MAY 2014 VOLUME 46 • NO. 4

2014 SAC. MUSIC FESTIVAL info ......2–5,14-15Ad rates ............................................................2Dante Club – info/directions ........................2Dante Club Notes The Cricket ...................8–10In Loving Memory ........................................12In the Months Ahead .....................................2JAZZ CAMP sign-ups .......................................4Jazz Notes ......................................................12Membership application .............................16Mother’s Day Carnations ...............................3Musicians / Music Here & There ..................13Notes from the Office Vivian Abraham ..........2Patrons ............................................................3President’s Message Ron Jones ......................3Raffle Cents Kathy Becker ..............................12Youth News: TNT ............................................4

Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz SocietySTJS 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

Jazz songbird Molly Ryan on May 11 – Mother’s Day

IT’S PARTY TIME!May 23-26, 2014

“Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2

(cont. on page 7)

June 8 Jazz SundayBOB LEARY, guitar/banjo/vocals —from Naples, FL. (trad jazz/swing). Bob has been a Banjo King on Main Street at Disney World, the band leader and performer at Rosie O’Grady’s in Orlando, and was featured on the Mississippi Queen and the American Queen steamboats on the Mississippi River.

April 13 Jazz Sunday photos on pg. 8–9“A critic’s favorite,” proclaims ...The Wall Street Journal’s Will Friedwald in reference to Molly Ryan. “Molly swings the melody—as well as the words—without affectation of any kind. She brings a straight-ahead innocence and total believability to the music that refuses to admit that sixty or seventy

years of distractions have ever hap-pened. She sounds worldly wise beyond her years, wonderfully gentle and lyri-cal.” Indeed, Molly’s silvery voice and lush, elegant vocal style evoke the big band singers of the 1930s, breathing new life into familiar old standards. Originally from Rose-

DON SPIRO PHOTO

Le Jazz Hot

2 May 2014

STJS STAFFSTJS Exec. Dir. Vivian Abraham

Administrative Coordinator Jennifer Colindres

NEW STJS OFFICERS President: Ron Jones Vice President: Dennis Grimes Secretary: Dennis Speciale Treasurer: Lisa Negri-Bartels Ex-officio: Tom Duff

BOARD MEMBERS MUSICIAN: NON-MUSICIAN: Paula Dula Dave Becker Paul Edgerton Carol Fusaro Jay Paulus Scott Kaufman Dominic Ruggieri Crawford Paton Vanna Turner Ron SwehlaThe 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 AuSTJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866

AATJ STAFFWriting/photos/illust./coord./production:

Nancy Giffin — editor@sacjazz.org

Contributors:Vivian Abraham, Dave & Kathy Becker, Bill Dendle, Paula Dula, Judy Hendricks, Ron & Patti Jones, Jane Reinmuth,

Bob Ringwald and our advertisers.

Advertising (full-color):AD DEADLINE: 15th day of prior month

AD SIZE RATE VERTICAL HORIZ. Full-pg. $ 150. ➔ 7.5” x 10” – Half-pg. $ 75. ➔ 3.6” x 10” 7.5” x 4.8” Third-pg. $ 52.50 ➔ 2.5” x 10” 7.5” x 3.6” Qtr.-pg. $ 37.50 ➔ 3.6” x 4.8” 7.5” x 2.5” Bus. card $ 15. ➔ – 3.6” x 2.3”

STJS holds the right to reject some advertising.

In the Months Ahead

OPEN at 11:30 amMUSIC from 12 noon to 5:00 pmDIRECTIONSto the DANTE CLUB:2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.,Sacramento, 95825Between Howe & FultonAvenues, on south sideof street. Extra parkingat nearby McDonald’s.

PUBLISHINGAnd All That Jazz is published monthly, except Jan-uary, by the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society: 106 K Street, Suite #1; Sacramento, CA 95814.

SUMMARY The Sac. Trad. Jazz Society is a non-profit orga-nization established under 501(c)(3) of the Inter-nal 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 instru-ments 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 $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Persons under 12 are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth 12-20 (non-members) $7. Price increased in Nov. 2013.

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 completedone month before the audition. For info: 444-2004.

2nd Sunday

Here we are. We have reached that magic month: the month when

our organization’s major—did I say major?—fundraiser happens every year. Incredibly, this year will be the 41st time our event will happen.

I would invite you to join me on my merry-go-round, but I can’t seem to find the “decrease speed” button. I know I groan and grumble a lot to those around me this time of year, but you know, after all these years, I have come to realize that even those groans and grumbles are a part of the overall exciting process—and exciting it is, without a doubt.

