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 44 • NO. 1 FEBRUARY 2012 March 11: “39 Going on 40“ Drive Vivian Abraham ........4 Ad rates ............................................................2 Dave Bennett “Bill Schoening Presents” Burt Wilson..........7 Changes to KXJZ / KXPR Cap. Public Radio ......5 Dante Club – info/directions ........................2 swings with Dante Club Notes The Cricket ......................6-8 Future Festivals ............................................12 Goodman & “Get ‘Em on the Boat” Capitol Focus JB .........7 In Loving Memory ........................................15 Dave Bennett In the Months Ahead .....................................2 Fountain Jazz Notes ......................................................12 Membership application .............................16 he classic sound and music of began playing music at age 10 on a Musicians / Music Here & There ..................13 TBenny Goodman are brought clarinet given to him by his grandpar- Notes from the Office Vivian Abraham .........2 to life by Michigan clarinetist DAVE ents. He then taught himself how to Patron Members .............................................7 BENNETT, one of the most talented play Goodman songs by ear, listening President’s Message Tom Duff .......................3 young performers on the jazz festival to a tape given to him by his grandfa- Raffle Cents Kathy Becker ...............................7 circuit. He has incredible technique, ther. Dave had his first feature appear- Rent Party bands ........................................11 style, and beauty of tone. Bennett’s ance playing “Bei Mir Bist du Schoen” TNT plays host at TJYBF Yvonne/Elinor ..........5 mature stage presence, knowledge at his 5th Grade band concert. At age “Up Close & Personal” follow-up ...............15 of the dates and details of Goodman 12, Dave was invited to the bandstand “Wild Women of Tin Pan Alley” .................15 recordings, and his penchant for wire- of the famous Sweet Basil jazz club in “Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2 rim glasses, spats and double-breasted New York to sit-in with the legendary suits, transport listeners back to the Doc Cheatham on trumpet. See more time and mood of the Swing Era. Jan. 8 As an early teen, a tape of Dave’s “Rent Party” Born in Pontiac, Michigan and now playing was sent to another hero, Pete photos on residing in Waterford, Michigan, Dave Fountain, and resulted (cont. on pg. 14) page 8-9 NOTE: No newsletter sent in January. DEC/JAN. was a combo issue. Jazz Education e volunteers Draga/Erickson/Wanner/Au – Feb. 12 TJYBF takes place 8am–5pm Originally scheduled guest John Allred cancelled in January, so in his Sat., Feb. 11 at Sac State place are four fantastic clinicians from the TJYBF. We’re in for a treat with Capistrano Hall. great music and big laughs from Bob Draga (cl), Eddie Erickson (bnj/gtr), 7pm Clinician Concert Jason Wanner (p), and Gordon Au (tpt). included with ticket price STJS Office 2787 Del Monte Street West Sacramento, CA 95691 Notes From the Office (916) 372-5277 Fax: (916) 372-3479 STJS EXEC. DIRECTOR [email protected] www.sacjazz.org by Vivian Abraham <[email protected]> STJS STAFF t seems as if 2011 flew by at the speed eagle-eye on the budget he has been Exec. Director: Vivian Abraham Accounting: Jennifer Colindres Iof light and here we are, already a given to work with. Kudos, John for STJS BOARD of DIRECTORS month into 2012. Are you ready? I know handling a tough job. Just added to the President: Tom Duff Vice President: Ron Jones our office is sure buzzing with activity. It festival lineup: Dave Bennett & the Secretary: Ron Swehla , including Treasurer: Lisa Negri-Bartels will be “Showtime” before we know it. Memphis Boys Hal Smith Ex-officio: Jim Roberson on drums. Oh, and its Leap Year, a kind of STJS MUSICIAN Board Members Paula Dula, Jay Paulus, Kristy Reed, “Alice in Wonderland” kind of year; at Last—but certainly not least—is Gary Reynolds, Bob Ringwald STJS Non-MUSICIAN Board Members least they always have been for me and something I must share with you. In Yvonne Au, Dave Becker, Carol Fusaro, Dennis Grimes, Scott Kaufman no, I will not say how many of those early December this past year, we Board of Directors monthly meeting: 6:00pm at the years I have had. mailed a letter to our members and vol- STJS Office on the Monday occuring fifteen days after Jazz Sunday. Meetings are open to the public. unteers asking them to join our fund When you have a few minutes, check STJS FOUNDATION President: Tom Dithridge drive that we are calling “39 Going STJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866 the online site About.Com Urban Leg- on 40” (39 years of festivals, going