Dec. 14: Tom Rigney/Flambeau will light up the dance floor

Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
STJS 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
VOLUME 46 • NO. 11
DEC. 2014 / JAN. 2015
Dec. 14: Tom Rigney/Flambeau
will light up the dance floor
T
om Rigney, the fiery, electrifying
violinist/composer, joins forces
with some of the finest musicians on the
San Francisco roots music scene to form
Tom Rigney and Flambeau, a band that
will tear the roof off of any place that
has one and raise the spirits of everyone around. Rigney, now in his second
decade at the helm of Flambeau, has
stepped into the spotlight with a vengeance. Flambeau showcases his passionate, virtuoso fiddling, his command-
ing stage presence, his range, depth, and
originality as a composer, and of course,
those notorious red boots. His bandmates are veterans of the great bands
of Charles Brown, Queen Ida, Clifton
Chenier, and others, and together they
generate enough heat and energy to
ignite a dance floor or lift an audience
to its feet.
Flambeau specializes in fiery Cajun
and zydeco two-steps, low-down blues,
funky New Orleans (continued on page 7)
Jan. 11 Jazz Sunday
Claudette Stone Quintet, Crescent Katz, Dr. Bach & the Jazz
Practitioners, Dutch’s Gas House Gang, Hot City!, Midnight
Rose, New Black Tuesday Jazz Band, Sister Swing, Sticking Our
Necks Out, West End Stompers plus Next Gen. Bands!
2014 STJS Elections ..................................... 4-5
Ad rates.............................................................2
Crab & Pasta Feed flyer .................................7
Elks Lodge #6 – info/directions.....................2
In Loving Memory .........................................14
In the Months Ahead ......................................2
Jazz Notes.......................................................12
Jazz Sunday Notes The Cricket..................8–10
Membership application..............................16
Musicians / Music Here & There...................13
Notes from the Office Tom Duff......................2
President’s Message Ron Jones.......................3
Raffle Cent$ Kathy Becker..............................14
STJS map to new office ...................................3
Thank you, Volunteers Dave Becker..............10
TJYBF flyer .....................................................11
“Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2
Nov. 9 Jazz Sunday photos on pg. 8–9
Dan
Comins
STJS Election Day
Dec. 14 Jazz Sunday
Read about the candidates
Pg. 4-6
STJS Office
Notes From the Office
301 N. 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 444-2004
FAX: 444-2060
[email protected]
www.sacjazz.org
STJS Executive Director: Tom Duff
STJS OFFICERS
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Ron Jones
Dennis Speciale
Dave Becker
Lisa Negri-Bartels
Ex Officio: Steve Hammond
BOARD MEMBERS
MUSICIAN: NON-MUSICIAN:
Paula Dula
Todd Bibby
Paul Edgerton
Carol Fusaro
Jay Paulus
Scott Kaufman
Dominic Ruggieri
Ron Swehla
Vanna TurnerTBD
The 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 Au
STJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866
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And All That Jazz is published monthly, except January, by the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society:
301 N. 10th Street; Sacramento, CA 95811.
by Tom Duff
I
want to extend a sincere Happy Holidays to everyone reading this. Where
has the year gone? It certainly has been
a whirlwind. I wish everyone the best in
health and happiness for the remainder
of this year, and a great 2015.
There are two great events coming
up that I know everyone will enjoy. First
Tom Rigney at the Elks on Sunday, Dec.
14th. Tom always puts on a great show,
and I am sure the place will be packed.
This is great revenue for STJS, so attend
if you can. It’s also STJS Election Day,
so come out to place your vote for members of the STJS Board of Directors.
The next event is our 9th annual
Crab & Pasta Feed on Sat., January
31st. Kathy Becker has for several
years put in lots of time and effort to
make this event a success. I am sure that
this event will be no exception. Bring
your check books and look for treasures
at the silent action as well.
The crab feed will signify the end
of the time period when we can receive
band sponsorships for the 2015 Sac.
Music Fest. We need to set a deadline
so that we can make sure all the talent
has a place to play. So, if you would like
to sponsor a band, please let us know.
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”
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 $10
for members, $15 for non-members. Persons under
12 are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5,
youth 12-20 (non-members) $7.
GOLD CARD AUDITIONS
Auditions are held twice a year: Mar. & Oct., 11 am
prior to “Jazz Sunday.” Applications are available
from the Gold Card Coordinator, to be completed
one month before the audition. For info: 444-2004.
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STJS EXEC. DIRECTOR
<[email protected]>
Sponsorships have been a real focus
of mine this year. Dave Becker, Dennis
Grimes and I have been meeting with
many local merchants and organizations
to raise money. We are not just relying
to the membership; we have talked with
the Old Sacramento Merchants Association—and many of the merchants in
Old Sacramento—with pretty decent
success. Many have asked to place
advertisements in our program. The
Sac. Convention and Visitors Bureau
has met with us several times to find a
way to help us make the 2015 festival a
success. Even Macy’s showed interest
in our event. We have also spoken with
all the folks that own festival venues, to
make sure we have the same venues as
last year. Everyone wants us to have a
successful festival and is willing to help
us accomplish that.
We are in the process of applying for
several grants, both from the city and
from private companies. This is work in
progress and—hopefully—there will be
more on that in the coming months.
We have also partnered with the
Commemorative Air Force. So, you
might ask, what do the Jazz Society and
the Commemorative Air Force have
in common? This non-profit also does
In the Months Ahead
2nd Sunday
MUSIC from
12 noon to 5:00 pm
DIRECTIONS:
Elks Lodge #6
6446 Riverside Blvd.
Sac., CA 95831
West of I-5 at Florin Rd.
& Riverside Blvd.
