July 2013 - Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society

Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
STJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music.
106 K Street, Suite #1 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • (916) 444-2004 • www.sacjazz.org
VOLUME 45 • NO. 6
JULY 2013
July 14: Big
Mama Sue’s
Parade of
Bands
V
ocalist, emcee, comedienne, percussionist, recording artist, talent
agent—all this and more describes the
incredible “Big Mama” Sue Kroninger.
To STJS and longtime Jubilee attendees,
Big Mama Sue is a beloved icon. She
has performed at our festival numerous
times, and also led the popular Washboard Concert there. We also love her
Christmastime performances at Jazz
Sunday with Eddie the Elf.
Born in the 20th century (the exact
date was never recorded), Sue has been
an entertainer since she was old enough
to stand in front of a microphone. After
earning degrees in literature and music
from the University of California at
Davis, she embarked on a career that
started in musical theater and has led her
through just about every type of musical performance style in existence.
Although she wears many musical
hats (sometimes quite (Cont. on pg. 16)
Big Mama Sue’s Parade of Bands
Big Mama Sue will emcee and sit-in.
Noon – In the Swing of It (youth)
1:00 pm – Crescent Katz
Ad rates.............................................................2
Bill Bachmann items for sale.......................11
Dante Club – info/directions.........................2
Dante Club Notes The Cricket.....................8-10
Future Festivals.............................................12
GCR: Vocal Set discussion..............................3
In Loving Memory . .......................................11
In the Months Ahead . ....................................2
JAZZ CAMP info, Aug. 3 fundraiser.......... 4, 11
Jazz Notes.......................................................12
Membership application..............................16
Musicians / Music Here & There...................13
Notes from the Office Vivian Abraham..........2
Parade of Bands - BIOS/PHOTOS....................6
Patron Members..............................................3
President’s Message Tom Duff........................3
Raffle Cents Kathy Becker..............................11
TNT Subway fundraiser flyer . .......................7
YOUTH monthly column Felicia Weatherly......5
“Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2
14:Casserly
Dave photos on pages 8–9
June 9Apr.
Brian
Bennett
2:00 pm – Rachel Jackson Quintet
3:00 pm – FreeBadge Serenaders
4:00 pm – Jazz Divos Details on pg. 6
Jazz Sunday, August 11
4 GUEST ARTISTS: BRIA SKONBERG, tpt; TERRY MYERS, cl/sax;
CURTIS BRENGLE, p; GREG VARLOTTA, tbn.
11:30 am to 2:00 pm – Youth Jazz Camp bands on Main Stage, then at
2:00 pm– Our guest artists with various Professors and Counselors.
YOUTH Trad. Jazz
Camp Concert
11:30 am – 2 pm
Aug. 11 Jazz Sunday
STJS Office
Notes From the Office
106 K Street, Suite #1
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-2004
FAX: 444-2060
[email protected]
www.sacjazz.org
STJS STAFF
STJS Exec. Dir. Vivian Abraham
Office Manager Jennifer Colindres
NEW STJS OFFICERS
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Tom Duff
Ron Jones
Dennis Speciale
Lisa Negri-Bartels
Ex-officio: Steve Hammond
BOARD MEMBERS
MUSICIAN: Paula Dula
Paul Edgerton
Jay Paulus
Kristy Reed
TBA
NON-MUSICIAN:
Dave Becker
Carol Fusaro
Dennis Grimes
Scott Kaufman
Crawford Paton
The Board of Directors meet at the STJS Office at 6:00
pm on the Monday one day after the monthly Jazz
Sunday. Board meetings are open to the public.
STJS FOUNDATION President: Tom Dithridge
STJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866
AATJ STAFF
Writing/photos/illust./coord./production:
Nancy Giffin — [email protected]
Contributors:
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Tom Duff, Judy Hendricks, Jane Reinmuth, Dave Robinson,
Felicia Weatherly, and our advertisers
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106 K Street, Suite #1; Sacramento, CA 95814.
by Vivian Abraham
STJS EXEC. DIRECTOR
<[email protected]>
D
o you ever feel like you can relate
to the hampster on the wheel?
I sure do! It seems like yesterday that
submitted my June column to Nancy
Giffin, our very talented editor, but here
it is time to send off my July piece.
Although you’re reading this in July,
I am still trying to get through June. We
are still working on wrapping up this
year’s Festival. It usually takes us a little
over a month before all of the bills are
paid, and any and all loose ends are tied
up. I’m happy to say the loose ends are
much fewer this year.
I told you in June that we had a great
Festival, and we did. I am still getting
many positive phone calls and e-mails
from people letting me know that they
really enjoyed themselves and loved
all of the “new” that we showcased. I
think it’s pretty safe to assume that the
steps we took in a new direction were
the steps we needed to take to keep our
Festival alive.
Look forward to more detailed report
about our Festival next month..
‘Til then. 2
41st annual Sac. Music Festival
May 23–26, 2014
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 the Dante Club: 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.,
Sac., CA. 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, $12 for non-members. Persons under 12
are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth
12-20 (non-members) $7. We especially encourage
attendance by music students in our jam sets.
GOLD CARD AUDITIONS
Auditions are held twice a year: Mar. & Oct., 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.
In the Months Ahead
Jul. 14–BIG MAMA SUE hosts 6th annual Parade of Bands
2nd Sunday
OPEN at 11:30 am
MUSIC from
12 noon to 5:00 pm
DIRECTIONS
to the DANTE CLUB:
2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.,
Sacramento, 95825
Between Howe & Fulton
Avenues, on south side
of street. Extra parking
at nearby McDonald’s.
ug. 11–Bria SKONBERG, Terry MYERS,
A
Greg VARLOTTA, Curtis BRENGLE
Sept. 8 –JAN SUTHERLAND & JERRY MacKENZIE
NEW FESTIVAL!!!
