SEPTEMBER 2015 VOLUME 47 • NO. 8

2015 Jazz Camp photos, concert info ........9–112016 TJYBF Qualifications, flyer ........... 4, 14Ad rates ............................................................2Elks Lodge #6 – info/directions ....................2Future Festivals & Jazz Parties ..................12In Loving Memory ........................................14In the Months Ahead .....................................2Jazz Notes ......................................................12Jazz Sunday Notes The Cricket ............. 6–8,15Membership application .............................14Musicians / Music Here & There ..................13Notes From the Office Tom Duff .....................2President’s Message Dave Becker ...................3Raffle Cent$ Kathy Becker ...............................3Vocal Set update .............................................3

Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz SocietySTJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music. 301 N. 10th Street • Sacramento, CA 95811 • (916) 444-2004 • www.sacjazz.org

Sept. 13: “Wild Thing”tm trumpeter Flip Oakes

“Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2

(continued on page 5)

Aug. 9 Jazz Sunday photos on pg. 6–7

Since 2006, multi-instrumentalist ..Flip Oakes has been seen on the trad

circuit with the Titan Hot Seven. During his music career, Flip has enjoyed free-lancing at festivals with an assortment of great bands. He has recorded with Evan Christopher, South Market Street Jazz Band, PrimeTime with Jan Sutherland, and the Uptown Jazz Quartet. Some may also know Flip as the designer of the “Wild Thing”tm trumpet. Flip Oakes and his trio performed with Princess Cruises for many years. The small combo allowed Flip to dis-play his many musical talents, playing trumpet, flugelhorn, valve trombone, tenor sax, clarinet and flute! Since returning to land in 1983, Flip has continued playing jazz festivals, concerts, lounges, parties, weddings, political conventions, corporate parties and other events with his own group,

the Flip Oakes Jazz Party Quartet, as well as being a member of South Market Street Jazz Band (1987–pres-ent), Conrad Janis and the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band (1996–present), Clive Collins Dixieland Band (1991), Shep Meyers Jazz Quartet (1987–pres-ent), PrimeTime with Jan Sutherland (1998-2001), The

LOWER ADMISSIONfor Jazz Sunday:

$8 STJS Members$10 Non-members

Oct. 11 Jazz SundayKIM CUSACK – clarinet/saxophone – from Chicago, IL “Chicago-style hot jazz clarinet at its best and most authentic.” Festival fans have seen Kim Cusack with Bob Schulz’ Frisco JB, Ray Skjelbred and His Cubs, and Tom Saunders’ All-Stars (Monterey). Best known for James Dapogny’s Chicago Jazz Band and 35+ years with the Salty Dogs.

Philip“Flip” Oakes

The PROFESSORSon Aug. 9

2 September 2015

STJS Executive Director: Tom Duff

STJS OFFICERS President: Dave Becker Vice President: Dennis Speciale Secretary: Nancy Kreis Treasurer: Dennis Grimes Ex Officio: Steve Hammond Past Pres.: Ron Jones

BOARD MEMBERS MUSICIAN: NON-MUSICIAN: Paula Dula Todd Bibby Vivian Lee Joe Cruz Jay Paulus Carol Fusaro Dominic Ruggieri Scott Kaufman Vanna Turner Lyle Van HornThe Board of Directors meet at the STJS Office at 6:00 pm on the Monday one week after the monthly Jazz Sunday; open to the public. (Day subject to change.)

STJS FOUNDATION President: Dr. William AuSTJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866

AATJ STAFFWriting/photos/illust./coord./production:

Nancy Giffin — editor@sacjazz.org

Contributors:Dave & Kathy Becker, Bill Dendle, Tom Duff, Paula Dula,

Judy Hendricks, Jane Reinmuth, Bob Ringwald, Patty Wassum, and our advertisers.

Advertising (full-color):AD DEADLINE: 15th day of prior month

AD SIZE RATE VERTICAL HORIZ. Full-pg. $ 150. ➔ 7.5” x 10” – Half-pg. $ 75. ➔ 3.6” x 10” 7.5” x 4.8” Third-pg. $ 52.50 ➔ 2.5” x 10” 7.5” x 3.6” Qtr.-pg. $ 37.50 ➔ 3.6” x 4.8” 7.5” x 2.5” Bus. card $ 15. ➔ – 3.6” x 2.3”

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In the Months Ahead

MUSIC from 12 noon to 5:00 pm

DIRECTIONS:Elks Lodge #6 6446 Riverside Blvd. Sac., CA 95831West of I-5 at Florin Rd. & Riverside Blvd.

PUBLISHINGAnd All That Jazz is published monthly, except Jan-uary, by the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society: 301 N. 10th Street; Sacramento, CA 95811.

SUMMARY The Sac. Trad. Jazz Society is a non-profit orga-nization established under 501(c)(3) of the Inter-nal 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 instru-ments associated with traditional jazz music.

“JAZZ SUNDAY” Monthly “Jazz Sunday” typically occurs on the 2nd Sunday, at ELKS #6, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sac., CA 95831. This official meeting is open to all STJS members and to the general public.

ADMISSION Admission to “Jazz Sunday” is by donation of $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Persons under 12 are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth 12-20 (non-members) $7.

GOLD CARD AUDITIONS Auditions held twice a year: Mar. & Oct., morn-ing of “Jazz Sunday.” Applications are available from the Gold Card Coordinator, to be completedone month before the audition. For info: 444-2004.

2nd Sunday Sept. 13 – FLIP OAKES, “Wild Thing” trumpet – San Diego

Oct. 11 – KIM CUSACK, clarinet – Chicago, IL

Nov. 8 – JOHN GOODRICH, reeds — Montana

Notes From the Officeby Tom Duff STJS EXEC. DIREC TOR

< to m @ s a c j a z z . co m >

STJS Office 301 N. 10th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811(916) 444-2004 FAX: 444-2060 info@sacjazz.org www.sacjazz.org

In August, we continue the planning ..for the 2016 Sacramento Music

Festival. We are making sure that everyone knows that there will, in fact, be a Festival in 2016, and that we are already selling tickets. This is the earli-est that the website has ever been up and running to sell pre-sales tickets, and we have already sold a significant amount. Visit sacmusicfest.com We have applied to some grants and are looking for sponsorships for next year’s festival. If you know of any indi-vidual or business that would like to “see their name in lights,” we would like

to hear from you. All non-profits run on sponsorships and donation, and we are no different. Without these types of activities, no non-profit is sustainable.

