In Search of Sponsors ... and a Sponsorship Program Coordinator JAZZ RAMBLER Many have responded to our Published by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society • San Diego, CA • www.SDjazzfest.org Annual Appeal. We appreciate $5.00 Per Issue Summer (August) 2014 Vol. XXXII No. 3 very much each and every donation, large and small. As in previous years, sponsors Swinging Skunks, Sweethearts of bands and guest artists help to offset ever increasing expenses to And Great Jazz at Fest # 35 bring the finest talent to our annual You don’t have to be a swing new to the Festival, featuring three dancer to enjoy the Red Skunk talented vocalists (Janet Hammer, Festival. Sponsorships and Band. However, if you do like to Shelley Smith and Kim Royster) donations can be made online at lindy hop, you will have plenty of who perform the music of the www.SDjazzfest.org company at the 35th Annual San Andrews Sisters, accompanied by Sponsors enjoy the following Diego Jazz Fest (Nov. 26 - 30, at San Diego’s own High Society complementary benefits: the Town & Country Resort & Jazz Band. • 5-day Festival badge Hotel)! The Skunks are a favorite A different kind of tribute — to • Reserved seating of swing dancers up and down the the Rockabilly sounds of Jerry • Sponsors’ reception West Coast, though the band is Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Carl • Access to musicians’ hospitality also capable of packing venues Perkins, Johnny Cash and others room with fans who enjoy just listening — will be played by the Memphis • Sponsor recognition to a distinctive mixture of Gypsy Boys. According to Susan Raines • 1-year Society membership Jazz, Swing and Trad. Led by of the Sacramento Examiner, the AFCDJS encourages our guitarist/vocalist Molly Chaffin Memphis Boys “stole the show” patrons, organizations and Reeves, the Red Skunks are a continued on page 3 corporations to be a sponsor of the popular draw at festivals and are 35th San Diego Jazz Fest. usually tapped to play at least a The AFCDJS You may also want to consider couple of sets that are specifically Monthly Concert Series aimed at swing dancing. The the AFC Dixieland Jazz Society in Great bands, some of your favorites Skunks will be featured at the your estate planning. AFCDJS is a and some new ones, are on tap for the SDJF Swing Extravaganza on Sunday concerts, so mark the dates on 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Saturday, Nov. 29, playing Over the past few years, Jim your calendar. For August through opposite Josh Duffee’s November, the bands and dates will be: McNaughton has done a superb Graystone Monarchs. job as Sponsorship Program Just before the Swing Aug. 17 - Titanic Jazz Band Coordinator. The Society owes Extravaganza begins, SDJF Sept. 21 - Dixie Express Jim a huge debt of gratitude for patrons will enjoy hearing the Oct. 19 - Heliotrope Ragtime Orch. continued on page 4 Sweethearts of Swing — an act Nov. 16 - Sue Palmer / Motel Swing ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Mississippi Room at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA Take I-805, exit El Cajon Blvd West. The Lafayette Hotel is 2 blocks West of Texas Street. The Mississippi Room is located downstairs, in the northwest corner of the building. Enter from the El Cajon Blvd. entrance door. Sunday concerts are a great time to share our wonderful music with friends and family, so invite them to come to a concert with you. Maybe they will even join the Society! And don’t forget to bring along something for the Youth Programs donation drawing. All concerts are from 1-4pm. Food and Bar Service Available. Red Skunk band appearing at Fest #35 sure to please listeners and dancers JAZZ RAMBLER Jazz Alive — Here, There, Everywhere SUMMER (AUG.) 2014 VOL. XXXII - NO. 3 (To have events included in the Jazz upcoming gigs. More info Larry (858) The JAZZ RAMBLER is published quarterly for Rambler or on the AFCDJS website, 277-5294. www.highsocietyjazzband.com $15 per year ($20 foreign) by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society. Address all cor- submit updates by the 28th of each LAKESIDE JAZZ CLUB respondence to P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, month to Myrna Goodwin at 1st Sundays (951-245-9504), Lake CA 92168-0387. [email protected].) America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society is Elsinore Elks Club, 33700 Mission Trail, a Non-Profit 501 (c)3 organization. For infor- Wildomar, CA, 1:30-4:30 pm (Featured mation about the Society, call (619) 297-5277. RAGTIME BANJO BAND band at 3pm) Website: www.SDjazzfest.org Museum of Making Music, Aug. 29, August 3 — 2nd Hand Brass Band Fax number (619) 297-5281. Single copy 6-8pm. 