!
NEW
1st annual “HOT JAZZ JUBILEE”....
Aug. 30 – Sept. 2, 2013 • Labor Day Wknd.
July 2013
GCR: Open discussion
re. the Vocal Set
N
umerous times at our Music Committee meetings, there
has been discussion about the Vocal Set and how it affects
instrumentalists who attend Jazz Sunday hoping to join a set in
the Gold Card Room (GCR). It is time to gather opinions from
everyone involved, and make an official decision.
The Music Committee is looking for a location to hold an
open meeting for those concerned, allowing them to read
their letters to the group for discussion. The Jazz Office is
too small for the attendance we expect. We will send an e-blast
as soon as details are worked out.
We ask that you arrive with nice manners and well-thoughtout suggestions for improvement. Please keep in mind the
goal: What is best for Jazz Sunday?
Thank you,
STJS Music Committee
Bring a copy of your written letter to add to our Minutes.
President’s Message
by Tom Duff
STJS PRESIDENT
<[email protected]>
I
h ave had several folks ask me how the 40th Sacramento
Music Festival did this year. Certainly, from my perspective, most everyone had a great time, and there was music to
appeal to a much larger and broader base than we have ever
had before. This was one of our objectives in changing the
name and some of the talent at the Festival. I was impressed
that for the size of our event, we had virtually no problems that
required the police to be involved. Another objective is to keep
this event very family friendly, and make this an event that is
extremely safe. We accomplished that as well.
Now for the biggie: Did we make any money by changing
the Music Festival? In the past several years, the festival has
been contracting monetarily at around ten percent per year. All
the revenue is not in yet, but it appears as though this year
we have reversed that trend with greater than a twenty-percent
increase. This is largely because we had members and sponsors that believed in this organization and were able to contribute money to the cause. You know who you are, and all I can
say is that I am humbled by your support. A mere Thank You is
not (and will never be) enough.
We are not sitting on our laurels. The staff and I are energized by the success of the Festival and are beginning to plan
our next endeavor. You will be hearing more about that later,
but know that what we plan will hopefully not only increase
our membership but keep the society vibrant.
See full-page Festival ad on page 17
STJS thanks our Patron Members
Patricia Lord
David & Julia McAfee
Lombard & Malinda Rice
Rob & Alison Sawyer
John & Alyce Shutzbaugh
Arlene & Billy Simmons
July 2013
Last month, I made an error in my article. Yes, I made a
mistake. I know it was not my first, and I am certain it will not
be my last. Referring to Turntable on the Green, I stated that
this was our first stab at a venue this size. I was corrected in
the fact that the venue at 4th and J many years ago was much
larger. Sorry for my error.
Planning for the 41st Sacramento Music Festival has
also started. We wanted to get started early so that we could
research and sign the bands we want. We are also looking for
businesses to sponsor our event and our other activities. If you,
or if you know of any organization that wants to assist this icon
of the Sacramento music scene, please come forward now. And
thanks in advance for your consideration.
It’s summertime, and that means STJS Trad. Jazz Camp.
Be sure to catch the Youth Jazz Campers when they finish their
week at Camp by performing for STJS members at the Aug.
11 Jazz Sunday. The Campers will begin earlier than usual —
11:30 am — and they’ll be followed by our guest artists at 2:00
pm. Watch for several Jazz Camp Profs and Counselors to join
our guest artists: Bria, Terry, Greg, and Curtis. 2
Jazz Camp Kickoff
& campers’ reunion !
featuring
sacjazzcamp.org
The Professors Jazz Band
Saturday, August 3rd, 2013
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Sacramento Yacht Club
3365 South River Rd., West Sac. CA 95691
Calling all former
YOUTH Jazz Campers:
Join the fun for $20 per person!
All proceeds
benefit the
STJS Trad. Jazz
Youth Camp!
$35 per person
Tickets
ly 14
sale at Ju
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wil
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Jazz Sund
includes BBQ dinner and concert
TICKETS & INFO:
$50 per person
Patti Jones
(916) 712-1501
for up-front Sponsor Seating
e-mail:
[email protected]
The
ors
Profess
Please make checks
payable to
STJS Foundation,
and send to:
STJS Foundation
P. O. Box 661763
Sacramento, CA
95866
IMPORTANT! After July 31, all regular tickets $40 per person
July 2013
STJS Jazz Camp:
the next generation
by Felicia Greenwood Weatherly
V
ery soon I will be sending my oldest son, Dillon, to Jazz
Camp. Bill Dendle and I figure that I am the first Camp
alumnus to have my child attend Camp. (We may be wrong on
this count; sorry if I missed someone). I have to say it is the
strangest of experiences. Firstly, it makes me feel really old
that my son is doing something that I remember so clearly, so
it couldn’t be that long ago—right?!?!—until I do the math and
realize that my first year at camp was 25 years ago. great, I feel
even older now.
Still, I am nervous. I remember the things I did at camp
(nothing terrible, but just experiences)... I guess I am struggling to come to terms with his maturity. I still can’t visualize
him taking applause onstage, or soloing onstage, or even getting onstage. Truth be told, I was pretty shocked to find out that
this was something he wanted to do, because as most children,
he made a point of only tolerating my passions while working
hard to find his own. He has a bit of a rebellious streak; I know
you may find that shocking in a child of mine. Sigh.
On the other hand, I know how it changed the course of my
life; that discovering the joy inherent in the music made me
dedicate my life to showing it to others. What will it do to him?
Will he return to me, a week later, a different child...
young man, than I hugged goodbye? Most likely.
sible at jam sessions, or (gulp) at a dance, and feel my anxiety
rise, I remember he is in good hands. I will have fourteen students up there, watching over him, and several of the counselors are former students of mine, or dear friends, or both. They
are amazing, and I know that they keep all our little campers
safe. The fact that they can text me at a moment’s notice is a
great relief to me but will probably annoy the heck out him.
