July, 2008.pub - Modesto Traditional Jazz Society

MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the
MODESTO DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY
To preserve & promote our unique American
National music treasure for future generations,
To give jazz musicians opportunities to share
their talent with appreciative audiences,
July 20, 2008 — Vol. 27 No. 4
Dixieland Jazz at Modesto Moose Lodge
821 5th St. • Modesto
To encourage youth to learn & to continue the
original American art form of playing jazz.
This month’s guest band is
2008-09
Board Members
President
Jan Leer
1st Vice-President
Jeannie Wemken
(Publicity)
2nd Vice-President
Margaret Squires
(Music Director)
The Fulton Street Jazz Band
has been featured at jazz
festivals and on jazz cruises for
over 30 years. The popular and
fun loving group combines a
front line of outstanding ensemble
and solo players with a rhythm
section that builds a strong
foundation for the band’s
powerful and unique sound. The
band’s extensive and varied
repertoire makes each performance an exciting and strong jazz
statement. Fulton Street is a
delight for listeners and dancers
alike.
3rd Vice-President
Rozetta McNulty
(Membership)
Secretary
Jerry Cox
Treasurer
Mac McCarter
Members @ Large
Ernie Bucio
David Livingston
Forrest Jackson
Elinor Purdy
Mary Menz, past President
Have you been to the
club’s web page?
Introducing Your 2008-09
Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society Board of Officers
President
1st Vice President (Publicity)
2nd VP (Music Director)
3rd VP (Membership)
Secretary
Treasurer
Members at Large:
Immediate Past President
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Jan Leer
Jeannie Wemken
Margaret Squires
Rozetta McNulty
Jerry Cox
Mac McCarter
Ernie Bucio, Forrest Jackson,
David Livingston, Elinor Purdy
Mary Menz
Miscellanea
45 members voted, 2 abstained
The Modesto Dixieland
Jazz Society has a new
web page.
On the site you will be able
to see a calendar
of upcoming bands, learn
how to join the Club,
see who the current Club
officers are and
much, much more.
So come visit us on the web
at
www.modestodixieland.com.
Next Board Meeting
July 29th
Jan Leer’s house
1045 Dakota Ave,
Modesto
Musically Speaking
President’s Message
This is the first column from your
new President!
I would like to welcome Forrest
Jackson and Ernie Bucio to the
MDJS Executive Board, and also
like to thank Drew Mercer and
Deck Hogin for all the time and
energy they have given the Board
since long before I even
became a member.
Since being elected, I have
pondered many ideas and
listened to many suggestions
about how to improve
attendance and participation in
MDJS.
Board Members are working
together, gathering our thoughts
for a common cause. We want to
bring our club up to date, while
still enjoying a rich history of a
style of music that began in the
19th century. We want to build on
our past, by using our strengths.
We know for certain that when
people have an understanding of
something, they can reach a
greater degree of caring, they can
become stewards, they can help
fight for us.
bring a horn to a jam set,
applaud the musicians
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I would like to see volunteers
step forward to help in small
ways, knowing that you do not
have to make a large
commitment. Just showing up at
the monthly club meeting is a
start.
encourage young (and old) musicians to give Dixieland a try
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•
share your hidden talents
sit at the front table for a set, to
relieve a board member
Let us continue to look forward
and build on our past. Let your
friends and acquaintances know
the good things about our club.
Share your interests in Dixieland
jazz. Dance up a storm!
help with the raffle table … sell
raffle tickets...contribute a prize
See you
meeting!
Some ways to lend a hand might
include:
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•
•
help set up/ tear down equipment
•
put an ad in the Jazzette
bring a friend or a youngster to
the club meeting
•
thank the bar tender and cooks
for their fine work
•
offer suggestions and
encouragement to Board
Members
•
all
at
the
July
Jan Leer
Special thanks to
Forrest Jackson
for capturing the event for
the Club
View these photos and more online at www.modestodixieland.com/clubphotos
See the Reunited
MEMBERSHIPAPPLICATION
Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society
Annual Membership includes subscription and postage to the
monthly newsletter, Jazzette.
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PLEASE MAIL TO:
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4330 Highway 108
Riverbank, CA 95367
Thank you for your help in keeping Traditional Jazz alive!
A Lagniappe From Lady Reed
First of all I wish to congratulate
and thank all of the newly elected
members of the MDJS Board.