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad September 7 — TBA price $5.00. Editorial contributions welcome. www.museumofmakingmusic.org Contents of Jazz Rambler are copyrighted October 5 — Jazz Generation JB © (2014) by America’s Finest City Dixieland DIXIE EXPRESS November 2 — Jazz Party (Multiple Jazz Society and may not be reprinted Bands) without permission. Jazz Publications and Twilight in Balboa Park Concert. Jazz Club Newsletters may reprint articles Organ Pavilion, August 7, 6:15pm provided the following credit is included: Fuddruckers, Wednesdays, 6-8pm, JAZZ ASSOCIATION OF “Reprinted from the Jazz Rambler, San 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa. GREATER SAN DIEGO Diego, California.” The Jazz Rambler and http://www.dixieexpressjbsandiego.com Concert Schedule: www.jazz4u.org Society functions are funded in part by the [email protected] or (619) 561-8236 or 760-753-0456 or 858-459-2559. City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. SAN DIEGO BANJO BAND RAMONA SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS McDonald’s at El Cajon Blvd. & 54th Fridays, George Newman, Dixieland Bill Adams, President St. every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm and “oldies” piano, 11:30am-1pm. Myrna Goodwin, Secretary Musicians welcome, 434 Aqua Lane, Gretchen Haugen, Treasurer UPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERS Ramona, (619) 876-4300 X146 Alice Contreras, Curtis McKee, Ruthe First Friday of each month, 8-11pm, Monteith, Jim McNaughton, Bob Claire de Lune, 2906 University Ave. Solsbak, Carey Jo Thoza. ThirdThursday of each month, 7:30- RAMONA TERRACE ESTATES AFCDJS STAFF 9:30pm, Black Cat Bar, 4246 University Dixieland to Rock & Roll, Fridays, Paul Daspit, Executive Director Ave. San Diego. www.facebook.com/ 3-5pm, musicians welcome, (760) 315- Hal Smith, Artistic Director URMjazz 2912, 1212 “H” St. #152, Ramona Crystal Solsbak, Office Manager RAMBLER STAFF SOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERS GOLDEN EAGLES Editor: Jay F. Levine First Monday of each month, 6-8pm, Sundays, 1-4pm, call for dates. Staff Writers: Paul Daspit • Myrna Goodwin Grossmont Fuddruckers, 5500 Steamer’s Restaurant, 138 W. Hal Smith • Jim McNaughton Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton. Call Staff Photographers: Jerry Jones, Dave for info at (626) 799-1761 Long, Alex Matthews BAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERS Advertise in the Rambler Tuesdays, 6-8pm, Fuddruckers, 8285 CJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERA Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA Curley’s Café, 1999 E. 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Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm, Burger One Half page — 150.00 Continental Restaurant, Pasadena (626) One Third page — 110.00 PARAGON JAZZ BAND 792-6634 One Quarter page — 85.00 Paradise Village, 2700 East 4th One Eighth page — 50.00 National City; Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Nov. 21, Dec. 19, 3-5pm BALDY MOUNTAIN SWING For a rate sheet, write AFCDJS, P.O. St. Paul’s Villa, Thurs. (except 2nd 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 8-10:30pm, at Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387 Thurs.) 6:30-8pm, 2340 4th Ave., San Diego. The Press, 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont or call (619) 297-5277. La Mesa Adult Center, 8450 La Mesa Info: (909) 625-4808 AFCDJS is a member of: Blvd., La Mesa, Aug. 1, Oct. 31, Dec. 5, 7-10pm More Info: 619 435-3931 or SOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVEN • International Association of [email protected] Mondays, 7-10 pm, at Le Carousse Classic Jazz Festivals Roughe, White Lane, Bakersfield. Info: • San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce HIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BAND (909) 625-4808 • San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau Check the website schedule for continued on page 4 PAGE 2 SUMMER (AUGUST) 2014 JAZZ RAMBLER Skunks . In Memoriam Continued from front page Barbara Moore at this year’s Sacramento Music 1941 - 2014 Festival. Prepare yourself for Barbara Moore, a long-time high-energy rocking sounds! resident of San Diego who played Another “must-hear”at the a significant role in AFCDJS, 2014 Festival is the sensational passed away on May 14. Barbara clarinetist and saxophonist Chloe and her husband Doug truly Feoranzo, returning to perform enjoyed dancing, going on jazz in San Diego after a year’s cruises, and attending traditional absence.