Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society STJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music. 106 K Street, Suite #1 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • (916) 444-2004 • www.sacjazz.org

VOLUME 44 • NO. 3 APRIL 2012

May 13th: Mother’s Day Ad rates...... 2 Dante Club – info/directions...... 2 Dante Club Notes The Cricket...... 8-10 with Clint Baker Future Festivals...... 12 In Loving Memory ...... 11 nyone who regularly attends jazz In the Months Ahead ...... 2 Afestivals knows who Clint Baker Jason Wanner wows SDJP Nancy Giffin...... 5 is. If not, it might be that you don’t rec- Jazz Camp info...... 4 ognize him simply because you’ve seen Jazz Notes...... 12 him on drums, then on bass, and on Map to new STJS Office...... 3 trombone, and trumpet... Clint Baker is Membership application...... 16 one of those rare and wonderful, multi- Musicians / Music Here & There...... 13 talented instrumentalists who add depth Notes from the Office Vivian Abraham...... 2 and variety to any band. Patron Members ...... 11 When he appeared on the STJS President’s Message Tom Duff...... 3 Main Stage with Ray Skjelbred and Raffle Cents Kathy Becker...... 12 His Cubs last September, Clint was the Yerba Buena Stompers (tuba), The Sac. Music Fest. INFO Order Form...... 14-15 playing an acoustic bass. The summer Delta Stompers (guitar/banjo), the Hot TJYBF Awards Leslie/Michael Barger...... 6-7 before that, Clint was here on trumpet Club of San Francisco (bass), the Cafe Youth Jazz Education Felicia W...... 4 as part of Katie Cavera’s backup band. Borrone All-Stars (misc.), the Reynolds “Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2 This time, Clint is the guest artist, and Brothers Rhythm Rascals (clarinet, we’ll let him surprise us with whatever trombone, and bass), the Ray Skjelbred See other March 11 photos on page 8-9 instrument he wants to play (although, Quartet / Ray Skjelbred and His Cubs trumpet would be a good guess). (bass), the Grand Dominion Jazz Band Dave Today, Clint is equally adept on (trumpet) and Usonia Jazz (misc.). Bennett trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxo- He has appeared with Jim Cullum’s phone, guitar, banjo, tuba, string bass, Jazz Band on Riverwalk Jazz, and and drums. Currently, he plays with: has been featured on (cont. on pg. 11)

Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators – Apr. 15 PAT YANKEE is not able Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators are a jazz band dedicated to the to be our guest artist in May. popular music of the 1920s, 1930s and early 1940s. Founded in 2007 by Instead, we are pleased to Glenn Crytzer, the group has become the premiere swing-era band in the present multi-instrumentalist US, having won-over the hearts and feet of dancers across the nation. CLINT BAKER STJS Office 106 K Street, Suite #1 Sacramento, CA 95814 Notes From the Office (916) 444-2004 Fax: TBA STJS EXEC. DIRECTOR [email protected] www.sacjazz.org by Vivian Abraham STJS STAFF e did it! We have come home to You may or may not know that, Exec. Director: Vivian Abraham Accounting: Jennifer Colindres WOld Sacramento where our offices many years ago, we created a Hall of STJS BOARD of DIRECTORS were located in the very early days. Fame to honor volunteers that have President: Tom Duff contributed significantly to the success Vice President: Ron Jones At about 9am on Monday, March 5th, Secretary: Ron Swehla Dave and Kathy Becker, Bob Harries of our organization, and primarily to Treasurer: Lisa Negri-Bartels the ongoing success of our annual Fes- Ex-officio: Jim Roberson and Crawford Paton looked around and tival (Jubilee). Bob Harries is already STJS MUSICIAN Board Members came to the conclusion that they were it. Paula Dula, Jay Paulus, Kristy Reed, a Hall of Famer, and I am so pleased Gary Reynolds, Bob Ringwald If the move was to take place, is was up to announce that Tom Duff, Craw- STJS Non-MUSICIAN Board Members to the 4 of them. They began loading up Yvonne Au, Dave Becker, Carol Fusaro, ford Paton, Dave and Kathy Becker, Dennis Grimes, Scott Kaufman the large Enterprise box truck—a truck Marsha Lee and Bob Mattingly are to Board of Directors monthly meeting: 6:00pm at the I must tell you that Dave and Kathy STJS Office on the Monday occuring fifteen days after be inducted this year. These 5 individu- Jazz Sunday. Meetings are open to the public. rented on their own, for which they als are the classic example of what our STJS FOUNDATION President: Tom Dithridge absolutely refused to accept reimburse- STJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866 ment, proving once again their unwav- Hall of Fame is all about. We also honor AATJ STAFF ering dedication to the Society. [Dave & someone from the business community Writing/photos/illust./calligraphy/production: Kathy sell Raffle tickets at Jazz Sunday.] that supports our event; this year, that Nancy Giffin — [email protected] important partner is Lloyd Harvego, CONTRIBUTORS: I am not exaggerating when I say the Vivian Abraham, Kathy & Dave Becker, owner of the Firehouse Restaurant in Tom Duff, Paula Dula, Richard Heimbauch, Judy Hendricks, 4 of them accomplished a herculean task. Jane Reinmuth, Bob Ringwald, Felicia Weatherly. Old Sacramento as well as other Old They moved all furniture and files into 3 Sacramento properties. Advertising offices and our conference room. Come AD DEADLINE: 10th day of prior month to think of it, herculean doesn’t begin to As mentioned earlier, we have AD SIZE RATE VERTICAL HORIZ. moved our office. Our new address in Full-pg. $ 150. ➔ 7.5” x 10” – cover it. Personally, I know I will never be Half-pg. $ 75. ➔ 3.6” x 10” 7.5” x 4.8” Old Sacramento is 106 K Street, Suite Third-pg. $ 52.50 ➔ 2.5” x 10” 7.5” x 3.6” able to adequately express my appreciation Qtr.-pg. $ 37.50 ➔ 3.6” x 4.8” 7.5” x 2.5” to them for their selfless contributions. #1 and our zip code is 95814. Our new Bus. card $ 15. ➔ – 3.6” x 2.3” phone number is 916-444-2004. We And then there is Tom Duff, our still have many kinks to work out, but POSTAL INFORMATION STJS president. He worked day and we will be setttled soon. We have to be. And All That Jazz (U.S.P.S. No. 068-450) is published night, and on the weekend, to make sure monthly, except January, by the Sacramento Traditional Memorial Day Weekend and our Festi- Jazz Society: 106 K Street, Suite #1; Sacramento, CA all of our equipment would be hooked val is rapidly approaching! 95814. Periodical Postage paid at Sacramento, CA up properly and ready to go. He is still and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address (Continued on page 3) changes to: And All That Jazz, 106 K Street, Suite #1; cleaning up some minor details. Sacramento, CA 95814. 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 matters concerning the preservation and promotion of In the Months Ahead traditional jazz music and the study and play of musical instruments associated with traditional jazz music. Apr. 15 – GLENN CRYTZER & His Syncopators — 2nd Sunday “JAZZ SUNDAY” trad & swing band from Seattle, WA “Jazz Sunday” is held monthly, typically the 2nd Sunday, OPEN at 11:30 am at the Dante Club: 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac., CA. This (NOTE: April 15 is the 3rd Sunday due to Easter) official meeting is open to all members of the STJS and MUSIC from their guests; the general public is also welcome. 12 noon to 5:00 pm May 13 – CLINT BAKER multi-instr. San Bruno, CA ADMISSION DIRECTIONS Admission to “Jazz Sunday” is by donation of $8 for Jun. 10 – BOB SCHULZ cornet San Francisco, CA members, $12 for non-members. Persons under 12 to the DANTE CLUB: are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth Jul. 8 – PARADE of BANDS 15 bands, incl. youth bands 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 444-2004 for details. at nearby McDonald’s.