for AATJ STAFF ends. You will find several amusing Writing/photos/illust./calligraphy/production: tales about the origins of Leap Year. our 40th year in 2013). It was a sincere Nancy Giffin — [email protected] call for a little financial support. The CONTRIBUTORS: I mentioned earlier that our office Vivian Abraham, Yvonne Au, Kathy & Dave Becker, response has been incredibily positive. Tom Duff, Richard Heimbauch, Judy Hendricks, Patti Jones, was buzzing with activity. I’m happy to Bob Ringwald, Burt Wilson. say the phones are ringing and our online I wish I could thank each of you per- Advertising sales are doing well. Our Festival man- sonally, and in some cases I have. To AD DEADLINE: 10th day of prior month everyone else, you have my most heart- AD SIZE RATE VERTICAL HORIZ. agers are dropping by and getting ready Full-pg. $ 150. ➔ 7.5” x 10” – felt and sincere “thank you.” Half-pg. $ 75. ➔ 3.6” x 10” 7.5” x 4.8” to gear up and prepare their crews. Third-pg. $ 52.50 ➔ 2.5” x 10” 7.5” x 3.6” Qtr.-pg. $ 37.50 ➔ 3.6” x 4.8” 7.5” x 2.5” Our Talent Coordinator, John We will definitely acknowledge your par- Bus. card $ 15. ➔ – 3.6” x 2.3” Cocuzzi, has been hard at work field- ticipation in our official Festival Program. ing inquiries from so many bands that I want everyone to know how fortunate POSTAL INFORMATION And All That Jazz (U.S.P.S. No. 068-450) is published really want to participate in our event. we are to have your ongoing loyalty and monthly, except January, by the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society: 2787 Del Monte St., West Sacramento, He is booking bands—a very involved support. I know you all feel the same CA 95691-3811. Periodical Postage paid at West Sacra- mento, CA and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send process—and all the while keeping an sense of pride I do. (cont. on pg. 3) address changes to: And All That Jazz, 2787 Del Monte St., West Sacramento, CA 95691-3811. SUMMARY The Sac. Trad. Jazz Society is a non-profit organization established under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of educating the public and members on In the Months Ahead matters concerning the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music and the study and play of musical Feb. 11 – 7th annual TJYBF at Sac. State instruments associated with traditional jazz music. 2nd Sunday “JAZZ SUNDAY” Feb. 12 – Bob DRAGA cl, Eddie ERICKSON bnj/gtr, “Jazz Sunday” is held monthly, typically the 2nd Sunday, Gordon AU tpt, Jason WANNER p at the Dante Club: 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac., CA. This OPEN at 11:30 AM official meeting is open to all members of the STJS and MUSIC from Mar. 11 – DAVE BENNETT clarinet Waterford, MI their guests; the general public is also welcome. 12 NOON to 5:00 PM Apr. 15 – GLENN CRYTZER & His Syncopators — ADMISSION DIRECTIONS Admission to “Jazz Sunday” is by donation of $8 for Seattle, WA (NOTE: 3rd Sunday of April) members, $12 for non-members. Persons under 12 to the DANTE CLUB: are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth May 13 – PAT YANKEE vocals San Francisco, CA 12-20 (non-members) $7. We especially encourage 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., attendance by music students in our jam sets. Sacramento, 95825 GOLD CARD AUDITIONS Between Howe & Fulton 39th annual SACRAMENTO MUSIC FESTIVAL Auditions are held twice a year: Mar. & Oct. at 11 AM Avenues, on south side prior to “Jazz Sunday.” Applications are available from the Gold Card Coordinator, to be completed of street. Extra parking May 25–28, 2012 – Memorial Day Wknd. one month before the audition. Call 372-5277 for details. at nearby McDonald’s. 2 February 2012 We are all a part of history really. Our event has survived bad President’s Message weather, poor economies, Kings play-off games, and so many other issues that would have sunk other events. Think about it: by Tom Duff STJS PRESIDENT we are preparing to produce and present our 39th annual Festi- <[email protected]> val, a true Sacramento tradition. How do we do it people ask? irst of all, I would like to thank all the members and vol- My answer is always the same; we are a dedicated group that Funteers that generously opened their wallets for our end- of-year giving campaign, “39 Going on 40.” To date we raised takes great pride in what we do and how we do it! over $8000. This support really helps the Sacramento Tradi- I would be remiss if I did not mention the successes of our tional Jazz Society achieve the goals of all its programs. With Youth Programs. Our Youth Band Festival under the direction many of the music festivals failing, your donations will help of Yvonne Au gains noteriaty each year and our Jazz Education keep ours going.