Years ago, someone who was deeply involved in the production of our event

Notes From the Officeby Vivian Abraham STJS EXEC. DIREC TOR

< v i v i a n a @ s a c j a z z . co m >

May 11 – MOLLY RYAN, vocals – New York, NY

June 8 – BOB LEARY, guitar/voc – Naples, FL

July 13 – CHRIS TYLE, cornet – Portland, OR

Aug. 10 – THE PROFESSORS, Jazz Camp Faculty

said, “When I look down the street and hear the first beat of music that kicks off our parade, my chest swells and I get a lump in my throat and think to myself, we did it again.” I can’t think of a more perfect way to describe that moment for that handful of us that will never lose our passion for what we do.

Only the Fates know how much longer I will continue to do what I do, but I do know that with the exception of my family, doing what I have done for over 30 years now (for our organization and for our Festival) has enriched my life more than mere words can say.

I will look forward to seeing you all at our Festival. ‘Til next time. 2

STJS Office 106 K Street, Suite #1

Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 444-2004 FAX: 444-2060 info@sacjazz.org www.sacjazz.org

41st ANNUAL!

May 23–26, 2014Memorial Day Weekend

3 May 2014

President’s Messageby Ron Jones STJS PRESIDENT

< ro n j o n e s @ s a c j a z z . co m >

Well, this is the month we’ve been waiting for. It is unbe-lievable how much work has been accomplished in such

a short time. So many meetings, so many good people trying to get everything done on time; it’s pretty amazing. I’ve had a completely new perspective this year since I took over as Pres-ident and became a larger part of the process.

There are so many great things happening at this year’s Music Festival, of which we can all be very proud. There are a few things I’m not happy about. For instance, the lack of larger venues this year means some bands will be forced to play in venues that are not what they should be, but we didn’t have any choice. I hope you will all look not at an individual situa-tion involving your favorite band, but will instead try to see the overall picture. Your Festival committee has done the best they could with the circumstances presented to them.

What I enjoy most about the festival each year is the oppor-tunity to reconnect with old friends, musician and non-musi-cian. It’ s like fishing –I love to fish but as I have gotten older I’ve discovered that the real fun isn’t the fishing so much as it is the camaraderie of sharing the day with friends.

I could ramble on for a few more paragraphs, but I have another meeting to get to. Let me close by saying: Let’s all have a wonderful festival weekend and really enjoy the music, the fun and the fellowship. And if you happen to see me there, please stop and say hello! 2

MaryJane and Dominic Ruggieri,

while remembering their mothers, ELAINE WILKINS

and MARY RUGGIERI, will be honoring all mothers

by presenting a carnation to the first 100 Moms

arriving at the Dante Club on Jazz Sunday.

Dixie Company Jazz BandFROM POLAND

Appearing at the 2014 Sacramento Music Festival.Additional support provided by the

Polish Cultural Institute New York

“Thank you!” to our 2014 SMF Sponsors

STJS thanks our Patron MembersDennis and Judy Tsuboi

4 May 2014

YOUTH Jazz Camp (as of early May) still has room for: 6 pianists, 2 guitarists/banjoists, 1 bassists or tubists, 2 vocalists.

ADULT Jazz Camp has room for all who are inter-ested, on whatever instrument they play. We are happy to have players at all ability/experience levels, from beginners to professionals. We’re espe-cially interested in recruiting teachers who would like to learn how to play traditional jazz so that they can form bands at their schools. The way that the adult camp is structured, we don’t have to limit appli-cants, nor do we need to “fill” any particular instru-ment group. Join us!

FOR SALEIf anyone is interested, we have a

King Master Model Silver Cornet for saleat the STJS Office for only $600 or best offer.

It is in beautiful shape; made in the ‘40s. Please call Jennifer at 916-444-2004 ext. 13

SIGN UP NOWfor STJS

Trad. Jazz Camp

See our video! Video link and

Camp applicationon our Camp site:

www.sacjazzcamp.org

Photo by Greg Varlotta

Eat Pizza, Raise Funds!Help Earn Important Dollars for TNT!

Get together with friends, family and neighbors. Help TNT while helping yourself to some

great tasting Round Table Pizza.**Bring this flyer with you, and Round Table Pizza will donate 20% of the proceeds to our cause!