Dec. 14 – TOM RIGNEY & Flambeau – S.F. Bay Area
STJS Election Day
Jan. 11 – 17th annual STJS “RENT PARTY”
Jan. 31 – 9th annual STJS “Crab & Pasta Feed”
Feb. 8 – DUKE HEITGER, trumpet — New Orleans, LA
BOB DRAGA, clarinet — Largo, FL
JEFF PHILLIPS, piano — Naples, FL
Mar. 8 – ROBERT YOUNG, reeds — Santa Rosa, CA
Dec.2014 / Jan. 2015
Notes (cont.)
events in the local area, and it so happens that they have an
event right before the Music Festival. This gives us a great
opportunity to promote the festival at their event and let them
promote their organization at our event. We are working out
the details, but it will be a win/win for both of us.
I guess I am a little long-winded this month! To conclude, I
want to wish all of you a very wonderful Christmas and a great
new Year. 2
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STJS Election Notice
TJS Board of Directors elections for 2014 are scheduled
to take place on Jazz Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, from noon to
3:00 p.m. STJS Board of Directors positions to be filled this
year are: President; Vice-President; Treasurer; two Musician Member seats; and three Non-Musician Member seats.
Please take a few minutes to read the Candidates’ Statements in the next few pages. We appreciate the willingness of
each of these members to serve on the Board of Directors of
the Jazz Society. See page 5 for election info.
The Board is also requesting that you approve a change
in the Bylaws pertaining to when the Board meetings take
place each month. See page 5 for details.
ABSENTEE Ballots are available, and REQUESTS to
receive these ballots by mail needed to be made by Dec. 1st
(two weeks prior to Election Day). You may pick up an Absentee Ballot in person at the Jazz Office, or you may request an
Absentee Ballot by email by sending your request to: dave@
sacjazz.com
In order to be counted, Absentee Ballots must be received
in the NEW STJS Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
December 12, 2013, or be delivered to the Poll Workers no
later than 3:00 p.m. at the December 14 Jazz Sunday Meeting.
Dec. 2014 / Jan. 2015
President’s Message
by Ron Jones
STJS PRESIDENT
<[email protected]>
W
ell, it’s been quite a year! This is my last column as
President of STJS, and it has been an honor and a privilege to serve. Beginning next month, you will have a newly
elected President and Board of Directors; please give them all
your support.
When I took over as President, I had no idea what I was
getting into. It’s easy to presume you know how everything
works, then all of a sudden, you realize you don’t know as
much as you thought! Being President would have been a lot
harder if I hadn’t been surrounded by some really good people.
Everyone on the Executive Committee, with the support of the
Board, worked hard to find solutions to keep our organization
going and moving forward.
We are fortunate to have a few people who really put their
heart and soul into what they do for STJS, but we need more.
The one question I haven’t found an answer to yet is how to
get more people like them involved? I know there are many
talented people reading this who could contribute knowledge
and skills to our organization. If you are one of them, please
step forward and let your Board know what your expertise is.
We are very fortunate to be associated with the STJS
Foundation. Our financial situation would be a lot worse if
they hadn’t taken on the financial responsibility for our youth
programs, which include the Trad Jazz Camp, TJYBF, Music
Lesson Awards, and TNT youth band.
Let’s all work hard to make sure that our jazz society and
festival are around for many years to come.
Have a great day! 2
STJS OFFICE HAS MOVED!
301 N. 10th Street; Sacramento, CA 95811
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Candidates
President
PRESIDENT – Dave Becker
VICE PRESIDENT – Dennis Speciale
TREASURER – Dennis Grimes
MUSICIAN BOARD MEMBERS: 2 positions
open, 3 candidates: Vanna Turner,
Vivian Lee, and Bob Ringwald
NON-MUSICIAN BOARD MEMBERS: 3
positions open, 3 candidates: Todd Bibby,
Scott Kaufman, and Joe Cruz.
Vice President
DENNIS SPECIALE
INCUMBENT – I started attending the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee with my dad in the late
‘70s. My most treasured memories are those
times I spent with my father at the Jubilee.
My father became a volunteer in 1977 and
was the Jubilee’s greatest advocate. I finally
became a volunteer in 1987 and became
Ticket Control Manager in the late nineties.
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. As a longtime volunteer, I am
always impressed with our dedicated members and volunteer staff, and will always
appreciate their efforts. I am a lifelong resident of California, and a US Army Veteran.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration – Accounting. I am currently
employed at the CA State Controller’s Office
as an Accounting Administrator. I have had
the honor of serving on the STJS Board of
Directors as Secretary for the past two years.
Currently, I am serving as Vice-President,
appointed to the position temporarily by
the Board. The coming year brings many
challenges, and with your support, I know
we can meet those challenges. I am looking
forward to a successful 2015 Sacramento
Music Festival.
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DAVE BECKER
CURRENTLY SECRETARY – I have been a member of Sacramento Traditional Jazz
Society (STJS) since 2005 and have learned a lot as a board member for the past
four years. I am currently Secretary on the STJS Board of Directors, Co-Chair of
the Membership Committee, Chairperson of the Governance Committee and
member of the Music Committee. I assist in the STJS Office. At Jazz Sundays,
I assist at Admission Table, Raffle and Membership table (the guy that sits
behind the table). I am 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. I am retired from Science Applications International Corporation
(SAIC) after 27 years as Facility Manager, Safety Manager and many other positions. Also retired from 22 years of service in the U.S. Air Force.
Musician Board Member
VANNA TURNER
INCUMBENT – My journey to the
Board began around 1978, when
my toddlers and I would listen to the
youth bands play on The Delta Dock
at the Jazz Jubilee. Oh how we loved
the Festival! Years later my daughter
joined a youth band, and I began
volunteering at venues (I currently
volunteer in the STJS office). In the
short year I’ve served on the Board
I’ve been involved in some painful
but positive decisions. Yet there’s
much more work to be done to see
that our cherished Festival continues beyond 2015. With your vote I’ll
continue the hard work and creative
thinking required to move forward.
