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. 4
MAY 2012
June 10: Bob Schulz puts
the “class” in classic jazz
Cornetist
Bob
Schulz
from S.F.
W
hether Bob Schulz is performing as a solo artist or with his
Frisco Jazz Band, it’s always a great
show. We’re looking forward to plenty
of high-grade trad jazz when Bob takes
the stage as our guest artist in June.
Bob Schulz is one of those rare
musicians who fits—and is equally at
home—in a Jazz Festival or Jazz Party
setting. He possesses the talent and the
charm to blend in with any band and
give audiences exactly what they came
for: quality entertainment and plenty of
fun. One secret to his success: an attitude of gratitude. “Whatever job I’m on
at the moment is my favorite,” he says.
In addition to being a fine cornet
player, Bob is a superb vocalist. Bob was
voted “#1 Jazz Cornetist” in The Mississippi Rag polls for 10 years, 1990-2000,
and also “#3 Jazz Vocalist” over the same
period. He presents a wonderful repertoire that he performs (cont. on pg. 15)
Clint Baker – May 13
Mother’s Day
Clint Baker is equally adept on trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, guitar,
banjo, tuba, string bass, and drums. Currently, he plays with: the Yerba Buena
Stompers, Hot Club of S.F., Cafe Borrone All-Stars, Reynolds Brothers Rhythm
Rascals, Ray Skjelbred Quartet / Cubs, Grand Dominion, and Usonia!
Ad rates.............................................................2
Dante Club – info/directions.........................2
Dante Club Notes The Cricket.....................8-10
ELECTION INFO............................................. 4-7
Future Festivals............................................12
In Loving Memory ........................................14
In the Months Ahead . ....................................2
Jazz Notes.......................................................12
Membership application..............................16
Musicians / Music Here & There...................13
Notes from the Office Vivian Abraham..........2
Patron Members ...........................................14
President’s Message Tom Duff........................3
Raffle Cents Kathy Becker..............................12
Sac. Music Fest. BANDS . ...............................11
Sac. Music Fest. Order Form...........................15
TNT concert dates .................................. 12, 14
Youth Jazz Education Felicia W.....................11
“Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2
FREE CARNATION
to “Moms”
attending
MAY 13
Jazz Sunday!
Happy Mother’s
Day!
39th annual
SACRAMENTO
MUSIC FESTIVAL
is almost here!
See page 11...
STJS Office
Notes From the Office
106 K Street, Suite #1
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-2004 Fax: TBA
[email protected]
STJS STAFF
Exec. Director: Vivian Abraham
Accounting: Jennifer Colindres
STJS BOARD of DIRECTORS
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Ex-officio:
by Vivian Abraham
www.sacjazz.org
Tom Duff
Ron Jones
Ron Swehla
Lisa Negri-Bartels
Jim Roberson
STJS MUSICIAN Board Members
Paula Dula, Jay Paulus, Kristy Reed,
Gary Reynolds, Bob Ringwald
STJS Non-MUSICIAN Board Members
Yvonne Au, Dave Becker, Carol Fusaro,
Dennis Grimes, Scott Kaufman
Board of Directors monthly meeting: 6:00pm at the
STJS Office on the Monday occuring fifteen days after
Jazz Sunday. Meetings are open to the public.
STJS FOUNDATION President: Tom Dithridge
STJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866
AATJ STAFF
Writing/photos/illust./calligraphy/production:
Nancy Giffin — [email protected]
CONTRIBUTORS:
Vivian Abraham, Kathy & Dave Becker, Tom Duff, Paula
Dula, Richard Heimbauch, Judy Hendricks, Jane Reinmuth,
Bob Ringwald, Felicia Weatherly.
STJS EXEC. DIRECTOR
<[email protected]>
I
f you really listen, you will almost be
able to hear Charlie (Dr. Bach) blow
his first note at the Golden Eagle Room
in Old Sacramento. Yes, May 25th is
that close to happening!
NOTE: We have made some changes
this year that you need to know about:
Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners (Golden Eagle Room at 1pm), and
Vivian Lee (FH Ctyd. at 1pm) will be the
only two performances at 1pm on Friday.
Next, the Hyatt Ballroom, the Sheraton Ballroom and several of the Old
Sacramento venues will kick off at
2:30pm on Friday afternoon. Then at
4pm, it’s full schedule ahead.
Another big change this year: the
PARADE will take place on SATURDAY,
May 26th at 10am. Popular demand
dictated this change. At 11:30am Sat.,
immediately after the Parade, all venues
will open, so you should get ready to party!
The official Music Festival Program
will be out the first week in May and
should allow you to plan your weekend
of fun. We have tried to include as much
information as possible to help you get
around easily this year.
It’s our 39th year folks, there is much
to celebrate! I hope to see you there; in
fact, I know I will see you there.
Busy time of year, gotta go! 2
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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
traditional jazz music and the study and play of musical
instruments associated with traditional jazz music.
“JAZZ SUNDAY”
“Jazz Sunday” is held monthly, typically the 2nd Sunday,
at the Dante Club: 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac., CA. This
official meeting is open to all members of the STJS and
their guests; the general public is also welcome.
ADMISSION
Admission to “Jazz Sunday” is by donation of $8 for
members, $12 for non-members. Persons under 12
are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth
12-20 (non-members) $7. We especially encourage
attendance by music students in our jam sets.
GOLD CARD AUDITIONS
Auditions are held twice a year: Mar. & Oct. at 11 am
prior to “Jazz Sunday.” Applications are available
from the Gold Card Coordinator, to be completed
one month before the audition. Call 444-2004 for details.
(916) 444-2004
www.SacMusicFest.com
In the Months Ahead
2nd Sunday
OPEN at 11:30 am
MUSIC from
12 noon to 5:00 pm
DIRECTIONS
to the DANTE CLUB:
2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.,
Sacramento, 95825
Between Howe & Fulton
Avenues, on south side
of street. Extra parking
at nearby McDonald’s.
May 13–CLINT BAKER multi-instr. San Bruno, CA
Jun. 10 –BOB SCHULZ cornet San Francisco, CA
Jul. 8–PARADE of BANDS 15 bands, incl. youth bands
Aug. 4 –Jazz Camp FUNDRAISER w/ The Professors
Aug. 12–4 Guests: Bria SKONBERG / Terry MYERS
Greg VARLOTTA / Curtis BRENGLE
39th annual SACRAMENTO MUSIC FESTIVAL
May 25–28, 2012 – Memorial Day Wknd.
May 2012
2012 STJS Election for
Board of Directors
T
he STJS Election will take place on June 10, 2012 at the
monthly Jazz Sunday concert held at the Dante Club. The
nominees have each agreed to serve a two-year term on the
STJS Board of Directors. This involves a significant investment
of time and energy for each elected member. The Election Committee believes any one of these nominees would make a strong
and conscientious Board Member. See pages 4–7 for bios.
ABSENTEE Ballots available – See request form on page 15.
