February - San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society

The delta rag
A non-profit organization dedicated to the education,
preservation and promotion of Traditional Jazz
FEBRUARY 2016
ISSUE NUMBER 435
Sunday, February 7th 2016 - Noon to 5 PM
Location: ELKS LODGE - 8900 Thornton Road - Stockton, CA
Map/Directions? See our web site: http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org
FEATURING YOU! - IT’S JAM-A-ROO DAY!
YES, IT’S JAM A ROO SUNDAY! JAMMERS ALL DAY!
PLUS ASSORTED FEATURED BANDS
We have the best musicians in the area. So….If you are a musician, grab your axe and
come on down to the Stockton Elks Club to join in the fun. If you would like to schedule a set in
advance for yourself or for your band, contact our Vice President/Music Director Carl Kaiser ASAP.
E mail to: [email protected]
What? You aren’t a musician? No problem! There will be lots of
really great listening, dancing and toe tapping music coming your
way ... all day long.
Staying home to watch football is
not an excuse! Yes! We are aware of a
football thing happening late in the day over there
in Santa Clara. Among us are some pretty rabid
football fans. So, for all of you football
nuts... Here’s the Deal!
We will not tell the score!!! We all must
agree that no one will run around in the Elks Club
Ballroom telling the score or discussing the game!
Most of us football fans, who are also very loyal to
our music, have set the TIVO/Recorder thingy at
home and are recording the game. Once our
music day is done, we will return to our humble
abodes to watch that game as if it were live.
Delusional? Sure! Lame? Maybe. But it works!
Better yet, the game doesn’t start until 3:30 PM. So even if some big mouth blabs the half time
score, you still won’t know the final outcome.
So, “Won-cha Come on Down An’ Join us?”
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MONEY MATTERS:
February 2016 - Treasurer’s Report
HAPPY 2016 EVERYONE!!!!
I'm so glad the holidays are over, are
you???? Or am I just getting old and
cranky!!!!
The San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society
SJDJS 2016 OFFICERS
President...............................Frank Lindskoog
Past President....................Dick Lockwood
VP/Music Director................Carl Kaiser
(Carl’s email: [email protected] )
Secretary….....Barbara Baughman
Treasurer......................Geri Eckert
Promotional Mgr...................(Vacant)
Equipment Mgr.......................Larry Tyrell
Member at Large…….…......Judith Griffiths
Member at Large..................Kerry Lockwood
Historian...........................................Larry Tyrell
Delta Rag Editor ………………. .Dick Lockwood
Delta Rag email: [email protected]
Delta Rag contributors....…. Frank Lindskoog,
Carl Kaiser, Dick Lockwood, Geri Eckert, Dave Tygett,
Ruth Grijalva , Photos: Kerry & Dick Lockwood
VOLUNTEERS
Admission desk coordinator - Judy Griffiths
Admission desk volunteers - Audrey Gulick, Beverly
Martin, Reva Williams, Julie Schumacher,
Edith Sanchez, Elizabeth Gunter, Alice Hannan, Judy
Griffiths Subs are: Gladys Duncan, Virginia Weins, Mary
Doherty, Larry Tyrell, Ellie Buhlert and Tony Morreira
Raffle chairman........Dave Tygett
Web Administrator.......................Kerry Lockwood
Website. http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org
Nomination Committee: Jan & Ellie Buhlert
Equipment Crew: Larry Tyrell, Art Bregante,
Wilt Fernandez, Mark Kramer, Carl Kaiser
Bill Sharp, Frank Lindskoog, Dick Lockwood Carl
Warmdahl
The DELTA RAG is published monthly by the
San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society.
The submission deadline for material to publish is the
day of the session preceding the desired issue date.
(No comment from you, Bill Sharp!!!!!!)
I was pleasantly surprised with the January turnout,
especially it being only 3 days after New Years Eve! We
had 55 signatures at the door and 15 jammers showed up to
entertain us. And that they did!