We have quite a bit of work
ahead of us, but I am excited at
the possibilities that your new
blood on the board offers. For
those of you who did not run for
office, please consider getting
involved with our Society. We
could use some help. Volunteers
at the door, help set up
equipment, there are a lot of
opportunities to help out which
won’t take much of your time.
jazz camp at Mammoth Lakes.
Thanks to all of you who
donated. I collected $190 for
Michael. The Jazz Society in
Stockton voted to donate $200
from its treasury to support
Michael. So with the combined
donations Michael’s parents were
able to make up the difference to
send Michael. I received two
letters of thanks.
One from
Michael and one from Jayne
Nishimori, mother of Rik
Nishimori, trumpet player for
Barkin’ Dawg Jazz Band.
Last month I was soliciting funds
to send Michael Channing to the
A HUGE thank you is owed to
Bob Sakoi who played all
Editor: Margaret Squires brought to
the club’s attention the plight of
Michael Channing. He is the young
man from Lodi who desperately
wanted to go to Mammoth Lakes Jazz
Camp but did not have the funds to
do so. Our generous donations have
made Michael’s dream a reality. Here
is his Thank You letter and also a
letter from Jayne Nishimori.
tuition. If it wasn’t for your
generosity, I would not be able to
attend the Mammoth jazz camp.
I would also like to add a special
thank you to Margaret Squires for
organizing the campaign. I cannot
express my appreciation for
everything you have done for me.
So again I would like to thank all
of you for your help and I am
really looking forward to camp.
Sincerely,
Michael Channing
To Modesto Jazz Society,
I would like to thank you and
express my sincere gratitude and
appreciation for everything you
have done for me. I cannot thank
you enough for your generous
donation. It means the world to
me. I would also like to thank all
of the members of the society that
donated money to help with my
To The Modesto Dixieland Jazz
Society,
afternoon last month. He generously
offered to fill in on the jam sets
as well as playing with Jazz
City. Chops of Steel!!
Speaking of the jam sets, I
enjoyed Bill Sharp’s rendition of
“Just Because”. Maybe we might
need to add a bit of C & W music
to our line up?
I hope to see a lot of you at our
July meeting to listen and dance
to the sounds of Fulton Street
Jazz Band. Get out those dancing
shoes and come on down to the
Moose!
for Michael to attend the
Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee
Youth Jazz Camp. He will be a
senior this coming year at Lodi
High School, where he plays his
trombone in the wind ensemble
and jazz band. He is very excited
about being able to attend camp,
and will benefit from the
experience and encouragement.
I, especially, would like to thank
Margaret Squires for coordinating
Michael’s find raising campaign
with the Modesto Jazz Society.
She has always been instrumental
in helping our young musicians.
And sending Michael is a prime
example.
Thank you,
Jayne Nishimori
I would like to thank the members
of the Modesto Dixieland Jazz
Society for their generous
donations for Michael Channing.
Your help has made it possible
Mother of Rik Nishimori,
Trumpet / Leader of the
Barkin’ Dawg Jazz Band
MODESTO DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY CALENDAR
July — Fulton Street Jazz Band
Aug — Bob and Friends
Sept — Creole Jazz Kings
Monthly Trad Jazz Schedule
1st Sunday:
2nd Sunday:
3rd Sunday:
4th Sunday:
Stockton Jazz Society -- Elk's Lodge
Sacramento Jazz Society, Dante Club; www.sacjazz.org
Fresno Jazz Society -- Venues vary; Call (559) 292-3999
Modesto Jazz Society, Modesto Moose Lodge
South Bay Jazz Society, Elk's Lodge, Palo Alto
ATTENTION FRIENDS
Thanks Helping Keep Jazz Alive
If you know of someone who is ill, celebrated a birthday or could use
some cheering up, contact Jeannie Wemken at 524-3517.
Many thanks to all the members who
donated additional money,
either by mail or at the door.
Send news items to the JAZZETTE the last week of the month to appear in the coming issue. Mail to...
MODESTO DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY
P.O. Box 576123
Modesto, CA 95357
Or e-mail to [email protected]
MARY MENZ
President
P.O. Box 576123
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 522-1571
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008 — 12:00 TO 5:00 PM
MODESTO MOOSE LODGE, 821 5TH ST. • MODESTO