Dine In, Take Out. Call Ahead, Grab It & Go! DATE: Monday, May 19 TIME: 5:00 to 9:00 pm Band performs 6:30 – 8:30 pm WHERE: Round Table Pizza (Rosemont) 9138 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento (916) 366-6376

STJS Presents

TNTYouth Band

5 May 2014

FEATURING: TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE (Fri. night), 2014 Emperor Chet Jaeger, Bob Draga, Pat Yankee, Bill Dendle & Eddie Erickson, Jason Wanner, Stephanie Trick, Danny Coots, and Vince Bartels’ All-Stars with:

Dan Barrett, Allan Vaché, Russ Phillips, Johnny Varro, and Dave Stone.

PARTIAL LIST OF BANDS for 2014: Au Brothers • Beth Duncan Quintet • Blue Street J.B. • Bob Draga Quartet / Festival All-Stars • Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band • Crescent Katz • Dave Bennett & the Memphis Boys • Dixie Company J.B. (Poland) •

Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners • FreeBadge Serenaders • Fulton Street J.B. • Grand Dominion • High Sierra J.B. • Hot Club of Cowtown • Jazz N Samba • James Garner

& the [Johnny] Cash Tribute Band • Jay Paulus Society Band • Kathy Morrow Quartet • Lost Dog Found • Midiri Brothers Sextet • Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns •

Mumbo Gumbo • Night Blooming Jazzmen • Old West Trio • Ophir Prison M.K.B. • Ray Skjelbred & His Cubs • Red Skunk Band • Royal Society Jazz Orchestra •

Sac. State Latin Jazz Ensemble • Shelley Burns & Avalon Swing • Side Street Strutters • Sister Swing • Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums • Tom Rigney & Flambeau •

Vaud & the Villains • Zydeco Flames • and more... (Subject to change. Updated 5/1/2014)

ChetJaeger

41st annualSacramento Music Festival

May 23–26, 2014

www.sacmusicfest.com(916) 444-2004

“All-Events” (4 days) ADULT = $110 ea.“All-Events” YOUTH (ages 13-20)* = $50 ea.

* KIDS (ages 12 and younger) admitted FREE!

STJS – Sac. Trad. Jazz Society 106 K St., Suite #1 • Sacramento, CA 95814

6 May 2014

7 May 2014

Molly Ryan (cont.)ville, CA, Molly made her jazz vocal debut at the age of 11 with the Reynolds Brothers’ Rhythm Rascals at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. Since moving to New York City in August 2003, she has become one of the most sought-after vocalists on the New York jazz scene. She has performed alongside promi-nent jazz artists Dan Barrett, Randy Reinhart, Jon-Erik Kellso, Bria Skonberg, Mark Shane, Rossano Sportiello, as well as with the preeminent 1920s-style orchestra, Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks. She is a member of Gordon Au’s Grand Street Stompers, and appears on the band’s Christmas album, released in November 2012. She performs periodically with Gypsy jazz group Fête Manouche, and with James Langton’s New York All-Star Big Band, as rhythm guitarist as well as vocalist.

She has headlined in Paris at jazz clubs such as the famed Le Petit Journal and Autour de Midi, and has been featured as a guest vocalist with Andrej Hermlin’s Swing Dance Orchestra throughout Germany in a monumental tribute to clarinet legend Benny Goodman. Molly has appeared at numerous jazz festivals throughout the country including: the Hot Steamed Jazz Festival in Essex, CT; the Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival; the Orange County Classic Jazz Festival in Southern Califor-nia, the Sweet & Hot Music Festival in Los Angeles. She has appeared at the Sac. Jazz Jubilee with her own group and with a band led by her friend and mentor, pianist Bob Ringwald.

In 2004, Molly took part in a spectacular re-creation of Goodman’s Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert, as well as at the JVC Jazz Festival’s centennial tribute to Jimmy Dorsey at New York City’s famed jazz club, Birdland. She has headlined at Bird-land for the club’s Sunday evening showcase, “Jazz Party.”

Molly can be heard on the Grammy Award-winning HBO television series Boardwalk Empire. Molly’s debut album, Dream a Little Dream, featuring Bob Ringwald, was released in 2002. Her second solo album, Songbird in the Moonlight, featuring Dan Levinson, Mark Shane, Kevin Dorn, and Jon-Erik Kellso, came out in 2008. In April 2013 came Swing For Your Supper, which features Bucky Pizzarelli, Randy Rein-hart, Dan Levinson, Vince Giordano, Kevin Dorn, Dan Barrett, Mark Shane, Banu Gibson and Maude Maggart. Molly can also be heard on the albums Steppin’ Around with Dan Levin-son’s Canary Cottage Dance Orchestra (Stomp Off Records, 2006), At the Codfish Ball with Dan Levinson’s Swing Wing (Loup-garous Productions, 2009), and Four on the Floor with the Palomar Quartet (Loup-garous Productions, 2008).

