no halos, – but these guys notes from the prez know their...
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Back in the days of its origin, the “Ain’t No Heaven Seven” was uniquely populated by six doctors (full-fledged MDs) and a marine engineer. Time and other circumstances have altered its personnel, but Ain’t No Heaven’s faithfulness to classic jazz ideals remains intact. They are the PSTJS featured group at our June 19th concert. The septet continues to be led by saxist Terry Rogers. He and pianist David Gilbert comprise the two remaining “docs” in the group. The other sidemen are well-known practitioners (minus MD degrees) of early-day and mainstream jazz. You’ll surely recognize these names: Bert Bertram, trombone; Gene Silberberg, banjo & violin; George Oelrich, cornet; Al Rustad, tuba; and Joe Ross, drums. They’ve all been playing jazz for decades. Leader Rogers over the years has managed to keep the band working on a variety of gigs, and to upgrade its “book” into a diverse combination of typical “Dixieland” flag-wavers, semi-obscure pop tunes from the “roaring 20s”, blues and maybe an occasional gospel hymn or ragtime specialty. Ain’t No Heaven’s appearance marks the end of our concert year. As is customary, we go dark in July and August, before resuming, third Sunday in September, with the always exciting and popular “Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band.”
WHO: Ain’t No Heaven SevenWHEN: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 19.ADMISSION: $10, PSTJS members - $13, Non-member guests (pay only at door) FURTHER INFO: 425-776-5072 - Or Website: www.pstjs.org Beautiful view, excellent dance floor, lots of free parking.Coffee, other beverages and snacks available
June 2011 Volume 36, Number 06
No Halos, – But These GuysKnow Their Way Around
The Trad Jazz SceneBy Rod Belcher
Well here we are at the end of our winter/spring series. It’s
been a blast, don’t you think? Great bands and fabulous music all shared with very dear friends. What could be better? I’ll tell you what - our fall/winter series. And thanks to all of you who pledged to help us financially, we’ll begin September again with Bob Schulz and his Frisco Jazz Band. Bob and his band have been our annual September opening group for many years and we’re very grateful to all of you who contributed so generously to this very special weekend. They’ll be playing at the New Orleans Creole Restaurant in Pioneer Square on Saturday afternoon, Sept 17th, 4-7 pm and then at the Ballard Elks for us on Sunday Sept 18th, from 12:30 - 4:30. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss any of the weekend.
Speaking of the Schulz weekend, I’m reminding any of you who have pledged but not yet mailed your check to Carol Rippey to please do so now. We need to be sure we have the money in the account before we start making flight arrangements. We’ll have a special Thank You to all of you contributors in September.
Jazz Camp is July 3-9 and this year PSTJS is able to sponsor several students who have never been to camp Heebie Jeebies. They are all accomplished musicians in their respective schools and I know they’ll have an exciting and meaningful week at camp. You’ll hear all about their experiences in our September “Soundings”. Again let me remind you all that your generous attitude towards our raffle ticket sales is what makes it possible for us to help young people learn about and enjoy playing and listening to OKOM (our kind of music) and maybe little by little we’ll encourage the music departments in middle and high schools to develop the curriculum for trad jazz. I don’t know about you, but OKOM just simply makes me happy to be alive.
So, there you are, I’ll see you at the Elks for our June presentation Ain’t No Heaven Seven. After June 19th we’ll be on vacation from PSTJS until September. Take good care of yourselves, have a wonderful summer, and let’s help Keep Jazz Alive!