 April 2012 (Continued from page 2) My does time fly. It is that time of President’s Message year again when the STJS Election Committee is appointed and goes to work to recruit members to run for a seat on by Tom Duff STJS PRESIDENT the Board of Directors of our organization. Our President, Tom Duff has asked me (as a past President) to chair the commit- have been asked many questions about moving to our tee. The other members of the committee as of this writing are, I new office. The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society is Bob Williams (Past President), Judy Hendricks, Mary Stewart now located at 106 K Street, Suite 1, in Old Sacramento. The and Kathy Becker. phone number is (916) 444-2004. The office is on the first Having served on our Board of Directors for 14 years, I floor, directly below Stage Nine. This location is smaller than can tell you it was truly an honor and for me, a very reward- the West Sacramento office, but it is great to have a presence ing experience. We would like to hear from you no later than in Old Sac where we are close to the Music Festival activities. April 15, 2012 if you are interested in running for a seat on our I need to send out a big thanks to all the folks that helped get Board of Directors. The slate is introduced to the membership us moved to our new location: Our office staff (Vivian, John, in May during our second Sunday concert at the Dante Club. and Jennifer) was the most affected, but they were able to pack up their offices and arrange logistics—not an easy task. The Til then. One more time! let’s hear it for Dave and Kathy

moving crew consisted of Dave and Kathy Becker (always

Becker, Bob Harries, Crawford Paton and Tom Duff ! 2 g there when you need them), Bob Harries, Crawford Paton, and the folks from Avaya (that we pressed into service as they DELTA K St. Round were installing the telephone system). We cannot forget the KING Table team of folks that worked with me to get the office wired for

Front St. our computers: again Bob Harries, Crawford Paton (Mr. tunnel Meticulous) and Cheryl Williams. The office is functional, and the planning for the 2012 Sacramento Music Festival continues. OLD SAC STJS 2012 Elections: We are starting the process of find- Firehouse ing good candidates to run for the STJS Board of Directors. I-5 Lot The elections are held in June of each year, and we need good candidates to help manage and keep the society running. If you would like to run for any of these strategic positions, please contact Vivian at the office. With this being an election year, please don’t forget to vote in the elections for STJS. Only you, the members, can set the direction of this society. The board of directors work for the membership, and this is your time to ensure that the society succeeds and flourishes. I am looking forward to an absolutely stellar Music Festival this year. I think you will enjoy the diversity of music and some of the changes that have been made. Have a great spring. 2

TICKETS on sale now!

STJS Member Discount ends Apr. 15th. Four days of jazz for $95! SEE pg. 15 for BANDS, and Order Form

(916) 444-2004 www.SacMusicFest.com STJS Office 106 K St., Suite #1

April 2012  Instructors (“The Professors”) Unexpected Perks of 2012 STJS Trad. Jazz Camp Being a Teenage Trad Jazz Musician Bill Dendle – Camp Director Rusty Stiers – Trumpet by Felicia Greenwood Weatherly Bria Skönberg – Trumpet was talking to my students the other day, and I expressed Terry Myers – Woodwinds I to them that they are kind of, well, for lack of a better word, Anita Thomas – Woodwinds strange. I mean, I am around their parents’ age, and MY par- Greg Varlotta – Trombone ents thought I was a freak (in a loving way) for working so Eddie Metz – Drums hard to perform music their parents listened to. So now, my students are working to perform music that is nearly 100 years Jason Wanner – Piano old. I asked them, do your parents and friends give you grief Curtis Brengle – Piano about it? Seems their parents are the ones that give them the Eddie Erickson – Banjo hardest time about it, but they were quick to point out a few Westy Westenhofer – Bass/Tuba advantages to playing trad jazz (all straight from the current Shelley Burns – Vocals and former youth musicians’ mouths!): • An awesome hat collection • The ability to use lyrics as pick-up lines SIGN UP now for Jazz Camp! • You can tell girls you can play/sing that Michael Buble Applications are online at song they really love SacJazzCamp.org • Jazz Camp! • You can talk about all the “shows” you played over the summer • You can turn your nose up to modern jazz — give me a melody! • Use “serenading” as an opportunity to work on your improvisational skills • Performing, and getting applause, is the best • You earn serious bonus points with the grandparents • You have frequent excuses to get “dressed to the nines” • Playing for free food! • Getting to be on the news • An excuse to play random instruments (washboard, gut bucket, etc.) 2012 2012 • Doing something that most others can’t ADULT YOUTH • Getting recognized after a performance TRAD. JAZZ TRAD. JAZZ And most of all: CAMP CAMP • Bringing joy to a room with your music 2 July 29–Aug. 3 Aug. 6–12