I’m an active musician in STJS as a
Gold Card vocalist, an EVERY-month
Jazz Sunday attendee, a performer
with Vanna & The Jazzin’ JAKs, and
an STJS adult jazz camper. My Leadership experiences include teaching English and Choir in middle/
high school, supervising student
teachers, and chairing the English
Department. (only 2 positions open)
VIVIAN LEE
Vivian Lee is a local jazz vocalist and
band leader. She has been playing
around the area, as well as the Bay
and Tahoe for the last 18 years. She
is a former board member who has a
lot to contribute to the Sacramento
Traditional Jazz Society. Besides
being a vocalist, Vivian was also
the hostess for the long-running
“Sunday Evening Jazz” series (20032014) that showcased local, regional
and some national jazz groups. This
year, she was inducted into the
Black Musicians of America (Sacramento Chapter) Hall of Fame as a
Music Icon in Sacramento, as well
as being chosen Best Jazz Vocalist by
the same organization.
Vivian brings a perspective from
the mainstream straight-ahead sub
genre of jazz that will build that
bridge between the traditional and
the more modern jazz to make our
Society and jazz in Sacramento a
great force.
BOB RINGWALD
Bob is well-known to Sacramento
area musicians and Jazz fans. In the
early years of STJS, he was a member
of the Board of Directors and served
on the Jubilee Talent Selection Committee. For the past 10 yr., he has
served as the STJS Guest Star Coordinator and has served the past 8
years on the STJS Board of Directors.
Bob is a working, professional musician. He is the pianist and leader for
the Fulton Street Jazz Band.
Pages 4 and 5
include statements from
all candidates for the
2015 STJS Board
of Directors.
Page 2
lists the current
board members
serving till Dec. 2014
Dec.2014 / Jan. 2015
Treasurer
NON-Musician Member
DENNIS GRIMES
I have been a member of the STJS
since 1985. I have been a member
of the Festival management committee, and the Board of Directors.
I have worked closely with the
present treasurer in developing the
last two budgets. I have worked
with Lisa in analyzing the budgets
of the last three years looking for
areas where we can save money
and stream line various areas. I have
been an active advocate for the
volunteers. I have been a volunteer
for the Festival for 29 years in the
financial area. I started in ticket
sales with my wife Kathy and move
onto Couriers. We advanced through
the ranks to become the managers
of the Courier group for ten years.
A few years ago I became manager
of the Financial group, overseeing
the Finance department, Couriers,
Ticket Sales and Admission sales.
I negotiated and set up the online
admission ticket sales. With my
financial background I will be able
to continue monitoring the Financials so we can get back on track to
financial stability.
TODD BIBBY
INCUMBENT – Todd Bibby is a Sacramento native. He got his business
degree from CSUS. He has been a
hardworking and cheerful Music
Festival volunteer for 8 years, and
is specifically responsible for drums,
staging and back line work. His
drum responsibilities extend to the
Jazz Sunday equipment. He was
inducted into our Hall of Fame in
2013. He was appointed to fill a
vacancy on the Board in early 2014.
His commitment to our mission
has kept pace with his increasing
responsibilities, including tech support at the STJS Office, getting the
phone and internet set up after the
recent move. In “real life,” he is currently working on opening the Ebola
treatment center at the UCD Medical
Center (one of about 35 in the U.S.).
(3 positions open)
SCOTT KAUFMAN
INCUMBENT – I have proudly served
on the STJS Board of Directors for
the past eight years and believe
strongly in the value of preserving
the American art form of Traditional Jazz. I was the longtime DJ
at the Davis Grad’s Sunday Night
Swing venue from 1998 to 2005. In
2005, I opened up Midtown Stomp,
a swing dance venue dedicated to
the preservation of Lindy Hop and
other vintage forms of dance done
to Traditional Jazz and Swing music.
Midtown Stomp has become one
of the largest weekly swing dances
in California. I bring a background
in marketing, event planning, and
technology, all used together in
creative ways to promote events.
I’ve planned our festival’s “Swing
Dance Contest” since it’s inception.
After watching thousands of people
dance to Traditional Jazz and Swing
music over the past 17 years, I firmly
believe that people love Traditional
Jazz but don’t know it…yet.
Proposed change to STJS Bylaws
ARTICLE IV.
Section 4.
Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet a minimum of six (6) times a
year, ordinarily on the Monday fifteen (15) days after the monthly
general meeting, at a time and place designated and noticed to
Board Members seven (7) days in advance by the President. Such
Meetings will be open to all interested members and those guests
who are invited by the Board.
Dec. 2014 / Jan. 2015
JOE CRUZ
I live in Folsom, CA and retired as
a supervisor at McClellan Air Force
Base. I also own my own business,
Cruz Electric. I have been an active
volunteer for several Sacramento
organizations, including KVIE Public
Television, the California State Fair,
and the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
At KVIE, I held several chairman
positions working the membership
drives and the annual two-week
auction, and served as a member
of the Volunteer Board of Directors.
For the CA State Fair, I was active
on some of the Friends of the Fair
committees and served as President for three years. I began my
Jubilee volunteer work about 25
years ago, spending the majority
of my time at Turntable Junction.
My service in the Cabaret included
various functions eventually becoming shift manager. I worked Crocker
Park as shift manager for two years
and one year at Raley Field, and
two years in food concessions. I’ve
been working with the jazz office
on various activities, and restructuring the Festival’s construction
group. My ability to analyze problem areas, make recommendations,
and manage workers is among my
skills. I was offered the position of
Construction Manager in 2012. This
group is responsible for constructing
all the fencing, and building stages,
steps, platforms and dance floors. I
feel I can work extremely well with
the construction volunteers and
have developed a cohesive, effective
working group.
