MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SEPT 18!

September 2011
Volume 36, Number 07
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SEPT 18!
WE’RE BACK IN BUSINESS AND SO
IS THE BOB SCHULZ FRISCO JAZZ BAND
By Rod Belcher
WHO: PSTJS Concert, Sunday, Bob Schulz’ Frisco Jazz Band.
WHEN: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sun, Sept. 18
WHERE: Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle
ADMISSION: $12, PSTJ members - $15,
Non-member guests (pay only at door) FURTHER INFO: 425-776-5072 - Or Website: www.pstjs.org Free parking, great view. Snacks, coffee,
other beverages available.
Notes from the Prez
Above: Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band
The jazzless dog days of July-August
are gone. September means the PSTJS
is ready for action again, which, in turn,
means the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band
graces the Ballard Elks stage. It’s been a
tradition for umpteen years or so that Bob’s
great group opens our season of monthly
concerts.
Cornetist Schulz gathers his musicians
from various California spots, the midwest
and from the Seattle suburb of Lake Forest
Park, but they play together as if they had a
steady gig every weekend of the year. Their
cohesiveness – and individual talents, too –
are a wonder to behold.
It’s a lineup of old hands with decades of
service to the wonders of classic jazz.
Clarinetist Kim Cusack and trombonist Tom
Bartlett come from the Chicago area.
Schulz, tuba virtuoso Jim Maihack, and
banjoist-vocalist Scott Anthony are SF Bay
Area residents. Piano star Ray Skjelbred is
Lake Forest Park’s contribution to the group,
and everybody’s favorite drummer, Hal
Smith, comes north from San Diego.
All have made scores of appearances on
recordings–from vinyl discs and cassette tapes
to CDs, and even on film. All have shone
brightly at festivals, both local and international,
including coastal and faraway cruises.
In addition to our Jazz Society’s date,
the band is booked for a 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
appearance at Pioneer Square’s New
Orleans Cafe on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Jazz Camp Heebie Jeebies 2011 was
a roaring success. We had 77 students,
the most ever, and they filled every bed
available in camp. Students came from
numerous Washington cities, as well as
students from Chilliwack, Victoria and
Vancouver B.C., Seaside, Oregon, several cities in Montana, and two adult
returning students from the east coast.
Over 100 people were in attendance this
year including staff, faculty, volunteers
and students. We are so fortunate to have
our Director Karla West in charge, camp
runs smoothly because of her experience
and love of and belief in the opportunity
she's making available for the students.
PSTJS fully sponsored two new students, Adam Gill, tenor sax and Shayla
Chaykin, drums. We also helped sponsor
(3/4's of each tuition) returning campers
Rachel and Rebecca Ramsey, who are
both vocalists. As in the past five years
Continued on page 5
Jazz Soundings
September 2011
Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society
19031 Ocean Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020-2344
425-776-5072 www.pstjs.org
EVENTS
Elks Lodge, Ballard, 6411 Seaview Ave N.W., Seattle
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Bob Schulz’s Frisco Jazz Band Sidewalk Stompers
Evergreen Classic Jazz Band
Ray Skjelbred’s First Thursday Band
LEADERSHIP
PRESIDENT: Judy Levy [email protected]
425-890-6605
VICE PRESIDENT: George Swinford [email protected]
425-869-2780
SECRETARY: Cilla Trush [email protected]
206-363-9174
TREASURER: Gloria Kristovich [email protected]
425-776-7816
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Brown: [email protected] Joanne Hargrave [email protected]
Leroy Johnson: [email protected] Jan Lemmon
[email protected]
Edmund Lewin: Ian McKenna: [email protected] George Oelrich: [email protected]
Carol Rippey: [email protected] MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Carol Rippey: [email protected] Page 2
Gigs for Local Bands
BELLINGHAM TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY 2 - 5 pm VFW Hall 625 N. State St
Sept 3, Bob Storms B’ham Dixie Allstars - Oct. 1, Red Beans & Rice
Nov. 5, Uptown Lowdown
Dec. 3, Company B CASEY MacGILL’s BLUE 4 TRIO
Sundays, 5:30 - 8:30 Tutta Bella Pizzeria 4411 Stoneway N 206-633-3800
Wednesdays, 8-11. Pink Door Restaurant & Lounge 1919 Post Alley (Pike Market) 206-443-3241
FIRST THURSDAY BAND
1st Thurs of each month, 7 - 10 p.m., New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA
GLENN CRYTZER’s SYNCOPATORS
1st Sunday of the Month 9:30-12:30 Century Ballroom 915 East Pine (2nd Floor) 206-324-7263
Third Wednesday of the Month (same as above)
GRAND DOMINION
Nov 23 - 27, San Diego Dixieland Jazz FestivalTown & Country Hotel and
Convention Center 500 Hotel Circle North
holotradband
253-752-6525
206-550-4664
206-772-4378
425-776-9763
360-297-6633
425-771-5479 360-793-0836 425-776-5072
425-776-5072
EDITOR
Anita LaFranchi: [email protected] 206-522-7691
JAZZ SOUNDINGS
Published monthly except July and August by the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society.