Sign up now TNT members shared a set with while there is still the Reedley River Rats at the Sacramento Jazz room for every Fest. & Jubilee in 2011. instrument “Don’t forget to HAPPY DANCE!!!” – BRIA SKONBERG STJS Jazz Camp Instructor STJS

Traditional Pollock Pines, CA www.sacjazzcamp.org Jazz Camp N.G. N.G.

 April 2012 CROONER Freddy Jason Wanner wows COLE the San Diego Jazz Party

by Nancy Giffin AATJ EDITOR

ans of pianist Jason Wanner would’ve liked to see him SPECIAL GUEST F wow the crowd at the 2012 San Diego Jazz Party (SDJP) this past February. Incidentally, it wasn’t just the audience who Freddy Cole appreciated his ever-blossoming talent and showmanship; his ATLANTA JAZZ PARTY • April 20–22, 2012 fellow musicians had great praise for Jason’s performance CORNET: Ed POLCER, Bob SCHULZ skills. Antti Sarpila, reed player from Finland, was amazed TRUMPET: Duke HEITGER, Jon-Erik KELLSO by how much Jason had improved since his debut at last year’s REEDS: Allan VACHÉ, Harry ALLEN SDJP. Legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli was also very TROMBONE: John ALLRED, Russ PHILLIPS 23rd year! pleased with Jason’s playing. Naturally, Jason impressed two VIBES: Chuck REDD, John COCUZZI (and piano/voc) of his mentors who were also in the lineup at the SDJP: fellow PIANO: Freddy COLE, Mark SHANE, Rossano SPORTIELLO Jazz Camp “Professors” Eddie Erickson and Eddie Metz, Jr. GUITAR: Bucky PIZZARELLI, Matt MUNISTERI What makes a great “jazz party” performer is not just an abil- BASS: Frank TATE, Richard SIMON ity to play well, but an extensive repertoire and knowledge of DRUMS: Ed METZ, Jr., Chuck REDD any tune a set leader might call out on stage. Most importantly, VOCALS: Freddy COLE, Rebecca KILGORE, Francine REED they have to be a team player, especially in the rhythm sec- PLUS: Trumpeter Joe GRANSDEN 16-piece BIG BAND tion, and know how to take turns being set leader and side man WESTIN Hotel (Perim. North) – Atlanta, GA (Hotel discount for AJP) for each of the other musicians joining them for numerous sets INFO: (770) 645-6844 Pualani or Philip Carroll all weekend long. One has to be a world class musician to be www.AtlantaJazzParty.com invited to a jazz party, so we congratulate Jason Wanner. 2

Nicki Parrott, Harry Allen, Jon-Erik Kellso, Jason Wanner humbly accepting applause Russ Phillips, Antti Sarpila, Ed Polcer, Dan Barrett after his solo piano set at the 2011 SDJP. (Chuck Redd on drums) At the 2012 SDJP, he was in good company. —>

Bucky Pizzarelli

Jason Wanner

April 2012  2012 TJYBF AWARDS Congratulations to all!

Photos by Leslie & Michael Barger Not all recipients were present for photos. See March “AATJ” for complete list of recipients. Zach Wiggins, piano Bernie Davitto (left) funded the 2012 Bob Draga Award 2012 K.O. Smith Scholarship given to Brodie Mills, clarinet

Matthew Ricafrente, reeds Brendan Madia, piano Ammon Burdge, guitar Raphael Lopez, guitar Jazz Camp partial scholarship Jazz Camp partial scholarship Jazz Camp partial scholarship Jazz Camp partial scholarship

Zoe Jorgensen, bass Jory Woodis, reeds Irvin Leshinski, piano Jessica Katz, vocals Music Lesson Award Music Lesson Award

John-David Kagawa, vocals Allen Esterly, drums Austic Robinson, trumpet Jesse Quebbeman-Turley, drums

 April 2012 Andrew Stephens, trumpet Kirsten Way, vocals Lance Fernando, banjo/guitar Devan Kortan, guitar

Thomas Edgerton, trombone Emma Maul, bass Micah Morris, bass/tuba Drew Thomsen, drums

Lucas Bere, reeds Sarah Pearlman, trombone Isaac Liston, piano Olivia Flournoy, trombone

Westin Pritchard, guitar Daniel Rohwedder, bass/tuba Patrick Sicurello, piano Jessica Block, trumpet

