The AFCDJSMonthly Concert Series

No Concerts in Nov. and Dec.Jan. 23, 2011 – Hot Jazz InstructorsFeb. 20 – South Bay Jazz RamblersMarch 20 – High Society Jazz Band

The Mississippi Room at theLafayette Hotel & Suites

2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CATake I-805, exit El Cajon Blvd West. TheLafayette Hotel is 2 blocks West of TexasStreet.  The Mississippi Room is locateddownstairs,  in  the  northwest  corner  ofthe  building.    Enter  from  the  El  CajonBlvd. entrance door.

All concerts are from 1-4pm.Full bar service is available.

High Sierra, Chop Suey,Bennett and More at Fest 31

One  of  America’sgreatest  traditional  jazzgroups,  the  High SierraJazz Band, will play at the31st  Annual  San  DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland JazzFestival (Nov. 24-28 at theTown & Country Resort andConvention  Center  in  SanDiego’s Hotel Circle).

The  fabulous  CornetChop Suey band is returningto the Festival in 2010, as isclarinetist Dave Bennett andhis Quartet.

Tom Rigney andFlambeau   will   bringLouisiana Cajun and Zydecomusic  to  the  San  DiegoFestival  for  the  first  time.Western  Swing  music  willalso debut at the Festival, performed byTexas  Western  Swing  Hall  of  Fameinductees  Billy Mata  and the TexasTradition.     Other  top  traditional and Dixielandbands at Festival #31 include the GrandDominion Jazz Band; Tim Laughlin,Connie Jones and the New Orleans All-Stars; Yerba Buena Stompers; UptownLowdown ;  Dixie Express;  NightBlooming Jazzmen; Titanic Jazz Band;High Society Jazz Band; and the MissionBay High School Dixie Band.

Anita Thomas’ Festival Feet-warmers, Sue Palmer and her MotelSwing Orchestra, Chloe Feoranzo(reeds) and the Bobby Gordon Quartetwith Kristy Reed play fabulous swing.At  the  other  end  of  the  vintage  jazzspectrum,  the  Heliotrope RagtimeOrchestra  performs  music  that  waspopular between 1890 and 1920.

Boogie  Woogie  king  Carl SonnyLeyland heads the list of terrific pianistswho will play solo sets  in  the GoldenFoyer during the Festival weekend.

Cornetist Dick Williams’ JazzSeaJams will  provide  an  organized  jamenvironment for Festival attendees whoalso play instruments.

Four excellent local San Diego bands(plus one from a little farther away) arealso in the lineup for Festival #31: UptownRhythm Makers,  South Bay Jazz

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Ramblers, San Diego Banjo Band, RedPepper Jazz Band and the San FernandoValley Banjo Band.

AFCDJS  is  devoted  to  supportingyouth education and young musicianssuch as those in The Jazz Ensemble.That group was warmly received at itsFestival appearance a couple of yearsago and we are pleased to welcome theensemble back in 2010.

The special sets for 2010 include atribute to the “Chicago Clarinets” of the’20s, ’30s and ’40s; a reprise of DaveBennett’s homage to “The Killer” (JerryLee  Lewis);  and  the  famous  Sundaymorning “Hymn-a-Long,” featuring theNight Blooming Jazzmen.

Festival #31 will kick off Wednesday,Nov. 24, as the Dave Bennett Quartetalternates sets with Dixie Express.  TheTown  &  Country  presents  a  Thanks-giving  Buffet  (with  live  music)  onThursday, Nov. 25 and six Festival bandsare scheduled to play that evening.  Theentire  lineup  of  bands  and  musicianswill be in place by Friday, and world-class music can be heard until Sunday,Nov. 28 at 5pm.     This  is going  to be one of our bestFestivals ever!  Please plan to join us for#31!   To purchase badges, please seethe ad on p. 5 and also be sure to visit ourwebsite  for  further  information  –www.dixielandjazzfestival.org.

High Sierra Jazz Band travels from Three Rivers,CA to join the November Thanksgiving fun!