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Tom Rigney (cont.)
grooves, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes.
Their high energy live show features tight ensemble playing,
deeply infectious grooves, and spectacular soloing. Most of the
repertoire is composed by Rigney, but they also mix in a few
classics from the Cajun/zydeco/New Orleans songbook. And
if, along the way, you pick up a trace of Rigney’s Irish roots or
a little Swing and roots Rock-and-Roll, it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier. In the past decade, Rigney’s skills
as a composer have broadened and deepened, and he is today
writing some of the most evocative and powerfully uplifting
music you will hear anywhere. And Rigney’s charismatic stage
presence and high-energy delivery draw the audience into his
performances and make them feel that they are an integral part
of the music and the show.
Voted Best Cajun/Zydeco Band by the West Coast Blues
Hall of Fame (2004), Tom Rigney and Flambeau are making
some serious noise on the American Roots Music scene. Flambeau has been tearing things up at festivals, dances, and concerts all over the place—from the Ft. Lauderdale Cajun Crawfish Festival to the Edmonton Blues Festival to the Sacramento
Jazz Jubilee to the Alaska State Fair, to the Spring Bues Festival in Ecaussinnes, Belgium. They have become audience
favorites at numerous annual festivals, community concerts,
and performing arts centers. Their debut CD, Red Boots and
Rice, was released on the Parhelion label in early 2000, following up Rigney’s critically acclaimed 1998 solo album, Chasing
the Devil. Since then, they have released numerous CDs of
new material, including a live CD and DVD video recorded
at the beautiful Throckmorton Theatre, in Mill Valley, CA.
Along the way, Rigney has released two Blues violin albums
(one of which, “Back Porch Blues,” climbed all the way to
Number 1 on the XM/Sirius Satellite Radio’s Bluesville Chart,
B.B. King’s Top 15 Blues Picks to Click). Tom also has an
all-Swing album (2010’s “Swing State”). These recordings
have garnered buckets of airplay and rave rewiews from critics
and fans alike. 2009 also saw the release of the rockin’, rootsy
Americana CD, “Serious Fun,” that caused outbreaks of dance
frenzy all over the U.S.A.
In 2011, Tom Rigney was crowned Emperor of the great Sacramento Jazz Festival and reigned over a weekend-long party
with thousands of his loyal subjects. On the day of his coronation, Parhelion Records released the latest offering from Tom
Rigney and Flambeau, an all-Blues CD titled “Don’t Fight It”.
It is currently hitting the radio airwaves in North America and
Europe. Tom Rigney is a true American original, and his great
band, Flambeau, is truly one of the hottest bands on the American Roots Music scene. This is a band you have to hear! 2
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17th annual STJS Rent Party
January 11, 2015
Claudette Stone Quintet
Crescent Katz
Dr. Bach & the Jazz
Practitioners
Dutch’s Gas House Gang
Hot City!
New Black Tuesday Jazz Band
Sister Swing
Sticking Our Necks Out (Gypsy)
West End Stompers
Plus (youth) Next Generation Bands
Next Gen Jazz Kids, Mission Ave Open Elem.,
River City Swingers, Sax by Popular Demand,
Syncopating Sea-Monkeys, TNT (The New Traditionalists) STJS sponsored youth band,
Trad Reputation (Nolan Cyr)
Dec.2014 / Jan. 2015
Dec. 2014 / Jan. 2015
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Jazz Sunday Notes
By “The Cricket”
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[who is NOT the AATJ editor]
ne can’t resist the impulse to say that Celia Cottle ROCKS.
But, relax, it’s just a figure of speech. In fact, she imparts
JAZZ to flocks of young musicians in Davis/Woodland and
environs. This time, she brought the Awktives (say it out loud),
a group of 14-16 year olds full of enthusiasm and spirit. Jessica
Block and Jacob Comingore are the trumpeters (Jessica also
sings); MacRae Dudman is the clarinetist, and Isabel Montesanto is on tenor sax; Jesse Brant is on trombone and vocals.
Tioga Benner is their pianist, Joshua Wisterman the banjo and
guitarist, Jake Gooding the bassist, and Andrew Leavitt the
drummer. And, frankly, they were kind of amazing!
So was Dan Barrett, who played both trombone and cornet
on his two guest sets, which presented “set designer” Bob
Ringwald with an interesting challenge. On the first set, Bob
added Paul Edgerton on reeds and Gary Reynolds on trombone, with Ringwald on piano, Darrell Fernandez on bass and
Vince Bartels on drums.
For Barrett’s second set, Ringwald stayed in place on piano,
Paul Edgerton was on tenor sax and Mark Curry on clarinet,
with Bob Williams on trombone, Renard Perry on trumpet,
Lenny Pollacchi on bass and Gene Copelan on drums. Melissa
Collard’s vocals were great additions to both sets.
Vocalist Carolyne Swayze brought her Quintet to Set 3, for
a nice, relaxed, laid back set, with tempos varied enough to
keep us interested, but nothing frenetic. Noel Jewkes was on
reeds, Jason Myers on piano, Al Obidinski on bass and John
McDonald on drums. That sounds so prosaic – but do a little
background checking on these guys, and whammo! They’re
the real deal, trekking in from the Bay Area with a load of jazz
history behind them.
We had a good day in the Gold Card Room, too. Set 1
was an 8-person crew, led by Ken Champion on trumpet, with
Carl Kaiser on Trombone, Rich Lockwood and Tom Carpenter sharing reed duties, John Green on banjo, Dave Sieber on
tuba, Dan Lobay on drums and Frank Lindskoog on piano,
joined by Claude Purcell on vocals. And Lockwood persuaded
his former “Geezers” bandmate John Green to sing “Home.”