The membership money is coming in now plus we
had wonderful donations from:
WILT FERNANDEZ, ARDETH (PAT) ANDERSON and
FRANK LINDSKOOG. Thank you to all of them for their
generous financial support to the club. The donations are
what keep us afloat, though we do sink just a little each
year....So all donations are much appreciated, no matter the
size.
INCOME: $2391.00
Door
Membership
Donations
Raffle
Kitty & CD sales
EXPENSES: $1081.10
Rent
Band (Cocuzzi)
339
530*
1,150*
150
76
550
500
Rag printing
25.72
ASCAP (Oct, Nov, Dec)
5.38
See you next month: Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016
Ger~ Make today a beautiful day!
For more information, including ad prices and
directions on placing your Ad, go to our web site and
click on the owl at the bottom of our front page.
Or, you can click this link to go there now:
http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org/
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PRESIDENT’S REORT
FEBRUARY 2016 - Frank Lindskoog
Hello all you fellow clubbers. Are there any “February 29’ers” among you? If so,
Happy Birthday Anniversary times four to you. It must have been hell when you were a kid.
Those of you who read this column know how I like to bring to the fore American
initiations. One more: military tunes. Prior to our civil war the world's armies marched to
percussion alone. Well perhaps a fife or flute. By that time we had begun the composition of popular music
played by bands, as opposed to the classics from Europe played by their orchestras. We gave the world
military, college and entertainment/dance bands.
Our club continues to attract audience and dancers in numbers sufficient to carry on, despite the
member maladies generate by advancing average age. That's what we do, keep going. It is most gratifying
to me, and I am sure to your board. And we continue to upgrade equipment, enabled by the generosity of
members. More about that nearby in other reports.
URT,s of the month: Syntax Sarcasm and Numb Nomenclature: Certified used cars? No need. I
don't think for one moment you would try to slip me a brand new one. “Profiling” is a bad word? Police work
w/o it is like digging for clams in the desert. Guaranteed to fail. I am so glad that your sweater started to
unravel. A sweater which continues to ravel soon will disappear. Don't waste your money on a hot water
heater, go directly for one that heats cold water. “Shock absorbers” [sic] are not there to absorb shock; the
older/more worn, the less shock. So for maximum-hard ride replace every 6 months. The containers call for
“Recycled” material. But where do we put the material which not yet has been cycled? Near miss? Sorry, a
near hit would have kept you safe.
I have been an enthusiastic AAA member for decades and now in need more than ever because I no
longer can haul out the spare wheel and swap for a flat tire. But this past month I was sorely disappointed. I
injured my toe while walking on rough ground and when I submitted the bill for a toe truck it was rejected out
of hand. I will have to re-think continued membership.
No Board meeting is scheduled for February. Next one is March 7th. Til next month, your Prez.
SWEETHEARTS DINNER DANCE!
The Sacramento Elks Club is featuring a
Sweetheart Ball for Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12, 2015
This event is open to members of SJDJS
and their invited guests!
Join us for a Great Dinner and an Evening
of Dancing to LIVE MUSIC by:
The Seldom Herd Jazz Band
Advanced Reservations Please!
FOR TICKETS OR MORE INFORMATION:
Phone: (916) 422-6666
Mon - Thur 9am - 2pm / Fri 12:30 - 5:30pm
(after hours, leave a message and phone
number and we’ll return your call)
We accept credit card payment by phone.
For directions and more information see our website:
http://www.elks6.com/
The Seldom Herd Jazz Band
Charlie Gehlbach (AK: Dr. Bach) - Trumpet & Leader
Geri Eckert - Vocalist
Carl Kaiser - Keyboard & Music Director
Mark Kramer - Guitar & Sound Technician
Bill Sharp - Bass
Jim Roberson - Drums
Bob Gonzalez - Trombone
Dick Lockwood - Reeds & Head Shepherd
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SEEN AT THE SCENE in January 2015
Billie Ricker, Editor Emeritus - The Delta Rag
Billie wasn’t at our January SJDJS Session. She took the day off to be with her family.
Billie will be back with her column next month.
We Are Americans
by Ruth Grijalva
Let's be proud! Let's be proud!