Jazz Camp is a magical place. I know that sounds cheesy,
but it is truly the only way to explain what happens there. Now
that the camp has been around for actual generations, they have
the logistic down to a science. That is not to say that it isn’t personal. The people who are running the camp, be it counselors or
instructors, love their charges. Sometime ask Bill Dendle about
a former student, and watch his face light up as he recounts
details from their time at camp that the student themselves may
not be able to remember. They are all his kids.
So, as I send my little one out to find his own path as a
musician, I know he is about to have one of the best weeks of
his entire life. And at Jazz Sunday, I’ll be just like any of the
other parents anxiously waiting for his oddly named band. I
just have the good fortune to know what to expect: astronomical improvement and the need for a full box of Kleenex as he
becomes a part of the Jazz Camp Family. 2
Felicia’s son, Dillon,
with Ed Metz at Jazz Camp.
As I think of him sneaking down to the meadow
to watch the meteors, or staying up as late as pos-
Felicia and son
Dillon –
2005
July 2013
Big Mama Sue’s
Parade of Bands
In the Swing of It
This amazing youth band is led by TNT trumpeter Nolan Cyr. He has assembled a talented group of players whom we’ve seen
before on Main Stage and at the TJYBF: .
Breanna Rodgers, Sarah Pearlman, Matt Seno, Emma
Simpson, and Jacob Swedlow.
Crescent Katz
Breathing new life into the art of “Pizza Jazz,” the Crescent Katz’s off-the-cuff, no-rules,
no-arrangements style harkens back to the days when Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson
was the King of Pizza, and the Emperor of Fun. You’ll leave every show tappin’ your toes
and smelling faintly like pepperoni. The Katz can be seen around town performing at
the Midtown Stomp (swing dances), at Clarks Corner (formerly Shakey’s), at The Shady
Lady, and at the upcoming festival on Aug. 18, Jump ‘n’ Jive on the River (see ad).
Rachel Jackson Quintet
Rachel Jackson, came to Sacramento from
the Bay Area almost 20 years ago to finish
her M.M. in Vocal Performance, then made
it her home. She is a vocalist with a buttery ease to her voice who loves the subtle
nuances and flexibility of classic jazz. Rachel & Jimmy Spero have been performing
together for the past nine years. They are
joined by saxophonist Bill Bua and bassist Shelley Denny, with versatile drummer
Brett Jackson rounding out the band with
his sensitive rhythms and style.
FreeBadge
Serenaders
When asked what kind of music
their band plays, they often
respond that “band” is a strong
word for what they do. Having
grown up in the Jazz-infused confines of Sacramento, both Greg
and Patrick bring a unique—
and often ridiculous—approach
to music. While mixing faithful
old standards, unlikely covers of
popular songs, and a gaggle of clever originals, the Serenaders appeal to every age
group, especially yours.
Jazz Divos
KEITH WILLIAMS has a tenor voice that has been compared to
that of Michael Buble and a very young Tony Bennett with the
“full package,” as he was referred to by an X Factor judge. Originally from England, Keith has toured extensively throughout the
U.K. and Europe. He performed in front of His Royal Highness, the
Prince of Wales, at the London Palladium. In 2006, he was voted
top male vocalist in a National Talent Showcase at the MGM
Grand in Las Vegas by his peers. In 2008 Keith appeared at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
in a tribute show to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, and Dean Martin. In 2009, he appeared
on Good Morning Sacramento. Keith is a regular performer at Twin Pines Casino in Lake
County, CA and the many wineries throughout the Napa Valley Wine Region. WALLY HAWKINS has sung in Doo wop groups in the 50s,
played Congas and backup singing with the Initial Shock in the
60s, traveled with Lambert, Hendricks, and Bavan as Jon Hendricks’ vocal student. He studied under Claudette Stone for Jazz
vocals, and for the last four years has been coached by Shelley
Burns. Wally has been in the company of Ella Fitzgerald, John
Coltrane, Nancy Wilson, George Tucker, Harry “Sweets” Edison,
Gildo Mahones, and Quincy Jones, Armando Peraza and a good friend Jimmy Witherspoon (“Spoon”), from whom he has learned much of his stage and vocal presentation.
Wally has also attended STJS Trad. Jazz Camp as a vocalist, and received his Gold Card
from the Jazz Society four years ago.
LARRY SIKORSKI’s music career started in his late 30s back
during the karaoke movement of the 90s. Larry won many
Karaoke Championships both locally and statewide. In 1998 he
joined the Moonlight Swing Living History Big Band and has
been their lead male vocalist ever since. Larry has had the honor
of performing for celebrities that include Bob Hope, June Allison,
Larry Hagman, and Cliff Robertson. Without formal vocal training, Larry has a natural ability to interpret and emulate the styles of the great crooners
like Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin. He has done rather well singing with his
big band and various small combo groups. Larry earned his Sacramento Traditional
Jazz Society Gold Card in 2009 and performs frequently in the Gold Card Room on Jazz
Sundays.
July 2013
fundraiser for
TNT –
The New Traditionalists
STJS’s premier
next-generation band
When you come to STJS “Jazz Sunday”
at the Dante Club on the following dates,
stop by SUBWAY and pickup lunch:
July 14 • August 11 • September 8
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Subway, 2310 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac.
(right next door to the Dante Club)
BRING THIS FLYER to Subway on any of the
dates listed, and TNT will receive 10% of the
proceeds from all the food you purchase!
This flyer must be given to the cashier so we can
get credit. Thanks in advance for helping us keep
The New Traditionalists going.