Balloting will take place during our regular Jazz Sunday, from
noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012. You may vote by
absentee ballot by requesting an absentee ballot from Secretary
Ron Swehla by writing or calling the Jazz Office, 106 K Street,
Suite 1, Sacramento, CA 95814; 916.444-2004. You may also
pick up a ballot at the front desk at the STJS Office, or you may
request an Absentee Ballot by email by sending your request to
[email protected]. In order to be counted, absentee ballots
must be received in the STJS Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, June 8, or be delivered to the Election Committee no
later than 3:00 p.m. at the June 10 Jazz Sunday meeting. 2
Visit the California State
Railroad Museum
The 39th annual Sacramento Music Festival is just around
the bend, and we want to thank the CA State Railroad Museum,
a part of California State Parks, for their generous support and
longtime sponsorship of the event. The Railroad Museum will be
open daily during the festival, with jazz musicians performing
inside. Stop by and get in FREE with your Festival badge! Shop at
the Museum Store to support these great exhibits and programs:
Steam-powered excursion trains operate Sat.–Mon.,
departing hourly 11 am –5 pm (regular ticket prices apply). Jazz
musicians perform on board the trains as well! Train and history buffs travel across the globe to marvel at the 21 meticulously
restored locomotives and cars, and numerous exhibits illustrating how railroads have shaped people’s lives. Experience the
Pullman-style sleeping car, a dining car filled with railroad china,
and a Railway Post Office—great for all ages and abilities. Widely
regarded as North America’s most popular railroad museum!
President’s Message
by Tom Duff
STJS PRESIDENT
<[email protected]>
I
n just a few weeks, we will kick off the Sacramento Music
Festival. This year, we offer all of you some very exciting
new talent to complement the great bands and musicians that
have entertained us for years. I had the opportunity to preview
KB & the Slingstones last month at a 2nd Saturday concert
in Sacramento Midtown, and really enjoyed their sound. They
bill themselves as Rockabilly, Honkey Tonk and Swing, so if
you like to dance, this band is for you. This is just one of the
new lineups—come out and enjoy the party.
We have many new activities including Crawdad’s River
Cantina Stage where great entertainers will be playing for free.
Please let them know how much you appreciate their participation. Don’t forget the talented Next Generation musicians that
will be playing at the Family Stage, and Delta King dock.
We also have additional booth sponsors this year. Our sponsors are an integral part of the festival, and this event could
not happen without their generosity. The festival is set for this
year. How about sponsoring one of your favorite bands for next
year? Get your name recognized when you help bring a band
YOU sponsored to Sacramento. This year, we may still have
an opportunity for individuals or families to sponsor a booth
in Old Sacramento. Think of the prestige of having your own
10ft. x 10ft. sitting area right on the streets of Old Sacramento.
Availability is extremely limited, so call the office today.
If you have not seen it yet, please visit our festival website
at www.sacmusicfest.com. You can get the very latest information on the Music Festival including updates on all the performances, schedules and sponsors. There is also a place to
sign up to be a volunteer <http://www.sacjazz.com/volunteers.
php>. We are always looking for conscientious individuals to
help us plan and execute this great event. Can you believe that
this is the 39th year? Come celebrate with us.
The STJS Election is just around the corner. We are providing you a great list of candidates to choose from. Read their
bios here in this newsletter. Then, please get out and vote on
Election Day, June 10th. We can also get you an Absentee
Ballot; just contact the office: call (916) 444-2004 or e-mail
your request to [email protected] 2
Visit our website
www.SacJazz.org
and click on the icons to
find us on Facebook & Twitter
May 2012
For
V. P.
Tom Duff
for President
INCUMBENT – Thank You for the
support that the Society has given
to me as your president since 2010.
I am now running for re-election
and asking for your vote. In the
last two years, we have accomplished much to keep STJS on a
solid financial footing. Our costs
are lower than they have been in
years, and the Society is getting
back to financial health. We have
made changes that I believe will
benefit the society for years to
come. I started with the Sac. Jazz
Jubilee in 1987 as a volunteer, and
I have watched the Society and festival change, expand and contract. I have had several roles within
the Society, including: Shuttle Bus
volunteer and manager, Jubilee
Management member and chair,
board member, executive committee chair, as well as president. I
am also an employee of a Fortune
500 company and have enjoyed a
successful career in the technology arena. I am running again for
president because I believe there
is much more work to do to make
this organization successful. We
must be ever vigilant with our cost
structure while providing the best
music, programs, and benefits for
all our members. One of the premier benefits of being a member of
STJS is that you have a say in how
this organization is run. Voting for
your favorite candidate is your right
and responsibility. Please cast your
ballot either in person or absentee.
Vince Bartels...... for Vice President...... I have been a member of the STJS
since 1976. My musical career is
born out of the education and
experiences afforded me by the
STJS. I am committed to preserving and providing those benefits
to future generations of musicians
and fans. I am a past President (for
3 years) and Board Member of the
STJS. As a current member of the
Jubilee Management Committee, I
provide business and administration consulting as requested under
the direction of the STJS Executive
Director. On the Talent Selection
Committee, I serve at the direction
of the Artistic Director. I have also
served on past Election Committees. As President/CEO of Nelmar
Construction, Inc. since 1998, I have
extensive daily experience writing
budgets, managing projects and
day-to-day operations. I am willing and able to serve as requested.
During my term as President, many
necessary changes in the business
model (operational procedures)
were identified; then, plans were
put in place, and STJS has continued to implement those changes.
While some of these changes stir
the hearts and emotions of many,
including me, they are sound business decisions (part of a critical
transitional phase), which will
allow STJS to continue to provide
“Live Performances” and “Educational Programs” to serve its core
purpose. If elected, I will help STJS
grow into the future and continue
to Preserve Traditional Jazz.
Ron Jones
for Vice President
INCUMBENT – I’ve been a drummer
from the age of 14 and a member
of STJS since 1984. I served several
terms as a Board Member in the
‘90s, and am currently serving as
your Vice President. I’ve enjoyed
my tenure as VP and believe we
have accomplished a great deal,
but there is still a lot to be done. I have been an active volunteer
for the STJS’ Trad Jazz Youth Band
Festival since its inception in 2006,
and my wife, Patti, and I co-sponsor the Up Close and Personal
fundraiser, which in three years
raised over $25,000 for this annual
youth program. I have the ability to
get quickly to the source of a problem or issue and offer a workable
solution that benefits the society
as a whole, and I believe our youth
programs are the key to keeping
our music alive. I am grateful for
the support I’ve received from
everyone these past two years.
Lisa Negri-Bartels
for Treasurer
INCUMBENT – I’ve served as Treasurer for the past 4 years and have
been grateful for the opportunity
to work with this great organization and wonderful people. I’ve
supported the changes the Board
has made to put the Society into a
better financial position. I believe
we’ll continue to face challenges
until the economy improves, but I
believe we can survive those challenges based on the hard work
and dedication of our volunteers.
I’ve been a bartender at Riverfront
Refuge for 6 years, and I currently
work for the State of CA as a supervisor/ auditor.
STJS OFFICERS
Note there are 2 candidates for V.P.
