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Editor: Kathy Lyon

Vol. 27 • January 2010 • No. 1

27th Annual Pensacola “JazzFest Goes On” Extravaganza JazzFest Line-up Announced to feature both Divas and Divos! The performers for the 2010 Pensacola JazzFest, scheduled Mark your calendars for one of the major events of the for April 10 and 11, 2010, have been announced, and it promises year: “JazzFest Goes On” will take place on Saturday, to be another exciting weekend. Scheduled to appear: February 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m in the Phineas Russell Kassoff Phogg’s Room at Seville Quarter. With the overwhelming success and popularity of both the “Diva Extravaganza” Returning to the Pensacola JazzFest after last February that featured top area female vocalists, and a well-received performance here at the “Los Divos Extravaganza” spotlighting top male singers in 2006 JazzFest, Russ is an accomplished August, the decision was made to combine both the “divas” pianist, conductor, composer, orchestrator, and “divos” and arranger. He served as pianist to Frank in an all-star line-up. Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis, Jr., The vocalists who Dean Martin, and many others. He has ap- have confirmed that peared on Marian McPartland’s they will participate on NPR, and at numerous jazz festivals. In in the show include New York, he has performed countless times at Carnegie Hall, Radio (in alphabetical order) Rosie Butler, Cynthia Domulot, City Music Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and other prominent venues. He Erma Granat, Kathy Lyon, Holly Shelton, David Suhor, continues to be in demand as a producer, arranger, composer, band Jim Vale, and David Washington. The vocalists will be leader and performer. He has collaborated and performed with art- backed up by The Guffman Trio (Cynthia Domulot, ists including , Ed Polcer, Gene Bertoncini, Harry piano; Fred Domulot, drums; and Tom Latenser, bass). Allen, and many more. As a pianist, music director There may be additional singers added to the line-up, and/or conductor Russ has accompanied many well-known perform- but they were unconfirmed at the deadline for this ers including: Steve Allen, Paul Anka, , Sammy Cahn, printing. Complete details will be posted on our website , Barry Manilow, Ginger Rogers, Carly Simon, Carol (www.JazzPensacola.com) as they become available. Sloane, Luciano Pavarotti and many more. In addition, Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band will be featured. To find out more, visit: www.russkassoff.com Proceeds from this event go to support the 27th Annual Pensacola JazzFest, to be held April 10-11, 2010. Presented free to the community, the JazzFest is possible Another Pensacola JazzFest veteran (with only through the support of our membershp and guests at the Concord All-Stars in 1997), Howard events like this as well as the generous donations received began playing guitar at age ten, and was throughout the year. In addition, top-flight programs such soon working professionally around Los as this attract new members to our organization and help us Angeles playing in groups ranging from grow for the future. This show is a great opportunity for our traditional to mainstream to modern jazz. members to introduce their friends to the Jazz Society–many Upon moving to New York in 1982, of our members joined after discovering us through one of Alden’s skills, both as soloist and accompa- these showcase events. nist, were quickly recognized and sought- Admission to “JazzFest Goes On” is $20.00 per person out for appearances and recordings with such artists as , in advance and $25.00 per person at the door. Admission for , Joe Williams, Warren Vaché and . students with ID is $5.00 at the door. Advance tickets are He has continued to win accolades from critics and musicians alike. available at JSOP events, Seville Quarter, Reynalds Music A recording artist since the late ‘80s, his prolific and Dollarhide’s Music and Sound, as well as the JSOP recorded output as leader, co-leader, and versatile sideman has cap- office. Tickets may be purchased with Visa, Mastercard tured an artist of consistently astonishing virtuosity and originality. or Discover card by calling the office during office hours Alden plays a seven-string guitar which imparts a greater range and (Tues.