Jubilee By the Sea
PISMO BEACH — OCTOBER 24-27, 2013
Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Larry Scala, Eddie Erickson, Carl Sonny Leyland, Gordon Au, Brady McKay
**************
TWO Thursday Night Special Events (10/24):
#1 Marie Callenders: 3 Guitars: Eddie Erickson, Larry Scala & Jerry Krahn
#2 Veterans Hall: We Three (Draga, Barnhart & Coots)!
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Admission $25.00 each — Limited Seating!!
*************
BANDS: Titan Hot 7, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, Blue Street, Night Blooming Jazzmen, High Sierra Jazz Band,
Ivory and Gold, Cornet Chop Suey, Creole Syncopators, South Burgundy Street Jazz Band, Midiri Brothers, Red
Skunk Band, Au Brothers Band with Uncle Howard Miyata, Three Clarinets, Three Trumpets, Piano Solos, Clam
Chowder, Dick Williams Jammers, Cal Poly Jazz Band, Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Band, Royal Garden Swing
Orchestra, Central City Swing Band, plus Igor with Pat Yankee and Bob Ringwald.
************
FREE SHUTTLE BUSES * DANCE FLOORS AT ALL VENUES
RVers contact Valerie Powell (805) 481-2935 for reservations at Pismo Coast Village or the Oceano Elks Lodge
ALL EVENTS BADGES $85 BEFORE 9/1, $95 AFTER; Daily Badges = Fri. $40, Sat. $50, Sun. $40.
www.pismojazz.com—or— e-mail <[email protected]> —or— call (805) 773-3750
July 2013
Dante Club Notes
By “The Cricket”
[who is NOT the AATJ editor]
W
ell, did you get enough jazz at the Music Festival?
Apparently a number of people did, because they didn’t
show up on Jazz Sunday! Not the crowd one would have
expected for one of the best (and best liked) trumpet players in
the country. Actually, upon reflection, it could have been the
108 degrees the day before (up 17 degrees from Thursday!)—
just wore folks out. And I don’t want you to think it was a
sparse crowd, just not jam packed. Brian Casserly poured his
heart out for us, as we expected. He conveys emotion with his
horn and with his voice so effortlessly and with so much sincerity—gotta love him. And Happy Birthday to Carol Fusaro?
Just priceless. (Carol’s bouquet from Vicki Bezzone’s garden
was priceless, too!)
Brian’s back up bands were some of our best: Set 1 was Paul
Edgerton, Bob Williams, Bob Ringwald, Darrell Fernandez
and Gene Copelan, and Set 2 was Kristy Reed, Brandon Au,
John Cocuzzi, Kellen Garcia and Mike Maddox. Cocuzzi
was on piano for the Guest Star set but warmed up on Set 3
on drums, with Dave Johnson, E.J. Koford, Scotty Harper,
Bonnie Otto and Mark Kramer. And, oh yeah, Brian Casserly on TROMBONE! What a mensch!
Main Stage Set 5 was another local jam, with Charlie
Gehlbach, Norm Gary, Brandon Au, and a couple of guys
not seen often enough: Gerald Rheault on piano and Jack
Stanfill on drums. Harry DuVall, formerly of the Four Lads,
did the Gold Card Room proud on vocals.
Let’s see...what am I forgetting? Mica Dugan’s River
City Swingers! This big band was so impressive— and so
young— you just had to love them! Sax section: Brandon
Charriere, Sofie Modar and Sofia Flores on alto; Courtney
Charriere and Cathy Charriere on tenor; Cody McFarland
on bari. Trumpet section: Nolan Cyr, Nicholas Augusta, Eric
Treadwell and Tulanio Pacheco-Zarate. Randeep Chana,
piano; Dana Wendel, drums, and Nate Jackson, bass. (Actually, one or two of them may have been missing in action—
they would have had to stand still while I counted, to be sure.)
I know Randeep Chana was there—otherwise, why Dad
Jatinder, Mother Kanwal, Sister Jasheen, and Great Aunt
and Uncle Nimala and Yogesh Arora? Also Jules Ditirro and
Tom Wendel, parents of drummer Dana Wendel. As much as
we appreciate the students, and their teachers, we appreciate
the families supporting them.
Dave Johnson
JUNE 9, 2013:
BRIAN CASSERLY
Brian switched
to trombone
for the jam set
Gold Card Musicians
Kristy
Reed
Jack
Stanfill
Paul
Edgerton
See pg. 17
Hot Jazz
Jubilee
Gerald
Rheault
Bob
Ringwald
Brian
Casserly
Darrell
Fernandez
July 2013
The Gold Card Room and Tailgate had a scarcity of trumpeters, trombonists and pianists, and a plethora of reed players. For instance, Lee Monthei and Ken Champion played a
BUNCH in both rooms, with relief help from Jeff Kreis and
Jared Blum and Jay Chopp—and a set with Bob Sumner on
flugelhorn. Blum was on piano, too, along with Billie Menz,
Ken Meyers and Frank Lindskoog. On reeds, we had Dominic Ruggieri, Bob Noren, Tom Carpenter, Richard Lockwood, Charlie Hull, Joanna Koford and Parker Weiss.
Parker Weiss, by the way (thanks to a whisper in his ear
from Bob Draga at Jubilee), just bought a Selmer G10 from
Bob Newman. Parker is vastly pleased.
Bob Gonzales couldn’t have been the only trombonist on
hand, could he? Let’s see, we did have Ned Poffinbarger,
Mark Kramer, Jan Buhlert and Greg Sabin on banjo and/
or guitar. Nice bit of news picked up at Music Festival: Greg
Sabin and Barbara Torrence are engaged! And her ring is
GORGEOUS—a pink topaz. Good job, Greg!
Thanks to Edd Burhans and Susan Phillips, who subbed
for Jane Reinmuth in the Tailgate. Dave Sieber, Eddi Benjamini and Mike Melnikov made up the bass section, and Bill
Chamberlain, Tony Bellacerra, Greg Ayala, Susan Phillips,
Jack Scott, Dan Lobay, Alan Ginter—and NICK Cocuzzi—
Bonnie
Otto
Ken
McMurray
Kellen
Garcia
were on drums. It must be something in the genes, eh, John?