Phil Kirk ElectedNew AFCDJSAsst. Director

Following the departure of AssistantDirector Hal Smith to play with the JimCullum Jazz Band in San Antonio, Texas,AFCDJS  is  pleased  to  announce  PhilKirk has been elected to the Board ofDirectors and will assume the positionof  Assistant  Director  as  well  asmembership  on  the  Festival  SteeringCommittee.  In addition, Phil will be thetrumpet instructor at the 2011 Adult JazzCamp in January. 

Phil is well known as a member ofProfessor  Plum’s  Jazz.   The  groupplayed over 200 festivals and numerouscruises and international tours with Philon trumpet.  Phil has always consideredhimself  a  professional  musicianalthough his “hobby” was working forIBM in San Jose.  After moving to SanDiego in 1994, Phil played with the 10th

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(To  be  included  in  updates,  submitmaterial for the Jazz Alive Column tojazzalive@dixielandjazzfestival.orgattention Myrna or 619-992-3787 by the1st of the month prior to publication.)DIXIE EXPRESS

Wednesdays, 6-8 pm at Fuddruckers,5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa http://www.dixieexpressjbsandiego.com

SOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERSMondays, 6-8pm at Fuddruckers,  340

Third Ave., Chula Vista

SAN DIEGO BANJO BANDMcDonald’s at El Cajon Blvd. & 54th

St. every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm

UPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERSFirst  Friday  of  each  month,    8-11pm,

Claire de Lune,  featured  artist  BobbyGordon, 2906 University Ave. San Diego

BAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERSTuesdays, 6-8pm, Fuddruckers, 8285

Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA

REY VINOLE’S DIXIELANDWORKSHOP

Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, The Orchard, 4040Hancock, San Diego (858) 581-9293.

PARAGON JAZZ BANDPoint Loma Library, Nov. 3 - 1-3pm,La Mesa Adult Center,  Dec.  3  -  7-

10pm, La Mesa & University Ave.The Orchard, Dec. 31, 10-12pm, 4040

HancockSt. Paul’s Villa,  Thursdays  (except

2nd )  - 6:30-8pm, 2340 4th Ave., San Diego

RED PEPPER JAZZ BANDNov. 4, Dec. 5 & 19, Jan. 9 & 23, 1-4pm

at Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way,Vista (760)724-1968. www.elks.org/lodges/ContactUS.cfm?  LodgeNumber=1968,www.redpepperjazz,com

THE SAINTSSt. Paul’s Villa Senior Facility, 2340

4th  Ave.,  San  Diego.  Friday,  2-3:30  pm,(619)  384-7574.  Musicians,  dancers,listeners invited.

HIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDEvery  other  Friday,  Tango Del Rey,

3567  Del  Rey  Street ,   San  Diego,www.highsocietyjazzband.com, check  fordates  and  times.  More  info  from  Larry,(858) 277-5294.

LAKESIDE JAZZ CLUB1st Sundays (951-245-9504), Women’s

Club in Lake Elsinore,  710  W.  GrahamAve., Lake Elsinore, CA 1:30-5pm (Featuredband at 3)Nov. 4 – Old Town Jazz BandDec. 5 – South Burgundy Street JBJan. 2 - Hotel WolverineFeb. 6 - Big Easy Jazz BandMarch 6 - Uptown Rhythm Makers

The JAZZ RAMBLER is published quarterly for$15 per year ($20 foreign) by America’s FinestCity Dixieland Jazz Society. Address all corre-spondence to P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, CA92168-0387.America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society isa Non-Profit 501 (c)3 organization.For information about the Society, call(619) 297-5277.Website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org.Fax number (619) 297-5281. Single copyprice $5.00. Editorial contributions welcome.Contents of Jazz Rambler are copyrighted© (2010) by America’s Finest City DixielandJazz Society and may not be reprintedwithout permission. Jazz Publications andJazz Club Newsletters may reprint articlesprovided the following credit is included:“Reprinted from the Jazz Rambler, SanDiego, California.” The Jazz Rambler andSociety functions are funded in part by theCity of San Diego Commission for Arts andCulture.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Adams, PresidentPaul Daspit, Vice PresidentAlice Contreras, TreasurerMyrna Goodwin, SecretaryJane Brown, Everett Crouse, Phil Kirk,Curtis McKee, Ruthe Monteith, LisaRichardson, Carey Jo Thoza.