-Fri. 9 am - 1 pm) Continued page 2 JazzFest Line-up Continued from page 1 (called “the rebirth of the hot jazz violin” by Nat Hentoff) Aaron has become the youngest jazz musician to have recorded as leader for harmonic richness to Alden’s already colorful tonal palette. Howard this prestigious traditional jazz record label. To find out more, visit can be heard on the soundtrack to the 1999 movie www.aaronweinstein.com. “Sweet and Lowdown,” starring Sean Penn, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as a legendary jazz guitarist in the ‘30s. Howard played all the guitar solos, and also coached Mr. Penn Noted jazz drummer and highly respected on playing the guitar for his role in the film. To find out more, visit: composer and arranger, Dennis’ work has been www.howardalden.com recorded and performed by the Count Basie Orchestra, The Orchestra, The Donald Vega Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, and Bringing a unique style and virtuosity to others. He has won numerous awards and his his piano performances, as well as to his Broadway credits include “The First” and composing and arranging, Donald’s sound “A Chorus Line.” In 1983, Dennis joined has been said to resonate with a touch of The Count Basie Orchestra on the personal Oscar Peterson’s versatility and Bill Ev- recommendation of Joe Williams and worked alongside Mr. Basie ans’ elegant lyricism.Vega’s first album as until his death in 1984. Dennis continued with the orchestra under a leader, “Tomorrows,” was released July the direction of Thad Jones and later under Frank. He has served as 2008 to rave reviews, and includes a jazz educator in Europe, Asia, Canada and the USA. Some of the six original tunes. Vega has appeared on other recordings with notable musicians Dennis has performed with include: Monty artists including Anthony Wilson’s, Bennie Wallace, Jose Rizo, and Alexander, , Harry Connick Jr., Lionel Hampton, Al McKibbon. Vega’s recent competitive winnings include Down Kevin Mahogany, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Beat’s 2007 Jazz Student Soloist award and 1st place at the 2008 Chris Connor, Quincy Jones, and George Shearing. To find out Philips Jazz Piano Competition at the University of West Florida. more, visit www.dennismackrelmusic.com Currently residing in New York where he recently completed his studies at the Juilliard School with piano great, Kenny Barron. Loren Pickford Quartet He frequently performs throughout Europe and Latin America. Loren, a Grammy nominated saxophonist, Recent NYC performances have been at venues such as Birdland, flutist, pianist, vocalist, composer, and The Blue Note, Smalls, and The Jazz Standard. To find out more, recording artist, appeared at the 2005 Pensacola visit: www.donaldvega.com JazzFest. He has composed and performed scores for movies (Warner Bros.), documen- taries (PBS), CBS, radio presentations (NPR), Having earned a reputation as one of the Broadway, and modern classical impression- finest jazz violinists of his generation, Aaron istic dance scores for world renowned dance was named a “rising star violinist” by troupes. He has recorded seven CDs which Downbeat Magazine. As a featured solo- have garnered high critical praise. He played with R&B legend ist, Aaron has performed at Lincoln Center, Jackie Wilson, The Chi Lites, and Percy Sledge, and was in the Wolftrap Center for the Performing Arts, bands of Van Morrison, The Righteous Brothers, T Bone Walker, Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, and JVC Jazz Ray Charles, Etta James, Albert Collins, Randi Crawford and others. Festival, the Iridium, Birdland and Django In the modern jazz scene he has been a sideman in the bands of Chet Reinhardt festivals in France, Iceland and Baker, Nicholas Payton, and many others. He was bandleader for the . Aaron has performed and CBS TV shows “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Rhoda,” “The Bob recorded with an array of jazz masters including: Howard Alden, Newhart Show,” and more. His numerous recordings have earned Gene Bertoncini, Al Caiola, Scott Hamilton, , Les Paul, critical high praise from reviewers from top jazz publications. Houston Person, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli, and many more. After residing and working in New Orleans for fifteen years, Loren He is a recent graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, evacuated the city due to Hurricane Katrina in September 2006, and where he was awarded a full four-year talent-based scholarship. With relocated to Kansas City, Mo, in search of the musical roots of the release of Aaron’s debut, “A Handful of Stars,” Continued page 3