April 2012  Park. Chuck Olsen is also from San Francisco. His plan was to Dante Club Notes ski all weekend, then come by to hear Dave late in the day; it was By “The Cricket” sleeting on the slopes, so he got here earlier than he expected. [who is NOT the AATJ editor] I’d be willing to bet that Bob and Gaye Newman were in the house especially to hear our Guest Artist. Mike and Linda omeone more musically sensitive—knowledgeable, sophis- Foley were here, too. ticated, whatever—than I, might be tempted to hold forth on S Dave was backed by Chuck Bond, Gary Reynolds, John the similarities and differences between February Guest Artist Cocuzzi, Lenny Pollacchi and Bruce Turley on his first set, and Bob Draga and March Guest Artist . The rest of us Dave Bennett by Renard Perry, Jim Maihack, Tom Shove, Pollacchi, and would just be hard pressed to choose between the two. Smooth? Gene Copelan on Set 2. Tie. Swinging? Tie. Charismatic? Tie. Good looking? Bennett by Of course, we didn’t start right out with our guest artist; our MILES. Jokey? Draga, natch. As far as I heard, Dave’s only joke house band, TNT, kicked off the day. Nolan Cyr, Alyssa Clark, of the day was when he finished identifying his backup band by Bryce Korte, Sarah Pearlman, Devan Kortan, Dexter Wil- introducing himself as “Bob Draga.” Tee hee. liams, Carson Messer and Olivia Sarro are sounding better But Bennett doesn’t need to be funny—well, neither does and better. “I Found a New Baby” had a nice clarinet intro from Draga, but try to stop him—he is just a fabulous reed player. (Okay, Alyssa, and Olivia provided a swinging vocal. Director Bob enough with the odious comparisons. We love you both.) Judy Williams and Band Managers Priscilla Ornellas and Elinor Tsuboi said Dave created a flute-like tone on some of his ballads. Hackett were justly proud. Snazzy new uniform shirts, plus eye- The dancers voted with their feet—Dave is, after all, a recognized catching new banners, designed by Edd Burhans and imple- expert and devotee of Benny Goodman and Pete Fountain. mented by Elinor, added to their presentation. Kerry van den Haak said she and husband Fred (they’re All four of Nolan’s grandparents—Doug & Chris Cyr, and from the Bay Area) have heard Dave on cruises; they were joined Kathie & Jim Cooley, were busting their buttons, as was Alys- by their friends Allen and Nancy Lohrbach from Cameron sa’s mother, Michelle. Michelle said she was in the orchestra in

March 11 Chuck Bond Gary Reynolds John Cocuzzi Dick Lockwood

DAVE BENNETT Waterford, MI

John Jay Paulus Tom Bill MC Alicia Fullbright presents Wilder Shove Bua a Gold Card to Dave

Dick Lockwood, Alyssa Clark, Nolan Cyr, Dexter Williams, Jared Blum Dominic Sarah Pearlman (tbn) Ruggieri Olivia Sarro PHOTOS by NANCYPHOTOS GIFFIN.TNT photos by JACK MOOTZ.

 April 2012 high school; Alyssa’s dad played in bands, and her sister plays trombone and Raphael Lopez on guitar. They were joined by piano—sounds like it’s in the blood. Dick Lockwood, Rich O’Day and Greg Ayala. Kurt & Sharon Olsen explained that their kids were in TNT Thirteen-year-old player Eric Treadwell left no doubt who a few years back, so they’re supporters. I asked James Soto was leading Set 3; he shared trumpet duties with 13-year-old what brought him out for the day, thinking it was Dave Ben- Donan McClellan. It was 13-year-old trombonist Carl Kaiser’s nett, or maybe TNT’s opener, but he said, “I’m here for the good second visit to STJS. Dick Lockwood was joined by 13-year- music!” Yeah, baby! Lucy Morales said she’s been a shuttle bus old Duncan McElman on reeds. Hearnley switched to bass, volunteer since 1997. Pearl Nicolino was on banjo, and Bill Chamberlain laid down Set 3 was definitely in the cabaret tradition.Barbara Paulus, the beat. Jessica Wilder, and Jim Fusaro were backed by “Barbara’s TNT members Pearlman, Kortan, Clark, Williams, Buddies”—Bill Bua, Jay Paulus, John Wilder, Jimmy Spero, Messer and Sarro were joined by Billie Menz on Set 3. TNT David Rees and Bruce Turley. Or maybe she meant Jessica and started a parade, and were joined by several jammers—includ- Jim were her Buddies? Barbara and Jim were “Side by Side,” ing our Guest Artist. Dave Bennett sat-in on their last couple and Jessica’s “Hernando’s Hideaway” brought out the tango in of numbers, and stayed to play a couple with Kurt Olsen and all of us. Mike O’Hearn, Maihack and Mootz, Ana Chan on drums, Speaking of dancers, Emily Beutler’s 4-year-old, Maya, and David Chan on piano, Mom Renee Alarcon on vocals and Tom 9-year-old, Gracee, just discovered the joys of the dance floor. Gunterman on violin, Donna Miller and Ned Poffinbarger Emily’s fiancé, Sean Golz, along with his mom, Pat Golz, are on strings—AND Dominic Ruggieri, Lockwood, Bennett and from Rancho. Gracee goes to Navigator Elementary, which has a Alyssa Clark on reeds. I’m told it was a significantly hot set! great jazz program, so she’ll be taking lessons next year. Jim McCarthy (another new guy), Carl Kaiser, Tom Car- Jane Reinmuth had an impressive lineup of young musi- penter, Pat Galyean, “SUGAR” Willie and Ray Rector took cians throughout the day in the Tailgate. Jared Blum and Amber up the challenge on Set 5, and TG Set 6 had EJ Kofort, Frank Robinson shared leadership on Set 1, with John Hearnley on Lindskoog, Ken Campbell, Eddi Ben- (Cont. on page 10)

Dexter Jared Blum, Nolan Cyr Cocuzzi & Bennett Dave Bennett is a Williams fine musician and great entertainer Alyssa Clark