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Tuesdays, 7 - 10 p.m., New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ QUINTET
Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA
PEARL DJANGO
Sept 2, 4:30 pm Out to Lunch performance with Greta Matassa - (FREE)
At Harbor Steps (1st and University), Downtown, Seattle
Sept 16, 7 pm The Conway Muse 18444 Spruce (@ Main), Conway, WA; 360-445-3000
Sept 17, 7:45 pm Bake’s Place 4135 Providence Point Dr. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029, phone: 425-391-3335
Sept 18, 9 pm Belltown Billards - dancing 90 Blanchard Street, Seattle, WA
Sept 21 - 25
Djangofest NW
Pearl Django will perform on Thursday, Sep 22 with guitarist, Martin Taylor,
tickets are now on sale at WICA or by calling (800) 638-7631
Sept 30, TBA
(check to confirm)
The Mandolin Cafe withNeil Anderson
3923 South 12th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98405; (253) 761-3482
UPTOWN LOWDOWN JB
Sep 16-18, Trailer Trash Bash Dixieland at the Florence Elks Club - Florence Oregon. For info call Cork
Sep 25, 1-5pm Uptown Swing - Aberdeen Elks - Aberdeen, WA
Oct 2, 1pm Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon Eugene Eagles Oct
6-10, Glacier Jazz Stampede - Kalispell, MT
Oct 13-16, Sun Valley Jazz Festival Sun Valley, ID
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Fall Festivals
Sep 2-5: Los Angeles, CA. 16th Annual Sweet & Hot Music Festival.
Headquarters: Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Guest Artists and Featured Bands: To Be Announced. Daily badges available. Contact
Info: Sweet & Hot Music Foundation, PO Box 642269, Los Angeles,
CA 90064-2269. Call Laurie at 909-983–0106 or Email: laurie419@
yahoo.com. pool side rooms call Wanda at 505-795-7299 or Email:
[email protected]. Website: www.sweethot.org Lodging:
LAX Marriott, 5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. 310641-5700. Ask for jazz rate, $118 per room/PPDO. w/2-night min.
Sep 9-11: Penticton B.C. Canada 15 th Annual Pentastic Jazz Festival.
Headquarters: Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Featured Bands:
Cornet Chop Suey, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Tom Hook Trio, Black
Swan J.B., Draga’s Dragons, Gator Beat, Sister Swing, New Orleans
Ale Stars, Dixieland Express, Offramp Jazz Quintet, Cactus J.B. A.E.
Badges: $95CAD. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Pentastic
Jazz Festival Society, 113-437 Martin St. Box 386, Penticton, B.C.
CANADA. V2A 5L1. 866-599-3494 or 250-770-3494. Email:
[email protected] Website: www.pentasticjazz.com Lodging:
Accommodation Package: 800-663-1900.
Sep 23-25: Strongville, OH. EarlyJas 2011 Fall Jazz Festival.
Headquarters: Holiday Inn. Featured Bands: Wolverine J.B., Bob
Schulz’ Frisco J.B., St, Louis Stompers, West End J.B., North Side J.B.
Patron Badges: $130 Includes preferred reserved seating at all sessions,
Saturday Jazz Breakfast, name listed in program; A.E. Badges: $100.