Molly is planning her next recording with an all-star cast of jazz greats, including jazz piano legend Dick Hyman! Also (alphabetically): Dan Barrett, Adrien Chevalier (French vio-linist), Kevin Dorn, Joel Forbes, Dan Levinson, Randy Rein-hart, John Reynolds, Mark Shane, and Bria Skonberg. Her fans are contributing to make it happen. Stay tuned! 2

Fingers crossed! There’s a slight chance we might have an additional guest on May 11: Molly could possiby be joined later in the afternoon by her husband, Dan Levinson.

Dan Levinson, clarinet/sax ...performer, band leader,

studio recording artist. The Mis-sissippi Rag referred to Dan as the “in-demand reedman.” Spe-cialist in traditional jazz and swing, Dan is one of the most prolific musicians on the scene today, equally at home as leader or sideman. An ardent Benny Goodman devotee, Dan’s trib-utes to the clarinet legend have brought him many accolades over the years. His re-creations of Goodman’s famous Carnegie Hall jazz concert have delighted audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. On the 60th anniver-sary of the concert, Dan performed to a standing-room-only crowd in New York with the Stan Rubin Orchestra, spawning countless repeat performances in the ensuing years. Dan has toured with Andrej Hermlin’s Swing Dance Orchestra from

Berlin, performing tributes to Goodman and Artie Shaw in con-cert halls throughout Germany and other countries. Though based in New York City, Dan’s busy schedule often takes him across the country and around the world. Dan has appeared alongside such prominent artists as Dick Hyman, Mel Tormé, Wynton Marsalis, Ed Polcer, Howard Alden, Dan Bar-rett, Jon-Erik Kellso, Randy Reinhart, Mark Shane, Dick Sud-halter, and Frank Vignola. Since 1993, Dan has been a member of Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks, featured in Jazz at Lincoln Center, and on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion radio program at Carnegie Hall. Dan was a regular guest at Dick Hyman’s Jazz in July Festival in New York. Dan orga-nized and was featured in the JVC Jazz Festival’s centennial tribute to Jimmy Dorsey at the famed jazz club Birdland. Dan’s tremendous respect for songs and lyrics has made him a popular accompanist with vocalists over the years, touring with Ingrid Lucia and the Flying Neutrinos, and with singer/guitarist Leon Redbone. In 2008, Dan married a charm-ing and talented vocalist... Molly Ryan! Dan has performed on over 75 CDs (9 under his own name). He can also be heard on soundtracks to the films Ghost World, The Cat’s Meow, and Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator. 2

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Big thanks to Mica Dugan for bringing the excellently prepared DeComposers from Mission Avenue Open

Elementary for our first set on April Jazz Sunday. For those who might not “get it,” the students very kindly explained to my stringer that the name is a play on words; a musical joke—ha! The band was no joke, though. They were comfortable in front of the audience and engaged in the music. We fell in love with them. On trumpet was Grace Eastlick (not Gracie Slick, as my stringer really showed her age by jotting down until seeing it written in the program). Caleb Clay was on clarinet; Elias Bevan on trombone; Lucy Wang, piano; Jonah Prichard, banjo; Nora Severeid on bass; Joseph Bly on drums; and Faye Joelson on vocals. These 4th and 5th graders were so fun. Porcupine Ragtime Ensemble’s Petra Sullivan was there to cheer on Nora, who is her piano student. Lucy’s mother, Zimei Wang, was as proud as she could be. And most of the students then trooped back to the Tailgate for Set 2, which featured Elias Bevan (tbn); Caleb Clay and Jared Eastlick (reeds); Jonah Prichard (bjo); Joseph Bly (dr), with Joseph Exrand on trumpet; Frank Lindskoog (having a

blast!) on piano; and a two-upright bass section made up of Nora Severeid and her father, Mark. What a hoot! Tailgate Set 1 was led by Jared Blum, with Larry Tyrell, Rich O’Day, Jimmy Spero and Dave Metz for the string section, Greg Ayala on drums and Bev Ludlow for vocals. Greg Ayala brought a gorgeous bouquet to welcome Jane Reinmuth back after her knee surgery. What a sweet gesture! Speaking of flowers: arrive early to the May 11 Jazz Sunday (Mother’s Day!) and be one of the 100 Moms who receive a lovely carnation from MaryJane and Dominic Ruggieri in remebrance of their mothers, Elaine Wilkins and Mary Ruggieri.