Barbara Paulus

Jim Fusaro Jack Mootz Kristy Reed Jessica Simpson Wilder

Jim Maihack Dave Seiber David Chan Renard Perry

Pearl Nicolino

April 2012  (cont.) today was their first STJS visit—they joined up! Diana’s cheering Dante Club Notes section also included Lynn Raabe, and Bill & Laura Kelly. jamini and Susan Phillips—and, Willie was quite excited to We had 22 vocalists, including Alan Ginter’s student Court- point out, a mellophone player! (Old friend of EJ Kofort.) ney Anderson, Dorit Benjamini and Jay Casl. I swear I heard The jazz world is still trying to absorb the news that Don and Paula announce that a Keith Williams recording had been tagged Jean Ingle died in a house fire last week. Don was a noted wild- for a movie sound track. Details to follow. life journalist as well as a jazz musician, and the son of “Red” Ingle (of Spike Jones, and Jo Stafford fame). Our thoughts Cheering section much amplified by Colleen Tescher. She’s are with all Don’s friends on the Dixieland Jazz Mailing List trained as an opera singer. Boyfriend Jared Blum is urging her (DJML). to sign in to the Tailgate Room and prepare to audition. Jared, by the way, is working on forming a quartet—looking forward to it. Cheryl Thursday has notified the community that cornetist Gary Church is just starting treatment for a brain tumor. He’ll Dorothy Hurd and Frank Herand said they’re here every have surgery around March 16. Write to him at 25238 S. Rose- month “and then some”! Jeanette Hall and her sister, Jackie bud Drive; Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Clauson, are friends of Dennis Cain, Paula Dula and Clint Ritchie—and Jeanette is in the Tom Foolery production in Steve Wilson has been giving us updates on his dad’s prog- Folsom with John Wilder. ress after knee replacement. As of this date, Burt is in a rehab facility, hoping to be home soon. Chat at: burtwilson1933@ Gold Card Room, by the way, finished up with Cyr, Mootz, yahoo.com Nicolino, Lindskoog, Jack Scott on drums, and Alyssa Clark and Lockwood on reeds for Set 4, and Reed, Mootz, Tom Car- Dave Bennett ALSO played in the Gold Card Room, thereby penter, Dave Chan, Dan Lobay, Spero and Nicolino on Set 5. completing a trifecta for the day. In fact, he started there with Rug- gieri, Rita Sewell, Jan Buhlert, Dave Sieber, Jay Paulus, Brett “Able Mable’s Record Table” (also known as Plane Label Jackson on drums, and Kristy Reed—a really hot Trad set. Productions) is sharing space with Creative T’s display of t- Bua, Paulus, Pat Blucher, Jim Spero and Carl Warmdahl shirts containing cartoons from Igor Glenn. Check it out! Mable delivered on GCR Set 2, followed by the Vocal Set backed by did a land-office business withDave Bennett’s CDs. Charlie Hull, Ken Myers, Alan Ginter and Jim Roberson. Kathy Becker was displaying a gorgeous St. Paddy’s umbrella There’s been a bit of discussion about the vocal set lately—the (“Kiss Me, I’m Irish”) with a large sign saying it was NOT part songs aren’t all traditional jazz—but listen, folks, the defini- of the raffle! I don’t blame her; it’s a beauty, and obviously very tion has changed a lot in the last 40 years. Sit down and have a labor intensive. Kathy had no time this month to make a parasol listen; there are some fabulous vocalists and an exciting variety because she and Dave were moving the STJS Office to Old Sac! of styles. The Beckers pour so much work into the raffle, all for the love T Jackson said, “I’m Beginning to See the Light”; Alan of the music! In fact, let’s hear a big round of applause for ALL Ginter announced that “Lulu’s Back in Town,” giving a little the Jazz Sunday volunteers. Sunday is just the part you SEE. shout out to his wife with “Valerie’s Back in Town.” Christine 34th annual Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party is April 29 at Jack- Rowe expressed “When Somebody Loves You.” Christine’s son Rancheria, with Red Skunk (shorter name now), Catsnjam- daughter, Sophia, was our own personal Girl Scout cookie pur- mer JB, JassCity, Natural Gas, Midnight Rose and Pat Yankee, veyor for the day. with a dance on Saturday night. Edd Burhans did the only St. Patrick’s Day-related song, Capital Jazz Project will present a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald “Rickity Tickety Tin.” Pat Kennedy said that song was big at Benvenutti Arts Center on April 13. And when she was in the 8th grade, and everybody learned it. It was check out www.banjo-rama.com for the April 13-15 Banjo-Rama quite wicked for its time. schedule. The Banjo Band was careful to avoid double booking Lisa Ellis sang “Autumn Leaves” to her sister, Sherry, with STJS, but then WE moved to the third Sunday because of attending for the first time. Todd Morgan’s parents, Jerry and Easter. You can go to the Saturday Banjo-Rama concert and still Barbara, heard him do “Straighten Up and Fly Right.” get to Jazz on Sunday. Diana Kelly said she heard “In the Wee Small Hours” on a Last word is to Jim and Diana Tremblay, and their “adopted Kristy Reed CD last year, and determined to learn it. Bob & daughter” Just Joan (she’s really not). This is their second visit Minnie Lou Fouts said they used to be in the choir with Diana (first one was to see Flambeau), and they said they LOVE summer at Centerpoint Community Church (used to be 1st Presbyterian) in Sacramento—all that fun and all that music! So simple, yet so in Roseville. They have gone to Jubilee since the beginning, but profound. 2