Single session badges available. Contact Info: EarlyJas, PO Box 1621,
Kent, OH 44240-0030. 330-678-5903. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.earlyjas.org Lodging: Holiday Inn, 15471 Royalton
Rd., Strongsville, OH. 440-238-8800.
Sep 30-OCT 2: Denver, CO. 32nd Annual Summit Jazz. Headquarters:
Red Lion Inn Denver Southeast. Summit All Stars: Antti Sarpila,
reeds; Jeff Barnhart, piano; Randy Reinhart, cornet/trombone, Nicki
Parrott, bass; Danny Coots, drums. Featured Bands: Jim Cullum J.B.,
Titan Hot Seven, Wolverine J.B., Ivory & Gold Trio, Denver Jazz
Club Youth All-Stars The Jazz Cookers. Patron Badges: $200 till 6/30
then $215 Includes reserved seating, program recognition, reception
w/musicians. A.E. Badges: $105 till 6/30 then $115. Single session
badges available. Contact Info: Summit Jazz Foundation, PO Box
1150, Evergreen, CO 80437-1150. 866-883-2288 or 303-670-8471.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.summitjazz.org Lodging:
Red Lion Inn Denver Southeast, 3200 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO
80014. 303-695-1700 or 800-733-5466. Ask for jazz rate: $75 +tax.
OCT 6-9: Kalispell, MT. 18th Annual Glacier Jazz Stampede.
Headquarters: Kalispell Center Red Lion Hotel. Guest Artists: Jeff
Barnhart, Ray Templin. Featured Bands: Titan Hot Seven, Blue Street
J.B., Grand Dominion, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, St. Louis Rivermen,
Don Lawrence Orch., Swingin’ on High Big Band, Rocky Mountain
Rhythm Kings, Brasswerks, Flathead Ragtime Society Orch., La Nota
Blues & Jazz, Sandy Sanderson Trio, Ray Templin, Jeff Barnhart, Dick
Williams and the JazzSea Jammers. A.E. Badges: $70 until 10/1 then
$75. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Glacier Jazz Stampede, PO
Box 2627, Kalispell, MT 59903-2627. 406-862-3814. Credit Card
Orders: 406-755-6088. Email: [email protected] Web: www.
glacierjazzstampede.com Lodging: Red Lion Hotel, 406-751-5050.
Outlaw Inn, 406-755-6100.
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Jazz Soundings
September 2011
A “GUEST MUSICIAN’S” VIEW
OF
“CAMP HEEBIE JEEBIES”:
By Doug Parker
Could any setting for Our Kind of Music possibly be more
beautiful than one by a lake in the mountains, specifically Lake
Crescent in the Olympics, about 30 miles west of Port Angeles? One of the musician-instructors said to this writer, “It’s like being
in a picture postcard!
“Camp Heebie Jeebies”, held annually at “Camp David, Jr.”,
was well-attended by many enthusiastic young budding musicians
this year. The camp is under the very able direction of Karla
West, pianist-business manager of the Hume Street Jazz Band,
and director of the excellent “Glacier Jazz Stampede”, which is
held each October in Kalispell, Montana. She is assisted by a
topnotch crew of experienced traditional jazz musicians and by a
hard-working staff of volunteers, many of whom are active on the
administrative end of the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society.
Your correspondent accepted Karla’s invitation to sit in on
banjo with the “faculty” band, which included several members
of bands who are active on the jazz festival circuit. This roster
included: Dan Comins-trumpet (leader, Titanic Jazz Band);
Howard Miyata-trombone and tuba (High Sierra Jazz Band); John
Goodrich-clarinet and soprano sax and Tom Jacobus-tuba, string
bass and trombone (Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band); Marty Eggerspiano (Yerba Buena Stompers, and also an A-1 solo ragtimer);
and Marilyn Keller-vocalist (Black Swan Jazz Band). Also:
trombonist Jackson Stock, who this writer believes was a member
of the “Abalone Stompers”, from Monterey, CA, and drummer
John Hall who is the leader of the recently revived “Chicago Six”. It was a pleasure and privilege to be included in this stellar crew!
The response to our efforts was very positive, and it was good
to see so many people dancing to the music.