The “Race for the Arts” occurred on Saturday, Aug. 22nd at William Land Park. I ran to the occasion, and STJS had a booth at the event, headed up by your president, Dave Becker, and wife Kathy Becker. The run generated nearly $500. for the organization.

Hopefully, September will bring some rain and ease the drought a bit, but have a great month. 2

Partial image of

the 2016 Ticket page at

SacMusicFest.com

43rd annual

May 27–30, 2016Memorial Day Weekend

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President’s Messageby Dave Becker STJS PRESIDENT

< d ave @ s a c j a z z . co m >

What great music at Jazz Sunday last month; if you were not there, you really missed a great show and great

music! Ten youth Jazz Camp bands played, along with the Camp Counselors, and our featured band: The Professors (Jazz Camp Faculty trad and swing bands). What a show, and the Main Room was full of parents, grandparents, relatives, and our regulars. Thank you all.

Thank you, Tom Duff, for running in the Race for the Arts fundraising event to benefit STJS, and thanks to Dr. Bach (Charlie Gehlbach)for setting up a group of musicians to play at the August 22nd race. Everyone loved the music that the band played; I saw people dancing to the music and singing. We appreciate all who made a pledge; you may send your char-itable contribution to the STJS Office.

Missing any items from the 2015 Sacramento Music Fes-tival? If so, come by on Jazz Sunday and look through all the items we’ve been storing. I took all the Lost and Found items (collected from the Festival) to Elks #6. There were lots of glasses and a couple of car keys found during the Festival. You can claim these items on the next Jazz Sunday (Sept. 13).

Do use Amazon to shop? You can help STJS by shopping at AmazonSmile using a special link (shown below, and also as a link on the STJS Home page at sacjazz.org). Amazon will donate 0.5% of each purchase price to the Sacramento Tradi-tional Jazz Society. While browsing the Web, “bookmark” the link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7132119 and support us every time you shop at Amazon.

Thank you all for your support. — Dave 2

Have a great time

at the Festival! Raffle Cent$

by Kathy Becker STJS R AFFLE COORDINATOR

Hello all! We did very well at the Raffle; let’s see if we can ..beat it in September. The more we bring in, the better

Festival we will have. We brought in $324. YEAH!

Of course, we really appreciate our fabulous donators: Judy Hendricks, Pat Gonzalez, Al, Paige and Tom Morrow, Ingrid Wolbart, Jean Angel, and Yvonne and Bill Au. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Our big winners were: Max Pease, Guy Weybright, Estella Monson, Jeanette Erwin, Ann Meringer, Roger Zabkie, Giselle Koford, Jean Warner, and Olivia Sanchez. Congratu-lations to all. 2

FLIP OAKES “Wild Thing” Trumpet

STJS website at http://sacjazz.org

Vocal Set updateAs promised, the Music Committee evaluated the three-

..month experiment wherein the Vocal Set became Set 2 and began at 12:50. The consensus was that the change had made no appreciable impact on attendance by the instrumental musicians, and had inconvenienced some vocalists, who had other family and/or church obligations. Therefore, the Gold Card Room will return to the previous format, with the Vocal Set again being Set 3, beginning at 1:35 and ending at 3:15. However, because of concerns that this experiment had not been given enough notice, and because summer vacations may have skewed the results, we will make one further effort to “please everyone.” In March and April 2016, the Vocal Set will be the “last set,” beginning at 3:20 and running till 5:00, with three instrumental sets prior to that. At its April 18, 2016 meeting, the Music Committee will reevaluate this two-month experiment to see if the change has increased attendance and participation by instrumentalists. 2

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Sat., Feb. 13, 2016Sac. State University

CAPISTRANO HALL

Presented by the

Sacramento Trad. Jazz Society (STJS)and the

Jazz Studies Program atSac. State Univ.

in cooperation withTraditional Jazz Educators Network (TJEN)

TJYBF is believed to be the only scholastic festival for Dixieland or traditional jazz music (a.k.a. hot jazz or New Orleans jazz), and is open to school bands as well as jazz club and private instructor-sponsored youth bands.

REGISTRATION:

The $150 registration fee for the TJYBF includes:

n All-events festival access for directors and individual band members.n Complimentary pizza lunch for band directors.n Adjudicated performances. (Piano, bass/guitar amps and drums/cymbals provided.)n Feedback clinic based on performance. (Piano, amps and drums provided.)n Complimentary admission to the noontime Jazz ‘n’ Pizza mentored jam. ($5 for pizza meal.)n Jazz Workshop with NY trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.n Friday evening, clinican-led jam session.n Scholarship/Award Presentation and Command Performances.n Evening Showcase featuring 2016 Guest Artist Wycliffe Gordon and the all-star Clinicians Band.n Complimentary admission for each band director, band student, and one parent to the next-day STJS Jazz Sunday (at the Riverside Elks Lodge #6) with the all-star Clinicians Band: Greg Varlotta (tpt), Bob Draga (cl), Joe Midiri (cl/sax), Paul Midiri (vbs/tbn), Eddie Erickson (bnj/gtr), Jason Wanner (p), Shelley Denny (b), Ron Jones (dr).

n Group band photos available for purchase.n Instrument Check.

QUALIFICATIONS:

n All band members younger than 22 (or enrolled in a minimum of 6 college credits).n The band performs in one or more of the styles described in the “Style Guide” (on the Traditional Jazz Educators Network website).n No more than 9 musicians perform at a time (for meaningful, improvised, ensemble counterpoint).

NON-COMPETITIVE FESTIVAL:The four divisions include: middle school, high school, college, and jazz club/private bands. Over $4,500 in festival merit awards and scholarships awarded.

BAND REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Dec. 15, 2015.

FESTIVAL and CONCERT TICKETS:$10 in advance / $12 at the door for all events and the evening concert.

E-MAIL and WEBSITE: For applications and additional festival information, contact youthbandfest@sacjazz.org or follow the link from the youth festival website: http://sacjazz.org/youthfestival/

“Like” us on FACEBOOK: Search for STJS Trad Jazz Youth Band Festival

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Flip Oakes (cont.)Uptown Jazz Quartet (2002–present), and Titan Hot Seven (2006–present).