VOTING HOURS:
Balloting will take place during Jazz Sunday,
noon – 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012
May 2012
MUSICIAN Board Member — Vote for 2 of these 4 candidates, below
Kristy Reed
Paul Edgerton
Alan Ginter
Jeff Kreis
INCUMBENT – My first appearance at STJS was in 1980 and I’ve
held a Gold Card since 1983. I have
served as a judge for scholarship
& TNT auditions, and have served
as a clinician for Adult Jazz Camp.
Since becoming a board member
I’ve taken over the duties as Youth
Band Coordinator for our yearly
festival, as well as arranging for
youth bands monthly on our main
stage. As a member of our Music
Committee I’ve been proactive in
bringing such guest artists as Brian
Casserly, Julie Jules, and David
Bennett, and am working on many
more! I’ve performed in 30 STJS
Festivals, and appeared with the
Temptations, Drifters, Lawrence
Welk Live Show, Big Tiny Little,
Cab Calloway, Jimmy Dorsey Orch.,
Glenn Miller Orch., Benko Jazz
Band, Allotria, Jazz Band Ball, Sutterville Stompers, Riverbank Blues
Band, Pete Allen Jazz Band, Bobby
Gordon…. and most currently
with West MainStreet. My experience tells me there’s no place like
home. We have an incredible tradition at STJS, and I aim to preserve it!
There has been significant change,
some positive, other only speculative. I fight to see traditional jazz
maintain it’s tradition here at STJS.
In my forty years as a professional musician, I’ve played with
the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra and Your Father’s Moustache
Band of Denver, worked at Walt
Disney World and Rosie O’Grady’s
of Orlando, and been a member
of the Wooden Nickel Jass Band
and the Fulton Street Jazz Band
of Sacramento (and even a stint
with Igor’s JazzCowboys). I first
appeared at the Sacramento Jubilee with a youth band in 1982,
and have been a paid performer
most of the years since then. I
am a Gold Card Member. My son,
Thomas, plays trombone and has
benefitted from the jazz education
programs offered by STJS. Several
years back, I served as a Musician
Board Member. Rumor has it that
there is still more I can do for the
jazz society; all I need is your vote.
This is Alan’s 52nd year as a professional performing musician on
four continents. After 15 years
during the heyday of the legendary Catskill Mountains Resort area
playing for a veritable Who’s Who
in the entertainment world, he
has since played with such diverse
musicians as Zoot Sims and Mose
Allison, Conway Twitty, and the
Sierra Nevada Camerata Baroque
Chamber Orchestra. “I learned
early that everybody needs a bass
player.” With a B.S. in Communications, a B.A., M.A., and CA Teaching
Credential in Music, Alan has been
teaching music at every level, from
Kindergarten through University,
and has developed into a Music
Curriculum Specialist. He has presented his students at music festivals all over Europe. Alan started
playing at the Sacramento Jubilee
throughout the 1980s with Tom
King’s Band featuring Ted Dulcy. He has been a Gold Card member
since 2003 and can be counted on
to play behind the Vocal Set in the
Gold Card Room every Jazz Sunday. “If elected, I believe I will be a positive influence on the Board and a
strong supporter of Jazz Education”.
Coming from a family of trad jazz
musicians, STJS has been a part
of my life from day one, and has
played a central role ever since.
From my time as a youth band
member through my college years
at UCD, to my recurring position as
counselor at the STJS youth camp,
and into my current life as a young
professional at the Sacramento
Children’s Home, the Society has
provided me support and been
a positive environment for my
development both as a musician
and as a human being. I firmly
believe that STJS is a wonderfully
unique organization that has a
vital role to play in the preservation of our music, a true American
art form. I would be honored to be
given an opportunity to give back
to the organization that has given
me so much. Thank you for your
consideration, and please feel free
to ask me any questions or to just
say “hi.”
May 2012
STJS NON-musician Board Member
Dave Becker
Dennis Grimes
Scott Kaufman
Bob Mattingly
INCUMBENT – I have learned a lot
as being a board member for the
past two years on the Sacramento
Traditional Jazz Society (STJS),
I am currently Co-Chair of the
Membership Committee and
Chairperson of the Governance
Committee. I assist at Raffle
table on Jazz Sundays (the guy
that sits behind the table), one
of the many volunteers at the
Traditional Jazz Youth Band
Festival (TJYBF) and a volunteer
any place they need assistance.
I have an Associate degree in
Applied Science in Computer
Information System Web Development. Retired from the U.S.
Air Force after 22 years. Employed
with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
for 26 years as Facility Manager, Business Unit Environment,
Health and Safety Manager, and
many other positions. My wife
is Kathy, “the Raffle Lady.”
INCUMBENT – I have been a
member of the STJS since 1985. I
am a member of the Festival management committee, and I have
had the pleasure of being on the
board for the last year and a half.
I am hopeful that I can continue to
be a member of the Board so I can
advocate for the Festival and the
volunteers. I have been a volunteer at the festival for twenty-six
years in the financial area. I started
in ticket sales and, with my wife,
moved into couriers. We advanced
to manage the courier group for
the past 10 years. Last year, I was
asked to become the coordinator
of the financial group, overseeing
the finance department, couriers,
ticket sales and admission sales. I
assisted in moving the warehouse
along with other members of the
Board. I negotiated and set up the
online admission ticket sales with
the assistance of the STJS webmaster. With my financial background I
will continue to monitor the society’s expenses so that we can stay
on track back to financial stability.
INCUMBENT – Scott Kaufman
has proudly served on the
STJS Board of Directors for
the past six years believing
strongly in the value of preserving and promoting the American art form of Traditional Jazz. In 2005, Scott opened Midtown
Stomp, a swing dance venue dedicated to the preservation of Lindy
Hop and other vintage forms of
dance done to Traditional Jazz &
Swing music. This venue would
become the largest weekly swing
dance in Northern California. Scott
brings a background in marketing, event planning, and technology together in creative ways to
promote events. He has planned
the Jubilee’s Swing Dance Contest since it began 6 years ago.
After watching hundreds of people
each month dance to Traditional
Jazz & Swing music, Scott believes
strongly that people love Traditional Jazz but just don’t know it. I started attending the Jazz Festival
back in the early 80s when I lived
in Southern Calif. I would come up
for the good times and the great
music. When I moved to Sacramento, I was fortunate to have
Bob Graham as a customer. He got
me on the Communications team
in 1988, and I have been there ever
since. I am now the manager of
Communications and also serve
on the festival management team.
In my daily life, I am president and
gen/mgr of a remodeling construction company and also have a
distributorship for an international
manufacturing company that deals
in parts washing and pressure
washers.I have served on the board
of Christmas in April (now Rebuild
Together) from it’s early stages till
about 2003. I served on the board
of my church for over 10 years up to
2011. Now, I am part of the Music
Committee and the Praise Team.
If elected, I will try to keep the festival in the black and grow the volunteer list.Running a daily business
and being married to an accountant,
I know what is fiscally responsible.