This seems to verify a statement, in a recent issue of “The
American Rag”, by New York trumpeter Ed Polcer, who said that
this music will survive because people can dance to it!
At times, the “faculty” members (and their sit-in guest) were
joined by some of the students, who did well for themselves. Your
writer was particularly impressed by the young reed man (clarinet
and soprano and tenor saxes) Thomas Harris, a graduate of Camp
Heebie Jeebies and now leader of his own four piece band in
the Bellingham area, who played alongside John Goodrich and
fit in quite well; also by the bassist, who was featured on a tune
he claimed he didn’t know, but played a fine solo on it. A great
example of learning as one goes along!
(From a musician’s standpoint, your correspondent can say
that applies to all of us who play it!)
If these young musicians stick with it, perhaps “OKOM” has a
future after all, refuting the claims of those “Jeremiahs” who claim
it is a dying art form. To paraphrase Mark Twain: “Rumors of the
demise of OKOM are greatly exaggerated!”
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Bob Schulz’s
Frisco Jazz Band Sponsors
As you recall, we asked for sponsors to help us with the costs of bringing the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band to Seattle. Thank You all for
your generosity and quick response in sending your contributions to
Carol. We reached our goal which will pay for all the travel fees and
the Saturday gig at the New Orleans. We’ll have a large poster at the
Elks with every sponsor’s name and a big Thank You to all of you who
have made this year’s ‘Schulz weekend’ a reality. Judy
Will Anderson, Rod Belcher, Therese Berg,
Dennis/Barbara Brewer, Bill/Annabelle Cable,
Larry Cannon, George/Lind Carr, Ben/Irmgard Castleberry, Peter/Chloe Comanor,
Dick Dice, Ted/Shirley Elder, Mary Jane Erickson, Jerry/Eva Fader, Rod/Bev Grosso, John Heinz, Bob/Sylvia Hubbert, Julie Hungar,
Patsy Hutchinson, Jan James, Nancy Kennedy,
Ray King, Peter Kok, John/Margorie Lee, Edwin Lewin, Gordon/Jody Logan, Dick/Tip Martin, J. P. Martin, *Carol McFarlane,
Margaret Morse, Doug Parker, George/Arlene Peterson,
Richard/Marian Peterson, Al/Joan Powers,
Vern/Laurel Redecker, Jim/Ginger Reid,
*Carol Rippey, Bob Rogers, John Rutter,
Barbara Scott, Barrie Simonson,
Marilyn Stauter, George/Pat Swinford,
Jack Temp, Jim/Margie Walker
* In memory of:
Curt Beard, Leo Donohoe, and Tom Rippey
Jazz Soundings
September 2011
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Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society
19031 Ocean Ave., Edmonds, WA 98020-2344
Please (enroll) (renew) (me) (us) as a member or members
Name
Address
City, State
Zip Code E-Mail
Phone Check when renewing if your address label is correct
Dues for 12 months: Single $25 Couple $40 Lifetime single $200 Lifetime Couple $350
Patron $500 (One or two lifetime membership)
Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
The Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the performance
and preservation of traditional jazz. Your membership and contributions are tax-deductible. Thank you.
Notes from the Prez
continued from page 1
each student plays in a Trad band as well as one of the Big
Bands. The students begin each morning in Theory class: both
Adam and Shayla were awarded certificates for having the top
scores in their respective Theory classes.
Camp David Jr. is a breathtakingly beautiful spot on the
shores of Lake Crescent about 35 miles west of Port Angeles.
We had a few sunny days and a few not so sunny, and only a
little dampness Sunday morning, but by the time everyone arrived at camp, the sun was shining.
This was my sixth year as a volunteer, Nancy Foster was
there for her fifth year and Joanne Hargrave was there for the
second time. For those of you who attend festivals, you'll
remember Andrena Gravette (third year volunteer) and Anne
Fraser (second year, volunteering as our Registered Nurse);
as the Hot Jazz Dancers. We all agree that being at camp is
very special to us and something we look forward to eagerly
each year.
Many of the students danced this year, something Karla
started last summer. They have a great time and besides keeping the music alive, they'll also keep the dance steps going for
years to come.
