfestival Festival info: www.jazznut.com Cline Cellars 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476
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Tax ID for contributions: EIN 91-1776322
MUSIC LESSON AWARDS Awards are made for music lessons in jazz for deserving young musicians based on talent, desire, and need. TRAD. CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS For students age 12 to 18, scholarships are awarded annually for a one-week traditional jazz music camp The Sacramento at Sly Park during the summer. K.O. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP Traditional Jazz Society The Kenton O. Smith Traditional Jazz College Scholarship Foundation raises funds is for college music majors participating in the TJYBF. and promotes the BOB DRAGA SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to the outstanding high school clarinetist tradition of jazz participating in the Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival. through our youth and school programs HOW YOU CAN HELP PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Bequests by Wills, Living and Charitable Trusts, Cash or In-kind Donations, Scholarship Endowment Funds Tax-deductible gifts of cash, paid-up insurance policies, appreciated property, securities and real estate, JOIN US IN PASSING THE TORCH! as well as gifts created through If you’re inspired to fan the flames of the estate planning are welcomed. jazz torch by contributing financial support, By including STJSF in your Living Trust or Will, please call: (916) 372-5277 you help to perpetuate traditional jazz. or visit the Foundation page at: Memorials to individuals can be designated www.sacjazz.org through the scholarship endowment fund.
July 2011 15 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
Date______r NEW r RENEWAL r ADDRESS CHANGE Name______Address______PERIODICALS City______State_____Zip ______Phone______E-mail______
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP includes subscription and postage to And All That Jazz. Expiration date appears on mailing label. r Single $25.00 r Couple $40.00 r Student $10.00 (ages 12–20) r Canada $40.00 r Canada $50.00 Single Couple
r PATRON Membership $300. Includes: 2 Jubilee All-Events Badges, 2 programs, and your name listed in the festival program. r I am enclosing an additional $______for the STJS Foundation r I am enclosing an additional $______for the Friends of STJS
Would you like to VOLUNTEER? (Please check one.) r Sac. Jazz Fest. & Jubilee r Non-festival STJS programs r Any and all STJS programs r I am currently a volunteer
Make CHECKS or money orders PAYABLE to STJS or CHARGE to: m Visa m MC m Discover m AmEx Card #______Expir. date______Signature______
MAIL TO: Membership Chair 2787 Del Monte Street • West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 372-5277 www.sacjazz.org [email protected]
THANK YOU for your support! We appreciate your membership. Mtra ! Material
Please take a moment to complete this form. Your information and opinions will help the STJS better serve you. (Answers may be approximate.) 5th July
• How long have you been a member of STJS?______• How far do you travel to attend monthly sessions?______
• Number of monthly sessions you attended in the last 12 months______• Who was your favorite guest band or musician? ______TIME-DATED ______• What band or musician would you like as a guest? ______• Approximately how many days before the monthly session do you usually receive the newsletter?______• What would you like to change about the monthly sessions? ______Thank you for your help!! Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society Traditional Sacramento 2787 Del Monte Street 95691 Sacramento, CA West
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