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JazzFest Line-up Continued from page 2 Charlie Parker, Jay McShann and other K.C. greats. He Ø Jazz Happenings Ø is also devoted to musical education as a jazz educator, for which he received a grant to work in the Kansas City schools, and was on uMon. January 18, 6:00 pm— the faculty of the KC Youth Jazz Camp. To find out more, visit www. Jazz Gumbo: Clarence Bell Trio lorenpickford.com Phineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Steve Gilmore For more than 30 years, Clarence Steve began playing at age twelve when he Bell (left) has entertained fans as played in Pennsbury (Pennsylvania) High a pianist, producer, composer and School’s progressive music program. By vocalist. Blind since he was age fourteen he was being hired to play at 6 years old, Bell has an uncanny the local beer hall for eight or ten dollars ability to feel life and interpret a night. A few years later he expanded his arrangements through musical color playing to area symphony orchestras and and artistry. His music is rich and local big bands. Living close to Philadel- expressive. Joining Clarence will phia enabled him to hear such fine play- be Ed “Edmo” Lanier on bass and ers as John Coltrane, Max Roach, and Wynton Don Tucker on drums. Kelly, integrating what he was hearing into his own music. After uWed. January 13, 4:30 pm—Sparkplugs! high school, Gilmore spent a short time in Toronto attending the Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St., Pensacola (850) 432-7006 Advanced School of Contemporary Music, then staffed by The Come brainstorm and share in the planning of Jazz Society events Oscar Peterson Trio. Ray Brown was his teacher. Upon his return and activities! The “Sparkplugs” consist of members who want to see to Pennsylvania in 1961, Steve worked the Pocono Mountains our programs succeed and grow, and who have ideas about what resorts, developing by playing regularly, and with, some very fine they’d like JSOP to be. The monthly meetings last about an hour, and musicians including Bob Newman, Jerry Dodgion, Ray Bry- are held the 2nd Wed. of each month. There’s no obligation other ant and Jerry Segal. In 1967, Steve left the Poconos for Miami, than to listen and share in the discussion. Call the office for more info. Florida where he worked with jazz greats Ira Sullivan, Joe Diorio, uMon. February 1, 7:00 pm— Jazz Jam @ Jambalaya’s Chuck Marohnic, , Paul Winter and Vince Lawrence. Jambalaya’s Grill and Oyster Bar, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Another move back to the Poconos in 1971 associated him with Breeze. (inside Bay Beach Inn, just across the 3-mile Bridge from drummer Bill Goodwin for the first time, and together they formed Pensacola). Requested donation is $5.00 per person, to support the rhythm team for several bands including The Chamber Jazz JazzFest 2010. Performing musicians admitted free. Jambalaya’s Quintet, and , Tom Waits, and offers a special JAZZ JAM MENU for quicker service and a well- The National Jazz Ensemble (under the direction of Chuck Is- stocked bar. Great music, and always fun! raels). In 1974 Gilmore and Goodwin both joined The uMon. February 15, 6:00 pm— Quartet at it’s inception and anchor the Quintet to this day. When Jazz Gumbo: Roger Villines and “Trumpets In Time VII” Steve’s schedule permits, he can be found working with Dave Phineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Liebman, Tal Farlow, , Lee Konitz and other jazz greats. Trumpeter (and JSOP President) Roger Villines, presents “Trumpets in Time VII”. This