I hope that after reading this, you
will vote for me. I will do my best
for the festival and the volunteers.
May 2012
SUMMARY
VOTE FOR 3 of these 7 candidates
2012 SLATE OF
CANDIDATES
for STJS Board
of Directors
Marsha Lee
Beth Scott
Dennis Speciale
I have been a Jubilee Volunteer
since 1987. This year makes 25
for me. My first assignment was
at the H St. Transfer, then the Convention Center, and I finally found
my “Jubilee Home” at the Hyatt
Ballroom where I am the Site
Manager along with my daughter. I will do my best to keep the festival going. I love it because it is so
much fun. The things that give me
pleasure during the Festival are the
smiles on the faces, toe tapping,
dancing and everyone having a
great time. It really makes me
happy when an attendee says
“thank you for doing this.” I truly
believe that music is the universal
language.Everyone is getting along
and there is no language barrier. I
will also support the many activities throughout the year. It is so
important to keep the youth interested and nurture their talents.
It is great that so many types of
music have been incorporated
into the festival, drawing younger
people, and that is what we need. The festival has something for
everyone. What a dull world if
everyone liked the same thing.
I work full time at Zurich NA
(Insurance) in the Premium Audit
Department as an Audit Reviewer.
I look forward to seeing you at
the Sacramento Music Festival..
As a longtime member of STJS, and
on the Membership Committee for
a number of years, I can usually
be seen at the Membership Table
renewing or opening memberships during Jazz Sundays and at
the festival. I taught high school
English early in my life and now
am the publications editor for a
private non-profit organization
where I meet deadlines, prioritize
printed projects and am a member
of that Board. I direct a group of
seniors, known as the Rascals, in
variety shows for that organization. With past terms as secretary,
parliamentarian and president of
other organizations, I anticipate
positive experiences should I be
elected to the Board of Directors
for the Sacramento Traditional
Jazz Society.
My family originally moved to
the Sacramento Area in 1956,
and we have fond memories of
the old state fair grounds and
going to matinees at the Alhambra and Crest Theaters. My most
treasured memories are those
times I spent with my father at
the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. My
father became a volunteer in
1977 and was the Jubilee’s greatest advocate. I started attending
the Jubilee in the late ‘70s, and
finally became a volunteer in
1987. I became the Ticket Control
Manager in the late nineties and
have been a manager ever since.
I believe the Sacramento Music
Festival to be a cultural jewel for
the city and will work hard to
keep it. I am proud of the Society’s
youth programs and will always
be its biggest promoter. With my
experience, I believe that I would
be an asset to the Board. I was
born in Fairfield at Travis AFB in
1952. I am a lifelong resident of
California, a Vietnam Era Veteran.
I have a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration–Accounting. I am currently
employed at the CA State Controller’s Office as an Accounting
Administrator.
May 2012
PRESIDENT
Tom Duff (Incumbent)
VICE PRESIDENT
Ron Jones (Incumbent)
Vince Bartels
TREASURER
Lisa Negri-Bartels (Inc.)
MUSICIAN
BOARD MEMBER
— vote for 2
Kristy Reed (Inc.)
Paul Edgerton
Alan Ginter
Jeff Kreis
NON-MUSICIAN
BOARD MEMBER
— vote for 3
Scott Kaufman (Inc.)
Dave Becker (Inc.)
Dennis Grimes (Inc.)
Marsha Lee
Bob Mattingly
Beth Scott.
Dennis Speciale
Dante Club Notes
By “The Cricket”
[who is NOT the AATJ editor]
B
lack tie and fox trots. Varsity sweaters and tweed knickers and
SWING! That’s Glenn Crytzer and His Syncopators. What
a blast from the past! They brought their own microphones—big
enough to play baseball with. And they played like crazy! “Dancing Cheek to Cheek,” “If You’re a Viper,” “The Panic is On,”
“Spreadin’ the Rhythm Around,” “Yacht Club Swing.” Then there
were the originals from the pen of Glenn himself, nearly indistinguishable from the classic styles. In fact, the band has a whole CD
worth of Glenn’s compositions.
Glenn brought three band members with him from Seattle:
Steve Mostovoy (trumpet), Mike Daugherty (drums) and bassist
Dave Brown (well known to STJS from many appearances with
Uptown Lowdown, Stumptown and others). They were joined by
RSJO’s Don Neely on reeds and Bonnie Otto on piano.
Bonnie also slipped on stage to join the Set 3 band, the Crescent
Katz: Jeff Kreis, Brandon Au, Greg Sabin, Kellen Garcia and
Patrick Skiffington. They’re a marvelous representation of young
musicians who’ve discovered what FUN it is to play classic jazz—
and they communicated that fun to an enthusiastic audience.
Ryan Clark, Alyssa Clark,
and Nolan Cyr
Bonnie
Otto
(Suggestion: Go back and read Felicia Weatherly’s article in
last month’s AATJ: “Unexpected Perks of Being a Teenage Trad
Jazz Musician.” The list was actually written by Teenage Trad
Jazz Musicians!)
Jane Reinmuth praised bassist Robert Dolan for his support
in the Tailgate sets. Close to his last time for a while, though. He
said he has signed with Mills Music in Washington to an internship in instrument repair, after which he will be working in one of
their nine locations there. Way to GO, Robert. Congrats.
Robert started on TG Set 1 with Ira Greenstein and Mike
O’Hearn, Howard Pearson, Rich Lockwood, Rich O’Day and
Susan Phillips, with singers Pat Galyean and Jane Reinmuth.
Then he skipped over to TG Set 3, with Lee Monthei, Pearson,
Frank Lindskoog, and a newbie: drummer Kai Norton. I’ll catch
up with Kai next month, and get some details.
Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators
Glenn Crytzer, Dave Brown, Mike Daugherty, Steve Mostovoy, Don Neely
Dave
Mitchell
Crescent Katz
PHOTOS BY NANCY GIFFIN
April 15, 2012
Glenn
Crytzer
& His
Syncopators
Set 1 was “Nolan’s Picks”: Nolan Cyr, Alyssa Clark, Jeffrey Peel, Clayton LaFlamme, Dexter Williams and Ryan
Clark. They’re the next Next Gen, developing their own style
and stage presence—so impressive. We saw several of them later
in the Tailgate. Jeffrey Peel, a ninth grader at Rio Americano, just
turned 15, and (a stat we don’t usually mention) is 6’1”! He said
he’s been playing trombone for 2 years. Drummer Ryan Clark
has known Nolan since before Arden Middle School and Rio Am.;
he’s been playing drums for 4 years now.
Dancing on Main Stage
May 2012
Did you know Rich Lockwood is currently President of the
San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society? I’ll have to be more respectful. Also an uptick in respect for Election Committee Member
Kathy Becker for her efficient delivery of Nominated Slate of
Officers, after claiming to be paralyzed by stage fright. Hubby
Dave squealed on her, though: She’s no longer stage shy—she
actually SANG at Round Table.