In 1994, Flip designed and manufactured his own line of brass instruments: Flip Oakes “Wild Thing” Trumpets. Since then, he has continued to expand his line of exceptional instru-ments (including cornets and flugelhorns). The great Arturo Sandoval is one of his customers.

Each “Wild Thing” Trumpet, Cornet, and Flugelhorn is intricately set up by Flip Oakes, personally, to ensure accu-racy and the best in consistency and quality. These horns are extraordinarily open and free blowing, with suberb intona-tion, a fast response, strong slotting, and unsurpassed carrying power. They also have incredible ease of flexibility and move-ment. As they played higher and higher, “these unique trum-pets actually open up! With ease, you can produce a sound that is open and dark with a huge core while playing with a sym-phonic mouthpiece.” Learn more at <www.flipoakes.com>

Flip Oakes Biography

Flip Oakes began playing music at the age of 8. The trum-pet was to be the first of many instruments he would learn to play. Not only is Flip a great trumpet player, he is one of the few musicians anywhere that can play both brass and wood-winds with equal mastery.

In his youth, Flip played in his father’s band, as did Flip’s mother; she was the vocalist. His father was a fine trom-bone player and introduced Flip to music early on. Soon, Flip learned that his love for Jazz was to be his primary focus.

Flip discovered he had a natural talent for repairing musical instruments as well. From 1973–1977, Flip owned the Olean band instrument and repair service in Olean, NY.

In 1977, Flip moved to Southern California and settled in Oceanside, CA. He became known to the public and to musi-cians throughout the San Diego and Los Angeles Areas as a versatile trumpet player, and one who could repair and modify their instruments with an understanding of what every musi-cian needed to get the most out of their playing.

It always seemed to Flip that whenever he played the trumpet after playing a flugelhorn, the trumpet felt tight and small. Having owned over 100 different trumpets of different brands and bore sizes (and having played thousands of horns as a repair technician), he always wished that someone would make a trumpet that was not only easy to play but didn’t play like it had a rag stuffed in it. He wanted a horn that was open enough to enhance the sound, better articulate, add range and be easy to play.

Around 1978, Flip’s understanding of the mechanics and physical nature of the instrument gave him an insight that led him to experimenting with trumpets by changing bells, trying different lead-pipes, altering the inner and outer slides, chang-ing and moving braces, and many other alterations. He learned, first hand, the many characteristics of an instrument and how to make changes in the design to get closer to playing the char-acteristics and sound he wanted.

However, after many years of trying countless combina-tions (and realizing that what he was looking for in a trumpet was very different from what anybody else had ever made), he decided to design a trumpet that would produce just the right sound, with unprecedented ease of playing.

Armed with this concept, he went to Zig Kanstul (an expert horn craftsman) and asked him to produce a horn that exactly matched his precise design; the result was truly a masterpiece! After making the prototype, the trumpet players who tested it all said the same thing: “This thing is really WILD, and I want one!” Hence, the FLIP OAKES “Wild Thing” Trumpet was born.

Flip has indeed designed a much different horn from any other trumpet, and it is really fun to play — from a whisper to the fullest sound you’ve ever heard from any horn. It can be very warm, and yet can be played as bright as you want. This horn also has the most even sound throughout all registers, with faster response, and ease of articulation.

The intonation is also suburb! Have you ever heard one of your favorite trumpet players get a huge, wonderful, rich sound on a recording, but then attend one of their live per-formances, only to be disappointed by their smaller sound? Sometimes you hear a brittle, brash, harsh, or whiny sound that is offensive and unpleasant. With the “Wild Thing” and its unique design, those live performances have that rich full “studio recording” sound. Recording it can’t be beat !! 2

Arturo Sandoval Flip Oakes

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LOWER ADMISSION at Jazz Sundays! $8 / $10

I love my twice-yearly “kid” fix: TJYBF and the Jazz ..Camp Concert. Youth bands have the added attraction of

wacky/creative names; this year’s crop started with The Beat-les(s), went on to The Jazztronauts, Riley’s W Jam Band, The Manority, Eb Harmony Da Da Da Da…, continued with Washboard Steve & the Hot City Stomp Squad, Echoes of Sly Park, Caution? Hip?!, Eight is Enough, and finished with Count Costas & the Diatonic Boppers. (I have no idea why, since on paper, no one in the band is named Costas.)

We’ve commented before that the Campers’ level of musi-cianship and knowledge of OKOM is increasing on a steep upward curve—and they never run out of steam. So, the Fac-ulty and Counselor bands didn’t dare show any fear, exhausted though they were (undoubtedly, after 2 weeks of Camps). The Professors trad and swing bands, affectionately known as “Tra-culty Fad Band” and “Swaculty Fing Band,” were fabulous. Traculty included Rusty Stiers, Greg Varlotta, Terry Myers, Anita Thomas, Jason Wanner, Camp Director Bill Dendle,

Matt Perrine(!), Ed Metz, Jr., and Shelley Burns. Swaculty had Stiers, Myers, Thomas, Varlotta, Perrine, Metz, Burns, with Curtis Brengle and Nahum Zdybel. Having Curtis and Nahum clearly delineated the two styles. Dancers liked both.

And the Camp Counselors? Wow! They tore up the place, pure and simple. Jeff Kreis, Rik Nishimori, Katie Nishimori, Grady Gardenhire, Greg Sabin, Keith Penney, Bobby Henry (many thanks for the excellent sound reinforcement for the Campers), Molly Reeves, Priscilla Ornelas, Zack Sapunor (“Rookie Counselor of the Year”), Pete Agraan, and Molly Pease were flat-out hair-raising. This in spite of the fact that, as Greg pointed out, the Sly Park dormitory beds are made for children! Keith demonstrated tiny dimensions – approximately cigar box-sized. Okay for Molly, but Jeff, Grady and Greg claim to have developed severe hip dyspla-sia from the experience! They fired up “Happy Birthday” for Molly Reeves’ – this is a precise quote – “52nd” birthday. (I didn’t think she looked THAT tired!)