They wound up the set with “Birth of the Blues.”
We were down to five for GCR 2: Jay Paulus, tbn; Dominic Ruggieri, reeds; Montana Monce, piano; Scott Gordon,
drums; David Rees, bass. And of course, set 3 was the willing
and able quartet of Meyers, Ginter, Roberson and Hull. They
Nov. 9,
2014
DAN
BARRETT
Awktives (ages 14–16)
directed by Celia Cottle
Dan’s brother,
Mark
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Dec.2014 / Jan. 2015
backed Edd Burhans on “Back Door Man Blues.” New Gold
Card holder Audrey Edley told us about “The Man I Love,”
and Bev Ludlow claimed “I’ll Never Be the Same.” Jeanette
and Jackie chose a medley, “C’mon, Get Happy” and “Happy
Days,” and then Jackie and Jeanette sang “Shoo, Shoo, Baby.”
I don’t know that Wally Hawkins has done “Green Dolphin
Street” here before, but he sold it, baby!
Vanna Turner insists on bringing us little gems. Although
“Alto’s Lament” was written in the neighborhood of 90 years
after last month’s charmer, “You’d Be Surprised,” it has a similar
twinkle in its eye. Geri Eckert was in a Latin rhythm with “Our
Love is Here to Stay,” and T Jackson presented “Willow Weep
for Me.” Jay Casl was “Out of This World,” and Larry Sikorski
talked about “Green Eyes.” In all, there were 18 vocalists.
Gold Card Room, by the way, is where I was introduced to
the “Eldest in Membership” Elk. Tony Muljak is 91 years old,
and has been an Elk for 70 years! Astounding! He was accompanied by Anne, his wife, and by Serena Canussi and Helen
Sipkin. Helen’s daughter lives in Sacramento, so Helen splits
her time between here and Florida, every other quarter. Also in
the GCR – Marie Singleton and Shae Newton, who found us in
a Groupon offering. Welcome!
GCR Set 4 was a slightly skewed Au Brothers feature – in
Parasol Winner
Joy Skalbeck
Dec. 2014 / Jan. 2015
this case, Justin on trumpet and Bill and Brandon on trombones,
with Gene Mondro on reeds, John Green on Banjo, Scotty Harper
on bass, Tony Bellacera on drums and Carl Kaiser on piano. And
Jimmy Spero organized Set 5, with Jay Paulus, Dominic Ruggieri, Carl Kaiser on piano, David Rees on bass, and Terry Carlisle on drums. Keith Williams and Jade Parker provided vocals.
Terry Carlisle, who, by the by, also sings and plays flute, just
ended a lengthy gig at the Stations in Roseville.
I understand Jade Parker grew up in Laguna Creek/Elk
Grove, and then went to Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, AFTER which she lived – and worked – in New Orleans
for five years. She moved back to Sac, asked Bill and Shelly
where she could hear some jazz – and here she IS. A very welcome addition to the STJS community.
Headed over to the Tailgate, and on the way I ran into Bruce
and Bonnie Spitzer, renewing at the Membership desk. Also
spoke to Diane and Barry Goyette, members for over 20 years,
who make the long drive down from San Mateo on occasion.
Joan and Peter Govias came a trifle further than that – they’re
from Melbourne, Australia, visiting Joan’s sister, Eve Roberson.
I think bassist Bill Chiechi was the first to sign up for Tailgate Set 1. He was joined by Jimmy Spero on guitar, Montana Monce on piano and Greg Ayala (Continued on page 10.)
Carolyne Swayze Quintet
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on drums. Bev Ludlow, Audrey Edley and
Leslie Rannie all joined in on vocals.
(Cont. from page 9)
TG 2 had Ken Champion, trumpet; Bob Gonzales, trombone; Dick
Lockwood, reeds; Phil Anderson, strings; Carl Kaiser, piano; Dave
Sieber, tuba; Tony Bellacera, drums, with Claude Purcell on vocals.
Mike Melnikov showed up in time to take the bass spot in TG
3, joining Larry Tyrell on trombone and Gene Mondro on reeds.
Frank Lindskoog was on piano, Joe Prassa on strings, and Bill
McMartin on drums, with Mark Angeles on vocals.
Interim Tailgate Boss Edd Burhans won the toss, and got Ken
Champion for the last set, with Bob Gonzales, Arthur Ericksson on
reeds, Billie Menz on piano, Ned Poffinbarger on banjo, and Dave
Sieber on tuba.
Barbara Paulus, by the way, was wearing a lovely rust/gold
“new” suit – which she said she bought two years ago, but couldn’t
wear until now – she’s lost 50 pounds! (And Jay has lost 30#, but
it’s not ABOUT him, is it?)
Sound Crew Chief Emerita Dolores Smith scared the socks off
us by having a small blood vessel disruption smack in the middle
of the hallway, and was whisked off to the hospital for a bunch of
tests and an overnight stay. She swears she’s doing fine now, but
we’re going to keep a close eye on her. Thank goodness Norm
Echols was standing there when it happened, and raised the alarm.
Thanks to Main Stage MC Ken McMurray, who did all the regular jobs of an MC, AND remembered to introduce the Candidates
for next month’s election. Now YOU need to remember to vote.
Felix Smith sent word that Dan Stewart died in October. He
was a “heritage” volunteer, son of volunteer/former STJS Secretary/long-time Chief Poll Worker Mary Stewart. We are so sorry
to hear this, and send our prayers to all his family. We were also
saddened to learn that Woody Pittman, husband of Katie Cavera,
died recently after suffering with cancer for a considerable time.
[We can take this chance to bring sunshine to the young woman
who brings so much sunshine and good cheer into our lives.]