10 April 2012 Clint Baker (cont.) In Loving Memory numerous radio programs such as Sunday Night Suites, Morn- George Knoblauch ing Cup of Jazz, Talk Show Live, The Annals of Jazz, and Back February 23, 2012 on Basin Street (which he engineered and co-hosted). Elizabeth Jenkins March 1, 2012 He is also a noted jazz educator. He taught on staff with The Jim Cullum Jazz Band at the Stanford Jazz Workshop in Don & Jean Ingle California. He frequently guest lectures at San Mateo Commu- March 10, 2012 nity College and the Finn Center Community School of Music Jan Scobey and Arts in Mountain View CA. March 13, 2012 Clint attended the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Camp in 1987 and learned about the Jazz Jubilee. His first appearance there was in 1988, playing banjo and leading his band, Greasy Kid Stuff. Four months before their first festival appearance, Clint had to replace his trumpet player, so he taught himself TNT concerts: the cornet. Clint has performed at our festival every year since Jazz-n-Pizza jam sessions 1988 (working 15 years as band leader; 6 years as a sideman). After high school, he was hired to play with the Zenith REMINDER: Enjoy jazz and pizza at the Rosemont. Round Table (9138 Kiefer Blvd., Sac.) on the. Jazz Band. Jim Borkenhagen (trumpet) became a mentor and FIRST Tuesday of each month from 6:45pm–9pm.. heavily influenced Clint’s style of soloing. In 1990, he created Come out and support our STJS-sponsored youth band,. Clint Baker’s New Orleans Jazz Band (1990–2000), which TNT, along with other young musicians who are. appeared at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in welcome to join in. 1992, and the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1999. Clint Baker is one of the few musicians to lead a traditional jazz band at this world renowned festival, joining the ranks of Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden. The band toured festivals in the US and Canada extensively and was voted one of the top five Favorite New (Emerging) Jazz Bands in the 1998 Mississippi Rag Trad Jazz and Ragtime Poll. (Clint was voted one of the top three Favorite New Emerging Musicians.) In late 1990, the band began performing on Friday nights at Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park, CA. Now called the Cafe Bor- rone All-Stars, the band still plays there. Bob Helm, clarinet- ist with Lu Watters, and Turk Murphy, worked regularly with the band. Trumpeter Leon Oakley, who also worked with Turk Murphy, has played there regularly for the past 9 years. Clint also worked as a freelance musician, playing drums on a tour of England, The Netherlands, and Germany with Big Bill Bissonnette’s International Jazz Band with “Tuba Fats” Lacen, and George Probert on reeds. He also played the Kobe Jazz Street Festival in Japan, the Osaka Jazz Street Festival, the Edinburgh STJS thanks our new and renewing Festival in Scotland, and more. PATRON Members: He has taught music to elementary school children at the East Palo Alto Academy. For the past 12 years he has been a Lombard & Malinda Rice faculty instructor at the AFDJS Adult Jazz Camps. He is cur- rently the Staff Archivist for the San Francisco Traditional Jazz Mark & Meredith Henderson Foundation and a life member of the Stanford Music Library. Janet Young Learn more about Clint and see photos and videos on his com- prehensive website: www.clintbakerjazz.com 2 Coralie Cochran

April 2012 11 Future Jazz Festivals Jazz Notes and Jazz Parties April 15 guest: GLENN CRYTZER & His Syncopators (jazz and swing band) from Seattle, WA. Please note that our APRIL 2012 Jazz Sunday is moved to the 3RD Sunday, April 15, due to Easter on the 2nd Sunday. May 13 guest: CLINT BAKER. 13-15 JazzAffair Three Rivers, CA (559) 561-4549 www.jazzaffair.info STJS BOARD MTG: Mon., Apr. 30, 6:00 pm at new STJS Office. Call first to be sure of meeting location. Everyone is 21-22 Atlanta Jazz Party Atlanta, GA (770) 645-6844 www.atlantajazzparty.com always welcome to attend these meetings. See you there! 27-29 Broadmoor Jazz Club Jazz Party Colorado Springs, CO (---)----- STJS Elections are coming up in June. A slate of candi- dates for Board Members will be announced at the April 15 29 Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party Jackson, CA (209) 267-9249 Jazz Sunday, and nominations will be taken from the floor. Call www.touramador.com Vivian Abraham at the Office if you are interested in running, or if you have election questions: (916) 444-2004. MAY 2012 25-28 39th Sacramento Music Festival Sac., CA (916) 444-2004 UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS: www.sacmusicfest.com Come Play with Us! (Please submit event info to: [email protected])

JUNE 2012 See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs. 22-24 Elkhart Jazz Festival Elkhart, IN (800) 597-7627 TNT: 1st Tuesday each month at Round Table Pizza (9138 www.elkhartjazzfestival.com Keifer Blvd. in Sac.) from 6:30-8:30pm. Musicians of all ages are welcome to sit-in during the 2nd set. NOTE: Our STJS- 28-1 America’s Classic DL Festival Lacey/Olympia, WA (360) 943-9123 sponsored youth band will be playing Modesto’s Jazz Sunday on www.olyjazz.com April 22 (their Founders Day) and at Modesto’s 1-day festival on . Naturally, they’ll also be at our festival in May. JULY 2012 May 19 Vivian Lee Trio: Ryde Hotel, Walnut Grove, CA on Sat., 11-15 Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee Mammoth Lk, CA (877) 686-5299 Apr 21 at 6:00 pm. www.mammothjazz.org Black Tuesday JB: Monterey Jazz Soc. April 8. 14 Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Fest. Sonoma, CA (800) 546-2070 www.jazznut.com Nice & Easy: karaoke/dance with live band (Parmys, Terry, Bob, and Judy). Every other Sat. from 4:30-7:30pm at The AUGUST 2012 Station (Auburn Bl/Riverside Dr. Rsvl. 916-789-8878. Note: in March and April, it will be 2nd and 4th Sat. 10-12 Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival Sutter Creek, CA (209) 405-1563 www.suttercreekragtime.com Frederick Hodges: Sun., May 6th at 1:30 pm. 6381 Roller Coaster Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633. Info, email Bobbie at or call her at 510-301-0969. “Bill Schoening Presents”: Wed. 6:30pm at Straw Hat Raffle Cent$ Pizza (2929 Mather Field Rd., Rn. Cord.). No cover charge. Apr. 4 – Dr. Bach & the JPs. Apr. 11 – Norm Gary Quartet by Kathy Becker STJS RAFFLE COORDINATOR (with Tom Brier, Scott Anthony, Jim Maihack). hat a blast we had at the Dante Club! You all were fan- West. Swing Soc.: Jay Riley/Second Shift on May 6. Wtastic! We brought in $305.00 for our kids. I’m sure JB’s Lounge, 5–8pm “Sunday Evening Jazz” inside Sac. they appreciate you. Red Lion Hotel (1401 Arden Way, Sac., CA 95815). Reserv.: Our wonderful donators were: Dave Bennett, Sally Albers, (916) 723-5517, ext 3. $10/$5 kids age ten and younger. Bill Reiff, Mike and Pat Schneider, and Jackson Rancheria. Apr. 8 Vivian Lee Quartet tribute to Billie Holiday. Apr. 15 Thank you all very much. Our lucky winners were: Ellie Buhlert, Patrick Langham/Brian Kendrick Sextet. Apr. 22 Al Molina Paul Weisshaar, Carol Durkee, Janet Young, Judy Hendricks, Horace Silver Project. Apr. 29 Keith Williams Quartet. May 6 Jane Reinmuth, James Soto, Dick Pryor, David Swarts, and Sax Attack with Mike McMullen, Jeff Alkire, Darius Babaza- Big Al! Congratulations to you all. See you at the Dante! 2 deh and Joe Berry. May 13 Virginia Ayers Dawson. 2