No way to talk to everyone, but here’s a sample from the Campers (and if I don’t say otherwise, they’re local products):

Brady Hegland (gtr), Nick Augusta (pno) and Timmy Voet (dr) were hanging out, looking as spruce as if they hadn’t just spent a week in the woods. August Kauva (gtr) with his

Jazz Sunday Notes By “The Cricket”

[who is NOT the AATJ editor]

Aug. 9, 2015 The Professors

plusThe Counselors

and all10 camp bands

7 September 2015

(non-Camper) friend, Olivia Peters, were headed for the lunch boxes. Claire Parker (tbn) said her favorite thing from Camp was playing with a good band, with a good director (Nahum). An hour later and across the room, Faye Joelson (voc) said she especially liked playing with a really awesome band and an awesome director (Curtis). Maddy Hill (bass) said her favorite thing was meeting new people. In fact, Grace John-son (pno, Elk Grove), said the same thing. Well, most of the Campers did, in some form or another. Abby Luft (dr) added, “and playing ping pong!” She said she didn’t get any better, but she thinks she’s going to get a set for Christmas, so she should be a powerhouse by next Camp!

Isabel Montesanto (t.sax, Davis) said “meeting other people as passionate as [she is] about the music!” Simon Anuszczyk (gtr/bjo) loved working with the faculty, as did Zoe Murray (she also plays a.sax, but was in the vocal group for Camp). Carrie Gipson (tbn) cited support from the staff and faculty, as well as the jam sessions—and the brass band! Grady Flamm (tpt) included the jam sessions, and explained that, even if they weren’t in the same band, he could jam with his friends in the evenings. Jake Nalangan (pno, new in the Tailgate this summer), simply said, “the people.” Mackenzie Sullivan (voc, and granddaughter of JeNae & Vince Bartels) gave equal weight to people and the beautiful trees there at

Sly Park. Grace Johnson’s brother, Grant, was sitting with “Mom” Sherry Johnson, and reeds instructor Dick Evon (there with his wife, Karen Evon). Joseph Bly (dr) said it was a tie between the food and the events. Chris Koford (he said he’s from Switzerland by way of Elk Grove) agreed; he said it was a tie between the music, the food and the events. All good. Adam Bly (bass) – hmm – was still considering his answer. Emilio Barket (a.sax, Los Angeles) said the best part was the friendships he made. He was sponsored by Valley Jazz Club in So. Cal., Bob Berman, President. Jason Picker (pno, San Diego), also called out the nightly concerts, and getting to hear everyone play. Anthony Paneno (tuba, Santa Rosa) also liked the nightly jams. He was sponsored by T.R.A.D.J.A.S.S. Trace Zacor (t.sax, Seminole, Florida – “outside of Tampa”) said friend-ships and jams, while Jason Charos said “the teachers.” Trace and Jason were sponsored by the Sun Coast Dixieland Jazz Society. Aditya Sriram (dr; Fremont) also called out guidance from the faculty. He said it was a good collabora-tive experience. He’s from East Bay Trad Jazz Society’s youth band, directed by our friend, John Solis. Hunter Sprague (tpt, Davis) said he liked the jam sessions, the friendships, and theory class. His friend said, “Really????!” Breanna Rodgers (cl) liked the jam sessions – and theory (continued on page 8)

Eddie Erickson stopped by to say thank you for all the love and

support since his surgery

The Counselors

8 September 2015

class! Especially from Anita and Bria.

And – just so you don’t think it was all music, music, music – Catherine Treadwell (cl) said HER favorite things about camp were corn husking and lip-syncing contests, and the whipped cream and Fritos derby!

I was able to squeeze in a few comments from “Staff.” Natalie deWitt said her “best thing” was seeing the campers come back each year, seeing how much they have improved year to year, and how much they improve during the week. Emily Anuszczyk is Bill Evans’ assistant, and Andrew Blandford asserted he is on the Roadie Crew – especially valued for his long reach from high shelves.

Also caught a few of the Counselors. Grady Gardenhire declared his favorite is seeing the kids progress. Molly Pease (“Sha-wo-man” – she was the designated pharmacy regula-tor) exclaimed, “Oh, man, the connections you make with the Campers – it’s a unique experience.” Pete Agraan agreed; there are so many things special about the Camp. Pete has been coming to Jazz Camp since he was 14. Head Counselor Patty Wassum said it was the Campers – fun, dedicated, full of inspiration, working hard!

Nahum was the only Faculty I spoke with. (He doubled as Faculty/Counselor). He said he was exhausted but had to drive to L.A. that night for a Disneyland gig on Monday. Said he had a passenger to keep him awake. Good thing! Back to NorCal at the end of August for the World’s Finest Apples mini-tour.

I was able to talk to a few family members, including David Davis. His godson, Mo’Dacious Sims, was also supported by his dad, Rich Sims. Jennifer Reynold was looking forward to having daughter Denea home. Astoria Brown’s grandfather, Larry, was there. Jim and Megan Mackintosh said this is the third Camp for their daughter, Lucy (flute, sax), and she loves it! Terri Boyle is from Redondo Beach. Her son, Bren-dan (cl), was sponsored by the South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club. He’s also in JazzAmerica, a Los Angeles-based youth jazz club. It was co-founded by L.A. jazz legend Buddy Col-lette, and has provided tuition-free jazz instruction to students aged 11 to 20 since 1994. Impressive! Get more info from L.A. bass player/instructor Richard Simon: ufobass@aol.com

Whew! And MY favorite thing? The sincere and thoughtful responses from everyone I talked to.

Not that there wasn’t other stuff going on. In fact, the Gold Card Room and Tailgate proceeded apace. GCR Set 1 had Ken Champion, Tom Carpenter, Montana Monce, Dave Metz and Dave Sieber. Sans drums, Montana and the Daves nonetheless provided good support for a nice trad set. Vocal Set band included Ken Meyers (proud owner of a new cocker spaniel pup), Char-lie Hull, Dave Reitz, Alan Ginter and Jim Roberson.

(Cont. from page 7)

(cont. on page 15)

Jack Mootz, twin reeds Dick Lockwood and Dom Rug-gieri, Frank Lindskoog, Gerry Turner and Tony Bellacera were the Set 3 band. Gerry said this was his 6th year at Adult Camp, but the first time at STJS. He came from Santa Rosa to hear the Youth Camp players. He joined STJS on the spot, but he’s a longtime member of T.R.A.D.J.A.S.S. (Traditional Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz Appreciation and Strutters Soci-ety). He works with Jim Laveroni in the Flying Eagles Band.