TG Set 3 continued with Grady Flamm and Grace Eastlick on horns, Carl Kaiser (okay, not so young) on trombone; Richard Lockwood (also NSY) and Arthur Eriksson on reeds; Montana Monce on piano; Ned Poffinbarger on banjo; Carl Warmdahl on drums and Faye Joelson on vocals. Jane reported a wild TG 4: led by Bill Sharp, with Kaiser on t-bone; Alan Shaw at the piano; Jan Buhlert and Jim Lenhart; and Dominic Ruggieri, Duncan McElman and Jack Orlov on reeds; with Jane getting back into the swing of things on vocals. The Tailgate ended the day with a vigorous Set 5 led by Ken Champion and Jay Chopp; Jay Paulus on trombone; McElman and John Tanko on clarinets; Eriksson on piano and Bill Chamberlain on drums.

Dante Club Notes By “The Cricket”

[who is NOT the AATJ editor]

April 13, 2014: LE JAZZ HOT

John Tanko

CITY of TREES brass band (Names on pg. 12)

BarbaraPaulus

Jay Paulus GeriEckert

Evan Price

Evan Price

Isabelle Fontaine

Isabelle Fontaine

David Chiorini

PaulMehling

PaulMehling

EmceeNolan Cyr

CITY of TREESbrass band

9 May 2014

And I haven’t even gotten to – dare I say it? – the good part! Le Jazz Hot was fabulous. Paul Mehling, Evan Price, Isabelle Fontaine and David Chiorini achieved what few can – a quiet Jazz Sunday audience! – that they combined with wildly enthusiastic dancers from near and far. In fact, Horace and Erin Jew came from Sunnyvale to work the Dante Club’s dance floor. Pat Chan and Alyssa Urso are Midtown Stomp regulars, and Kim Britt and Keith Camport said they dance at Sactown Swing; they were accompanied by Kim’s mother, Louise Britt. John and Cathy Blubaugh were there, and Cannic Hung, Dan and Kim Woodward, Bret Martin. Martha Swarts and Linda Apathy weren’t dancing, but they sure were enjoying LJH, although Linda identified herself as a fan of “the Hungarian band.” Main Stage Set 4 featured City of Trees Brass Band: trumpet (Matt Ferdon); three trombones (Joshua Cambridge, Gabrielle Gill, Scotty Yost); four saxes (Bill Bua, soprano; Mark Miller, alto; Christopher Ryan, tenor; and Isaac Negrete, bari); drums (Alan Ferreira) and – ta da – sousaphone (leader Ben Hillier). Rousing New Orleans street band vibe! They share STJS’ mission to involve young musicians.

Dominic Ruggieri led a “Tribute to Sidney Bechet” on Set 5, with Sharp, Shaw, Buhlert, Alan Ginter and Jim Laveroni. One of the most emotive sets ever at STJS! Tender and swinging!

Lots of dancers. Props, by the way, to Nolan Cyr, who added “Emcee” to his already lengthy resume. Well done!

I’m sorry to learn that youth band director Felicia Weatherly had a very serious close call due to clots post-surgery, but thank goodness is doing better. And Alan Ginter was back and playing three weeks post-surgery. Jass Builds Strong Bodies, apparently. Alan joined Charlie Hull, Jim Roberson and Ken Meyers as the Vocal Set backup band in the Gold Card Room. Champion, Paulus, Bua/Lockwood, Lindskoog started the GCR day, and were joined by Mark Kramer and Jack Stanfill. Set 2 delivered a really hot “Caravan” from Champion/Blum, Paulus; Gene Mondro/Tanko; Kaiser on piano; Metz; Jim Lenhart on bass, and Jim Laveroni on drums. GCR 4 had Blum, Lockwood, Montana Monce, Spero, Mike Melnikov and Warmdahl. At least some of them continued into Set 5 with E.J. Koford and Bill Chamberlain, reportedly a terrific set that was still going strong at 5:00 p.m.

It was really nice to see Carolyn Swayze. She’s a Gold Card Member who got one of the Jazz Office’s nagging phone calls and thought she’d better check in. Her “When You’re Smiling” did bring some smiles. Edd Burhans’ delivery of “Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me” was very amusingly truncated, but it wasn’t clear if he planned it or was a “victim” of it. Ken Meyers was hugely pleased with the twist. (Continued on page 10)