Judy
Notes from the Prez
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Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society
19031 Ocean AvenueEdmonds, WA 98020-2344425-776-5072 www.pstjs.org
EVENTSElks Lodge, Ballard, 6411 Seaview Ave N.W., Seattle
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 19 Ain’t No Heaven SevenSept 18 Bob Schulz’s Frisco Jazz Band October 16 Sidewalk Stompers November 20 Evergreen Classic Jazz BandDecember 18 Ray Skjelbred’s First Thursday Band
LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT: Judy Levy [email protected] 425-890-6605VICE PRESIDENT: George Swinford [email protected] 425-869-2780SECRETARY: Cilla Trush [email protected] 206-363-9174TREASURER: Gloria Kristovich [email protected] 425-776-7816 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Brown: [email protected] 253-752-6525Joanne Hargrave [email protected] 206-550-4664Leroy Johnson: [email protected] 206-772-4378Jan Lemmon [email protected] 425-776-9763Edmund Lewin: 360-297-6633Ian McKenna: [email protected] 425-771-5479 George Oelrich: [email protected] 360-793-0836 Carol Rippey: [email protected] 425-776-5072
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Carol Rippey: [email protected] 425-776-5072
EDITORAnita LaFranchi: [email protected] 206-522-7691
Gigs for Local BandsBELLINGHAM TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETYJune 11 - First Thursday band - 2 - 5 pm VFW Hall 625 N. State St 2nd Saturday this month. CASEY MacGILL’s BLUE 4 TRIOSundays, 5:30 - 8:30 Tutta Bella Pizzeria 4411 Stoneway N 206-633-3800Wednesdays, 8-11. Pink Door Restaurant & Lounge 1919 Post Alley (Pike Market) 206-443-3241FIRST THURSDAY BAND1st Thurs of each month, 7 - 10 p.m., New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WAGLENN CRYTZER’s SYNCOPATORS1st Sunday of the Month 9:30-12:30 Century Ballroom 915 East Pine (2nd Floor) 206-324-7263Third Wednesday of the Month (same as above)GRAND DOMINIONJune 23 - 26, Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society - St. Martins College, 5300 Pacific Ave. S. Lacey, WAholotradband Tuesdays, 7 - 10 p.m., New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WANEW ORLEANS JAZZ QUINTETMondays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WAPEARL DJANGOJune 4, 8 pm, Blue Heron Art Center, 19704 Vashon Hwy. SW; Vashon Island, WA; (206) 463-5131June 7-8, 7:30 pm Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA (206-441-9729)June 26, 7:30 pm Paschal Winery, 11122 Suncrest Road. Talent, OR (near Ashland) 541-488-3869 - or email: [email protected] July 29, 30 Bearfest in Wrangell, AK; 907-874-2978UPTOWN LOWDOWN JBJune 23 - 26, Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society - St. Martins College, 5300 Pacific Ave. S. Lacey, WAJul 4, 8-11pm Fireworks cruise Fisherman’s Terminal on Lady Mary-Al-banjo/Paul Woltz-bass saxJul 9, 7pm Coupeville, WA Swing Dance Uptown Swing Jul 15-17, Jazz Festival in Mesquite Nevada for info: Sally McKay 760 754-7080Jul 21, 7:30pm Renton Art Show Carco Theatre, Renton, WA Aug 13, Sea-Tac Holiday Inn Seattle Jazz Party for info: Diane Cottingham 206-542-9332 or 800-348-5800Aug 18, 6:30-7:30pm Franke Toby Jones - Tacoma (Pt Defiance) evening lawn concert full 6pc bandAug 20, 11:30am-2pm Town of Woodway Annual celebration/ picnic Uptown “Lite”
On Your Dial........Saturday7 - 12 p.m. Swing Years and beyond KUOW 94.9 FMSunday3 -6 p.m. Art of Jazz, Ken Wiley, KPLU 88.5 FM
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By Will Anderson
In the late 70’s my wife, Mavis and I were anticipating retirement, with a paid mortgage and the kids gone; we decided to go on a vacation in Hawaii, a place we had never been to. We went and loved it, returning many times thereafter. We have stayed on all of the outer islands and have enjoyed them all.
On one of our first vacations, we were walking along the promenade on Waikiki Beach on a Sunday afternoon in the fall. Along the beach, in front of the Ft. DeRussy Park, we heard Swing music; it was getting louder as we continued on. Arriving at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, we went in and were directed to the Convention Room, where the band was playing. We took a seat among the Hawaiian shirt and short-attired people, all enjoying this great music.
On stage, identically dressed in Aloha shirts and white pants, playing their polished instruments was a seven-piece Dixieland band, named the New Orleans Jazz Band of Hawaii. (NOJB of HI). WOW! What a site and sound! We ordered a couple of Mai Tai’s, made ourselves comfortable and blended in with the crowd. We couldn’t believe that we had walked into something this great in Waikiki Beach, of all places.
After a few more tunes and much applause, the band took a break. The musicians came down off the stand and mingled with their admiring audience, many of whom they knew. One musician wandered by us and we greeted him. He seemed happy to chat, and we did just that.
Therein began our introduction to Dixieland music! This friendly musician was the Banjo player, a tall, middle-aged man named Mark Hammond. He told us that he had been with NOJBofH for several years and that the band had played here at the Garden Bar every Sunday afternoon for many years. The admission was free and crowded, the tunes mostly Dixieland, with dancing, food and beverages available.
Mark asked what brought us there, and we told him we heard the music and walked in, our good luck! He asked us if we knew any Dixieland bands in Seattle, we told him no, so he suggested that we catch The Rainier Jazz Band and the Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band. Hammond said ”if you like us, you will like these other bands.”
At the next break, Mark brought John Norris the bandleader over to meet us. A great man, and over the next few years, on other vacations, we got to know him well. We were even invited to this home in Honolulu and met with his family.
