September, 2007a.pub - Modesto Traditional Jazz Society
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September, 2007a.pub - Modesto Traditional Jazz Society
MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the MODESTO DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY To preserve & promote our unique American National music treasure for future generations, To give jazz musicians opportunities to share their talent with appreciative audiences, To encourage youth to learn & to continue the original American art form of playing jazz. SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 — Vol. 26 No. 6 Dixieland Jazz at Club Max in the Double Tree Hotel 1150 9th Street • Modesto 2007 Board Members Our guest band for September is the Evening Jazz Band from Modesto Junior College. The band is made up of college students, music teachers and jazz musicians from the Modesto area. Directed by Dan Maas, MDJS member and piano player, the band has prepared traditional jazz and swing charts to inspire toe tapping and dancing. The Evening Jazz Band has performed at music festivals in Berkley and Columbia to rave reviews by professional musicians such as Mic Gillette, Paul Kontos, and Marv McFadden. Jazz Jubilee in Mammoth Lakes By Margaret Squires, Music Director The 19th annual Jazz Jubilee was held in Mammoth Lakes July 12th through 15th. Though not exactly easy to get to from Modesto, Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful setting for jazz. Fresh air, redwood trees, jazz music, what more could you ask for? Organizers of the festival offer a Jazz Camp for young musicians, much the same as Sacramento’s youth jazz camp. The young musicians perform at the festival, and are presented with certificates of participation during one of the sets. President Mary Menz 1st Vice-President Jeannie Wemken (Publicity) 2nd Vice-President Margaret Squires (Music Director) 3rd Vice-President Rozetta McNulty (Membership) Secretary Jan Leer Treasurer Mac McCarter Members @ Large Deck Hogin David Livingston Drew Mercer Elinor Purdy ———————————— The Next board meeting will be Tuesday Sept 25, 2007, at the Home of Margaret Squires Performing at the festival this year, as in years past, was the Barkin’ Dawg Jazz Band. Formed several years ago by Cell Block 7 leader Bob Romans, the band has continued to The Barkin’ Dawg Jazz Band plays at the improve in their stage presence, Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee 1 (Continued on page 3) 638Annilane 7:00 PM All Members Welcome. MEMBERSHIPAPPLICATION Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society Annual Membership includes subscription and postage to the monthly newsletter, Jazzette. FAMILY $25 NEW SINGLE $15 RENEWAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS Date: _______________ Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ City: __________________ State: ____________ Zip: ___________ Phone: ___________________ E-Mail: __________________________________ I am enclosing an additional $_______ for the MDJS General Fund. I am enclosing an additional $_______ for the Youth Band Scholarship Fund. I am interested in volunteering for Club functions. PLEASE MAIL TO: MDJS c/o Rozetta McNulty 4330 Highway 108 Riverbank, CA 95367 Thank you for your help in keeping Traditional Jazz alive! 2 Continued from Page 1 soloing, and overall sound. The fact that this band has stayed together, as opposed to other youth bands, is a testament to their enjoyment of the music and each other. Keep an eye out for this band, they’re fun. The festival suffered a huge financial blow this year. The company that had supplied tents and awnings for the festival went out of business. The new company raised the rate for the rentals by about $30,000. Not to admit defeat, the festival organizers came up with a solution, auctioning off dinner with a band leader, or member of a band. Competition abounded as each auctionee attempted to avoid the embarrassment of being auctioned for a lesser amount than others. Cornet Chop Suey leader and trumpet player, Brian Casserly showed off his trombone playing skills in a festival pick-up trio called “PB&J”. Jimmy Lawlor, from the Midiri Brothers Sexted, was on drums and Paul Reid from Cornet Chop Suey played piano. It was difficult to tell who was having more fun during the set, the musicians on stage or the audience. Casserly also played trombone for Jerry Epperson’s tribute to famed baritone saxophonist Jerry Mulligan. Epperson, Cornet Chop Suey’s reed PB&J members Brian Casserly, Jimmy Lawlor & Paul Reid player, organized a fitting tribute to the man who influenced Epperson’s music. Festival organizer Ken Coulter played drums, and Eve Evans played piano and sang. Blue Street