12 April 2012 Main Stage 3-11-12 Music Here & There March 11, 2012 Guest: DAVE BENNETT, clarinet; Waterford, MI. SACRAMENTO AREA [email protected] Emcee: Alicia Fullbright Guest Artist Coord.: Bob Ringwald Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com Set #1 — TNT. Bob Williams, instructor; Nolan Cyr, tpt; Alyssa Black Tuesday J.B., www.blacktuesdayjazzband.com (916) 315-8526. Clark, cl; Bryce Korte, sax; Sarah Pearlman, tbn; Devan Kortan, gtr; Bob Ringwald / Fulton St. J.B., www.ringwald.com (916) 806-9551. Dexter Williams, b; Carson Messer, dr; Olivia Sarro, voc.. Brady McKay Wed. 6:30–8:30pm, Tokyo Fros, Sac. (916) 648-1115. Set #2 GUEST — Dave Bennett, clarinet; Chuck Bond, tpt; Gary Claudette Stone, Biba Rest., Th., 6–9pm., 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422 Reynolds, tbn; John Cocuzzi, p; Lenny Pollacchi, b; Bruce Turley, dr.. Catsnjammer J.B., www.cats-n-jammers.com Set #3 — Barbara’s Buddies. Bill Bua, sax; Jay Paulus, tbn; John Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, http://drbachjazz.blogspot.com Wilder, p; Jimmy Spero, gtr; David Rees, b; Bruce Turley, dr; Bar- Jay Paulus’ Society Band, www.jaypaulussocietyband.com bara Paulus, voc; Jessica Wilder, voc; Jim Fusaro, voc. Joey V, www.myspace.com/joeyvdrums John Cocuzzi, www. johncocuzzimusic.com (916) 380-2608 Set #4 — Dave Bennett, clarinet; Renard Perry, trumpet; Jim Mai- Kristy Reed Classic Trio, Wed. 7-9:30pm, Gibbons Park, cover. 972-0336 hack, trombone; Tom Shove, piano; Lenny Pollacchi, bass; Gene Melissa Collard, Fri. at Brookside Rest., 5–8pm. Folsom Blvd. @ Horn Rd. Copelan, drums. “Midtown Stomp”– Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com Eastern Star Ballroom, 2719 K St., Sac. Live music, classes. (916) 221-1500 Miss Margie (Ruiz), http://missmargieruiz.blogspot.com Gold Card Room 3-11-12 Nice & Easy, e/o Sat. 4:30-7:30pm at The Station (Auburn Bl/Riverside Dr. Rsvl. 916-789-8878. Note: in March and April, it will be 2nd and 4th Sat. Tpt: Jared Blum, Nolan Cyr; Rds: Dave Bennett, William Bua, Dick Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.info Lockwood, Charlie Hull, Tom Carpenter, Dominic Ruggieri, Kristy Sac. Banjo Band, Straw Hat Pizza, Mather Fld. Rd., 1st & 3rd Sun., 2-4 p.m. Reed; Tbn: Jay Paulus, Jack Mootz; P: Ken Meyers, Rita Sewell, Sac. Ragtime Society, FREE! Red Lion Sacto. Inn, 1401 Arden Way, Sac., Dave Chan, Frank Lindskoog, Pat Blucher; Bnj/Gtr: Jimmy Spero, last Sunday of each month, 1–4 p.m., (916) 457-3324. Jan Buhlert, Pearl Nicolino; B/Tb: Dave Sieber, Alan Ginter, Eddi Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra www.speakeazyjazz.com Benjamini; Dr: Dan Lobay, Brett Jackson, Jim Roberson, Carl “Sun. Eve. Jazz” – Various. JB’s Lounge, 5-8 p.m.; (916) 723-5517, ext. 3 Warmdahl, Jack Scott; Voc: Edd Burhans, Claude Purcell, Pat SwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Galyean, Francesca Gorre Homan, Alan Ginter, Harry DuVall, Julie Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianlee Gallaher, Lisa Ellis, Clint Ritchie, Christine Rowe, Keith Williams, Western Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova Diana Kelly, Courtney Anderson, Margie Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Geri 1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450 Eckert, Dennis Cain, Yvonne Soto, Jay Casl, T Jackson, Dorit Ben- jamini, Todd Morgan. GCR Dir.: Paula Dula CENTRAL VALLEY / CENTRAL CAL. / SOUTHERN CAL. Basin St. Regulars, Vet’s Bldg, Pismo, last Sun, 12-4:30. (805) 481-7840. Cell Block 7, Royce Farms BBQ; 10880 N. Hwy 99; Stockton, CA; Tailgate Room 3-11-12 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 The formula for a good Day in the Tailgate room consisted of young Fresno DL Soc., 2nd Sun., 1-5 pm (559) 292-3999. Call for location. musicians with adult mentors, an appearance by our own TNT Band Modesto DL JS, 821 5th St., Modesto, 3rd Sun., 1-5 p.m., (209) 542-3517 joined in the last sets by our special guest artist, Dave Bennett, and good Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pm music provided by all our musicians. The Musicians were: San Joaquin DL JS, 8900 Thornton, Stockton, 1st Sun., Noon-5, (209) 477-9780 Tpt: Mike O’Hearn, Jared Blum, Amber Robinson, Nolan Cyr, Eric Sierra Trad. Jazz Club, Memorial Bldg, Three Rivers, 2nd Sat., 8-11pm. Treadwell, Donan McClellan, Jim McCarthy, Kurt Olsen; Rds: Tom Western Mus. Rndup., Stewart Hall, Sheridan, 4th Sun., 12-5pm, 645-8521 Carpenter, Dick Lockwood, Alyssa Clark, Duncan McElman, Domi- SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA nic Ruggieri, E.J. Koford; Tbn: Jack Mootz, John Hearnley, Sarah http://www.sfraeann.com/ - online calendar Pearlman, Jim Maihack, Carl Kaiser; Melloph: Winco Ljizz (sp?). And That’s Jazz, assorted. www.jazzdance.org/andthatsjazz/ Vio: Tom Gunterman; P: Frank Lindskoog, Rich O’Day, Jaren Blum, Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023 David Chan, Billie Menz, Pat Galyean; Bnj/Gtr: Raphael Lopez. Pearl Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo Park Nicolini, Jimmy Spero, Ken Campbell, Devan Kortan, Donna Miller, Crazy Rhythm, Zio Fraedo’s, Pleasant Hill, 4th Sun. , 5-8pm, (925) 933-9091 Ned Poffinbarger; B/Tb: Dave Sieber; “SUGAR” Willie Erickson, Devil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 2-5pm, Danville Grange Hall. www.jazznut.com/ John Hearnley, Dexter Williams, Eddi Benjamini; Dms: Ray Rector, Jazzinators (youth band), Pizza Depot, Fremont; 1st, 3rd Tues., 7-8pm Susan Phillips, Greg Ayala, Carson Messer, Bill Chamberlain, Carl Eggers/Tichenor, Belrose, San Raf., 2nd Wed. 5:30-8pm; M.E. (510) 655-6728 Warmdahl; Dr: “Sugar” Willie Erickson, Ray Rector, Ryan Enoki, Mission Gold JB, 1st/3rd Wed., 7-9pm, Swiss Pk Hall, Newark (510) 657-0243 Susan Phillips, Greg Ayala, Carl Warmdahl; Voc: Claude Purcell, SF Starlt. Orch. , Little Switz., Sonoma, 2nd Sat., 2-5p.m. (707) 938-9990 Jane Reinmuth, Oliva Sarro, Edd Burhans, Harry Duvall. Swing Fever, Panama Hotel, San Rafael, Tues., 7-10 p.m. (415) 457-3993 Co-Directors: Jane Reinmuth, Tony Bellacera.