Frank Cocuzzi was also a drummer. Bobby McElwain, who
was in Paula Dula’s Festival combo, was the drummer for the
Vocal Set. Big welcome, Bobby.
Speaking of the Vocal Set, my favorite was from Alan
Ginter: after his spill-your-guts surgery earlier this year, he
said this is the first week he’s felt like himself, and he gave us
a customized “There’ll Be a Change in the Weather.” Sample:
“‘cause nobody wants you when you kvetch about yours
tsuris.” Tee hee.
T Jackson sang “Every Time I Look at You,” and Dennis
Cain and Ken Meyers worked up a lovely “Wonderful World”
medley. Pam Lehnert asked, “Please Don’t Talk About Me
When I’m Gone.” I’m pretty sure she wasn’t pleading with
her rooting section, Kim Grant, Pat Ballenger and Denise
King. Harry DuVall did a lovely “They Didn’t Believe Me,”
and Margie Ruiz asked “When Did You Leave Heaven?”
Gwenetta Brooks brought her grandson, Erique Malloy,
to hear her sing “Stormy Monday Blues.” (Erique said his
SECOND favorite singer is Justin Timberlake.) In all, 18
vocalists with a lovely range of styles and outlooks. Plus
Jeannie Hansen, Karl Munz, and Bev Ludlow singing in
(Continued on page 10)
the Tailgate.
Bob
Williams
Paul
Edgerton
Patrick
June 9 was Carol Fusaro’s birthday
PARASOL WINNER Paige Morrow
Greg
Jeff
River City Swingers
Director
Mica
Dugan
July 2013
(Cont. from page 9) In fact, Lorisu Henriques Andosca said
she came especially to hear friend Bev sing. Someone should
twist Lorisu’s arm and get her back on the drum throne. Lovely
to see her, anyway.
And maybe we’ll get Marshall Jenkins back on the roster.
Marshall tells me he got his Gold Card back in 1993— on
harmonica! Which reminds me that one of my absolute favorite Music Fest sets was FreeBadge Serenaders in John Q’s,
doing sort of a tour of CA hot spots.
Jane Depew and Jeanette Erwin were in the house.
Jackie Soares and Stew Todtfeld are jazz fans from New
York, now transplanted here and introduced first to the Music
Festival and now to STJS. Bill Hall is an Illinois native, a
different accent altogether, but lovin’ the same jazz. And the
third accent of the day was from Pat Cook’s friend, Vicky
McKinney. She’s from Rhode Island, a fervent cook, and an
STJS member at her first visit.
James Clark and Lani Fuzessery joined today, too.
Arthur Miller joined, although he said he’s gone to the Jubilee for a lot of years. Same story from Barbara Hurley—she
been at Jubilee since the beginning.
Very sorry to hear that one of our favorite bass players,
Lenny Pollacchi, had a heart attack and needed open-heart
surgery. We’ll update next month. Pianist Pat Blucher, unfortunately, had a hip replacement and then another surgery when
the wound got infected. She’s recuperating at Walnut Whitney
and would love to hear from you. Well wishes to both!
We said goodby to one of the nicest of our members this
month. Ellen Anderson, with husband Alan, was a longtime
member of the Art Department. I learned that she had over
700 birds on her life list. She was quiet and sweet but a big
believer in hugs. So sorry to lose her. Roger Greene was on
the STJS Sound Crew and Jubilee Bus Dispitach Crew before
moving East to help care for his father-in-law. Cancer took
Roger away from Dee much too soon.
On the up side, Hannah Broyles-Grundy confided that
she is 6 months pregnant—we’re looking at a third generation
jazz fan, folks!
Coralie Chapman come to Jubilee from Georgia, stays
over with Coralie Cochrane, goes home at end of June. They
LOVE Brian Casserly. Tammie Ursini, by the way, said she
became an even bigger fan of Brian on a cruise to Hawaii.
Delores Nichols affirmed.
My stringer had a quick hello with Jean Bell and Dorothy
Hurd, then said hi to 1-year members Kay and James Bennett.
TJYBF Coordinator Yvonne Au was sitting next to Nora
Stanfill (wife of Jack Stanfill, and former Catering Manager
at Holiday Inn). Yvonne sounded pleased as punch to announce
that Nora has signed on to assist Elinor Hackett on the TJYBF
Hospitality Crew.
See page 12-13 for a list of upcoming music events.
This sounds so cool: Vivian Lee is throwing a BBQ and
show in her back yard on July 20. She’ll have Ron Foggia,
Shelley Denny and Jeff Minnieweather. At $35 for concert
plus autographed copy of the new CD (Miss Lee to You.), she
sold out in no time. (Max 65 people.)
Don’t let August 1 sneak up on you. That’s the last day for
advance sale of badges for the Hot Jazz Jubilee in Rancho
Cordova (See ad on pg. 17). www.hotjazzjubilee.com
The Crazy Eights are at Straw Hat in Rancho Cordova on
July 10. See pg. 12 for list of upcoming bands.
Check out Fulton Street at George Esposito’s Sunset Jazz
concert in his backyard on July 11. Only $10— what a deal!
(See Sunset Jazz ad on pg. 11.)
By the way, last month I mentioned that “Margaret Ducketts had her left leg propped up on a chair.” Well, her name is
Margaret Dukleth, and it was her right leg. Other than that,
all true. She said she went to Jubilee for the first time in years,
and everyone was SO helpful, especially the volunteers at the
Hyatt, as well as hotel staff.
Which is by way of saying, if any of the above is just a
little skewed (and I’m quoting Rich Olsen here), “We are in
the throes of longevity.” (Sounds better than Senior Moment, I
think.) Live long and make sure OKOM prospers.