is a popular feature with the group per- In addition, the forming tunes done by famous trumpeters. Joining Roger will line-up includes be The Guffman Trio and saxophonist Bob Maksymkow. well-known area uSat. February 27, 6:00 pm— musicians The “JazzFest Goes On”, “Divas AND Divos Extravaganza!” Guffman Trio Phineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. (consisting of See details on Page 1 of this newsletter Cynthia Domulot, MARK THESE UPCOMING DATES ON YOUR piano; Fred CALENDAR NOW, EVENT DETAILS TO FOLLOW: Domulot, drums; u and Tom Latenser, Mon. March 1, 7:00 pm— Jazz Jam bass) and vocalist Kathy Lyon and uMon. March 15, 6:00 pm— Jazz Gumbo her group. uSat./Sun. April 10-11—27th Annual Pensacola JazzFest School bands confirmed at the time of this printing include OUT ON THE TOWN: There is a lot going on around town that we simply can’t list here groups from: Abraham Baldwin due to space. How exciting that the jazz scene in Pensacola is College, Northwest Florida growing and active! Although we can’t list it all here, we urge you State College, Pensacola Junior to go to our website, www.jazzpensacola.com, and on the left College, University of West under “Events,” click on “Local Scene.” You’ll find an extensive Florida, Pine Forest High School, list of all the Jazz performances that we know of. Musicians and Tate High School, Bailey Middle venues, PLEASE send your gig and entertainment schedules to: School, and Ransom Middle [email protected] so we can list them and your fans can find you! School. Be sure to include addresses of the venue, show times, etc. 3 Ray Witter Remembered Images from November Jazz Gumbo By Norman Vickers featuring Lee Floyd’s The Jazz Society mourns the death of New Orleans Jazz Majors Ray Witter , a loyal friend. He died on (Photos: Norman Vickers) Ø December 22 after a long bout with pneumonia. Condolences to wife Jerelyn, and Tallahassee-residing son Edward Witter, Jr. and daughter, Emily Witter Skiles and their extended families. Ray was a retired chemical engineer with an outstanding career with Monsanto. His special expertise was in industrial safety and he served on some US and international boards. He and Jerelyn were active with the Jazz Society in St. Louis before moving to Pensacola on his retirement. JSOP members will recall that the Witters sponsored St. Louis jazz pianist Pat Joyce for a program in February of 2009. Pat was in Pensacola visiting family and played piano Ø at the funeral on Dec. 27. Perdido Brass also played and Holly Shelton sang for that service. Ray was an active member of Gulf Breeze United The November Jazz Gumbo, designated the Janet Knowles Methodist Church and taught a Sunday School class with a Memorial Jazz Gumbo, co-leader. JSOP members may recall that his group would featured Lee Floyd’s New Orleans bring a sign to our Gumbo events which reads “Gulf Breeze Jazz Majors, an all-star line-up of top New Orleans musicians. Methodist Loves Jazz.” We’ll miss Ray’s smiling face, good The house was packed and the show humor and dry wit! was outstanding. The musicians included leader Lee Floyd (banjo), Charlie Fardella (trumpet), Tom Fisher (clarinet/sax), Member News Rick Trolsen (trombone), Kat Villines Awarded for Marketing Excellence Matt Perrine (tuba), Richard Scott (piano), and JSOP member Kat Villines, a graphic designer in John Etheridge (drums). College Marketing and Information at Pensacola Junior College, earned professional recognition for the excellence of her work at the 60th annual Florida Association of Community Colleges Convention, held Nov. 18-20 in Orlando. The PJC team walked away with nine top awards overall. Kat earned a first place award for Electronic Newsletter, and awards for Athletic Media Guide, Single Sheet Flyer and Catalog. In addition, she received the FACC Region 1 “Unsung Hero Award.” Kat is an active JSOP volunteer, participating in the Poster Competition judging, contributing graphic design work for our brochure and JazzFest program, and assists with Musician Hospitality at JazzFest. Congratulations, Kat! Please share any Member News items that may be of interest Ø to the JSOP membership by emailing [email protected], or calling the office.