Jazz Band’s reed player, Nathan Kentner, played briefly, but unfortunately had to leave to play another set. One highlight, thrown in by Epperson was when at the end of a tune, he turned his bari sax toward Casserly, who stuck his elbow down the bell to extend the range of the sax another half step. At one point in a set by Titan Hot Seven, we were taught what a Polish roll off is. Leader Jeff Barnhart asked drummer Danny Coots to give us a Polish roll off to start Bourbon Street Parade. It’s difficult to describe in print, but the Polish roll off has ten beats instead of the usual eight. I guess the Poles need an extra two beats to get ready. Fans who follow bands on the festival circuit are very lucky to be able to talk to and get to know the musicians. I was talking to Cornet Chop Suey drummer John Gillick after their last set. A fan came up to John to ask him what kind of drumsticks he uses. John not only told him, but gave his fan a set of his sticks. From his reaction, you would have thought John gave him a bar of gold. The Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee is worthy of your consideration when planning your festival schedule, or vacation, for next year. Cornet Chop Suey drummer John Gillick 3 Jammer s Cor ner MODESTO DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY Introductory First Time Guest Pass Admit two to the Third Sunday Jazz Session Our Noon jam set had Deck Hogin on flugelhorn, Don Rees on Clarinet, Bob Sakoi on trumpet and trombone, Rozetta McNulty on piano, Tony Palazuelos on drums and Tom Castles on vocals. Tom would have played his banjo but he had suffered a hand injury and his fingers were bandaged. Half way through the set Darrell Fernandez, of the guest band Fulton Street, came on stage and helped out with some bass. Dance · Jam · Food · Beverage Two rooms · Two Bands D O U B L E T R E E H O TE L Club Max 12:00-5:00 pm 1150 9th Street, Modesto Corner of 9th & K Streets The second jam set had Deck on flugel and Dave Livingston on cornet, Mike Mooney and Don on reeds, Rozetta on trombone, Tony Palazuelos on drums and Tom Castles on vocals. Bob Ringwald of Fulton Street to sit in on piano. Name__________________________________ Address _______________________________ Phone _____________ Date_______ (Member) ______________________________ Information: call Jeannie (209) 524-3517 ATTENTION JAM MUSICIANS! The last jam set of the day had Deck and Dave on trumpet, Mike and Don on reeds, Rozetta on piano and Carl Warmdahl on drums. First jam set at 12:00 noon is open for all. 2nd & 3rd jam sets are restricted for up to 8 assigned musicians per set. For more information contact: Margaret Squires, 526-3376 or E-mail: [email protected] Thanks to all of our August Jammers for sharing their time and talent. See the Reunited THE CLUB HAS A WEB SITE! 6-9 pm, Wednesday The Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society has a new web page. at Tailgators Restaurant and Bar On the site you will be able to see a calendar of upcoming bands, learn how to join the Club, see who the current Club officers are and much, much more. 2312 McHenry Ave., Modesto (209) 526-5888 Listen to High-Energy Dixieland Music While enjoying fine Cajun cuisine and a full bar So come visit us on the web at No Cover Charge http://www.modestodixieland.com. 4 Special thanks to Drew Mercer and Dave Livingston for capturing the event for the Club For more photos go to http://www.modestodixieland.com/html/gallery.htm 5 MODESTO DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY CALENDAR Sept — Modesto Junior College Night Jazz Band Oct — JazzCity Nov — Knight Sounds Big Band Dec — Mission Gold Jazz Band Monthly Trad Jazz Schedule 1st Sunday: 2nd Sunday: 3rd Sunday: 4th Sunday: Stockton Jazz Society -- Elk's Lodge Sacramento Jazz Society, Dante Club; www.sacjazz.org Fresno Jazz Society -- Venues vary; Call (559) 292-3999 Modesto Jazz Society, Double Tree Hotel South Bay Jazz Society, Elk's Lodge, Palo Alto ATTENTION FRIENDS If you know of someone who is ill, celebrated a birthday or could use some cheering up, contact Jeannie Wemken at 524-3517. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The deadline to submit news/ads for the next issue of the newsletter is October 1st. Send news items to the JAZZETTE the last week of the month to appear in the coming issue. Mail to... MODESTO DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY P.O. Box 576123 Modesto, CA 95357 Or e-mail to [email protected] MARY MENZ President P.O. Box 576123 Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 522-1571 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 — 12:00 TO 5:00 PM DOUBLE TREE HOTEL — CLUB MAX 6
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