Catherine and Scotte Doggett WERE NOT AT JUBILEE.
I’m surprised the place didn’t collapse. Can’t remember when
that happened before, but life is full of choices. Cat’s high
school, in a very tiny town in Colorado, had her 45th High
School Reunion. Actually, it was a multi-class/multi-year
reunion, and Cat figures there won’t be another for a while.
Had to go. She said that in five days, they drove 3200 miles,
visited 4 National Parks and 1 National Monument, and got
back in town less than 48 hours before Jazz Sunday! But they
just HAD to see Casserly.
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July 2013
Raffle Cent$
2013 Trad. Jazz Camp
Adult Camp: July 28–August 2
Youth Camp: August 5–11
Camp fundraiser: August 3
W
e are always in need of donations and sponsorships to
help deserving young musicians attend the Camp—any
amount is welcome. Please know how much your contributions are appreciated by all. Thank you so much! Checks
payable to: “STJS Trad Jazz Camps”; mail to: Bill Dendle,
P.O. Box 13744, Sacramento, CA 95853.
The Adult Camp is a great vacation bargain at $850!
Includes housing, meals, and all instruction/materials. The
Adult Camp Concert takes place on at the Sly Park Environmental Ed. Center (Camp site) on Fri., Aug. 2. $7 donation.
The Youth Camp (August 5-11) will have their Camp
Concert at the Aug. 11 Jazz Sunday, beginning at 11:30 am
and running until 2:00 pm. They’ll be followed by our 4 guest
artists who are members of the Jazz Camp Faculty (a.k.a. The
Professors): Bria Skonberg, trumpet; Terry Myers, reeds;
Greg Varlotta, trombone/tap; and Curtis Brengle, piano.
They’ll be joined by various Professors and Camp Counselors.
Sat., Aug. 3rd is the date for this year’s Jazz Camp Kickoff & Fundraiser that will also be a Jazz Campers Reunion.
The BBQ and concert by The Professors jazz band will be at
the Sacramento Yacht Club. See flyer in this issue and online at
the SacJazz.org website. Tickets will be available at the July
14 Jazz Sunday. 2
“There’s a way of playing safe,
there’s a way of using tricks,
and there’s the way I like to
play, which is dangerously,
where you’re going to take a
chance on making mistakes
in order to create something
you haven’t created before.”
— Dave Brubeck
July 2013
by Kathy Becker
STJS RAFFLE COORDINATOR
T
hank you all for supporting our Youth Programs, we
brought in $370.00 this month (June 9th).
Now, a huge thank you to our donators: Judy Hendricks,
Cristiane Culhane, Pat Gonzalez, Julia McAfee, Bill
McMartin, Beth Scott, Mary Stewart, Nora Harris, Pat
& Mike Schneider, Ingrid Wolbart, Ken McMurray, and
Yvonne Au. You guys are the greatest.
Congrats to our big winners: Parasol – Paige Morrow;
Erna Buckenhofer, Jeanette Erwin, Logan Rodgers,
Marty Mahoney, Azoria McCauley, Guy Weybright, Ann
Meininger, Nancy Stedman, Janet Young, Joy Skalbeck.
NOTE: I have some All-Events badges for the San Diego
festival in Nov., and one for Medford. Please let’s build up the
Raffle for your chance to WIN one of these badges. All monies
go for our Youth Programs.
Also, I still have some 40th Anniversary jackets left, I know
it is getting very warm but they are going quick. Get yours now
before they are all gone!!!! The price is $35.00.. 2
Bill Bachmann items
for sale on July 20
W
hen beloved local musician Bill Bachmann passed
away, many items were left for STJS to distribute and
raise funds for STJS youth music education programs. These
items will be for sale, along with other items at:
Elinor’s Scale-Down Garage Sale
JULY 20th, 9am–5pm at 9037 Mojave Dr.
(Watt Ave. exit off Hwy. 50.) MUSIC Supplies: band portfolios, teaching helps/CDs,
tapes, old sheet music, big band sound system, lights, stands,
fronts etc. (Some teaching helps will be FREE to Students &
Music teachers.)
MISC.: office equip., filing cabinets, books & shelves;
clothes (mens XL dress shirts, etc.). misc. housewares, entertainment center.
All proceeds support STJS Jazz Education Programs,
including a Trad. Jazz Camp scholarship in Bill’s name. 2
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Future Jazz Festivals
and Jazz Parties
JULY 2013
10-14
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Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee Mammoth Lk, CA (877) 686-5299
www.mammothjazz.org 25th Anniversary!
Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Fest. Sonoma, CA (800) 546-2070
www.clinecellars.com/jazzfestival
Jazz Notes
JULY 14: BIG MAMA SUE’S PARADE of BANDS with
In the Swing of It (youth band), the Crescent Katz, Rachel
Jackson Quintet, the FreeBadge Serenaders, and Jazz Divos.
STJS BOARD MTG: Mon., July 15, 6:00 pm at the STJS
office location in Old Sac. — 106 K St., Suite #1 (downstairs).
Old Sac parking meters charge $1.50/hr (quarters only) till 8pm.
AUGUST 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS:
Aug.30 Hot Jazz Jubilee Rancho Cordova, CA (east of Sac.) (916) 822-2210
to
www.hotjazzjubilee.com Marriott Hotel @ Hwy. 50 & Sunrise Sep. 2 Labor Day Weekend – INAUGURAL EVENT See pg. 17
Submit event info 1 month in advance to: [email protected]
9-11 Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival Sutter Creek, CA (209) 405-1563
www.suttercreekragtime.com
SEPTEMBER 2013
6-8
19-22
27-29
Pentastic Hot Jazz Fest. Penticton, B.C., CANADA
www.pentasticjazz.com
Jazz at Chautauqua Chautauqua, NY
(800) 821-1881
www.jazzatchq.com
Summit Jazz Aurora, CO (303) 670-8471
www.summitjazz.org
CONCERTS — Thursdays 7–9 pm
July 11
Bob Ringwald’s Fulton St. Jazz Band
July 18
The Hot Flashes
July 25
(TBA)
Aug. 15 Cynthia Douglas, Cy Young, Vivian Lee
Aug. 22 Rhythm Club Band (Latin jazz)
$10 covers music, wine and snacks
6138 Woodhaven Ave. • Carmichael, CA 95608
Reservations: (916) 536-9063
GEORGE ESPOSITO,
your host
See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs.