4 The President Blows His Horn Pensacola Yacht Club. Find out more on the JSOP website, www. jazzpensacola.com, or by calling Kathy Lyon, our Administrator, Jazz and More at the JSOP office, 433-8382, 9 to 1 p.m., Tuesday thru Friday. By Roger Villines So there you have it—jazz is our main event, and we offer much more. Maybe you can think of something new to add to Jazz is the main dish on the Jazz Society of Pensacola (JSOP) the list. Let’s discuss at the next Jazz Jam or Jazz Gumbo— music menu. We sponsor, promote and present almost all kinds see you there. of jazz: big band, combo, swing, Dixieland/traditional, contem- porary, bebop, soul, Latin and more. If the music fits somewhere in the definition of jazz and somewhere in the preferences of JazzFest Arts & Crafts Exhibit our membership, it is fair game for inclusion in the JSOP jazz Still Has Available Booth Space program. I say “almost” all kinds of jazz, because we tend to shy away from the most strident, freeform, Now in it’s second year, the Arts & Crafts Exhibit that has maximum energy/tension renditions; but become part of the annual Pensacola JazzFest still has available even that could change to fit membership booth spaces. Committee chair Frits preferences. Point is, as a Jazz So- Forrer has been steadily adding ex- ciety, we specialize in jazz—and hibitors to the line-up, and has screened there is more. recent festivals and art shows inviting If you like to socialize with friends, and maybe meet some quality artists to participate. If you know new friends, our events offer lots of opportunity. Your love (or of any artisan, craftsperson or other type at least like) of jazz ensures you have at least one thing in com- of exhibitor who might be interested in mon with others in the group. Our events are usually in a venue securing a booth at JazzFest, invite them that allows for visiting (but not too loud during those trumpet to go to our website, under “JazzFest solos) and socializing, with food and drinks available. We offer 2010,” then to “FAQ’s” (Frequently jazz-club situations, picnics, catered parties at desirable loca- Asked Questions) and scroll down to tions and the annual Pensacola JazzFest amid the live oaks in the downloadable application form, or they can contact the office historic Seville Square. As stated in our membership/information by email or phone and we’ll send them the application. We have brochure, we invite you to join us, “Friends in Jazz.” extended the deadline until we fill all 50 booth spaces, and have If you like to dance, our music offers lots of opportunity. Just kept the price to the low figure of only $100 for the 2-day event. don’t expect a tailored ballroom dance set. If the jazz makes a It’s a great opportunity to reach our audience of 6,000 to 8,000 danceable groove, and your partner is agreeable, by all means people per day, with the layout of the exhibit designed to encour- get out there and dance. We usually keep an area of floor space age traffic throughout the day. Any questions, allc the office. open for this eventuality. Just keep in mind that jazz is the main event, Changes Coming to Gumbo and often the selections are not Doorprizes, Merchandise Offerings particularly danceable. Everyone who attends the Jazz Gumbo receives a ticket that If you are a musician and goes into the door prize drawing at the break in the show. The enjoy playing jazz, JSOP offers JSOP merchandise that is given away hopefully creates interest great opportunities to be a player. in the merchandise that has traditionally been displayed at the The first Monday of each month back of the room. However, we’ve noted that merchandise Jazz Jams, currently held at Jambalaya’s Grill and Oyster Bar in sales at Jazz Gumbos have been slow to Gulf Breeze, are open to all musicians who wish to join in the non-existent, and it’s hard to justify asking jazz fun. In addition, we regularly feature regional jazz talent at volunteers to go through the effort of pick- our third Monday Jazz Gumbos, picnics and other performance ing up the tubs of JSOP goods, displaying events. One might even get featured in the annual Pensacola them at the shows, and returning them to JazzFest, with the 27th upcoming on April 10 and 11, 2010. May our storeroom when no sales take place. I add that unrestrained jazz performance opportunities are few The decision has been made to forego offering merchandise at the and far between in the world of commercial venues. Trumpet Gumbo shows. Several members have made personal donations high notes and boisterous drum solos are not especially welcome of books, CDs, etc. that have been welcome additions to the prizes during the cocktail hour or dinner set. offered. If you have any items that you would like to bring with Lastly, if you wish to get involved in volunteer work for you to the Jazz Gumbo and donate toward the door prize drawing, a worthy cause, JSOP offers opportunities for that too. If you we would appreciate it. If we find that the membership misses the agree that jazz warrants a place in the arts culture of our merchandise display and wants us to resume offering the JSOP community and enjoy working toward that end, please join our items, we’ll need a volunteer to take charge of that effort. talented and enthusiastic group of worker bees who make the Jazz Society program happen. We could use more help with merchandising, volunteer coordinating, Jazz Gumbo/Jazz Jam Would You Prefer to Receive the JSOP admissions and of course, the many fun jobs in the upcoming Newsletter by E-Mail? Simply send an email Pensacola JazzFest. A great way to begin getting more involved to [email protected] to let us know. We will send an is to attend our Sparkplugs advisory group meetings, held at 4:30 electronic version (pdf) to the “e-list” at the same time p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, usually at the the print version goes into the mail. 5 Images from Jingle Jazz, December 2009 (Photos: Norman Vickers) Ø Right: Wearing bright holiday smiles and enjoy- ing the jazzy music are (L-R) Kathy Beall, vocalist Saundra Daggs, and Betty Vickers.