TG Set 2 was led by Andrew Stephens, joined by Ken Champion on trumpet. Todd Morgan was on piano and Willie Erickson was on tuba. Tom Carpenter came in on reeds, with Larry
Salerno on drums. Claude Purcell was the vocalist.
Ryan Enoki brought along his dad, Kazu, to hear him play
in TG Set 4 with Charlie Gehlbach and Dave Mitchell, Larry
Tyrell, Jay Paulus, Carpenter, Billie Menz, Dave Sieber and
Fred Pepper, with Barbara Paulus handling the vocals. Jeffrey
Peel shared the trombone position with Bob Summers on TG 5.
Mike O’Hearn split the trumpet spot with Kurt Olsen. They had
Dave Chan on piano, Fred Pepper on banjo and Todd Morgan
on drums! Renee Alarcon and Diane Kelly were the vocalists.
Diane also participated in the Gold Card Room Vocal Set, singing “Dancing Cheek to Cheek” to her husband, Dave. As usual,
the Vocal Set had some beautifully rendered favorites (“In the Wee
Small Hours” by Keith Williams, “Black Magic” from Harry
DuVall, “God Bless the Child” from Francesca Homan, “I Thought
Mike
Daugherty
Pete
Salerno
Steve
Mostovoy
George
Cecil
May 2012
About You” from Pat Kennedy), some stompin’ hot renditions
(“Stagger Lee” from Alan Ginter, “Sweet Georgia Brown” from
Todd Morgan, “Stompin’ at the Savoy” from Gwenetta Brooks),
and one or two that we hardly ever hear (“Some Time Ago” from
T Jackson and “I Could Write a Book” from Pam Lehnert). As
usual, they were backed by Ken Meyers, Alan Ginter and Charlie Hull, with Larry Salerno on the drum throne.
Speaking of Salernos, you hardly ever see Larry and Pete in
the same place at the same time, but there they were. Pete was on
GCR Set 5 with Mitchell, Tyrell, Lockwood, Bill Bua, Jimmy
Spero, Scotty Harper and Benny Marcelo.
As I was talking of drummers (!), long time no see George
Cecil. What a pleasure. He was in the “special” band Charlie
Gehlbach put together for GCR Set 4. Charlie called in Paulus,
Bob Noren, (or was it Norm Gary?) Otto, Spero and Mickey
Bennett, and it was HOT!
Carl Warmdahl was the first sign-up for GCR Set 1, ultimately playing with Tom Chamberlain, Ken Champion, Pearl
Nicolino and Rita Sewell. Nolan Cyr joined Lockwood and
Bua, Lindskoog, Eddi Benjamini, Jack Scott and Steve Gonsoulin for GCR Set 2.
Eddi, by the way, could ONLY play one set because he has
spinal stenosis—very painful. We hope the (cont. on page 10)
“SUGAR”
Willie
&
“Satch’”
Don
Neely
Scotty
Harper
PARASOL WINNER Jay Paulus
w/ Glenn Crytzer
Dante Club Notes (cont.)
docs can give you some relief, Eddi. In fact, lots of folk on the
sick call roster this month. The Rectors of ZOOM had an especially bad few weeks. Ray was hospitalized with diverticulitis,
and as soon as he was sprung, Becky was admitted with congestive heart failure, so they were both listening but taking it easy on
Sunday. The Sound Crew’s Olivia Sanchez was also hospitalized
for a few days with congestive heart failure. She has strict orders
from her Crew mates to lay off cord stringing and rug taping.
Worst of all, Gordon Machado is between treatments for bladder cancer. He says he’s a toe-tapper this month but hopes to be back
dancing soon. I know he was miserable having to just sit and watch.
Tom Arnold was dancing injured, as it were. He first told me
that “old women are tough!” (referring to dance partner Ingrid
Wolbart). He said the black eye looked bad but the ribs hurt
worse! He confessed that he tripped over his own feet rounding
third base, and took a tumble. As a Senior League baseball player
and staunch STJS member, he confided that he likes fast balls, fast
cars, fast dancing and—at age 80, he can’t remember the fourth
fast thing he likes! (Tee hee, you bad boy.)
Lots of dancers “liked” all three of the day’s bands, but Ken
and Linda Champion danced nearly every number the Syncopators played. Linda did have to drag Ken’s nearly lifeless body off
the dance floor a couple of times to re-hydrate, but he perked right
up and was back out there.
The most elegant dancers were Tineke Peldens and Rudy
Velek, elegant not to be interpreted as not having lots of fun. Mike
and Patty Schneider certainly were enjoying the guest band, as
were Pat & Ginger Devaney.
Hey, Burt Wilson was in the house, and seemed to be suffering no ill effects from his knee replacement—so glad. Aforementioned pianist Benny Marcelo brought his lovely wife, Natalie,
with him for the day. Bill McMartin introduced the gorgeous
Velia Arrey, self-described as a “‘40s-style singer.”
Harry DuVall’s cousin, Bill Moriarity was there with his
wife, Elizabeth, and Rose and Mel Nunes. Mel went to school
with Harry; sang with him “long ago.” One suspects there is more
to the story.
Bass player Ana Hansen told me she found us online and had
her mother, Cari Porter, bring her to STJS for the day. We made
sure Ana was introduced to Tailgate Room Director Jane Reinmuth, supporter of all young musicians.
The Secret Life of a
Sac. Music Fest. Teenager
by Felicia Greenwood Weatherly
T
his year at the Festival is a better time than ever to be
a young musician. First, there are more Next Generation
bands than there have been in years—new bands to hear and
new friends (and future connections!) to be made. You have to
love that.
So you’ve played your set and you want to just hang out
and chat with your new friends. Sadly, the Hat Wrack has
sometimes runs hot and cold on how they feel about a bunch
of rowdy young musicians making it their go-to hang. Good
news! The youth bands now have their own Hospitality Room
with snacks and soda at the Holiday Inn! During the day and
early (by jazz standards) evening, the room will be open to
youth musicians to get ready for performances, talk, relax,
change costumes, etc.
I know what you are thinking, “WHOA! Those are super
great ideas! There can’t possibly be MORE new and exciting
changes for young musicians!” But, I am happy to inform you,
yes there are!
On Monday, the last day of the festival, there will be a special set called “Draga’s Picks” that will feature Next Generation musicians hand selected by Bob Draga himself! These
fortunate musicians will get to play a set with Bob just before
the ultimate highlight for youth musicians (please hold on to
your hats here!): NEXT GENERATION MUSICIANS GET
THEIR OWN CLOSING CEREMONY!
That’s right! Young musicians get their own event to come
together before everyone returns home to say good-byes, jam,
recognize musicians and celebrate our music. The details are still
in the works, but it is certainly going to be something to see!
All these changes are new for 2012 and reflect the vision
of Kristy Reed and the Education Committee to create an
exceptional experience for our Next Generation Musicians.
Those of you who are “current generation” musicians and fans,
think about checking out the new Closing Ceremonies, or at
least spending some time at a youth venue. They really are
the future of our music! Even for former youth musicians like
myself! 2
NOTE a schedule swap at the Straw Hat (Mather Field): TNT
will play on May 9, and Dr. Bach on May 16.