We’re always glad to see Patrons Dennis and Judy Tsuboi.
They were deep in conversation with Pres. Ron Jones. And Ardis
Dickey had been away for a LONG time, but her friend Bill
McMurtry apparently drew her back.
Must report that several STJS student supporters were featured
in the Rio Americano HS Playathon, including Nolan Cyr and
Duncan McElman. Good going, gang.
Day before Jazz Sunday is the 2014 Sacramento State Winter
Jazz Festival. It, like TJYBF, is a non-competitive, educational
festival, For $10 general admission you can listen to Elementary,
Middle, High and Collegiate level Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combos
and Vocal Jazz Ensembles. The Sacramento Jazz Orchestra and the
Sacramento State Latin Jazz Ensemble will also perform. Check
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it out at www.csus.edu/music/jazz and click on the Jazz Festival
link. Or - Tubachristmas! at McClatchy HS Auditorium, 1:00 p.m.
December 13, free.
Steve Homan led the Cosumnes River College Jazz Orchestra
in a free concert on December 4. Same day U.S. Air Force Band
of the Golden West presented its Holiday Concert at Memorial
Auditorium. We are blessed with choice! See Music Here & There
column for multiple local gigs – and then GO. And listen to this:
Preservation Hall Jazz Band was at Harris Center, Folsom Lake
College, on November 19. Hope you got there in time.
Keep a long-range eye on this one. Breanna Rodgers, local
high schooler and reed player, is prepping for a Girl Scout Gold
Project. This is roughly the equivalent of Eagle Scout, and I’m
told only about 40 girls across the country attempt it in any given
year. Details to come, but it will involve Jazz, natch! I’m not sure
I can convey quite what a big deal this is. You GO, girl! Any help
you need!
Rigney in December! Two fundraisers for STJS in January:
Rent Party on Jan. 11 and Crab & Pasta Feed on Jan. 31. See page
7 for details. Purchase tickets online now! www.sacjazz.org 2
Thank you, Volunteers
W
by Dave Becker
STJS SECRETARY
hat an AWESOME MOVE – THANK YOU ALL FOR
THE HELP! Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
(STJS) Office has official moved to the STJS Warehouse. I
want to personally thank all the volunteers that came down to
the STJS Office and helped box pictures from the walls, storage cabinets, etc. and take boxes down to the warehouse, if it
wasn’t for these volunteers it would have taken much longer
than it did. The volunteers are:
Kathy Becker almost lived there every day for a couple
of weeks. Kathy Grimes, Joanne Gannon, Nancy Giffin,
Carol and Jim Fusaro, Tom and Paige Morrow, Mark
and Meredith Henderson. Then we had two youngsters that
were UNBELIEVABLE, if you stood in one spot to long they
would carry you into the moving truck, THEY WERE AWESOME. They did not stop until the move was completed:
Sarah Anderson and Joe Enochs (Kathy Becker’s son)
I also want to thank Todd Bibby for setting up the telephone system and internet in the Warehouse. The phone
number is the same: 916-444-2004.
The new address for the STJS Office is 301 N. 10th
Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN – Dave 2
Dec.2014 / Jan. 2015
FULL WEEKEND of STJS Jazz Events!
10TH ANNUAL
Sat., Feb. 7, 2015
8:00 am Festival 5:15 pm Awards
7:00 pm Clinicians Concert
Sac State Capistrano Hall (Music Bldg.)
$10 advance / $12 at door
FREE for students (under 21) with ID
www.Sac Jazz.org/youthfestival
Dec. 2014 / Jan. 2015
FRIDAY Feb. 6, 2015 • 6–8:30 pm
Pre-TJYBF Jam Session
Round Table Pizza (9138 Kiefer Blvd.; Sac., CA 95826)
SATURDAY Feb. 7, 2015 • 8 am (all day)
TJYBF at Sacramento State
Capistrano Hall (6000 J St., Sac., CA 95819)
Band Performances, Clinics, Workshop, Awards
7:00 pm Clinicians Concert
featuring the all-star Clinicians Band
with 2015 Guest Clinician Duke Heitger
SUNDAY Feb. 8, 2015 • Noon–5 pm
Sac. Trad. Jazz Society’s “Jazz Sunday” concert
featuring Duke Heitger, Bob Draga, Jeff Phillips
at the Elks #6 (6446 Riverside Blvd., Sac., CA 95831)
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Future Jazz Festivals
and Jazz Parties
DECEMBER 2014
13 Sac. State Winter Jazz Festival Sacramento, CA (916) 278-7987
www.csus.edu/music/jazz/
JANUARY 2015
16-28 1st annual Tuscon Jazz Fest. Tuscon, AZ
http://tucsonjazzfestival.org
no phone #
FEBRUARY 2015
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10th annual TJYBF Sac. State Univ., Sacramento
www.sacjazz.org/youthfestival/ Guest Clinician Duke Heitger
12-15 Sounds of Mardi Gras Fresno Hotel & Conv. Ctr. (209) 534-1924
http://www.fresnodixie.com
20-22 San Diego JAZZ PARTY Del Mar, CA
www.sdjp.org
(858) 453-0846
Jazz Notes
Dec. 14 at the ELKS Lodge #6: TOM RIGNEY & Flambeau, from San Francisco Bay Area (Cajun/zydeco/jazz/blues),
will perform at 1:00 and 3:40pm. Tom Rigney, leader/violin;
Caroline Dahl, piano; Danny Caron, guitar; Steve Parks,
bass; Brent Rampone, drums. NOON youth band: our own
TNT directed by Bob Williams. Set 3 (at 2:20pm) will feature
the Gold Society Jazz Auchestra with Justin Au, trumpet; Dave
Johnson, trumpet/trombone; Brandon Au, trombone; Otis
Mourning, reeds; Jim Martinez, piano; Zack Sapunor, bass;
and Rose Cangelosi, drums. Elks Lodge at Riverside Blvd.