Left: Vocalist and pianist Crystal Joy- Albert was featured. Performing with her: on bass, Fred Domulot on drums (visible in background), and Bob Maksymkow on sax. Right: Vocalist Rosie Butler was a guest performer, with Bob Maksymkow.

Ø Above two photos: Bandleader Paul Bruketa pulled together a great group of musi- Right: Ron Shelton cians for the Jingle Jazz, including Pat Cooke (bass, with Santa hat); Pat Sweeney and Marilyn Billouin (drums and vocals); Burt Kimberl (piano); Ted Garrett (guitar); Paul Bruketa (vocals relax and enjoy the and trumpet); Ivan Sweeney (guitar); Bob Maksymkow (sax). music with featured vocalist/pianist Left: Guitarist Ted Garrett Crystal Joy-Albert, (left) relaxes between sets and Shirley Peters. with Cynthia Wiliams and Bruce Cobia at the Jingle Jazz. Ø Right: Looking very “Christmasy”, Myra and Jim Palmer enjoy the show.

Far Right: Peg Sheridan and D’Angelo Johnson dance to the music at the Jingle Jazz. The Hurricane Alley Cats Available for all special occasions at reasonable rates. We are a group of “old timers” who love to have fun by playing music. Instruments played: saxophone, banjo, accordion, harmonica, bells, bass and drums. We also feature two vocalists. We perform once or twice a month. We meet every Monday night, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Bay View Senior Center at 2000 E. Lloyd St. For details, contact: Al Jablonski, 476-3095, or Norman Roberts, 433-0841 Better yet, come to the Bay View Senior Ctr. any Mon. night and look us over! Do you play SAXOPHONE, BANJO, or ACCORDIAN? We are currently accepting new members. 6 Renewing Members Images from the January Crystal Joy Albert - Navarre Jazz Jam @ Jambalaya’s Dr. Bob Andrews - Gulf Breeze Ø Thomas and Brenda Bell - Pensacola (Photos: Norman Vickers) Sabra and Arthur Braaten - Pensacola Betty Jean Brown - Pensacola Paul Bruketa - Pensacola Barbara Bruner - Atlanta GA Pat Cooke - New Orleans Fred Domulot - Pensacola Gus and Ann Fell - Pace Bob and Kathy Flynn - Pensacola Tom and Cindy Gantt - Pensacola Beach Above: Crystal Joy Ted Garrett - Cantonment Albert sat in on piano. Burt Kimberl - Milton Norb and Carol Leckband - Pensacola Above left: Classical guitarist/vocalist Jay V Ernest and Fannie Marvin - Cantonment performs, with George Neidorf on drums, Bob and Andrea Maksymkow - Pensacola Edmo Lanier on bass, and Burt Kimberl on piano. John Matthews - Pensacola Left: Vocalist Rosie Butler with husband Ed Butler at the piano, K. Walker Kelly at left on bass, and David and Martha McDowell-Fleming - Greg Lyon on guitar. Pensacola Below: Vocalist Kathy Lyon takes the music to the James and Judy Miller - Pensacola audience. Behind her is George Neidorf on drums, Joel and Sharon Muncie - Pace Edmo Lanier on bass,Roger Villines on flugelhorn, Neve Norton - Gig Harbor, WA Burt Kimberl Christine Pfeiffer - Pensacola on piano, and Greg Lyon Michael Potters - Pensacola on guitar. Neil and Mary Powers - Olathe, KS Shown at Herman and Valerie Rolfs - Gulf Breeze right seated at table: Lee Seeley - Gulf Breeze birthday boy Enid and Richard Sloan - Pensacola Jim Crumlish Leonard and Doreen Swartz - Pensacola and friend Philip and Cynthia Varian - Pensacola Teet Brannon. New Members Ron Archer - Pensacola Beach Frank Cagle, Sr. - Pensacola Marge Clark and AT Taylor - Pensacola John and Pamela Endacott - Pensacola Welcome Back! We are glad to see Ellsworth and Frances Gray - Cantonment wOw! Rob Gregg - Pensacola photographer and JSOP check out our new website: Katherine Haynes - Pace member Michael Loftis Ralph and Sue Hetchler - Pensacola back at JSOP events and TMTT Printing &T Mailing www.tmtprinting.com Pressing into the future Wilfred Leatherwood, Jr. and out in the community. Michael Besbiel, Jr. - Fairhope AL He was “out of