HOT JAZZ JUBILEE info at www.HotJazzJubilee.com A
NEW trad festival coming to the Marriott Hotel in Rancho Cordova, Aug. 30–Sept. 2, 2013! See full-page ad on page 17.
Vaud and the Villains: July 19 at Marilyn’s On K (908 K
St., Sac. CA). 19-piece band w/ Katie Cavera (banjo, bass).
PRESERVATION HALL Jazz Band: Sat., Aug. 10 at the
Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, CA. (530) 274-8384.
Straw Hat: WED. 6:00pm (2929 Mather Field Rd., R.
Cord.) No cover charge. June 5–Bob Ringwald. June 12–Ken
Meyers & Friends. June 19—Jack Convery & Friends. June
26—Jay Paulus’ Society Band. July 3—Dr. Bach & the Jazz
Practitioners. July 10—Crazy Eights. July 17—Pat Blucher
& Friends. July 24–Cell Block 7. July 31–Crescent Katz.
Aug 7–Jay Paulus’ Society Band. Aug 14–Fulton Street J.B.
Kristy Reed Trio: dance 7pm to 9:30pm every Wednesday
through August 28, 2013 at Mission Oaks Comm. Center (4701
Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA). $7. (916) 972-0336
Vivian Lee: Sat. July 13, 6 pm at Head Hunter’s in Sac.
Sat., Aug. 3, 6:30 pm at Piatti’s (571 Pavilions Ln., Sac.).
Cell Block 7: Sun. July 14, 1–5:00 pm, Napa Valley Dixie.
Jazz Soc. (Embassy Suites: 1075 California Blvd., Napa, CA.)
Midtown Stomp: swing dance 9pm–midnight (now at Confucius Hall – 915 4th St., Sac.): Fri., July 19–Crescent Katz.
Fri., July 26–Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s. Fri., Aug. 9–
Todd Morgan & the Emblems. Aug. 16 Lost Dog Found
JB’s Lounge: 5–8pm “Sunday Evening Jazz” Clarion
Hotel (1401 Arden Way, Sac., CA 95815). 916-723-5517, ext 3.
Cover charge. July 21–Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst (from
Canada) $13/$5. July 28–Entropy Trio w/ Brenden Lowe &
Tim Metz $10/$5. Aug. 4–Jon Hatamiya.
Western Swing Soc.: Sun., Aug. 4–Larry McDonald &
Cheyenne 1–3 pm, then Dry Creek Band 3–6 pm. 2
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July 2013
Main Stage 6-9-13
Guest Artist: BRIAN CASSERLY from St. Louis, MO
Guest Artist Coord.: Kristy Reed
Set #1 YOUTH — The River City Swingers from Sac., CA. Directed
by Mica Dugan. Brandon Charriere, Sofie Modar, Sofia Flores, alto sax;
Courtney Charriere, Cathy Charriere, tenor sax; Cody McFarland, bari.
sax; Nolan Cyr, Nicholas Augusta, Eric Treadwell, Tulanio PachecoZarate, trumpet; Randeep Chana, piano; Nate Jackson, bass; Dana
Wendel, drums.
Set #2 GUEST — Brian Casserly, tpt; Brian Casserly, trumpet; Paul
Edgerton, cl; Bob Williams, tbn; Bob Ringwald, p; Darrell Fernandez, b;
Vince Bartels, dr. Set #3 — Dave Johnson, tpt/ldr; EJ Koford, reeds; Brian Casserly, tbn;
Scotty Harper, b; Bonnie Otto, p; Larry Salerno, dr; Mark Kramer, gtr..
Set #4 GUEST — Brian Casserly, tpt; Kristy Reed, cl/sax; Brandon Au,
tbn; John Cocuzzi, p; Kellen Garcia, b; Mike Maddox, dr..
Set #5 — Charlie Gehlbach, tpt/ldr; Jay Paulus, tbn; Norm Gary, reeds;
Gerald Rheault, p; Jack Stanfill, dr; Brandon Au, tu; Harry DuVall, voc.
Gold Card Room 6-9-13
Tpt/Cor: Jared Blum, Ken Champion, Lee Monthei, Robert Sumners;
Rds: Tom Carpenter, Charllie Hull, Dick Lockwood, Dominic Ruggieri;
Tbn: --; P: Frank Lindskoog, Ken Meyers; Bnj/Gtr: Pearl Nicolino, Ned
Poffinbarger; B/Tb: Eddi Benjamini, Alan Ginter, Mike Melnikov, Dave
Sieber; Dr: Tony Bellacera, Dan Lobay, Bobby McElwain, Susan Phillips, Jack Scott; Voc: Dorit Benjamini, Gwenetta Brooks, Edd Burhans,
Dennis Cain, Paula Dula, Harry DuVall, Geri Eckert, Julie Gallaher,
Alan Ginter, Jeanette Hall, T Jackson, Pam Lehnert, Karl Munz, Clint
Ritchie, Margie Ruiz, Larry Sikorski, Robert Sumners, Gary Woods.
GCR Director: Paula Dula.
