A P A PLACE FOR JAZZ O R June 2010 Editor: Tim Coakley W E B S I T E : HTTP://WWW.APLACEFORJAZZ.ORG — UPDATED DAILY Membership Benefits Update by Anita Haugen We’re getting ready for our exciting season, e) good vibes from knowing they new 2010 concert season and want any ticket can be used for any are a part of an organization that to announce changes in our enroll- concert. brings great music to our com- ment dates, ticket flexibility and munity at an affordable price and membership benefits. Next season, all tickets will look funds community education pro- the same. grams and scholarships. 4) Membership levels have been 1) In order to align membership changed and benefits have been enrollment with each fall music enhanced. We hope this is only Swingtime Jazz Society season, the APFJ Membership the beginning of why you would Committee has recommended want to become a member of Presents that all memberships will begin APFJ! Michael Benedict Jazz and all dues will be expected by Vibes Quartet September 1 of that season. This Beginning now, the six levels of will streamline our membership membership will be designated by records and better inform us of music notes ~ one note for Level 1, our financial status. Also, it will two for Level 2, etc. (See form, Page 1118 Central Ave. help you, our members; to more 7.) Albany, NY easily remember when to renew What you get Reservations: (518) 489-2990 your membership each year. According to the level of their dona- June 13, 2010 from 4-7 PM 2) Any dues collected after the tion, members will receive: 2009 season and prior to Sep- Concert from 4-6 PM, followed by tember 1, 2010, will apply to the a) a tax deduction for donations 1-hour open jam session current season. Monies collected in excess of ticket value (One Admission: $15 (Students $5) during the upcoming season and series ticket is valued at $60) as Concert 4-6 we are a 510(c)(3) organization. after September 1, 2010 will Jam Session 6-7 carry over to the following sea- b) free tickets for donations of Food and Drink Available son. over $100 as before. Swingtimejazz.org 3) All concert tickets will become c) having their names listed in flexible, all-purpose tickets which programs, on our website and on will allow members to use their an entry “Thank You” poster. Check out our monthly calendar on tickets for any concert/s rather d) an opportunity for a Meet & our website at than having tickets specific to Greet at the concert of your www.aplaceforjazz.org. each concert. Even though Price choice and autographed CD The calendar is updated daily and Chopper has already printed “ from that performer for dona- concert-specific” tickets for this includes links to Jazz Festivals, clubs tions of $500 and above. and concert series Page 2 A P l a c e f o r J a z z Dale Foster (Foster Goodale) Foster C. Goodale, 92, known to He played and sang with many Vito Mamone Trio and he al- many of us as Dale Foster, died local musicians: Joni Balcom, ways had words of encourage- April 11 after a long illness. Dale Buddy Bedell, Frankie Brown, ment for me. We remained good was a drummer and vocalist for Ed Marks, Ray Lamere, Neil friends until his death. many years, and a loyal sup- Brown, Al Haugen, Tom Cheles, porter of A Place for Jazz. He Paul Mastriani and Peg and Bill More friends was stepfather to Bill Delaney Delaney. Skip Parsons: I always liked and father-in-law to Peg De- Dale and knew him fairly well. laney. Some Friends Remember We both did the night club circuit back in the 60's. However, I only He was born in Yorkville, near Stan Marsden: I first played with him on a couple of Utica, and graduated from Utica met Dale whilst playing "Dukes" sessions, but liked him and his Free Academy with a major in lounge on Monument Square in drumming. He was a part of machine design. He began a Troy. Rudy Cicotti was the those late-night diner/breakfast career in music, playing drums owner. This was in 1956. I was gatherings back then. A lot of and singing with regional bands with a blind pianist from Philly, the time it was after an all-night in the 1940s. Billy Lane. We had been joined "blow" in some joint. That after- by my Canadian compatriot from the-gig business was such a During the war, he continued Hamilton, Ontario: Rick Wilkins. great part of the scene. And … learning the music business Rick's presence brought all local he was part of us. while stationed as a radio tech- “cats & catesses” in, including nician /operator with the Army Nick Brignola. Nick & Rick were