April 2012 13 Ringwald

Draga Vaché Barrett Kilgore Sportiello

Trick Flanigan Coots

Ryan Wanner Phillips

Bill ‘n’ Eddie Reynolds Bartels Brothers Morrow

Big Mama Sue

Uptown New Black Eagle JB Lowdown

Tom Rigney & Flambeau

High FreeBadge Night Blooming Jazzmen Sierra Serenaders Red Skunk

Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners Original Wildcat Jass Band Brady McKay & the Neurotypicals

West MainStreet Fulton Street Sister Swing 101st Army

Dave Bennett Vivian RSJO Mardi Gras & the Lee Memphis Boys

Stompy Jones

14 April 2012 GUESTS 2012 Emperor Bob Ringwald, 2010 Emperor Bob Draga, We truly appreciate the support of our sponsors Allan Vaché, Russ Phillips, Jason Wanner and fans who make it possible to enjoy our 39th annual FEATURED BANDS Sacramento Music Festival Best of Swing Quartet Nicolas Montier (sax, from France), Larry Vuckovich, Jennifer Leitham, Vince Bartels Save $15 on your Sac. Music Festival badge by using your Rebecca Kilgore Trio Becky Kilgore, Dan Barrett, Rossano Sportiello STJS Members’ Discount Purchase your All-Events ticket for $ Stephanie Trick Trio 95 Stephanie Trick, Phil Flanigan, Danny Coots until April 15! (Jazz Sunday)

TRAD 2012 Sac. Music Festival ORDER FORM

101st Army Dixieland JB, Big Mama Sue Quartet, Name______Bill ‘n’ Eddie, Black Tuesday, Catsnjammer, Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, Dutch’s Gramercy 6, Address______FreeBadge Serenaders, High Sierra, City/State/Zip______Kristy Reed & West MainStreet, Mardi Gras Band, New Black Eagle, Night Blooming Jazzmen, Phone #______Original Wildcat Jass Band (with Ray Templin), E-mail______Reynolds Brothers, Riverside Rogues, The Professors, Uptown Lowdown, plus 15 YOUTH bands! * PRINTED PROGRAM IS NOT INCLUDED with TICKET PURCHASE. THESE ARE EARLY BIRD PRICES: Qty. __ “All-Events” Non-member price . . . @ $110 ea. = $______JAZZ & SWING Qty. __ “All-Events” STJS price till Apr. 15 . . @ $95 ea. = $______Qty. __ “All-Events” Youth price (age 7-20) . . . @ $50 ea. = $______Bob Ringwald Trio w/ Molly Ryan, Dave Bennett, Fulton Street, Joey V and da’ Big Easy, Kathy Morrow Trio, Qty. __ Program* incl. cost to mail in May . . @ $10 ea. = $______Red Skunk, Shelley Burns & Avalon Swing, Membership info at www.sacjazz.org TOTAL = $______Sister Swing, Stompy Jones. o CHECK or MONEY ORDER #______(payable to “STJS”) or o m m m m BIG BAND / ORCHESTRA CREDIT CARD Visa MC Discover AmEx Card #______Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, The Commanders, Evolution (youth big band) Expir. date ______Today’s date______Name on card______(916) 444-2004 Order by phone (916) 444-2004 or mail this order form to: www.SacMusicFest.com STJS • 106 K St., Suite #1 • Sacramento, CA 95814 STJS Members’ Discount ends on April 15, 2012 at Jazz Sunday

April 2012 15 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society

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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

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