We should sing, and sing out loud.
We are Americans, free and brave
Americans. We are proud!
We are free! We are free!
In the wondrous land of liberty
Americans, true, sincere, Americans;
Yes, we are free!
Long live our country; the land for you and
me.
Let's be brave! Let's be brave!
Long may our colors wave.
Americans are equal.
Let's be brave! Let's be brave!
Let us pray, let us pray,
That united we'll always stay;
True Americans love America.
Oh! Let us pray.
We've had: Washington, and Lincoln,
Roosevelt, Kennedy too;
Astronauts and space crafts;
Inventions for everything new;
Let us give thanks,
Let us pray,
That we'll always be this way.
We're Americans! We are Patriots!
Please let us live the American way.
Two hundred years have passed away.
What comes next! We cannot say.
Let us hope there'll be a way
To continue to be faithful, to be honest,
to be grateful.
We're Americans. We are free!
Our land's the only place to be.
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PEE PEE (PAST PRESIDENT) SEZ — February, 2016
OK Fans! And I do mean Fans! Here is the first order of the day. Our next
Session is on Sunday the 7th of February. Coincidentally, the National Football
League has scheduled their big game for the same afternoon. Apparently nobody told
them we had already reserved that day for our event. We have made several calls to
the Office of the NFL to tell them they have to reschedule. Our calls have not been
returned??? Therefore, we intend to go on with our Session, while implementing the following rules:
Football fans who are coming to our Session are requested to set their VCRs and TIVO boxes
in advance, and record the event. While at the SJDJS Session, you are respectfully requested
to not announce the score. The Stockton Elks Club has its annual game party going on in the back
room. As has been the case for many previous SJDJS February Sessions, we will only be using the
Main Ballroom.
Of course you may go to the rear room to obtain food and liquid refreshments of your choice.
However, if you should accidentally become aware of the game score, you are to pretend you don’t
know it. Should any of these precautions fail, we note that the game does not start until late
afternoon. There is no way to know the final score before you return home. You will be home by half
time. Insane? No! Simple Minded? Probably? Will it help us to get the folks to our session that
would ordinarily stay home to watch a football game? We certainly hope so! Time will tell!
On Sunday, January 24th. it was my great privilege to be a small part of the Celebration of
the life of Jim Fusaro. A day of NFL football playoffs on the Tube did not prevent a very large
crowd from attending. The event was held at the Carmichael Elks Club in Sacramento. And, the
joint was Jumping! Jim’s friends and family outdid themselves. Food, speeches, a slide show of
memories, all-day live music and just plain good friendship were the order of the day. Jim would
have been so very proud of this gang! Carol Fusaro was surrounded by friends and family
throughout the day and was in great spirits. Special recognition for the success of the event must go
to Carol and the rest of Jim’s Family. Charlie Gehlbach (Doc Bach) did a great job as Master of
Ceremonies. I am pretty certain that Barbara and Jay Paulus had a lot to do with the success of
the event too. I know I am forgetting some key people. So, to everyone that contributed to the
success of this event, may I offer you my sincerest - Very Well Done!
The joint was packed to the rafters. It looked like the crowds we used to have at our
Sunday Sessions in years past. There were a lot of very familiar faces that we have not seen as
often as before. Several times during the day, the audience was encouraged to return to regular
attendance at the area Jazz Society Sunday Sessions. Had Jim Fusaro been on the mics, I think
he too would have implored the audience to come back to the area clubs on Jazz Sundays.