City of Trees

VolunteerJudy

Hendricks

ArthurEriksson

GradyFlamm

DuncanMcElman

NormGary

Jan Buhlert

Dominic Ruggieri

Bill Sharp

APRIL PARASOL WINNER:Dolores Smith

Nathaniel Walker

AlanGinter

Mica Dugan Jane Reinmuth

The DeComposers

The DeComposers

Bev Ludlow Norm Gary

MontanaMonce

10 May 2014

Speaking of the Meyers Family, Julie started by leading Happy Birthday to her mother, Susan, and then sang “It’s Very Clear Our Love Is Here To Stay,” which sounded like another tribute to her parents. Ginter said he would sing something for the season, but got blank looks when he started singing Passover songs. Our Alan likes to stir that ethnic pot when he gets the chance. We all settled for “Here Comes Peter Cottontail/Easter Parade.” Gwenetta Brooks, who we just learned has a degree in Ministerial Studies, and is a Music Minister, sang “Thou Swell,” and Miss Margie brought tears to some with her rendition of “Alfie.” Vanna Turner said, “You Can Have Him,” and Paula Dula finished the set with a Spanish ballad, which I would render here if I could. Touchingly, and at Jim Roberson’s suggestion, the Vocal Set was dedicated to the memory of Larry Salerno.

It was nice to have a word with Jean Bell. And in conclave at the bar: Kim Fernandez, JoAnne Baker, Sandy and Randy Scott were trying to track down Harry DuVall, an old friend of Sandy’s father, Don Machado. They go back to the days of The Classics and The Statesmen. Of course, this would be the day Harry had a gig, but Sandy said they will track him down.

I thought Marilyn Jassowsky was leaving (very) early, but she said no, she lives in Placerville, and since she was coming to the “Big City,” she was going to run out to do some shopping. Sure enough, she was back in time for Le Jazz Hot!

Ralph Hanson said he’s been a member ever since he moved here from Riverside, Arizona in 1985. And Steve Mandaro said he’s been a member “off and on” for 20 years. He’s also a member of the Dante Club, and came to Jazz Sunday specifically to buy Festival Tickets. Then he bought a couple of albums from Plane Label’s Mabel. He wound up at the bar with the Giants game on one side and the Masters Tournament on the other, and jazz in front and behind – what he calls Heaven!

The American Rag printed a nice obit for longtime Fulton Street leader Dean Nelson. TAR also reports that jazz harmonica star Toots Thielmans has retired at 91!

So still no Bria Skonberg/Molly Ryan Vanity Fair article. (We’re hoping for June.) But New Orleans Jazz did get a shout-out from Janelle Bitker in the March 13 SN&R. She mentioned City of Trees and Element brass bands, and especially called out Harley White, Jr. at the Shady Lady Saloon every other Wednesday (Clark Goodloe, Justin & Brandon, etc.). The Crescent Katz play at Shady Lady on 1st and 3rd Fridays. Keep an eye on Beatnik Studios for touring bands (beatnik-studios.com).

Want to win a gorgeous painting and do a good thing in the process? New Orleans Jazz Club of Northern CA is raffling one of Dottie Lawless’ gorgeous still-lifes: $5 a pop, and it goes to NorCal’s education fund. www.nojcnc.org or roberoberts@sbcglobal.net Drawing is June 15, so you have time to join in.

Jazz Camp Director Bill Dendle was “Musician of the Year”

(Cont. from page 9) at Monterey’s 2014 Jazz Bash by the Bay. Jazzdagen advertises Bill & Shelley & Eddie, Pieter Meijers and others, for 7 days in Tahiti over 2014/15 New Year’s. www.jazzdagen.com

Really impressed with news received from Valerie Marston re. Sister Swing. The band was invited, along with others from the U.S. and Europe, to contribute a Boswell Sisters song to a DVD tied in with the opening of “Shout, Sister, Shout!” at the Historic New Orleans Collection in the French Quarter (showing March 19 – October 26). In fact, Sister Swing contributed the song, “Shout, Sister, Shout!” Big congrats! (They’re raising money to participate in the closing ceremonies in October.)

Thanks to Betz Storey, we know that The Station in Roseville won an Appellate Court action to continue its dancing permit. You missed the Victory Celebration on April 26 with Terry Carlisle and Bill Dickson (Time After Time), but you can catch them on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 4-7 pm.

Keep track of live jazz bands at the Zinfandel Grill via the restaurant’s website: www.zinfandelgrille.com And don’t forget Wednesdays at Straw Hat: Au Brothers including Gordon on May 21, Don Luthringer June 11, Midnight Rose June 25. (See page 12 listings.) Longtime booker and chief fan of the bands at Straw Hat, Bill Schoening, would LOVE to have you drop him a line at his assisted living digs: 1099 Stewart Rd., Sac., CA 95864.