AFCDJS STAFFAlan Adams, Executive DirectorPhil Kirk, Assistant Director

RAMBLER STAFFEditor: Jay F. LevineStaff Writers: Alan Adams • Paul Daspit

Myrna Goodwin

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Jazz Alive — Here, There, Everywhere

Advertise in the RamblerAdvertising in the Jazz Rambler is one of

the best ways to reach a large exclusive audienceof  Trad  Jazz  fans.    With  our  circulation  ofapproximately 2,000 and an estimated reader-ship of 3,500, you will be reaching thousandsof people who are interested in all aspects ofTraditional Jazz.

The Rambler is published quarterly.  Dead-lines are the 5th of the month, prior to the dateof issue.  Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1.

Advertising RatesFull  page   —    $230.00

One  Half  page    —    125.00One  Third  page    —    90.00

One  Quarter  page    —    70.00One  Eighth  page    —    40.00

For a rate sheet, write AFCDJS, P.O.Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387or call (619) 297-5277.

AFCDJS is a member of:• American Federation of Jazz Societies

• International Association ofClassic Jazz Festivals

• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce• San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau

JAZZ ASSOCIATION OFGREATER SAN DIEGOConcert Schedule   www.jazz4u.org or 760-753-0456 or 858-459-2559.

RAMONA SENIOR CENTERFridays,  George Newman, Dixieland

and “oldies” piano, 11:30am-1pm.Musicians  welcome,  434  Aqua  Lane,Ramona, (619) 876-4300 X146

GOLDEN EAGLESSundays,  1-4  pm,  Steamer’s Res-

taurant, in Fullerton.   Call for dates and infoat (626) 799-1761

CJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERAWednesdays,  Curley’s Café,  1999  E.

Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill, CA. Free. Best  to  confirm  dates  and  times.  Info:www.katiecavera.net.

AUNTIE SKINNER’S LUCKYWINNERS JAZZ BAND

1st & 3rd Monday, El Patio Restaurant,1750 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 7-9pm

CROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDWednesdays  from  6:30-9pm,  Burger

Continental Restaurant, Pasadena  (626)792-6634

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BANJO1st  Thursday,  7-8:30pm,  (818)  882-

1877,  Lamplighter Family Restaurant,9110  De  Soto  Ave.,   Chatsworth.Reservations suggested.

BALDY MOUNTAIN SWING1st  and  3rd Thursdays,  8-10:30pm,  at

The Press, 129 Harvard Ave., ClaremontInfo: (909) 625-4808

SOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVENMondays,  7-10  pm,  at  Le Carousse

Roughe, White Lane, Bakersfield Info: (909)625-4808

JERRY ROTHSCHILD’S RAGTIMERSMondays,  6-9pm  Curley’s Signal Hill

jerryrth@sbcglobal.net. (562) 424-0018 or(310) 412-5985

SEAL BEACH, CATuesdays,  6-9pm, Leisure World

Dixieland Workshop,  13550 Seal BeachBlvd., Club House 3, rm. 8, (562) 594-5722

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OFSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

3rd Sunday, 1pm. Westminster Lanes,6471 Westminster Ave., WestminsterSOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZCLUB

2nd  Sunday,  12:30-5pm,  Knights ofColumbus Hall,  214 Avenue  I, RedondoBeach.  (310) 374-3174SO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETY

1st Sunday. American Legion Post 335,Southgate. (323) 566-9128.  1pm

SIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUB2nd Sunday, 1-5pm, Simi Valley Senior

Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley.

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AFCDJS-sponsored workshops areheld the second Thursday of everymonth (except December) from 7 to9pm at the San Diego MusiciansHall, 1717 Morena Blvd.

Requirement:Desire to play Dixieland Jazz!

Furnished:Drums, piano and a core

group of instructors.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ALL LEVELS OF

TALENT WELCOME!~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

(619) 297-JASS (5277)www.dixielandjazzfestival.orgThe personnel of many of the localBands that have appeared in ourFestivals have been participantsin the AFCDJS free JazzWorkshops.