Tim Coakley: I met Dale when Air Corps in Sarasota Fla. In featured at a big band session he was playing in downtown Al- 1950, he moved to Troy and es- at the "Cat and the Fiddle," in bany with Ed Marks and Buddy tablished the Dale Foster Quar- Troy‟s “outback.” It was Dale Bedell. Our mutual Utica roots tets and Trios, touring through- who invited me to get in touch if gave us a lot to talk about. He out the east, mid-west and south I was ever looking for work. never failed to offer me a and especially near Rehoboth A few months later I was. I chance to sit in on drums, and Beach, Del. The original DFQ called him from York, Pa. to say had encouraging words about included Vito Mamone on accor- that Billy Lane was becoming my playing. dion, Stan Marsden on vibes, "non itinerant" at the request of Sid Norman on Bass, and Dale his (also blind) wife. Dale drove Last Years on drums. down to Philly and picked me up. On the way back we In 1989, the Goodales retired to An Active Career stopped off in N.Y.C. to pick up Hudson, Fla. until they returned Vito Mamone. So we all wound to the Northeast in March „05. The quartet was much in de- up at “Dukes” and with Sid Nor- While in Florida, Dale wrote an mand throughout the Capital man -- The Dale Foster Quartet engaging memoir of life in up- Region during the 1960s, and was formed. state NY between both world they also played during the sum- wars; and in late „06 he com- mers in Rehoboth Beach, Lewes Vito Mamone: What can I say, posed a sweet song for Dee, Beach MD and at Dover Air There is so much that can be “I‟ll Always Remember This Force Base. He and his wife, said about Dale Foster. I was in Christmas.” Dee, ran a café on the board• his Quartet when I was I my mid walk in Rehoboth Beach during - to early twenties. It was a great And we will always remember the summers of „61 through „63. experience. Later I formed the Dale, a true friend of music. A P l a c e f o r J a z z Page 3 Local Jazz Venues (Listed Alphabetically) 9 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, 518-587- Jazz on Jay, on the Jay Street Pedestrian Quarter Moon Café, 53 Main Street, Delhi, 7759 Mall (across from Proctor's), Schenectady, NY, 607-746-8886 Aperitivo, 426 State St, Schenectady. 518- 518-372-5656 (summer only) Red Onion Restaurant, Route 212, Wood- 579-3371 Justin’s, 301 Lark St, Albany, 518-436-7008 stock, NY 845-679-1223 The Bar at 74 State, 74 State St, Albany, Lark Tavern, 453 Madison Ave. Albany, Saratoga Gaming & Raceway, Saratoga 518-434-7410 518-463-9779 (temp. closed by fire) Springs, 518-584-2110 The Basement, 21 Center St, Northamp- Linda Norris Aud., WAMC, 339 Central Sarazen Student Union, Siena College, 518 ton, MA, 413-586-9030 Ave., Albany, 518-465-5233 -783-4117 Cabernet Café, 1814 Western Ave, Albany, Mo' Jazz Café , 7 South Main St Wilming- Sargo's, Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 518-452-5670 ton, VT 802-464-2280 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-4653 Café Capriccio, 49 Grand St, Albany, 518- Moon & River Café, 115 S. Ferry St., Scrimshaw Tavern, Desmond Hotel, Colo- 65-0439 Schenectady, 518-382-1938 nie, 518-869-8100 Castle Street Café, 10 Castle St, Great Bar- Muddy Cup, 1038 Madison Ave, Al- Spillin' the Beans, 13 3rd St, Troy, 518-268 rington, MA, 413-528-5244 bany, 518-459-2022 -1028 Chameleon on the Lake, 251 County Rt. One Caroline Street Bistro, Saratoga Stella's Lounge, 7 Main St, Catskill, 518- 67, Saratoga Springs, 581-3928 Springs, 518-587-2026 943-3173 Circus Café, 392 Broadway, Saratoga Panza's Restaurant, Route 9P Saratoga Stockade Inn, 1 N. Church St, Springs, 518-583-1106 Lake, Saratoga Spgs, 518-584-6882 Schenectady, 518-346-3400 Comfort Inn, 37 Rte 9W, Glenmont, 518- Parker Inn, 434 State St, Schenectady, 518- Van Dyck, 237 Union St, Schenectady, 518 465-8811 688-1001 -346-7999 The Fountain Restaurant, 283 New Scot- Prime 677, 677 Broadway Albany, 518-427- Wallabee's Jazz Bar, 190 Glen St, Glens land Ave, Albany, 518-482-9898 7463 Falls, NY, 518-792-8282 Four Corners Luncheonette, 2 Grove St, Proctor's, 432 State St, Schenectady, 518- The Wine Bar, 417 Broadway, Saratoga Delmar, 518-439-0172 382-3884 Springs, 518-584-8777 Freedom Park, Schonowee Ave, Scotia, Provence Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza- Zaika, 54 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, 370-0662 (summer only) Western Ave at Fuller Rd, Albany, 518-689- 518-688-1548 7777 R A D I O J A Z Z WVCR 88.3 FM "The Crossroads of Jazz." Saturday from noon.