Included in this issue are letters of thanks to all of you
who buy raffle tickets which allow us to send them to camp.
I also thank you again for your generosity, this week at Jazz
Camp is a valuable and fulfilling experience for each of these
budding musicians.
Cheers, Judy
Letters From Sponsored
Students Attending Jazz Camp
Dear PSTJS,
I Would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend
camp Heebie Jeebies. The camp had a lot to offer, the classes were
informational and helpful. There were also many recreational
activities... canoeing, a field to go play anything you want to,
swimming and there was a campfire every night. The concerts put
on every night by the staff were fun and entertaining and the food
was great, “ thanks to the really good cooks.” I also enjoyed the fact
that we had the freedom to play our instruments without a parent
nagging you to keep it down. The camp was a great experience for
me. I learned new techniques, met lots of new people and had an
awesome time! Thank you again. Sincerely, Shayla Chaykin
Dear Judy Levy,
I had a wonderful time at camp Heebie Jeebies this year, and I am
really thankful to the members of the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz
Society for letting me have this experience. I am amazed at how great
the teachers were and I enjoyed listening to myself become a better
player from their instruction. I really enjoyed the theory classes and
gained a better understanding of how music works. The favorite part
of my entire week was the traditional small band practices, because
there were less of us we got more focused instruction than if we
were in a big band. In the small groups we could play faster, more
advanced songs, and learn them in a shorter time than we thought
we could have. Lake Crescent was incredibly scenic and made the
entire experience even better. Hopefully, I will return next year.
Thank you very much, Adam Gill
Puget Sound
Traditional Jazz Society
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B A N D S , C O N TA C T S
AIN’T NO HEAVEN SEVEN Leader: Terry Rogers
[email protected] 206-465-6601
CASEY MacGILL’s BLUE 4 TRIO
Contact: Mike Daugherty [email protected] 206832-5372 www.blue4trio.com
COAL CREEK JAZZ BAND Leader: Arny Robbins
206-499-2719 [email protected]
COMBO DE LUXE Bookings: Candace Brown
www.combodeluxe.net [email protected]
253-752-6525
CORNUCOPIA CONCERT BAND Leader: Allan Rustad
www.comband.org 425-744-4575
DUKES OF DABOB Bookings: Mark Holman, 360-779-6357, [email protected]. DUWAMISH JAZZ BAND Bookings: Carol Johnston
[email protected] 206-932-7632
FIRST THURSDAY BAND Leader: Ray Skjelbred,
[email protected] 206-420-8535
FOGGY BOTTOM JAZZ BAND Leader: Bruce Cosacchi
www.foggybottomjazz.com 360-638-2074
GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Bob Pelland
[email protected] 360-387-2500
holotradband Leader: Dave Holo
www.holotradband.com 253-875-6932
HOT CLUB SANDWICH Contact: James Schneider
www.hotclubsandwich.com 206-561-1137
HUME STREET PRESERVATION JAZZ BAND
Bookings: Karla West 406-862-3814
JAZZ UNLIMITED BAND Leader: Duane Wright
[email protected] 866-337-2111
JAZZ STRINGS Bookings: Candace Brown
[email protected] 253-752-6525
LOUISIANA JOYMAKERS! Leader: Leigh Smith
[email protected] 604-294-9464
THE MARKET STREET DIXIELAND JASS BAND
Ansgar Duemchen: 425-286-5703 Tim Sherman 206-547-1772
www.marketstreetdixielandjass.com
MIGHTY APHRODITE Co-leaders: Bria Skonberg, Claire
McKenna [email protected] 405-613-0568
NEW ORLEANS QUINTET Leader: Dave Holo
www.neworleansquintet.com 253-875-6932
NO INHIBITIONS JAZZ BAND [email protected] 360-981-7412 www.noinhibitionsjazz.com
RAINIER JAZZ BAND Manager: Randy Keller
[email protected] 206-437-1568
RAY SKJELBRED
[email protected] 206-420-8535
RONNIE PIERCE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
[email protected], 206-467-9365
UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND Leader: Bert Barr
[email protected] 425-898-4288
WILD CARDS JAZZ Leader: Randy Keller
[email protected] 206-437-1568