Jane Reinmuth started the Vocal Set with “How Come You Do Me Like You Do?” David Lee, at only his second STJS meeting, is already Jane’s biggest fan. We heard from Edd Burhans and Harry DuVall. Jeanette Hall said she went to her first – but not last – Adult Jazz Camp. Claude Pur-cell was followed by Bev Ludlow Anderson. Alan Ginter said he was getting no sympathy with his tales about moving – nobody interested. Like Walter Brennan to Bogey in “To Have and Have Not” – they are “consumed by apathy.” That counts as erudite, right? Vanna Turner learned “You’re Driv-ing Me Crazy” at Adult Camp. She used Dennis Cain as her “prop.” Jackie Clausson, then Wally Hawkins, then Julie Meyers, puppy-trainer-in-residence, sang a really sweet “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” She wished her parents Happy Anni-versary – said they’d been married “a million and 9 years.” Clint Ritchie was followed by Kate Rees, who did a tap step or two, and gave a shout out to her friend, Mitch Kay, attend-ing for the first time. He’s a guitar player who sometimes lets her sit in with his Groove Deluxe Band.

GCR Sovereign Paula Dula said Todd Morgan had to miss Jazz Sunday, but he sent his dad, Jerry, over with a gift copy of his new CD, Sweet Pretender. Paula presented Glenn Boutté with his Gold Card from March auditions. Keith Wil-liams (shown on page 7) sang “Portrait of My Love,” the same tune he sang last month, but he was trying out a new arrange-ment from Ken Meyers, with a key change. Larry Sikorski explained he didn’t make it last month because Moonlight Swing plays the 3rd Sunday at the Harvard Street Hilton. Jackie Clausson made a second appearance, also trying out a different key, prompting a re-title of “Route 56.” Paula brought down the house with “No One Could Love You More.” Then she made everybody cry, including herself, by reading Joanna Koford’s very sweet Facebook post from Saturday night at Jazz Camp. “I’ll be here again, maybe at Adult Camp, maybe as a staffer.” Joanna closed the Vocal Set with “Almost Like Being in Love.”

GCR Set 4 featured a 4-person rhythm section (Cleve Baker, David Reitz, Dave Sieber and Tony Bellacera, a 2-reed frontline (Tom Carpenter and Gene Mondro), and a quartet of vocalists. Paula Dula sang the “Canadian Song”: “Take the Train, Eh?” Ludlow-Anderson

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All ten Camp bands performed at the Aug. 9 Jazz Sunday

10 September 2015

The STJS Teagarden Youth Jazz Camp and the STJS wish to thank all the jazz clubs, businesses and individuals who have given financial sup-port, materials or services to ensure the success of the trad jazz camp:

• Jim & Jeannette Galloway • Perry’s Garden Highway Garden • Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp • South Bay Traditional Jazz Society• All West Coach Lines • Dale Cummings• Napa Valley DJS • STJS Foundation • Vicki & Jeff Bezzone • Ross Himebauch• Bart Cavanaugh • Channel Cities Jazz Club• Lois McNeil • East Bay Traditional Jazz Society• Kathy Anuszczyk • Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society• Valley Jazz Club • Giselle Koford• Sierra Traditional Jazz Club • San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society • T.R.A.D.J.A.S.S. • Basin Street Regulars• Elinor Hackett • Linda Mitchell• Napa Jazz Society • Sonoma Jazz Society• Jan & Ellie Buhlert • Jazz America• Rae Ann Hopkins Berry • Music Society of Eastern Sierra• Sacramento Mustang Club • Chris and Hyla Skudder• Fresno Dixieland Jazz Society • Andrew Blackett & Mary Jane Richardson • Sly Park Environmental Education Center Extra special thanks to Ron & Patti Jones, Jim and Jeanette Galloway, & all who helped out, for the fabulous and successful fundraiser concert!

2015 Jazz Camp StaffBill Evans Bob & Kathy Schmidl Larry LundNatalie de Witt Mike Dolan Bill Dendle, Dir. Patty Wassum Emily Anuszczyk Robert Dolan Andrew Blandford Nolan Cyr Simon Anuszczyk

Gabriel Anuszczyk

Camp website:www.sacjazzcamp.org

“Like” our Facebook Page: STJS Trad Jazz Camp

2015 Jazz Camp FacultyTRUMPET: Rusty Stiers, Bria Skonberg, and Rik Nishimori

CLARINET/SAXOPHONE Terry Myers and Anita Thomas

TROMBONE: Greg Varlotta

PIANO: Jason Wanner and Curtis Brengle

GUITAR/BANJO: Howard Alden and Nahum Zdybel

BASS/TUBA: Matt Perrine

DRUMS: Ed Metz

VOCAL: Shelley Burns

Jazz Camp Acknowledgments

The Professors (Faculty Trad Band) The Professors (Faculty Swing Band)

11 September 2015

Washboard Steve & the Hot City Stomp SquadFaculty Jeff Kreis/Zack SapunorTrumpet Hayden MannetterTrombone Max ShepardSaxophone Connor CraigClarinet Brendan BoyleGuitar August KaubaBass Gabriel AnuszcyzkPiano Kameron HansenDrums Darian RamirezVocalist Zoe MurrayWashboard Steven Saavedra

Echoes of Sly ParkFaculty Curtis BrengleTrumpet Eric TreadwellTrombone Carrie GipsonClarinet Catherine TreadwellSaxophone Jacob MillerBass Harmony ForsythePiano Jake NalanganGuitar Brady HeglandDrums Timmy VoetVocalist Faye Joelson

Caution! Hip?!Faculty Nahum ZdybelTrumpet Grady FlammTrombone Claire ParkerClarinet MacRae DudmanSaxophone Emilio BarkettBass Maya MoncePiano Leslie SotoGuitar William ChanDrums Joseph BlyVocalist Mackenzie Sullivan

Eight Is EnoughFaculty Rusty StiersTrumpet Hunter SpragueTrombone Olivia FlournoySaxophone Isabel MontesantoClarinet Breanna RodgersSousaphone Zachary “Bubbles” MaherPiano Jason PickerDrums Steven ThompsonVocalist Sam Fuchs

Count Costas & Diatonic Boppersthe Faculty Ed MetzTrumpet Jason CharosTrombone Jesse BrandtClarinet Parker WeisSaxophone Trace ZacurBass Adam BlyPiano Nick AugustaGuitar/Banjo Simon AnuszczykDrums Aditya SriramVocalist Joanna Koford

The Beatles(s) Faculty Terry MyersTrumpet Ryan DingTrombone Richard GrimmettClarinet Sam Weatherly-WilliamsSaxophone Morgan BauerSaxophone Grant JohnsonPiano Grace JohnsonBass Anthony PanenoDrums Chris KofordBanjo Marley Fortin