AFCDJS PRESENTS FREE 2011 DIXIE

WORKSHOPS(2nd Thurs. of month, 7-9 pm)

Remaining 2010 Date:Remaining 2010 Date:Remaining 2010 Date:Remaining 2010 Date:Remaining 2010 Date:Nov. 11

2011 Dates:2011 Dates:2011 Dates:2011 Dates:2011 Dates:Jan. 13 • Feb. 10 • March 10April 14 • May 12 • June 9July 14 • Aug. 11 • Sept. 8

Oct. 13 • Nov. 10

Avenue  Jazz  Band  and  is  currently  amember of the Red Pepper Jazz Band.Initially, he just loved to play, but he hasgrown to appreciate the history of jazzand has collected over 200 jazz booksand added countless CDs to his library.

Hal Smith passes the baton to Philwith confidence. “I am delighted  thatPhil Kirk is taking over the position ofAFCDJS  Assistant  Director.   As  aprofessional musician and bandleader,he will do a terrific job in working withthe  musicians  who  perform  at  theFestival, the Adult Jazz Camp and themonthly  concerts.   He  is  also  a  hardworker,   who  wasted  no  time  intackling important details related to theJazz  Society’s  events.   It  is alreadyobvious that he will be an outstandingAssistant  Director  and  an  invaluableasset to AFCDJS.”

We  hope  you  will  all  join  us  inwelcoming Phil when you see him duringthe Festival and other Society events.

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Curtis  McKee  has  been  an  activemember  of  America’s  Finest  CityDixieland Jazz Society since it was firstfounded and has served on its Board ofDirectors almost  from  the beginning.Prior to retiring in April of 1997, Curtisserved  as  the  Presiding  MagistrateJudge of the United States District Courtof the Southern District of California.

His  background  and  experience  havemade him an invaluable member of theAFCDJS Board.  Curtis was instrumentalin developing  the Society’s By-Lawsand also obtaining its non-profit status.

Curtis’ interest in traditional jazz andDixieland began when he played trumpetand French horn in dance bands duringhigh school and college.  The Society’seducation  programs  are  of  particularinterest  to  Curtis  because  of  theimportance of passing traditional jazzon to the younger generations.

Since Curtis’ retirement, travelinghas been a major pastime for him and hiswife  Roberta.  They  have  visited  42foreign countries and 32 different states.Curtis  and  Roberta  have  three  adultchildren  and  two  grand-daughters.Because Curtis  and  Roberta’sgranddaughters live in Hawaii, the 50thstate is their favorite place to visit. 

Even with all of his travels, Curtisnever misses a Festival,  so  introduceyourself to him during the 2010 event.

Meet the People of AFCDJSCurtis McKee

Lisa  Richard  joined  the  AFCDJSBoard last spring, and although she hasattended  our  Festival  in  the  past,  shelooks forward to taking an active part inthe  overall  event  this  year.  With  abackground in sales and marketing, shewill be an asset  to  the Board  in manyways  including  assisting  with  adver-tising,  sponsorship  and  promotion  ofour Festival and other events.  This fallshe  is  working  with  the  volunteerscommittee as well.

Lisa Richardson

Lisa is engaged to Bob Pinsker, thepiano player for Red Pepper Jazz Bandand Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra.  Theymet through music.  Lisa was selling oldplayer-piano rolls on E-Bay, and whenBob contacted her to purchase several,he asked if she would come to one of hisconcerts and deliver them.  Lisa was a bitskeptical so she took her mom along.  Hermom liked Bob and the music so muchshe invited about 30 people back to herhome for a late-night party.  Bob and Lisahave been together ever since.

In  addition  to  Lisa’s  love  fortraditional jazz and Ragtime, she plays11different musical instruments, works onhome  re-modeling  projects,  and  is  anavid San Diego sports fan.

ThanksJoan and I would just like to thankyou for all the thoughts, prayers andcards wishing me well as I recoverfrom my recent medical procedure.