Another hour of Dixieland music, vocals, solos, duets, followed. What a session! At the Garden Bar on Waikiki Beach in the open air Convention Room, viewing the beach, Diamond Head, the Pacific Ocean and gorgeous sunsets. Life doesn’t get much better!
On our first meeting with Mark and John, both suggested that when we return home to Seattle, we look up the Rainier and Uptown Lowdown Bands, and gave us contact names of Boots Houlihan, Bob Pelland and Bert Barr. A few days later, after the best Hawaiian vacation yet. We flew home, now hooked on Dixieland! Once home, we started looking for Pelland and Barr. We located and called Bob Pelland first in Mt Vernon and he invited us to attend his band’s next gig, the following Saturday night at the Engine House Number Nine Tacoma. We did just that and met his wife, Mary and the rest of the Rainier Jazz Band. That was a great night! We also met Mame Russell, President of the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society (PSTJS), who always carried applications for the club; she signed us up on the spot
and we’ve been members ever since. We also met Tom and Carol Rippey that same night who became good friends.
By now, we knew four Dixieland Bands. This all happened as a result of our good fortune to come across that bar on Waikiki Beach one Sunday afternoon. Not so long ago. Next we were talked into going to a Dixieland Jazz Festival in Sacramento!
We flew to Sacramento. The Rainier Jazz Band was on the same plane and it was a fun flight. There in Sacramento, there appeared to be a hundred Dixieland bands and a hundred thousand people, fans and musicians, from all over the country and world. This was an experience of a lifetime, and our first exposure to a jazz festival. We loved it! We were there for four days and visited with many jazz lovers and musicians whom we had recently met, and many who were new to us. For Mavis and me, we had been born into a new world of enjoyment, Dixieland music. We were beginning to understand the fever that many people have for Traditional Jazz music, Dixieland. We were late getting started, but we too caught that fever!
We will be living with and enjoying Dixieland forever. Mark Hammond and John Norris, many thanks again!
EPILOGUE
I suspect that most all members of the PSTJS have memories like mine, how Dixieland music appreciation and enjoyment got started in their lives. People like John Norris, Bob Pelland, Bert Barr, and Tom Rippey, I consider all to be my mentors.
In the Seattle area, we can enjoy Dixieland jazz most any evening of the week. All one needs to do is belong to the PSTJS and receive the monthly newsletter, Jazz Soundings, which keeps us informed of who, what, when and where.
The PSTJS is the only one of its kind in the Seattle area. We members are a unique bunch of jazz lovers. The musicians who play this type of jazz music don’t look much different from the rest of us. However, when they play their respective instruments, the sounds created individually or together are so great to hear. I hope my story may inspire others to write and share their own experience of finding Dixieland jazz.
Dixieland Jazz in Hawaii
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Jazz Festival
Special FeatureSFour venues, one site
two dancing, two listeningLarge dance floors
Nearby hotels • Shuttle service
Parasol paradesAfter Glow Parties
Special Events • Swing SetOn-site RV parking
Saint Martin’s University(Marcus Pavilion Headquarters)5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey, WA
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June 2011
JUN 23-26: LACEY, WA. 21st Annual America’s Classic Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Saint Martins University’s Marcus Pavilion. Featured Bands: Black Swan Classic J.B. w/Marilyn Keller, Bob Schultz’ Frisco J.B., Grand Dominion, High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, Louis Ford’s New Orleans Flair, Ray Skjelbred and His Cubs, St Louis Rivermen, Titan Hot Seven, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, West End J.B. A.E. Badges: $75 until 5/31 then $80. Patron of Jazz: $125. Kick-Off Party: Thursday Only, $10. Daily badges available. Contact Info: GODJS, Charlotte Dickison, PO Box 924, Olympia, WA 98507-0924. 360-943-9123. Email: [email protected] Website: www.olyjazz.com RV Parking: Contact Pat Herndon, 360-956-7132. Email: [email protected]
July 2011