The JazztronautsFaculty Anita ThomasTrumpet Riley GilbertTrombone Spencer NybergClarinet Astoria BrownSaxophone Mo’Dacious SimsBass Maddy HillPiano Eric TilzeyGuitar Milo CoulterDrums Abby LuftVocalist Molly Gherini

Riley’s W Jam BandFaculty Matt PerrineTrumpet Dillon WeatherlyTrombone Nick HidyClarinet Anahi JaramilloSaxophone Riley SpielerBass Brian DaltonPiano Andrew SimpsonBanjo Westin PrichardDrums Matthew LombardiVocalist Julianna Fontaine

The ManorityFaculty Greg VarlottaTrumpet Andece NewcomerTrombone Mabel SmithSaxophone Lucy MackintoshClarinet Eileen KosolaBass Ryan IoanidisPiano Eden “Puffins” EdwardsGuitar Finn TobiasDrums Jaron SherwoodVocalist Eliana Rodriguez Eb Harmony Da Da Da Da...Faculty Bria Skonberg and Rik NishimoriTrumpet Kian BarbieriTrombone Andrew CohenClarinet Claire KosolaSaxophone Ella MurrayGuitar Lauren EvansPiano Lauren TavlanBass Jacob MontanoDrums Grant BramhamVocalist Emily Miller

Aug. 9 ProgramThe Beatles(s)

“Ja Da”“Wabash Blues”

“Bill Bailey”

The Jazztronauts“Doctor Jazz”

“I Can’t Give You Anything but Love”“Ain’t Gonna Give Nobody None of

My Jelly Roll”

Riley’s W Jam Band“When My Dreamboat Comes Home”

“Avalon”“Bei Meir Bist Du Schoen”

The Manority“It Had To Be You”

“Bye Bye Blackbird”“I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate”

Eb Harmony La Da Da Da...“Exactly Like You”

“Am I Blue?”“That’s A’Plenty”

Washboard Steve & the Hot City Stomp Squad

“The Mooche”“Stars Fell on Alabama”

“Them There Eyes”

Echoes of Sly Park“It’s Only a Paper Moon”

“Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?”

“Big Bear Stomp”

Caution! Hip?!“I’m Beginning to See the Light”

“What a Little Moonlight Can Do”“Someone to Watch Over Me”

“Clarinet Marmalade”

Eight is Enough“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams”

“I’ll Never Be the Same”“The Blue Room” &

“I Would Do Most Anything for You”

Count Costas & the Diatonic Boppers“Don’t Be That Way”

“Blame It on My Youth”“Lester Leaps In”

2015 Trad. Jazz Camp Counselors Patty Wassum Rik & Katie Nishimori Molly Pease Priscilla Ornelas Molly Reeves Bobby Henry Keith Penney Jeff Kreis Nahum Zdybel Pete Agraan Greg Sabin Zack Sapunor

2015 Teagarden Jazz Camp Bands

12 September 2015

Jazz Notes Sept. 13 at the ELKS Lodge #6: FLIP OAKES from Oceanside, CA. Jazz Sunday is at Elks Lodge #6 (6446 River-side Blvd., Sac. 95831). Arrive at 9:30 for Elks Brunch.

STJS BOARD MEETING — Mon., Sept. 21, 6:00 pm at the STJS Office location: 301 N. 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. Monday meetings are held one week after Jazz Sunday.

UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS:Submit event info in advance to: editor@sacjazz.org

See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs.

Crocker Art Museum: Thur., Sept. 17 has two groups: 5:15 Cafe Stage inside has Grant Union High School Sextet. 6:30 Main Stage has Carlos McCoy’s High Octane Latin Band. $7/$12/$14. (916) 808-7000. crockerartmuseum.org

Jazz on the Green: Sat., October 3, 2015 from 1-7pm. Trumpeter/vocalist Byron Stripling with pianist Bobby Floyd; Carlos McCoy High Octane Latin Band; Pamela Rose Hammond Organ Party; and Vivian Lee Quartet. Bring your picnics, lawn chairs, blankets to Sacramento Horsemen’s Association (3200 Longview Dr., Sac.) $40. 916-723-5517. Tickets: https://www.reverbnation.com/vivianlee

Frederick Hodges: Thurs., Oct. 15 buffet dinner at 6pm, concert at 7pm. 916-782-1862 or 916-624-3732. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (615 Vine Avenue, Roseville).

Straw Hat: WED. 6:00–8:30 (2929 Mather Field Rd., Rancho Cordova) No cover. Sept. 2–Crescent Katz. Sept. 9–Cell Block 7. Sept. 16–Big City 5. Sept. 23–Dave Sieber Band. Sept. 30–TNT. Midtown Stomp: Friday nights 9pm–12am. $12 cover charge. (2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac.). Friday, Sept. 11–Peter Petty & his Titans of Terpsichore. Fri., Sept. 25–Hot City. Fri., Oct. 16–Harley White Orchestra.

Shady Lady (1409 R St., Sac.): 9pm–12am. Sat., Sept. 12–Element Brass Band. Thur., Sept. 17–HarleyWhite, Jr. Fri., Sept. 18–Crescent Katz. Thur., Sept. 24–Hot City. Sat., Sept. 27–Peter Petty.

Crescent Katz: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 6:00–9:00pm at (Oroville) Shakey’s USA (2829 Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA).

Todd Morgan & the Emblems: 3–4pm on Sat., Sept. 19 Art Americana Faire (Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad St, Elk Grove).

Beth Duncan: with trio feat. Steve Homan on Sat., Sept. 19, 6:30–9:30pm at Cabana Winery & Bistro (5610 Elvas Ave., Sac.). 2

Future Jazz Festivalsand Jazz Parties

SEPTEMBER 2015

4-7 Hot Jazz Jubilee Sacramento, CA (916) 822-2210 www.hotjazzjubilee.com NEW LOCATION at DoubleTree in SAC.