Tailgate Room 6-9-13
Thanks to Edd Burhans and Susan Phillips for helping out in the Tailgate
Room, and a sad farewell to Susan, who is leaving Sacramento soon.The musicians playing were:
Tpt/Cor: Lee Monthei, Jay Chopp, Ken Champion, Jared Blum, Jess
Kreis; Rds: Dick Lockwood, Tom Carpenter, Parker Weis, Dominic Ruggieri, Bob Noren, Joanna Koford; Tbn: Bob Gonzalez; Vio: Dave Rietz;
P: Frank Lindskoog, Jared.Blum Billie Menz; Bnj/Gtr: Dave Metz, Ned
Poffinbarger, Jan Buhlert, Greg Sabin; Bass/Tuba: DDave Sieber, Eddi
Benjamini; Dr: Tony Bellacera, Bill Chamberlain, Greg Ayala, Susan
Phillips, Nick Cocuzzi; Voc: Edd Burhans, Bev Ludlow, Karl Munz,
Claude Purcell.
Co-Directors (subs): Edd Burhans, Tony Bellacera.
July 2013
Music Here & There
SACRAMENTO AREA
[email protected]
Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com
Black Tuesday J.B., www.blacktuesdayjazzband.com (916) 315-8526.
Bob Ringwald / Fulton St. J.B., www.ringwald.com (916) 806-9551.
Claudette Stone, Biba Rest., Th., 6–9pm., 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422
Catsnjammer J.B., www.cats-n-jammers.com
Crescent Katz, www.facebook.com/CrescentKatz/info
Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, http://drbachjazz.blogspot.com
Eddie & Friends Tues. 1:15-3:45pm, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael
Jay Paulus’ Society Band, http://jaypaulussocietyband.com
Melissa Collard, http://www.melissacollard.com
“Midtown Stomp”– Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com
Confucius Hall, I and 4th Street, Sac. Live music, classes. (916) 221-1500
Nice & Easy, e/o Sat. 4:30-7:30pm at The Station (Auburn Bl/Riverside Dr.
Rsvl. 916-789-8878.
Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.info
Rich O’Day, Biba Rest., Wed., 6:30–8:30pm, 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
“Sun. Eve. Jazz” – Various. JB’s Lounge, 5-8 p.m.; (916) 723-5517, ext. 3
SwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianlee
Western Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova
1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450
ZOOM 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, CA;
1st and 3rd Tues., 6:30–8:30p.m. (209) 931-8333 www.cellblock7.biz
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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And That’s Jazz, assorted. www.jazzdance.org/andthatsjazz/
Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023
Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo Park
Devil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 2-5pm, Danville Grange Hall. www.jazznut.com/
Jazzinators, Bronco Billy’s Pizza, Irvington Dist.-Fremont; 1st/3rd Tue., 7-8pm
Eggers/Tichenor, Belrose, San Raf., 2nd Wed. 5:30-8pm; M.E. (510) 655-6728
Mission Gold JB, 1st/3rd Wed., 7:30-9:30pm, Sunol JAZZ Cafe (925)862-2800
Swing Fever, Panama Hotel, San Raf., 1st/3rd Tu., 7-10 pm (415) 457-3993
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Big Mama Sue vintage classic with Eddie Erickson.
See more photos at www.bigmamasue.com
literally), Sue is renowned for her expertise in traditional jazz.
Influenced by great jazz and blues singers like Bessie Smith
and Billie Holiday, Sue has performed and recorded with
scores of other well known jazz musicians, and has been a
headliner at countless jazz festivals around the world, including being honored as the “2005 Musician of the Year” at Dixieland Monterey. She is considered by many to be one of the
most recognizable figures in Dixieland jazz. She is also considered by many to have one of the most recognizable figures
in Dixieland jazz.
Big Mama Sue specializes in what could be described as,
“popular American music from the first-half of the 20th century.” This encompasses many flavors of jazz, blues, and other
styles, including Dixieland jazz, sophisticated swing, lowdown blues, songs from the “Tin Pan Alley,” even traditional
country and western favorites, and songs from popular Broadway shows. While much of this music might be thought of as
“something for mom & dad,” Sue’s polished, dynamic, freshand-friendly presentation is enjoyed by all ages.
A songstress with a voice both elegant and powerful, Big
Mama Sue brings a lifetime of experience and a huge repertoire
of songs to every one of her performances. Sue is renowned
for her ability to “work a room” with contagious doses of
energy, enthusiasm and entertainment. With style, energy, and
professionalism, Big Mama Sue and her band keep audiences
happy, entertained, and smiling.
In Loving Memory
Over the course of her professional career, the versatile
Big Mama Sue has performed at or on some pretty odd places
including: a San Francisco cable car, an escalator, an airplane,
a moving bus, an antique manure spreader, the middle of a
forest, several hay wagons, an elevator, a theme park elephant
train, a horse paddock, a fire engine, a hockey rink, an island
in the middle of a fish pond...
Sam Most
Sue’s website says you can “Rent Big Mama Sue & Friends”
for special events and private parties — everything from a duo
(Big Mama Sue with a pianist, guitarist, or banjo player), to an
eight-piece Dixieland or swing band. After decades of success,
Big Mama Sue Productions prides itself—above all else—on
professionalism. With Big Mama Sue Productions you know
up front precisely who you’re dealing with, what type of musical presentation you’ll be getting, what all your options are,
and the exact cost. Most important, you can count on the performers being where they should be when they should be. Big
Mama Sue stakes her reputation on it—and wouldn’t have it
any other way.
To hear audio samples of Big Mama Sue and her fellow
musicians, visit her website: www.bigmamasue.com
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Ellen Jayne Anderson
June 2, 2013
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Jeannette Norman
June 15, 2013
Chelsea Kashergen
June 20, 2013
Marion Jean “Bobbie” Noe-Hogin
May 28, 2013
Robert P. Marks
May 30, 2013
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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? __________________________
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• 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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Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
106 K Street, Suite #1
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-2004
July 2013