JUL 16: SONOMA, CA. 15th Annual Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Cline Cellars Winery, 24737 Arnold Dr., Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA. Guest Artists: Ray Skjelbred, Frederick Hodges, Marty Eggers, Virginia Tichenor, Tom Brier, Bob Hirsch. Featured Bands: Black Diamond Blue Five, Crown Syncopators (Frederick Hodges, Marty Eggers, Virginia Tichenor), Devil Mountain J.B., Golden Gate Rhythm Machine, Jambalaya Big Swing Band, Natural Gas J.B., Royal Society Jazz Orch., Zinfandel Stompers. A.E. Badges: $25 until 7/14 then at the gate $30. Contact Info: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Dr., Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA 95476-9216. 707-940-4025 or 800-546-2070. Email: [email protected] Websites: www.clinecellars.com/jazzfestival or www.jazznut.com
August 2011
AUG 4-7: 12th Anniversary Orange County Classic Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Hilton Costa Mesa. Guest Artists: Jeff Barnhart, Neville Dickie, Tom Hook, Louis Mazetier. Featured Bands: Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orch., High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, Jerry Krahn Quartet, Midiri Brothers J.B., Mike Henebry Orch., Neville Dickie w/Danny Coots, Tom Hook & The Black Dogs, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Night Blooming Jazzmen, Original Wildcat J.B., Paris Washboard, St. Louis Stompers, Titan Hot Seven, Titanic J.B., Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $85 until 5/31 then $90. Patron Badges: $215 until 5/31 then $225. Silver Patron Badges (for 2): $1,039 (includes 3 nights in a Hilton room). Gold Patron Badges (for 2): $1,399 (includes 3 nights in a Hilton suite). Daily badges available. Info: Orange County Classic Jazz Festival, 1520 W. Yale Ave, Orange, CA 92867-3446. 888-215-6222. Fax 714-637-2816. Email: [email protected] Website: www.oc-classicjazz.org Lodging: All Hilton Costa Mesa, Hotel Hanford (formerly, Holiday Inn). Hilton & Hanford Hotel rates $129 + tax. Badge reservations must be made ONLY by calling, faxing or Emailing the festival office.
September 2011
TOUR SEP 17-24: Depart From: Los Angeles. Back To Tahiti. Aboard: ms Paul Gauguin. Itinerary: All Islands of Tahiti. Featuring: Pieter Meijers Quartet w/Banu Gibson, David Boeddinghaus, Ray Templin, Kristin Korb, Bob Draga, John Cocuzzi. Fares: Starting at $3,857 PPDO. Airfare: INCLUDED From Los Angeles. Contact Info: Jazzdagen Tours, PO Box 1706, Studio City, CA 91614-0706. 800-433-0078 or 323-650-0255 or Fax: 323-650-0950. Email: [email protected] Website: www.jazzdagen.com
Summer Festivals
AIN’T NO HEAVEN SEVEN Leader: Terry [email protected] 206-465-6601CASEY MacGILL’s BLUE 4 TRIOContact: Mike Daugherty [email protected] 206-832-5372 www.blue4trio.comCOAL CREEK JAZZ BAND Leader: Arny Robbins206-499-2719 [email protected] DE LUXE Bookings: Candace Brownwww.combodeluxe.net [email protected] CONCERT BAND Leader: Allan Rustadwww.comband.org 425-744-4575DR. D AND THE DIXIE DOGS Leader: Ansgar [email protected] www.dr-d-dixiedogs.com425-337-1740DUKES OF DABOB Bookings: Ernie Landes360-437-9588DUWAMISH JAZZ BAND Bookings: Carol [email protected] 206-932-7632FIRST THURSDAY BAND Leader: Ray Skjelbred,[email protected] 206-420-8535FOGGY BOTTOM JAZZ BAND Leader: Bruce Cosacchiwww.foggybottomjazz.com 360-638-2074GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Bob [email protected] 360-387-2500 holotradband Leader: Dave Holowww.holotradband.com 253-875-6932
HOT CLUB SANDWICH Contact: James Schneiderwww.hotclubsandwich.com 206-561-1137HUME STREET PRESERVATION JAZZ BANDBookings: Karla West 406-862-3814JAZZ UNLIMITED BAND Leader: Duane [email protected] 866-337-2111JAZZ STRINGS Bookings: Candace [email protected] 253-752-6525LOUISIANA JOYMAKERS! Leader: Leigh [email protected] 604-294-9464MIGHTY APHRODITE Co-leaders: Bria Skonberg,Claire [email protected] 405-613-0568NEW ORLEANS QUINTET Leader: Dave Holowww.neworleansquintet.com 253-875-6932NO INHIBITIONS JAZZ BAND [email protected] 360-981-7412 www.noinhibitionsjazz.comRAINIER JAZZ BAND Manager: Randy [email protected] 206-437-1568RAY [email protected] 206-420-8535RONNIE PIERCE JAZZ [email protected], 206-467-9365UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND Leader: Bert [email protected] 425-898-4288WILD CARDS JAZZ Leader: Randy [email protected] 206-437-1568
BANDS, CONTACTS
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You and your friends are cordially invited to hear sizzling-hot jazz
as a guest of Elks Club Jazz Society member Colin Dearing.
Admission is payable at the door.