Horrifying, the number of jazz festivals that have ceased operations in the last few years. With YOUR help, that will NOT happen
to Sacramento. You can find most any style of jazz you like (lots of
TRAD for me, thanks), so get your badges TODAY. 2
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2012 Music Lesson Awards
Ceremony on Sun., May 13th
at 12:40 pm on Main Stage
May 2012
A SAMPLING of SETS at the 2012
Sacramento Music Festival
FRI. 7:00pm @
Laughs Unlimited:
Great Guitars w/
Steve Homan,
John Reynolds,
Nahum Zdybel
GUESTS
2012 Emperor Bob Ringwald, 2010 Emperor Bob Draga,
Allan Vaché, Russ Phillips, Jason Wanner
FEATURED JAZZ BANDS
Best of Swing Quartet
Nicolas Montier (sax, from France),
Larry Vuckovich, Jennifer Leitham, Vince Bartels
SAT 11:30am
@ Courtyard
D’Oro:
Clarinet Special
Dave Bennett,
Hal Smith &
Ray Templin
SAT. 10:00am
PARADE
Rebecca Kilgore Trio
Becky Kilgore, Dan Barrett, Rossano Sportiello
Stephanie Trick Trio
Stephanie Trick, Phil Flanigan, Danny Coots
SAT 4:00pm @ Laughs Unlimited
Mardi Gras Band
TRAD
101st Army Dixieland JB, Big Mama Sue Quartet,
Bill ‘n’ Eddie, Black Tuesday, Catsnjammer,
Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, Dutch’s Gramercy 6,
FreeBadge Serenaders, High Sierra,
Kristy Reed & West MainStreet, Mardi Gras Band,
New Black Eagle, Night Blooming Jazzmen,
Original Wildcat Jass Band (with Ray Templin),
Reynolds Brothers, Riverside Rogues,
The Professors, Uptown Lowdown, plus 15 YOUTH bands!
SAT 7:00pm @
Courtyard D’Oro:
special set
“Sherman & Sherman”
w/ Brady McKay
JAZZ & SWING
Night Blooming Jazzmen
SUN 10:00am @ Hyatt Ballroom:
Gospel Set
MON 11:30am @ The Depot:
Patriotic Set
Bob Ringwald Trio w/ Molly Ryan, Dave Bennett,
Fulton Street, Joey V and da’ Big Easy, Kathy Morrow Trio,
Red Skunk, Shelley Burns & Avalon Swing,
Sister Swing, Stompy Jones.
BIG BAND / ORCHESTRA
Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, The Commanders,
Evolution (youth big band)
SUN 1:00pm @
Railroad Museum
Theater:
Frederick Hodges
solo piano
444-2004
(916)
www.SacMusicFest.com
MON 11:30am
@ Hyatt Ballroom: U.S.O. SHOW w/ Sister Swing
May 2012
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Future Jazz Festivals
and Jazz Parties
MAY 2012
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Modesto Jazz Festival Modesto, CA www.modestodixieland.com
25-28 39th Sacramento Music Festival Sac., CA www.sacmusicfest.com Come Play with Us!
(209) 985-2223
(916) 444-2004
JUNE 2012
22-24 Elkhart Jazz Festival Elkhart, IN www.elkhartjazzfestival.com
(800) 597-7627
28-1 America’s Classic DL Festival Lacey/Olympia, WA (360) 943-9123
www.olyjazz.com
JULY 2012
11-15 Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee Mammoth Lk, CA (877) 686-5299
www.mammothjazz.org
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Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Fest. Sonoma, CA (800) 546-2070
www.jazznut.com
10-12 Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival Sutter Creek, CA (209) 405-1563
www.suttercreekragtime.com
(909) 983-0106
Raffle Cent$
by Kathy Becker
STJS RAFFLE COORDINATOR
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asn’t that a blast at the Dante? I had a great time. We
brought in $302.00 for our Youth Education. A huge
THANK YOU!
A big thank you to our donators: Modesto Jazz Festival
(May 19), Mary Stewart, Glenn Crytzer, Warren Mufich,
Margie Weybright, Julia McAfee, Pat and Mike Schneider
—you guys are awesome.
Our big winners were: Parasol – Jay Paulus; and Joy
Skalbeck, Jean Williams, Joanne Mathes, Martha Swartz,
Mabel Burhans, Ana Hansen, Cari Porter. Congratulations
to all! 2
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May 13 guest: CLINT BAKER. That’s Mother’s Day!
youth band at noon: Red Hot Fig Stompin’ Moldy Babies Jass
Club of Rio Americano. June 10 guest: BOB SCHULZ.
STJS ELECTIONS are coming up in June. See pages 5-7
to read about our slate of candidates. If you want to request an
Absentee Ballot, see page 15 or call the STJS Office to have
one sent: (916) 444-2004. You may also e-mail your request:
[email protected]
STJS BOARD MTG: No Board Meeting in MAY due to
preparation for the Sac. Music Festival! We meet again next
month on Mon., June 25, 6:00 pm (location to be announced).
Call first or check the STJS website to be sure of meeting location.
Everyone is always welcome to attend these meetings.
UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS:
(Please submit event info to: [email protected])
See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs.
Ernie Bucio Tribute: The Modesto Jazz Festival will present “What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Ernie Bucio”
on Sat., May 19 at the Clarion Inn, Modesto. They will feature
a variety of jazz bands, incl. Bill Watrous, Mike Vax, Natural
Gas JB, and more on 5 stages, from 9:30am to 9:30pm.
TNT will play at Straw Hat on May 9, at Modesto Jazz Fest.
May 19, at our Sac. Music Fest., and at Round Table on June 5.
AUGUST 2012
31-3 Sweet & Hot Music Festival Los Angeles, CA
www.sweethot.org
Jazz Notes
Eddie & Friends: dance music every Tues., 1:15–3:45 pm,
Mission Oaks Ballroom (4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael).
Eddie Lavato, Parmys Weinberg, Bob Noren, George Cecil.
Cover charge. [email protected] Black Tuesday JB: McGeorge Law graduation May 12;
Feather River Jazz Soc. in Graeagle on May 20.
Crocker Art Museum: Roger Smith & Friends, Thurs.,
May 17 at 6:00 pm. 216 O Street, Sac.
Cell Block 7: Sun., June 24, 2–5 pm Tea Dance at American
Legion Hall (320 Washington St.; Lodi,CA) Cover charge.
Straw Hat: Wed. 6:30pm (2929 Mather Field Rd., R. Cord.)
No cover charge. May 9 TNT; May 16 Dr. Bach and the Jazz
Practitioners; May 23 Jim Maihack; May 30 Bill Bua &
Friends; June 6 Jay Paulus’ Society Band.
JB’s Lounge, 5–8pm “Sunday Evening Jazz” Red Lion
Hotel (1401 Arden Way, Sac., CA 95815). 916-723-5517, ext 3.