Homework assignment for the month: Jan Garber’s Orchestra Playing: “At Sundown”. I think
you will like this lively two beat tune. Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd3ju9cOVQg
Here’s a bit more about Jan Garber (from Wikipedia): Garber was born in Indianapolis,
Indiana. He had his own band by the time he was 21 (around 1917). He became known as the “Idol
of the Airwaves", in his heyday of the 1920s and 1930s, playing jazz in the vein of contemporaries
such as Paul Whiteman and Guy Lombardo. Garber played violin with the Philadelphia Symphony
Orchestra after World War I and formed the Garber-Davis Orchestra with pianist Milton Davis from
1921-1924. After parting with Davis, he formed his own orchestra playing both "sweet" and "hot"
1920s dance music. He was hit hard by the Great Depression and in the 1930s he refashioned his
ensemble into a big band and recorded a string of successful records for Victor. During World War II
Garber began playing swing jazz, a rather unexpected turn. The recording restrictions in America
during the war eventually made his ensemble unfeasible, and he returned to "sweet" music after the
war, continuing to lead ensembles nearly up until the time of his death in Shreveport, Louisiana, in
1977.
I’ll See You Sunday, Feb. 7th. Remember: no talking about scores...unless it’s about music scores!
That’s 30 for February 2016!
Dick Lockwood AKA: PEE PEE (Past Prez) and Delta Rag Editor
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Board Member At Large
Judy Griffiths
Equipment Manager Larry Tyrell
Thank you to all our Set-up
and Crew Members!
Thank You to All Our
Admission Desk Volunteers!
Remember
your 2016
Dues are
due.
Please
show your
Card at the
door.
SPLINTERS FROM YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
QUESTION: What has Mark Kramer done now? WOW!!!
He has gone out and bought our club a new Sound Mixer. Donated it too!
On Jan 6, 2016, Mark wrote a letter to Frank, Carl and Bill:
“In Stockton, our powered mixer is intermittent in operation. Some channels are very weak. The
potentiometers are gummed and oxidized from use and age. So, I bought a
new one to donate to
SJDJS. I should have it
by January 16.
This mixer has 9 mic
inputs and has dual 350
watt outputs.
It is the Behringer
PMP2000. I have one
and I am happy with it.
I will bring it to Stockton
on the first Sunday in
February.”
Thank You,
Mark!
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DA VEEP SEZ: For February of 2016
The first session of the San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society was highlighted by music led
by Kristy and John Cocuzzi and Peter Hackett. SJDJS is so fortunate to be able to attract such
fine musicians every month. So much of that credit goes to the folks who built the club from the
very beginning and nurtured the family culture that is the SJDJS. Kristy, John and Peter are
world-class musicians who are always in high demand because they can play anything and play
it well. They have a formula for success. They start performing, get clues as to what the audience wants,
and go there with the highest quality music!
Many thanks to Kristy, John and Peter for inviting Bill Sharp and me to join in the music making. Of
course, we know Bill as a super musician — you name the instrument (and voice!) and he will entertain! I
was just slidin’ down the razor blade of life! It’s a trombone thing!
The jammers were again in fine form. Is it me or have the jammers upped their game in the last
several months! Our jammers in January were Pat Bradley, Geri Eckert, Charlie Gelbach, Steve Gonsoulin,
Bill Hoffman, Loren Iversen, Mark Kramer, Steve Lee, Frank Lindskoog, Dick Lockwood, Jim Lucas, Larry
Tyrell, Carl Warmdahl and new Grandpa, Chris Williams. And a first set surprise, with a very nice vocal by
Bev Martin on “It’s Been a Long Long Time.”
Jammers? Did somebody mention Jammers? Our February session will feature several musical
groups. As of this writing and because of the nature of jamming, I have no idea who they are and what they
will play! Hence, the term, jam session! With that said, I can predict this — lots of good music and
fellowship! What could be better? Beats the Stuper Bowl! Be there!