& Florin Rd. (6446 Riverside Blvd., Sac. CA 95831.) Arrive
between 9 and 11 am for their Sunday Breakfast Buffet ($9).
Bring your friends and family!
STJS ELECTIONS — Jazz Sunday, Dec. 14, noon–3pm.
STJS BOARD MEETING — Mon., Dec. 22, 6:00 pm at
the NEW STJS Office location: 301 N. 10th Street, Sacramento,
CA 95811. Monday meetings are held one week after Jazz Sunday.
MARCH 2015
6-8 Jazz Bash by the Bay Monterey, CA
www.jazzbashbythebay.com/
UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS:
Submit event info in advance to: [email protected]
(888) 349-6879
Sac. State Winter Jazz Festival: all day Sat., Dec. 13,
including evening concert featuring John Santos with the Sac.
State Latin Jazz Ensemble and Paul McKee with the Sacramento Jazz Orchestra.
Sacramento Jazz Orchestra: Sat., Dec. 13 at Sac. State
with Guest Artist Paul McKee on trombone. Under leadership
of Joe Gilman. 7:00 - 10:00pm.
Vivian Lee Quartet: Holiday Show on Sun., Dec. 14 at
the Fire Rock Grill (11275 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova)
5:30–8:30pm. Joe Gilman on piano, Buca Necak on bass and
Jeff Minnieweather on drums. $15 cover. 916-638-4584.
Dean-o-holics (a.k.a. the Rat Pack): Sun., Dec. 21 at Harlows (2708 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816). Doors open 5:30,
show at 7:00pm. Cover charge.
Mike Butera Jazz Orchestra: Mon., Dec. 29 with vocalist Vivian Lee. Crossroads Coffeehouse (7322 Folsom Blvd.,
Sac.) Cover $5 (free coffee or smoothy). 7:00–9:30pm. 916683-0833. www.jazzmondays.com
Cunha Big Band: Tues., Jan. 6. Clubhouse Bar & Grill
(5150 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carm.) 7–9:30pm. No Cover.
See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs.
Our 9th annual Crab & Pasta Feed is set for Saturday,
January 31 at 5:00pm. Buy tickets at Jazz Sunday or online at
the STJS website: www.sacjazz.org (See flyer on pg. 7)
Straw Hat: WED. 6:00pm–8:30 (2929 Mather Field Rd.,
Rancho Cordova) No cover charge. Dec. 3–Crescent Katz.
Dec. 10–Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners. Dec.17–Pat
Blucher (Xmas Music).
Midtown Stomp: Friday nights 9pm–12am. Cover charge.
(2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691). Fri.,
Dec. 12–Hot City! (Zack Sapunor, Jeff Kreis, Bill Dendle).
Shady Lady Saloon (1409 R St., Sac.), 9–midnight:
Fri. Dec. 5 & 19 & 31–Crescent Katz; Wed. Dec. 3 & 17–
Harley White, Jr.; Fri. Dec. 12–City of Trees; Thur. Dec. 18–
Hot City!; Fri. Dec. 20–Element Brass Band.
Nu-Tones: Timbers Restaurant in Sun City (7050 Del Webb
Blvd., Rsvl) 916-774-3838. 6–9pm. Fri., Dec. 12 and Jan. 9.
Crescent Katz: New Year’s Eve at Shady Lady Saloon
(1409 R St., Sac.), 9–midnight on Wed., Dec. 31.
Western Swing Soc.: 1st Sun., 1–6pm, Machinist Hall
(2749 Sunrise, R. Cord.). Jan. 4–Buck Ford /Pure Country
Fulton St. Jazz Band: Wed., Dec. 31 at Thunder Valley
Casino and Resort in Lincoln. “Strolling through the casino”
from 6pm to Midnight. 2
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Main Stage 11-9-14
Guest: DAN BARRETT, Costa Mesa, CA
Guest Artist Coord.: Bob Ringwald
Emcee: Ken McMurray
Set #1 — YOUTH BAND – Awktives (ages 14–16) Celia Cottle,
instructor. Jessica Block, trumpet/vocals; Jacob Comingore, trumpet; MacRae Dudman, clarinet; Isabel Montesanto, tenor sax;
Jesse Brandt, trombone/vocals; Tioga Benner, piano; Joshua
Wisterman, guitar/banjo; Jake Gooding, bass; Andrew Leavitt,
drums; Melissa Collard, vocals.
Set #2 — GUEST – Dan Barrett, trombone/trumpet; Paul Edgerton, reeds; Gary Reynolds, trombone; Bob Ringwald, piano;
Darrell Fernandez, bass; Vince Bartels, drums.
#3 — Carolyne Swayze Quintet: Carolyne Swayze, leader/vocals;
Noel Jewkes, reeds; Jason Myers, piano; Al Obidinski, bass;
John McDonald, drums. 
Set #4 — GUEST – Dan Barrett, trombone/trumpet; Renard
Perry, trumpet; Mark Curry, reeds; Paul Edgerton, reeds; Bob
Williams, trombone; Bob Ringwald, piano; Lenny Pollacchiz,
bass; Gene Copelan, drums; Melissa Collard, vocals.