Cover charge. May 6 Sax Attack with Mike McMullen, Jeff
Alkire, Darius Babazadeh and Joe Berry. May 13 Virginia
Ayers-Dawson. May 20 Anthony Coleman and San Kofa. May
27 Dave Scott Quartet (jazz trumpeter from San Francisco).
Western Swing Soc.: Larry McDonald/Cheyenne June 3.
May 2012
Main Stage 4-15-12
Guest: GLENN CRYTZER & His Syncopators from Seattle, WA
Emcee: Alicia Fullbright
Guest Artist Coord.: Bob Ringwald
Set #1 — Nolan’s Picks: Nolan Cyr, tpt; Alyssa Clark, cl; Jeffrey Peel,
tbn; Clayton LaFlamme, p; Dexter Williams, b; Ryan Clark, dr.
Set #2 GUEST — Glenn Crytzer, ldr/gtr; Steve Mostovoy, tpt; Don
Neely, reeds; Bonnie Otto, p; Dave Brown, b; Mike Daugherty, dr.
Set #3 — Crescent Katz: Brandon Au, leader/tbn/euph; Jeff Kreis,
tpt; Greg Sabin, bnj/t.gtr/voc; Kellen Garcia, b; Patrick Skiffington,
wbd/kazoo/voc.
Set #4 — Glenn Crytzer, ldr/gtr; Steve Mostovoy, tpt; Don Neely,
reeds; Bonnie Otto, p; Dave Brown, b; Mike Daugherty, dr.
Gold Card Room 4-15-12
What a fun Sunday we had in the Gold Card Room! Sets 3, 4 & 5 were
especially good; the Vocal Set (Set 3) served up 20 vocalists. Charlie
Gehlbach put the dynamic 4th set together. The 5th and final set of the
day was amazing! The tunes were all very well done and the group
blended as if they played together regularly (which they don’t)! Quite a
treat for the ears!
Tpt: Ken Champion, Nolan Cyr, Charlie Gehlbach, Dave Mitchell;
Rds: William Bua, Dick Lockwood, Charlie Hull, Tom Carpenter,
Bob Noren; Tbn: Jay Paulus, Larry Tyrell, Steve Gonsoulin; P:
Ken Meyers, Rita Sewell, Frank Lindskoog, Benny Marcelo, Todd
Morgan, Bonnie Otto; Bnj/Gtr: Jimmy Spero, Pearl Nicolino; B/
Tb: Alan Ginter, Eddi Benjamini, Mickey Bennett, Scotty Harper;
Dr: Carl Warmdahl, Jack Scott, Larry Salerno, George Cecil, Pete
Salerno; Voc: Jane Reinmuth, Wally Hawkins, Gwenetta Brooks,
Edd Burhans, Claude Purcell, Francesca Gorre Homan, Alan
Ginter, Harry DuVall, Pam Lehnert, Clint Ritchie, Keith Williams, Diana Kelly, Margie Ruiz, Larry Sikorski, Pat Kennedy,
Geri Eckert, Dennis Cain, T Jackson, Paula Dula, Todd Morgan.
GCR Dir.: Paula Dula
Tailgate Room 4-15-12
Jazz Sunday in April featured five good sets with many musicians playing more than once to fill the sets.Welcome to all newcomers. We hope to
see you again. The Musicians were:
Tpt: Mike O’Hearn, Kurt Olsen, Ken Champion, Ira Greenstein, Lee
Monthei, Charlie Gehlbach, Andrew Stephens; Flg: Bob Sumners;
Rds: Tom Carpenter, Dick Lockwood, Alyssa Clark, Gregory Paqueen,
Bob Noren; Tbn: Howard Pearson, Jeffrey Peel, Larry Tyrell, Steve
Gonsoulin; P: Frank Lindskoog, Rich O’Day , David Chan, Billie
Menz, Todd Morgan; Bnj/Gtr: Pearl Nicolino, Fred Pepper; B/Tb:
Dave Sieber; “SUGAR” Willie Erickson, Robert Dolan; Dr: Susan
Phillips, Kai Norton, Ryan Enoki, Carl Warmdahl, Larry Salerno,
Todd Morgan; Voc: Claude Purcell, Jane Reinmuth, Edd Burhans,
Pat Galyean, Barbara Paulus, Renee Alarcon, Diana Kelly.
Co-Directors: Jane Reinmuth, Tony Bellacera.
May 2012
Music Here & There
SACRAMENTO AREA
[email protected]
Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com
Black Tuesday J.B., www.blacktuesdayjazzband.com (916) 315-8526.
Bob Ringwald / Fulton St. J.B., www.ringwald.com (916) 806-9551.
Brady McKay Wed. 6:30–8:30pm, Tokyo Fros, Sac. (916) 648-1115.
Claudette Stone, Biba Rest., Th., 6–9pm., 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422
Catsnjammer J.B., www.cats-n-jammers.com
Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, http://drbachjazz.blogspot.com
Eddie & Friends Tues. 1:15-3:45pm, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael
Jay Paulus’ Society Band, www.jaypaulussocietyband.com
Joey V, www.myspace.com/joeyvdrums
John Cocuzzi, www. johncocuzzimusic.com (916) 380-2608
Kristy Reed Classic Trio, Wed. 7-9:30pm, Gibbons Park, cover. 972-0336
Melissa Collard, Fri. at Brookside Rest., 5–8pm. Folsom Blvd. @ Horn Rd.
“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
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.
Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.info
Sac. Banjo Band, Straw Hat Pizza, Mather Fld. Rd., 1st & 3rd Sun., 2-4 p.m.
Sac. Ragtime Society, FREE! Red Lion Sacto. Inn, 1401 Arden Way, Sac.,
last Sunday of each month, 1–4 p.m., (916) 457-3324.
Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra www.speakeazyjazz.com
“Sun. Eve. Jazz” – Various. JB’s Lounge, 5-8 p.m.; (916) 723-5517, ext. 3
SwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianlee
Western Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova
1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450
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;
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
Feather River JS Concert day varies. Graegle, CA featherriverjazzsociety.com Fresno DL Soc., 2nd Sun., 1-5 pm (559) 292-3999. Call for location.
Modesto TJS, Clarion, 1612 Sisk Rd., Mod., 3rd Sun., 12-5 p.m., (209) 985-2223
Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pm
San Joaquin DL JS, 8900 Thornton, Stockton, 1st Sun., Noon-5, (209) 477-9780
Sierra Trad. Jazz Club, Memorial Bldg, Three Rivers, 2nd Sat., 8-11pm.