Alan Adams

AFCDJSMusic for Youth Bands

Small instrumental combo and Dixie-stylemusical arrangements are now availablefor school and youth bands and othercommunity or start-up bands. Check ourupdated website at:www.dixielandjazzfestival.org and clickSmall Band Music, or you may contactour Archives volunteer by email:aarchivist@sbcglobal.net.

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Monthly Jazz ConcertsSponsored by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society

(No Concerts in November or December)

Jan. 23, 2011 — Hot Jazz Instructors(AFCDJS Adult Jazz Camp Faculty:Phil Kirk, Clint Baker, Jim Buchmann,John Royen, Katie Cavera, Marty Eggers,Steve Apple)

Feb. 20, 2011 — South Bay Jazz RamblersMarch 20, 2011 — High Society Jazz Band

Lafayette Hotel & SuitesMississippi Room • 2223 El Cajon Blvd. • San Diego

PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE TRADITIONAL JAZZ!ATTEND OUR MONTHLY CONCERT/DANCES!

Check the AFCDJS website for the latest information atwww.dixielandjazzfestival.org.

All Programs: 1-4pmAdmission-$15 • Members-$10

Under 22 (with photo ID)-$5

GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ SOC.1st Sunday; 1-5 pm, Kern City Town

Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Dr., Bakersfield

WEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUBThe Untouchables – host  band, 1st

Sunday Every Month 1-5pmThe Saloon at Piper’s Winery, 6500

Casitas Pass Road, Ventura - 805-684-6494h t t p : / /www.wes t coa s t t r ad j a s s . com,untouchablehotjass@gmail.com

CHANDLER, AZ21st Annual Arizona Classic JazzFestival, Nov. 4-7, www.azclassicjazz.org,(480) 620-3941

SACRAMENTO, CAWest Coast Ragtime Festival, Nov.  19-21.  www.westcoastragtime.com,  1-866-724-9273

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL20th Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic,Nov. 19-21. www.jazzclassic.net, (727) 536-0064

FRESNO, CAThe Sounds of Mardi Gras, Feb. 10-13,(559) 292-3999, info@fresnodixi.com

SEASIDE, OR28th Annual Oregon Dixieland Jubilee,Feb. 25-28, www.jazzseaside.com(866) 345-6257

DEL MAR, CA23rd San Diego Jazz Party, Feb. 25-27,(858) 453-0846, www.sdjp.org

Passing the Torch with Your HelpWhere  does  the  money  in  the

Storyville Club, Cotton Club, DawnClub, and from the education drawingsat monthly concerts and the Festivalgo?  How is it used?  Who benefits?

One of the founding principles ofAmerica’s Finest City Dixieland JazzSociety  is  to “pass  the  torch” to  thenext  generation  and  awaken  theyounger generation  to  the beauty ofmusic in general and traditional jazzspecifically.     The  money  raisedthrough  our  concert  and  Festivaleducation  drawings  as  well  as  ourStoryville,  Cotton  and  Dawn  Clubsgoes to a variety of programs.

Each  year  AFCDJS  is  a  majorsponsor  for  the  San  Diego  UnifiedSchool District’s  four  annual  honorconcerts  in  February  and  March.These concerts are open to the publicat no charge and allow students of allages to participate.

In   add i t ion ,   we   sponsor   theMission Bay High School Dixie JazzBand.    Not  only  do  these  youngmusicians play at our Festival but wehelp fund their trip to the SacramentoFes t iva l   each   May  where   theyrepresent us with their bright red vestsand  banners   us ing   music   of tenobtained through AFCDJS.     MBHSalso  represents  us  at  assemblies  inelementary, middle and high schoolsin San Diego to expose more youngpeople to trad jazz.  A second youthband we are sponsoring at our 2010

Festival is the Jazz Ensemble, a groupmade up of students from throughoutthe  county.    In  addition,  talentedindividuals like Chloe Feoranzo havealso received support to continue theirmusic education.