Gold Card Room 11-9-14
Tpt/Cor: Ken Champion, Bob Sumners, Justin Au; Rds: Dick
Lockwood, Tom Carpenter, Gene Mondro, Dominic Ruggieri;
Tbn: Carl Kaiser, Bill Au, Brandon Au, Jay Paulus; P: Ken
Meyers, Frank Lindskoog, Carl Kaiser, Montans Monce; Bnj/
Gtr: Jimmy Spero, John Greene; B/Tb: Alan Ginter, Dave Sieber,
David Rees, Scotty Harper; Dr: Jim Roberson, Dan Lobay, Tony
Bellacera, Scott Gordon, Terry Carlisle; Wbd: Patrick Skiffington; Voc: Larry Sikorski, Edd Burhans, T Jackson, Jackie Clauson, Alan Ginter, Pat Kennedy, Paula Dula, Joanna Koford, Harry
DuVall, Kate Rees, Audry Edley, Margie Ruiz, Geri Eckert, Bev
Ludlow, Vanna Turner, Jeanette Hall, Wally Hawkins, Jay Casl,
Claude Purcell, Keith Williams, Jade Parker.
GCR Director: Paula Dula.
Tailgate Room 11-9-14
Thanks to Edd Burhans and Bev Ludlow for directing the Tailgate Room in November. The players were:
Tpt: Ken Champion; Rds: Tom Carpenter, Gene Mondro, Dick
Lockwood, Arthur Erikkson; Tbn: Larry Tyrell, Bob Gonzalez;
P: Frank Lindskoog, Montana Monce, Carl Kaiser, Billie Menz;
Strings: Jimmy Spero, Phil Anderson, Joe Prassa, Ned Poffinbarger; Bass/Tuba: Bill Chiechi, Dave Sieber, Mike Melnikov; Dr:
Greg Ayala Tony Bellacera, Bill McCharter?; Vocs: Bev Ludlow,
Claude Purcell, Audrey Edley, Mark Angeles, Fredric Rannie.
Co-Directors: Edd Burhans
Dec. 2014 / Jan. 2015
Music Here & There
SACRAMENTO AREA
[email protected]
Beatnik Studios Jazz Night, 3rd Thursday, 7-10pm, 723 S Street, Sac.
Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com
BIG BANDS Tues. nights, JB’s Lounge, Clarion Hotel, 1401 Arden Way, 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’s, Th., 6:00–9pm., 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422
Crescent Katz, 1st & 3rd 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://drbachjazz.blogspot.com
Eddie & Friends Tues. 1:15-3:45pm, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael
Harley White, Jr. Orchestra www.harleywhitejr.com
Jay Paulus’ Society Band, http://jaypaulussocietyband.com
“Midtown Stomp”– Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com
2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691. Classes. (916) 221-1500
Nice & Easy, e/o Sat. 4:30-7:30pm, The Station, Auburn Bl/Riverside, Rsvl.
Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.info
Rich O’Day, Biba Rest., Wed., 6:00–9pm, 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422
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
Sampino’s – Fri. 11:30–1:30 p.m; Sat. noon–2 p.m. www.dbaba.com
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
Z.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; Stockton
1st 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) 985-2223
Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pm
San Joaquin DL JS 8900 Thornton, Stock., 1st Sun., 12-5, stocktondixielandjazz.org
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., 1:30-4:30pm, Danville Grange Hall. 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
Natural 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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Entertainment books
ELKS LODGE SERVES BREAKFAST!
by Elinor Hackett STJS VOLUNTEER
2015 Entertainment books will be sold at the
Dec. 14th Jazz Sunday via the Raffle Table and
in the main room. Cost: $30 each, benefitting
TNT Youth Band. To reserve a copy, contact
Elinor at 916-363-8895. Great deals on holiday shopping,
gifts and travel. Very practical Christmas gift, full of savings
on things people need everyday. (See list, below.) Please purchase your edition today and support our fundraising cause.
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• JCPenney.com *NEW in 2015* - Extra 10% Off
• Macy’s – Take an extra 15% Off
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FOOD includes distinctive dining/casual dining/fast food and
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by Kathy Becker
STJS RAFFLE COORDINATOR
or the small crowd, we all had a great time. Where is
everyone? [Arizona Classic Festival?] We need you to
come back to our Jazz Sundays. We brought in $203.00 for the
Raffle. Thank you all who keep on giving.
A huge THANK YOU to our loyal donators; Warren
Mufich, Bill McMartin, Margie Weybright, Beth Scott,
Mike and Patty Schnieder, Julia and Dave McAfee, Elinor
Hackett, Yvonne Au, and Jean Angel.
Congrats to our winners! Parasol winner was Joy Skalbeck.
Other winners were: Dan Barrett, Margie Weybright, Kerstin Renner, Arnie Arzoian, Joanne Luethy, Jim Fusaro, and
Deborah Fairley.
Tickets are now on sale for the 9th annual STJS Crab &
Pasta Feed. Stop by the Raffle Table or buy online at the STJS
website: www.sacjazz.org 2
In Loving Memory
Daniel Meredith Stewart
October 22, 2014
Bill Schoening
November 17, 2014
Dec.2014 / Jan. 2015
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
DATE________r NEW r RENEWAL
r E-MAIL CHANGE
Name_______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
City_____________________________State_____Zip _________
Phone__________________________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________________
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP includes discounts for monthly STJS
Jazz Sunday concerts, plus newsletter, And All That Jazz.
*** Note: DUES INCREASED on JULY 1st, 2013! ***
r Single $30.00 r Couple $50.00 rStudent $10.00
(ages 12–20)
r PATRON Membership $400. Includes: 2 Festival All-Events Badges,
2 programs, and your name listed in the festival program.
r I am enclosing an additional $______ for (please check one): r Sacramento Music Festival r Other STJS programs Would you like to VOLUNTEER? (Please check one.)
r Sac. Music Festival r Other STJS programs
r Both (Festival & other pgms) 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 ________________ Security # on back of card __________
MAIL TO: Membership Chair
301 N. 10th Street • Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 444-2004
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? _____________________
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• What would you like to change about the monthly sessions? _____________
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Thank you for your help!!
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