Western Mus. Rndup., Stewart Hall, Sheridan, 4th Sun., 12-5pm, 645-8521
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023
Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo Park
Devil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 2-5pm, Danville Grange Hall. www.jazznut.com/
Jazzinators, Bronco Billy’s Pizza, Irvington Dist.-Fremont; 1st/3rd Tue., 7-8pm
Eggers/Tichenor, Belrose, San Raf., 2nd Wed. 5:30-8pm; M.E. (510) 655-6728
Mission Gold JB, 1st/3rd Wed., 7:30-9:30pm, Sunol JAZZ Cafe (925)862-2800
SF Starlt. Orch. , Little Switz., Sonoma, 2nd Sat., 2-5p.m. (707) 938-9990
Swing Fever, Panama Hotel, San Rafael, Tues., 7-10 p.m. (415) 457-3993
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STJS thanks our new and renewing
PATRON Members:
Lyvian Richter Tommie Johnson
Bill & Jean Weathers
Sherry Hanna
June 5 – TNT at Round Table
Summertime means our 2011-12 TNT youth band will be out
of school, so they only have one more Tuesday jam session. TNT
will play its FINAL Tuesday concert at Round Table Pizza (9138 Keifer Blvd. in Sac.) on June 5 from 6:45-8:30 pm.
Musicians of all ages are welcome to sit-in during the 2nd set.
Let’s support them one last time and
wish them well in their future music endeavors.
In Loving Memory
Steve Schofer
February 27, 2012
Robert Emil Syftestad
March 13, 2012
Oliver Black
March 17, 2012
Nan Bostick
March 26, 2012
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May 2012
Bob Schulz (cont.)
(cont. from page 1) with a crisp, clear sound—swinging, sweet
and hot, and appealing to all ages.
Robert “Bob” Schulz was born in Wonewoc, Wisconsin
and attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. He was
a band director for 17 years before joining the Turk Murphy
Jazz Band of San Francisco (1979). He performed with this
legendary band up until Murphy’s death in 1987. He went on
to form the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band and make numerous
studio albums. Additionally, Bob has released recordings as
Bob Schulz & His Chicago Rhythm Kings, Bob Hirsch & Bob
Schulz and the Midcoast Reunion Jazz Band, and Bob Schulz
& the Riverboat Ramblers.
On his website, bobschulzjazz.com, Bob tells the story of
his “audition” for Turk Murphy’s band. The opening paragraph
offers a glimpse into the past, when trad jazz was supreme:
“In 1979, I was playing at the St. Louis Ragtime Festival
in St. Louis, MO with the Riverboat Ramblers Jazz Band (a
group that was founded in Ft. Lewis, Washington during the
Berlin Crisis in 1961). Turk’s band, along with the Salty Dogs,
the Happy Jazz Band (now known as Jim Cullum Jazz Band),
the St. Louis Ragtimers, Ernie Carson’s Castle Jazz Band as
well as a few others, were regular performers for this weeklong Mississippi River jazz festival in June, on the Goldenrod
Showboat. I have to say, this was one of the best festivals ever.
I know we have great ones now, but imagine being on a Showboat, docked on the Mississippi River & playing Jazz—wow!”
For those who don’t know “the rest of the story” about how he
came to California and play in Turk’s band, Bob goes on to say:
“Ernie had convinced me (after a gin & tonic or two), to join
him and sit in with the Satly Dogs on the River Barge. We both
placed paper bags on our heads and played a tune or two with
the Dogs. I really don’t know where Turk’s vantage point was
during all of this, but apparently he thought it was worth the
gamble to give me a try, and I’m certainly glad he did! A week
later he wrote me a letter, offering me the job at Earthquake
McGoons in San Francisco. I was just recently divorced and
was still a music teacher in Wisconsin, so I asked for a leave
of absence, but was turned down. Actually that made the decision much easier. I gave up my teaching position and moved to
California. There were drawbacks however. I had to leave my
three children, my mother, as well as dozens of friends and students. It definitely made me dig in and start my career all over
again. I have to thank John Gill once again for recommending
me. It certainly changed my life... and for the better.”
June 10 is STJS Election Day, so in addition to coming
out to hear Bob Schulz play some tasty jazz, please take time
to review all candidate bios in this newsletter, and then place
your ballot at the next Jazz Sunday. 2
Absentee Ballot Request
For STJS Election on Sunday, June 10, 2012
STJS Secretary: Please send absentee ballot(s) to
Name_ __________________________________________
Address_ _________________________________________
City/State/Zip______________________________________
OR E-mail it to: ____________________________________
Anyone requesting this ballot must be an STJS member in good
standing as of June 10, 2012. This request may also be e-mailed to
[email protected]
Please specify if more than one member is making the request. This request must arrive at STJS two weeks before election. Completed absentee ballots must be received at the STJS Office
by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012, or brought to Jazz Sunday up until
the close of balloting at 3:00 p.m. on June 10. Mail or deliver to:
Ron Swehla, Secretary
1030 Captain’s Table Road, Apt. 20
Sacramento, CA 95822
2012 Sac. Music Festival ORDER FORM
Name____________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________
Phone #____________________________________________
E-mail_____________________________________________
* PRINTED PROGRAM IS NOT INCLUDED with TICKET PURCHASE.
Qty. __ “All-Events” Adult price (age 21+) . . . . . @ $110 ea. =$______
Qty. __
“All-Events” Youth price (age 7-20) . . . @ $50 ea. =$______
TOTAL =$______
o CHECK or MONEY ORDER #_______ (payable to “STJS”) or o CREDIT CARD m Visa m MC m Discover m AmEx
Card #_____________________________________________
Expir. date ________________ Today’s date__________________
Name on card_ _______________________________________
Order by phone (916) 444-2004 or mail this order form by mid-May to:
STJS • 106 K St., Suite #1 • Sacramento, CA 95814
Order must come in by mid-May to allow mailing time for tickets
May 2012
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Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
Date________ r NEW r RENEWAL
r ADDRESS CHANGE
Name_______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
PERIODICALS
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
City_____________________________State_____Zip _________
Phone__________________________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________________
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 rStudent $10.00
r Canada $40.00 r Canada $50.00 Single
(ages 12–20)
Couple
r PATRON Membership $300. Includes: 2 Festival All-Events Badges,
2 programs, and your name listed in the festival program.
r I am enclosing an additional $______ for the STJS Foundation r I am enclosing an additional $______ for the Friends of STJS Would you like to VOLUNTEER? (Please check one.)
r Sac. Music Festival r Non-festival STJS programs
r Any and all STJS programs
r I am currently a volunteer
Make CHECKS or money orders PAYABLE to STJS
or CHARGE to: m Visa m MC m Discover m AmEx
Card #_____________________________Expir. date_________
Signature_________________________________________
MAIL TO: Membership Chair
106 K Street, Suite #1 • Sacramento, CA 95814
www.sacjazz.org
[email protected]
THANK YOU for your support! We appreciate your membership.
Please take a moment to complete this form. Your information and opinions
will help the STJS better serve you. (Answers may be approximate.)
• How long have you been a member of STJS?_____________________________
• How far do you travel to attend monthly sessions?_________________________
• Number of monthly sessions you attended in the last 12 months______________
• Who was your favorite guest band or musician? __________________________
__________________________________________________________________
• What band or musician would you like as a guest? _____________________
________________________________________________________________
• Approximately how many days before the monthly session do you usually receive
the newsletter?____________________________________________________________
• What would you like to change about the monthly sessions? _____________
________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your help!!
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Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
106 K Street, Suite #1
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-2004
May 2012