And save some time for Fun over Memorial Day Weekend! 2

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12 May 2014

Jazz Notes May 11 at the Dante Club: MOLLY RYAN, jazz songbird, from New York, NY. Mother’s Day! MaryJane & Dominic Ruggieri, while remembering their mothers, Elaine Wilkins and Mary Ruggieri, will be honoring all mothers by present-ing a lovely carnation to the first 100 Moms arriving at the Dante Club on Jazz Sunday. Opener: Eclectic Jazz Necessities at 12:00, and The Aglets at 12:30 — both from Arden Middle School, Sac., directed by Whitney Disney & Brandon Au.

STJS BOARD MTG: No meeting in May.

SAC. MUSIC FESTIVAL: See pg. 15 SacMusicFest.com

UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS:

Submit event info in advance to: editor@sacjazz.org

See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs.

TNT: Straw Hat Pizza, May 19, 6:00–8:30 pm at Round Table Pizza (9138 Kiefer Blvd., Sac), 6:30–8:30 pm. (See ad.)

Straw Hat: WED. 6:00pm–8:30 (2929 Mather Field Rd., R. Cord.) No cover charge. May 7–Norm Gary. May 14–Pat Blucher. May 21–Au Brothers Jazz Band w/ Gordon Au. May 28–Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners. June 4–Cell Block 7.

JB’s Lounge: 5–8pm “Sunday Evening Jazz” Clarion Hotel (1401 Arden Way, Sac., CA 95815). 916-723-5517, ext 3. Cover charge regularly $10/$5 kids under ten. May 11–Cyn-thia Douglas. May 18–Dave Rocha Group ($15/5 kids). May 25–TBA. June 1–Tom Peron Reunion Band Tribute to Bud Spangler ($15/$5 kids). June 8–Trinom 3 ($15/$5 kids).

Midtown Stomp: Friday nights 9pm–12am. Cover charge. (2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691). May 16–The Au Brothers. June 13–Mitch Woods & His Rock 88s

Shady Lady Saloon (1409 R St., Sac.), 9–midnight: Cres-cent Katz on May 2 & 16; Harley White on May 7 & 21; Hot City! on May 15; Element Brass Band on May 17.

Frederick Hodges: Sac. Turn Verein (3349 J St, Sac.) on Sun., May 18 from 3 to 6 pm. (916) 939-0401.

Margie-Rebekah Ruiz Trio: Zinfandel Grille (2384 Fair Oaks Blvd.) 485-7100. Sat., May 23, 7–10pm.

Beth Duncan Trio: Zinfandel Grille. 7–10pm Fri., May 9 & 16. Also at Piatti Ristorante on Fri., May 30.

Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners: Emigh Hardware, (3555 El Camino). Sat., May 31, 10am–2:00pm.

Western Swing Society: June 1–Lincoln Highway. 1–6pm at the Machinist Hall (2749 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova). 2

Future Jazz Festivalsand Jazz Parties

MAY 2014

2-4 Chattanooga Trad Jazz Fest. Chattanooga, TN (800) 872-2529 www.choochoo.com

23-26 Sac. Music Fest. & Jubilee Sacramento, CA (916) 444-2004 www.sacmusicfest.com

JUNE 2014

20-22 Elkhart Jazz Festival Elkhart, IN (800) 597-7627 www.elkhartjazzfestival.com

26-29 America’s Classic Jazz Fest. Lacey, WA (360) 943-9123 www.olyjazz.com

JULY 2014

16-20 Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee Mammoth Lk., CA (877) 686-5299 www.mammothjazz.org

12 Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Fest. Sonoma, CA (800).546-2070 www.clinecellars.com/jazzfestival

Raffle Cent$by Kathy Becker STJS R AFFLE COORDINATOR

Well, didn’t we all have a great time? You guys brought in $285.00 for our Youth. Great job everyone.

Thank you to our donators: Julia McAfee, Donna Springer. Our big winners were: Parasol—Dolores Smith; Marty Mahoney, Bill Reiff, Joyce Shaw, Jean Schroeder, Mary Jane Rugiero, Zaria McLauley, Margie Weybright, Jim Fusaro, Jean Warner, Nora Harris, and Jay Casl.

Congrats to all!