action” for a few weeks due Chrissy Reeder - Pensacola Your total printing & mailing one-stop shop Jim Sheffer and Barbara Sands - Pensacola to an accident while Carolyn Swearingen - Pensacola photographing a dog • One color to full color show. Glad to see you Ivan Sweeney - Pensacola • Stationary, envelopes, business cards Pat Sweeney - Pensacola recovering nicely, we’ve • Postcards and rack cards Michelle West - Gulf Breeze missed you! • Catalogs and booklets Help Our Membership Grow • Newsletters, brochures and flyers • Business forms and medical forms Do you have friends or family who enjoy good music • Special event invitations and accessories and socializing with friendly people? • Complete mailing facility Invite them to join you at one of our Gumbos or Jazz Jams–our upcom- ing January Jazz Gumbo or the “JazzFest Goes On” in February • We do it all faster and better are perfect opportunities!–and encourage them to become a member! Pickup a few of our membership brochures and “Upcoming Events” flyers, T 850.432.8300 • F 850.432.7503 and share them with anyone who might be interested. Bringing in new 10 East Jordan Street • Pensacola, Florida 32501 members is essential to keeping our organization growing and fresh. We welcome your ideas about how to reach out to new audiences. We support the Jazz Society of Pensacola 7 Website - www.jazzpensacola.com NON-PROFIT Email- [email protected] ORGANIZATION or [email protected] U.S. POSTAGE PAID Founding Member - American PENSACOLA, FL Federation of Jazz Societies PERMIT NO. 692 Jazz Society of Pensacola Charter Member - Jazz Education Network P.O. Box 18337 Pensacola, FL 32523-8337 January, 2010 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Please check the expiration date on your • Pensacola JazzFest Line-up Announced mailing label. If your membership is • “JazzFest Goes On” Extravaganza to Feature Both Divas and Divos due for renewal, please renew now! • Jazz Happenings • Member News • Photos from November Jazz Gumbo • The President Blows His Horn: “Jazz And More” • JazzFest Arts & Crafts Space Available • Changes Coming to Gumbo Merchandise • Photos from Jingle Jazz • Photos from January Jazz Jam • New and Renewing Members

Jazz Society of Pensacola MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Newsletter Name ______Address ______Published six times yearly P.O. Box 18337 • Pensacola, FL 32523-8337 • 850-433-8382 City ______State ______Zip ______DIRECTORS Board President - Roger Villines (2010) - 850-479-9983 Home Ph: ______Other Ph: ______Cell ___ Work Crystal Joy Albert (2012) Chuck Minnich (2012) Email ______850-939-8678 850-492-4667 Occupation/Special Skills: ______John Matthews (2011) Glen Perry (2010) 850-492-4802 850-626-2017 ______Mail with payment to: ADMINISTRATOR: Kathy Lyon Jazz Society of Pensacola Office hours: Tuesday thru Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm P.O. Box 18337 Pensacola, FL 32523-8337 JSOP is an organization of business and professional Make check payable to Jazz Society of Pensacola people, musicians, teachers, students and listeners workingVisa, MasterCard & American Express accepted - call 433-8382 together for the purpose of advancing all forms of jazz musicWebsite: www.jazzpensacola.com in Pensacola and the surrounding Central Gulf Coast Membership is $35 per year; $50 for couples; $5 for students. region. We endeavor to provide a social forum for jazz Corresponding membership (outside 100 miles) is $20 per performance, education and enjoyment for listeners year. Additional membership packages are available as follows: and musicians. Membership is open to the public on a Partner - $150; Patron - $250; Benefactor - $500; Sponsor - $1,000. nondiscriminatory basis. Call the JSOP office or go to www.jazzpensacola.com for details.