OCTOBER 2015

14-18 Sun Valley Jazz & Music Fest Sun Valley, ID (877) 478-5277 www.sunvalleyjazz.com

22-25 Jubilee by the Sea Pismo Beach, CA (805) 481-7840 www.pismojazz.com

NOVEMBER 2015

20-22 W.Coast Ragtime Fest. Rancho Cordova, CA (866) 724-9273 www.westcoastragtime.com

25-29 San Diego Jazz Fest. San Diego, CA (619) 297-5277 www.sdjazzfest.org

DECEMBER 2015

3 Up Close & Personal w/ Bria Skonberg – Sac.Y.C. (916) 970-5100 admin@sacjazzfoundation.org

Hilton Hotel (Sac. Arden West, 2200 Harvard St., Sac. 95815): 6:30–9pm, Monday night jazz duos or trios. Sept. 7–Ron Davis Duo. Sept. 14–Vivian LeeTrio. Sept. 28–Au Brothers Trio. Oct. 5–Peter Petty Trio. hiltonjazz.com

Hilton Hotel (Sac. Arden West, 2200 Harvard St., Sac. 95815): Sunday Night Big Bands! 6-8pm. Every 1st Sunday: 20s-30s-40s Big Band. Every 2nd Sunday: Metro Swing. Every 3rd Sunday: Moonlight Swing Orchestra. Every 4th Sunday: Sacto. Swing All-Stars. 5th Sunday: SwingMasters.

Ron Cunha Big Band: 1st Tues. at Clubhouse Bar & Grill (5150 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608), 7:00–9:30pm.

1940s Hit Parade Dance Party: See ad on page 9. Thurs. Sept. 17, 2–4:30pm. Carmichael Elks (5631 Cypress Ave.) 1940sHitParade.com

. John Skinner Band: 11:00 am, Saturday, Sept.26 at Car-michael Park (5750 Grant Ave., Carm.). Also, 6:30pm on Sat-urday, Oct. 3 at Pioneer Park (5100 Verner Ave., Sac.). www.skinnerband.com

Mike Butera Big Band: with Beth Duncan. Monday, Sept. 28 from 7:00–9:30pm at Crossroads Café (7322 Folsom Blvd, Sac.). $8 cover. www.jazzmondays.com

SwingMasters: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2–4pm at Placer County Fairgrounds (800 All America City Blvd., Roseville, CA).

13 September 2015

Music Here & ThereSACRAMENTO AREA

Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com BIG BANDS hiltonjazz.com Sundays 6–8pm. 2200 Harvard St., Sac.Black Tuesday J.B., www.blacktuesdayjazzband.com (530) 676-8923.Bob Ringwald / Fulton St. J.B., www.ringwald.com (916) 806-9551.Claudette Stone, Biba, Th., 6:00–9pm., 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422Crescent Katz, 1st Friday, Shady Lady (1409 R St, Sac.), 9–midnight.  1st Sun. 3-6pm, Berryessa Brewing. facebook.com/CrescentKatz/Cunha Big Band 1st Tues. 7pm, Clubhouse, 5150 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, http://dr bachjazz.blogspot.comEddie & Friends Tues. 1:15-3:45pm, 4701 Gibbons Drive, CarmichaelHilton Hotel Arden West hiltonjazz.com Sun. 6–8, and Mon. 6:30–9pmJay Paulus’ Society Band, http://jaypaulussocietyband.comJohn Skinner Band www.skinnerband.com“Midtown Stomp” – Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691. Classes. (916) 221-1500Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.infoRich O’Day, Biba Rest., Wed., 6:00–9pm, 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422Sac. Banjo Band, Straw Hat Pizza, Mather Fld. Rd., 1st & 3rd Sun., 1 p.m.Sac. Ragtime Society, last Sunday of each month, 1–4 p.m., at the Straw Hat Pizza at 2929 Mather Field Road in Rancho Cordova 530-574-7684.Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra www.speakeazyjazz.comSampino’s – Fri. 11:30–1:30 p.m; Sat. noon–2 p.m. www.dbaba.comSwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianleeWestern Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova 1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450Z.O.O.M. www.ZydecoOnOurMinds.com

CENTRAL VALLEY / CENTRAL CALIF.

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; Stockton1st and 3rd Tues., 6:30–8:30p.m. (209) 931-8333 www.cellblock7.net 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) 985-2223Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pmSan Joaquin DL JS 8900 Thornton, Stock., 1st Sun., 12-5, stocktondixielandjazz.orgSierra Trad. Jazz Club, Memorial Bldg, Three Rivers, 2nd Sat., 8-11pm.Western Mus. Rndup., Stewart Hall, Sheridan, 4th Sun., 12-5pm, 645-8521

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

http://www.sfraeann.com/ - online calendarAnd That’s Jazz, assorted. www.jazzdance.org/andthatsjazz/Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo ParkDevil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 1:30-4:30pm, Danville Grange Hall. jazznut.comJazzinators, Bronco Billy’s Pizza, Irvington Dist.-Fremont; 1st/3rd Tue., 7-8pmEggers/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)862-2800Natural Gas JB, 2nd Sun., 1-5pm, Ghiringhelli Pizzeria, Novato (415) 878-4977 Swing Fever, Panama Hotel, San Raf., 1st/3rd Tu., 7-10 pm (415) 457-3993

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Main Stage 8-9-15Guest: THE PROFESSORS STJS Teagarden Jazz Camp Faculty Guest Artist Coord.: Bob Ringwald Emcee: Nolan Cyr

Set #1 — YOUTH – See page 11 for all ten youth camper bands.

Set #2 — GUEST – Rusty Stiers, trumpet; Terry Myers, sax; Anita Thomas, clarinet; Greg Varlotta, trombone/tapping; Jason Wanner, piano; Bill Dendle, banjo; Matt Perrine, tuba; Ed Metz, Jr., drums; Shelley Burns, vocals.

Set #3 — COUNSELORS – Jeff Kreis, Rik Nishimori, tpt; Katie Nishimori, sax; Greg Sabin, Grady Gardenhire, tbn; Keith Penney, pno/accd; Molly Reeves, gtr; Bobby Henry, bnj; Priscilla Ornelas, tu; Zack Sapunor, b; Pete Agraan, dr; Molly Pease, voc.

Set #4 — GUEST – Rusty Stiers, trumpet; Terry Myers, sax; Anita Thomas, reeds; Greg Varlotta, trombone; Curtis Brengle, piano; Nahum Zdybel, guitar; Matt Perrine, tuba; Ed Metz, Jr., drums; Shelley Burns, vocals.