Sherry ApplegateApril 1, 2014

George BrunoApril 20, 2014

In Loving Memory

13 May 2014

Music Here & ThereSACRAMENTO AREA

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. 455-2422Crescent 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://dr bachjazz.blogspot.comEddie & Friends Tues. 1:15-3:45pm, 4701 Gibbons Drive, CarmichaelHarley White, Jr. Orchestra www.harleywhitejr.comJay Paulus’ Society Band, http://jaypaulussocietyband.com“Midtown Stomp” – Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691. Classes. (916) 221-1500Nice & 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.infoRich O’Day, Biba Rest., Wed., 6:00–9pm, 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422Sac. 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. 3SwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianleeWestern Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova 1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450Z.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; Stockton1st 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) 985-2223Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pmSan Joaquin DL JS 8900 Thornton, Stock., 1st Sun., 12-5, stocktondixielandjazz.orgSierra Trad. Jazz Club, Memorial Bldg, Three Rivers, 2nd Sat., 8-11pm.Western Mus. Rndup., Stewart Hall, Sheridan, 4th Sun., 12-5pm, 645-8521

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

http://www.sfraeann.com/ - online calendarAnd That’s Jazz, assorted. www.jazzdance.org/andthatsjazz/Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo ParkDevil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 1:30-4:30pm, Danville Grange Hall. jazznut.comJazzinators, Bronco Billy’s Pizza, Irvington Dist.-Fremont; 1st/3rd Tue., 7-8pmEggers/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)862-2800Natural 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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Main Stage 4-13-14Guest: LE JAZZ HOT (quartet of the Hot Club SF) San Francisco, CA Guest Artist Coord.: Bob Ringwald Emcee: Nolan Cyr

Set #1 — The DeComposers. Mission Ave. Open Elem. School (Grades 4 and 5). Mr. Mica Dugan, Instructor. Grace Eastlick, tpt; Caleb Clay, cl; Elias Bevan, tbn; Lucy Wang, p; Jonah Prichard, bnj; Nora Severeid, b; Joseph Bly, dr; Faye Joelson, voc.

Sets #2 and #3 — GUEST – Le Jazz Hot. Paul Mehling, ld/lead gtr; Evan Price, violin; Isabelle Fontaine, r-gtr voc; David Chiorini, b.

Set #4 — City of Trees Brass Band. Ben Hillier, ldr/sousaphone; Matt Ferdon, tpt; Joshua Cambridge, Gabrielle Gill, Scotty Yost, tbn; Bill Bua, s-sax; Mark Miller, a-sax; Christopher Ryan, t-sax; Isaac Negrete, b-sax; Alan Ferreira, dr.

Set #5 — “Tribute To Sidney Bechet.” Dominic Ruggieri, ldr/s-sax; Bill Sharp, tpt/v-tbn; Alan Shaw, p; Jan Buhlert, bnj/gtr; Alan Ginter, b; Jim Laveroni, dr.

Gold Card Room 4-13-14Tpt/Cor: Jared Blum, Ken Champion; Rds: Gene Mondro, Dick Lock-wood, William Bua, John Tanko; Tbn: Jay Paulus, Larry Tyrell, Carl Kaiser; P: Ken Meyers, Frank Lindskoog, Carl Kaiser, Montana Monce; Bnj/Gtr: Mark Kramer, Jimmy Spero, Dave Metz, Ned Poffinbarger; B/Tb: Alan Ginter, Mike Melnikov, Scotty Harper, James Lenhart; Dr: Jim Roberson, Carl Warmdahl, Bill Chamberlain, Jack Stanfill, Jim Laveroni; Voc: Larry Sikorski, Edd Burhans, Alan Ginter, Pat Kennedy, Paula Dula, Dorit Benjamini, Margie Ruiz, Gwenetta Brooks, Carolyne Swayze, Jea-nette Hall, Keith Williams, Julie Meyers, Barbara Paulus, Vanna Turner, Geri Eckert, Dennis Cain, Clint Ritchie, Jay Casl.

GCR Director: Paula Dula.

Tailgate Room 4-13-14Tpt: Ken Champion, Joseph Eyraud, Eric Treadwell, Grace Eastwick, Jared Blum, Bill Sharp, Jay Chopp, Grady Flamm; Rds: Dick Lockwood, Caleb Clay, Jared Eastwick, Dominic Ruggieri, John Tanko, Arthur Eriks-son; Tbn: Elias Behan, Larry Tyrell, Carl Kaiser, Jay Paulus; P: Frank Lindskoog, Montana Monce, Rich O’day, Arthur Eriksson, Alan Shaw, Frank Lindsloog; Strings: Dave Metz, Ned Poffinbarger, Jimmy Spero; Bass/Tuba: Nora Severeid, Mark Severeid, Arthur Eriksson, Alan Shaw, Frank Lindskoog; Dr: Joseph Bly, Greg Ayala, Duncan McElman, Bill Chamberlain, Carl Warmdahl; Vocs: Bev Ludlow, Faye Joelson, Geri Eckert, Jane Reinmuth. Co-Directors: Jane Reinmuth, Duncan McElman

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