Each summer there are two majorjazz camps in California for students,and   we   of fe r   fu l l   o r   par t i a lscholarships  to  up-and-coming  jazzmusicians in San Diego County.  Plus,with  the  help  of  our  archivist,  wedistribute music at a modest price toyouth groups around the world.    Inaddition,  AFCDJS  offers  monthlyevening  workshops  where  youngmusicians  are  invited  to  jam  withmusicians  of  all  ages.   To  encouragestudents to attend our monthly concertsand  annual  Festival,  we  offer  themtickets at discounted prices.  This yearfree vouchers for  the Festival will bedistributed with the help of Ann MarieHaney and the Community Council forMusic in the Schools (CCMS).

These  are  just  some of  the waysyour dollars are used to pass the musicto the next generation. We hope youwill continue to support the educationdrawings at our concert and Festivalas well as the Storyville, Cotton, andDawn Clubs.  While at the Festival,stop  by  the  “Society  Table”  in  theAtlas Foyer and learn more about ourprograms.  Remember, AFCDJS is anon-profit 501(c)3 organization andyour support is tax deductible.

Errata, Mea CulpaMore Working Bands &Musicians with “Roots” in theAFCDJS Ed Programs

The Uptown Rhythm Makers wereinadvertently omitted from the articleon   loca l   bands   which   inc ludeparticipants in the AFCDJS Jazz Campand Monthly workshop (Summer, 2010Jazz Rambler,  p.11).  The  RhythmMakers   include  Jazz  Camp  andworkshop  veterans  Bruce  Vermazen(cornet),  Bob  Andersen  (trombone,leader),  Jim  Fiedler  (clarinet),  FrankHighly (tuba) and Kenny Powell (drums).

Another  group  omitted  from  thearticle is the Crown Island Jazz Band.Musicians  from  the  camp  and/orworkshop  are  Janed Casady  (piano)and  John  Palmer  (tuba.)  One  moreactive “camper” with the San DiegoBanjo Band is Bill Barry.

AFCDJS  regrets  the  omission.Check    the  “Jazz  Alive”  column,starting on p.2 of the Rambler, to seewhere these groups are performing!

31st AnnualSan Diego ThanksgivingDixieland Jazz Festival

Nov. 24 – 28, 2010Town & Country Resort and Convention Center500 Hotel Circle North (I-8 & SR-163) San Diego

www.dixielandjazzfestival.orgFeatured Bands and Guest Artists:

DAVE BENNETT QUARTET • HIGH SIERRA JAZZ BAND • TITANIC JAZZ BANDDIXIE EXPRESS • CORNET CHOP SUEY • TOM RIGNEY and FLAMBEAUBOBBY GORDON QUARTET • BILLY MATA and the TEXAS TRADITION

ANITA THOMAS’ FESTIVAL FEETWARMERS(with Kim Cusack, John Royen, Katie Cavera and Mike Earls)

YERBA BUENA STOMPERS • GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BANDTIM LAUGHLIN, CONNIE JONES & the NEW ORLEANS ALL-STARS

SUE PALMER and her MOTEL SWING ORCHESTRA • CHLOE FEORANZOCARL SONNY LEYLAND • HIGH SOCIETY JB • MISSION BAY HS DIXIE BAND

UPTOWN LOWDOWN • HELIOTROPE RAGTIME ORCHESTRADICK WILLIAMS’ JAZZSEA JAMS• NIGHT BLOOMING JAZZMEN

The 31st Annual San DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland Jazz

Festival is funded in part by theCity of San DiegoCommission for

Arts and Culture.

All-EventBadge Prices

5-Day Badge $904-Day Badge $853-Day Badge $80Daily Badges Available

AFCDJS • P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, CA, 92168-0387 • Tel: (619) 297-5277  $5.00 off the price of each 3, 4 or 5-Day badge if staying at Town & Country.To qualify for the discount, roomreservations AND badge purchase must be made, and mail orders postmarked prior to Nov. 1, 2010.

For 2010 Hotel Reservations, contact the Town & Country500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, 1-800-772-8527 or (619) 291-7131

S/D Triple QuadGarden Rooms $99 $109 $119Regency/Courtyard $109 $119 $129Royal Palm Tower $119 $129 $139

Parking is limited at the T&C.  The San Diego Trolley is a convenient alternative.