Gold Card Room 8-9-15Trumpet/Cornet: Ken Champion; Reeds: Dick Lockwood, Charlie Hull, Tom Carpenter, Dominic Ruggieri; Trombone: Jack Mootz; Violin: David Rietz; Piano: Ken Meyers, Montana Monce, Cleve Baker, Frank Lindskoog; Banjo/Guitar: Dave Metz; Bass/Tuba: Dave Sieber, Alan Ginter, Gerri Turner; Drums: Tony Bellacera, Jim Roberson; Vocals: Paula Dula, Jane Reinmuth, Glenn Boutté, Jackie Clauson, Kate Rees, Bev Ludlow Anderson, Clint Ritchie, Jeanette Hall, Vanna Turner, Alan Ginter, Joanna Koford, Todd Morgan, Edd Burhans, Larry Sikorski, Dennis Cain, Claude Pur-cell, Geri Eckert, Harry DuVall, Wally Hawkins, Keith Williams.

GCR Director: Paula Dula.

Tailgate Room 8-9-15 Thanks to the musicians who came to play at the August Jazz Sunday. We had a good time, especially with our “Mini Vocal Set” in Set # 4. The players were:

Tpt: Ken Champion, Bob Hoffman; Rds: EJ Koford, Dick Lock-wood, Tom Carpenter, Gene Mondro; Tbn: Thomas Monce, Bob Gonzalez, Jack Mootz; P: Frank Lindskoog, Augie Eriksson, Montana Monce, Cleve Baker; Strings: Dave Metz; Bass/Tuba: Mike Melnikov, Dave Sieber, David Rees; Dr: Greg Ayala, Tony Bellacera, Lisa Lit; Vocs: Claude Purcell, Bev Ludlow, Dan Lee, Kate Rees, Geri Eckert, Irene Bernesconi, Dennis Cain, David Rees, Jane Reinmuth.

Co-Dir.: Jane Reinmuth, Edd Burhans, Bev L. Anderson

14 September 2015

TICKETS: $10/$12FREE for students (under 21) with ID

www.Sac Jazz.org/youthfestival

Sat., Feb. 13, 20168 am Festival 5:15 pm Awards

7:00 pm Clinicians ConcertSacramento State

10th anniversary TJYBF2016 Guest Clinician WYCLIFFE GORDON,

with the all-star CLINICIANS BAND: Greg Varlotta (tpt), Bob Draga (cl),Joe Midiri (cl/sax), Paul Midiri (vbs/tbn), Eddie Erickson (bn/gtr), Jason Wanner (p), Shelley Denny (b), Ron Jones (dr).

BAND REGISTR ATION deadline Dec. 15, 2015 on a space-available basis.

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MORE INFO on website, or e-mail: youthbandfest@sacjazz.org

10th anniversary Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival2016 Guest Clinician WYCLIFFE GORDON,trombone / tuba / trumpet / vocals

15 September 2015

sang “Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone,” and Hall, Clausson and Ludlow-Anderson did “Sentimental Journey” as a trio.

Tailgatr Room also ended the day with a mini-vocal set – a “sing-off” in Jane’s terminology. Gene Mondro, Cleve Baker, David Rees and Lisa Lit played for Cain, Purcell, Lee, Ludlow-Anderson, Reinmuth, Irene Burnesconi and David Rees, who sang Jane’s favorite song, “Honeysuckle Rose.” Tailgate started the day with Bob Hoffman on trumpet, Thomas Monce on trombone, E.J. Koford on reeds, Frank Lindskoog on piano, Mike Melnikov on bass and Tony Bel-lacera on drums. Jane and Bev were vocalists. Jane also sang on TG 2, with Ken Champion, Bob Gonzales, Lockwood and Koford, Montana, Dave Metz, Sieber and Bellacera. Set 4 had vocalists Dan Lee and Geri Eckert, with Jack Mootz, Tom Carpenter, Augie Eriks-son, Sieber and Lit. I’ve heard from several sources that the Tailgate has more fun!

Vicki Bezzone’s mother, Betty Sardelich, said she enjoyed herself thoroughly – didn’t fall asleep once! If you’re 92-1/2, it’s gotta be good if you’re missing a nap for it!

Bill Bua said he was there, natch, for the kids! Ceceil Alli-son has been a member for about 5 years. She said she was there for the music, not singling out any one thing. And it is always nice to see Jack and Barbara Davis. Mary Grim-wood’s grandson, Blake Adair, was visiting from Dallas. He was enjoying himself but claimed to be more into herpetology than music; he has TWO bearded dragons at home!

I ran into Margie Borsi and Al [Capone] Palmer at the bar – he’s such a card! Michael Hjelmeland and Richard Himebauch ran into each other for the first time since – well, McClatchy Class of ’64, but they knew each other way before – Michael sat in front of Richard at Bret Harte Elementary.

Rich says that by the time the teacher got Michael’s name right, she didn’t even try with his name, Hjelmeland! (For the record, Michael was also the Himebauch’s paperboy.)

Those great LPs on the Raffle Table were donated by Stan-ford Redisch. One was a South Frisco gem, and one was recorded by the Mountain Village Jazzmen, Hamburg!

So, all in all, we had quite a day! If you were there, you know. If you weren’t there but enjoyed the telling, come on out and hear for yourself. Ringwald has a really intriguing Fall lineup: Flip Oakes, close-to-legendary Chicago clarinetist Kim Cusack, and Grand Dominion reedman John Goodrich.

In the meantime, you should know that Mather Field Straw Hat fall schedule looks really good, too: Cell Block 7 on Sep-tember 9, and Big City 5 (who?) on September 16, the 2015-16 TNT iteration debuts on September 30 – and Dave Sieber is fronting a band on September 23! If you subscribed to The American Rag, you would already know that Bob Pilsbury is retiring from New Black Eagles – WHAT? – and you could see a copy of the Medicine Hat Jazz Fest billboard featuring Bria Skonberg.

You do know that Midtown Stomp has a big ol’ ballroom in West Sacramento? They have Friday night dances and (approx. twice a month) hire specifically danceable bands. They offer all kinds of dance lessons, too (private or in a group). Check it out: www.midtownstomp.com

Spread your wings a little, and try the Shady Lady Saloon. Jump over to the Jazz Notes (page 12) and Music Here & There (page 13) for pointers on where to find your favorites so you and support live music in town.

Of course, you can support live music at our very own Jazz Sundays. See you September 13!

VOCAL SET UPDATE: Please read article on page 3. 2

16 September 2015

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