The musicians certainly had a great time trying out our new equipment at the January session. As
you may know, new microphones, mic stands and cables were donated by Mark Kramer. So, how can we
top that? Well, Mark has decided to donate one more item, a powered mixer to connect the new toys listed
above. While this may not interest you very much, you will enjoy our music much more with this badly
needed new equipment. A hearty thank you to Mark may not be enough, but will have to suffice. Again
thank you, Mark! You can reach me at: [email protected] Carl Kaiser VP/MD
SUPPORT LIVE DIXIELAND
First Sunday of the month - Noon to 5:00 pm: San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society
See our Web page http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org/ for more information on time, bands and
directions to the Elks Club at 8900 Thornton Rd., Stockton. On February 7th it’s John Jam a Roo :
Jammers all day. So You Musicians — Bring Your Ax! We will put you to work. Contact our VP/Music
Director, Carl Kaiser to schedule a time slot. Email: [email protected]
Second Sunday of the month - Noon to 5:00 pm: Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society. Elks
Lodge, Riverside Drive - Sacramento. Web: http://www.sacjazz.org/ February 14, 2016 "Jazz Sunday"
TJYBF CLINICIANS BAND with all-stars Bob Draga, the Midiri Brothers, Greg Varlotta, Eddie Erickson,
Bill Dendle, Jason Wanner, Shelley Denny, and Ron Jones.
Third Sunday of the month - February 21st - Noon to 5:00 pm: Modesto Traditional Jazz
Society – Clarion Inn, East side of Highway 99 @ Sisk Rd. - Modesto.
Web: http://www.modestojazz.com/wp/ The New Black Tuesday Jazz Band
February 21st - 1 to 5 pm: South Bay Traditional Jazz Society - Sunnyvale Elks Lodge.
Silicon Gulch Jazz Band Web: http://www.sbtjs.org/
February 28th - Basin Street Regulars Jazz Club (Pismo Beach) - Cell Block 7
Web: http://www.pismojazz.com/index.html
1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Cell Block 7 – Royce’s BBQ, East side of Highway 99 @
Eight Mile Road - Stockton. Web: http://www.cellblock7.net/
Weds Nights - 6 to 9 pm: You can catch the Creole Jazz Kings at the Clarion Inn, Modesto. (209)
521-1612 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creolejk
Friday, February 12 @ 6PM - Riverside Elks Club Sweetheart dinner and dance.
Featuring the Seldom Herd Jazz Band (See Ad on page 3)
Saturday February 13 - 10th Anniversary STJS Trad Jazz Youth Band Festival
(See ad on Page 9)
Hey You Band and Music Event People: You got a gig or event coming up?
One line shots are free! (space permitting)
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We Won! (When you win, the SJDJS wins too!)
Support the SJDJS...buy raffle tickets!
Bid high and often!
Raffle Ramble January 2016
By Dave Tygett
Happy New Year to all. We
started off the new year with lots
of good music and some nice
raffle prizes. Irene Stolberg
donated a lovely gift basket that went home with
Julie Schumacher. Men’s grooming products
donated by the Packard’s was also won by Julie
Schumacher? She made a real haul this month!
Larry Tyrell got his usual good stuff from TJ”s.
The pecan pie was won by Dick Lockwood : the
raspberry pie by Joyce Garlough; and the
blueberry by Alice Hannan. Christina Aasen got
a date-actually a whole package of dates. Irene
Stolberg got the almond Danish. The two
kalamchoe
plants went to Kathy Moriera and Edie Sanchez.
The orchid went to Arleen Mataga and the wine
to Kathy Moriera. The Black and Tan Ale was
won by Francis and Louis.
A good time was had by all and you raised $146
for the cause—Thanks.
Every month Dave and Marlena Tygett are here to
run the raffle for our Society Thank You Both!!!
ATTENTION FRIENDS: If you know of someone who is ill, or in need of cheering up, and would like their name on the Sunshine List.
Please phone Marlena Tygett at:
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For a No-Obligation Quote:
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Or visit our Web Site:
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US Postal Mail (slower) to:
SJDJS, P.O. BOX 4746, Stockton, CA 95204
We presently distribute this publication online and via the U.S. Mail.
Our web site gets thousands of “Hits” every month. Deadline for
submission of your Ad is the 1st of the Month preceding the desired
issue.
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HERE’S OUR JANUARY 2016 MUSICIANS
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We Were Here for the SJDJS January 3rd, 2016 Session!
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SAN JOAQUIN
DIXIELAND
JAZZ SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 4746
STOCKTON, CA 95204
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
www.stocktondixielandjazz.org
Your Membership Dues are Important! ~ They help keep SJDJS Dancing!
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