2010 Festival SponsorshipsTake an active role in producing the 2010 Festival!

Consider sponsoring a Room, Band or Invited Artist.Example Sponsorship Plan:

$500 for your favorite Band or Invited Artist includes:•  Two 5-Day All-Events Badges and Sponsor Ribbons

• Invitation to Sponsors’ Reception• Access to Band Hospitality Room• Reserved Seating in all Venues

•  Web and Program Listing• One Year AFCDJS Membership

~ ~ ~ ~E-mail: pdstamant@yahoo.com or call Paul Daspit directly

at 619-222-9535 to arrange your sponsorship plan orto obtain additional information.

BADGE REGISTRATIONAMERICA'S FINEST CITY DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY

P.O. BOX 880387, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92168-0387Telephone: (619) 297-5277

email:  jazzinfo@dixielandjazzfestival.org  • website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.orgNo. of  5-Day All Event Badges  (Wed- Sun)  ___ @$90 ea. Total  $  _____________

No. of  4-Day Badges (Thur - Sun)  _______ @$85 ea. Total  $  _____________

No. of  3-Day Badges (Fri - Sun) _________ @$80 ea. Total  $  _____________

I would like to join the Society.  (Check one)     Single $20        Couple $30

Amount of check or money order              TOTAL $ _______________

Name  _______________________________________________________________

Address  ____________________________________________________________

City  _________________________________State___________Zip______________

Email:  ______________________________________________________________

DAILY BADGES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL

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2010 Sponsorships Still AvailableNearly 100 people have responded

to  our  2nd  Annual  Appeal,  and  weappreciate very much each and everydonation, large and small.

This  year,  as  in  previous  years,sponsors  of  bands  and  guest  artistshave helped offset some of the expenseof  bringing  the  finest  talent  to  ourannual Festival.

In  addition  to  the  joy of  helpingour  worthy  endeavors,   sponsorsenjoy  the  following  complimentarybenefits:• 5-day Festival badges.• Venue reserved seating.

• Sponsors  reception.• Access  to  musician’s  hospitalityroom.• Sponsor  recognition  when  yourband performs, in the Festival programand on the AFCDJS website.• 1-year  membership  in  the  AFCDixieland Jazz Society.

AFCDJS encourages our patrons,organizations and corporations to besponsors   o f   the   Thanksg iv ingFestival.  You could sponsor a band,guest artist, or even an entire room.

Previous sponsors have dedicatedtheir Festival support in memory of aloved  one.    You  may  also  want  toconsider  the  AFC  Dixieland  JazzSociety and our annual Festival in yourestate  planning.

To discuss details of sponsorshipand to tailor a sponsorship plan that’sright  for  you,  your  organization  oryour  estate,  contact  Paul  Daspit  atpdstamant@yahoo.com or (619) 222-9535.

Your  sponsorship  and  AnnualAppeal  donations  contribute  to  thesuccess of the Festival and you mayenjoy a tax deduction at the same time!

Jazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots is heard on Sunday

evening, 8-10 pm, on KSDS FM(88.3 on the dial).

The program features the rootsof jazz — ragtime, blues, countrymusic and more.

Jazz  Roots  is  hosted  by  LouCurtiss, proprietor of Folk Arts RareRecords  and  founder  of  the  SanDiego Folk Festival and the AdamsAvenue Roots Festival.

Longtime AFCDJS member BarbaraMoore  is  soliciting  donations  ofsnacks for the Musicians’ HospitalityRoom  a t   the   2010   San   DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival.She would love to have you bring anyof the following: muffins, danishes,cookies, crackers, candy, nuts, chexmixes   f ru i t ,   and   any   o thernonperishable snack items.

Barbara purchases most  of  theseitems so whatever you can bring orwhatever  cash  you  would  care  todonate is very much appreciated. Shealso accepts and purchases premadedeli trays, cheeses and fruits. Theseitems are provided to the musicians inaddition  to  the  sandwiches,  softdrinks  and  coffee  furnished  by  theTown & Country.

Please contact Barbara to let herknow how you can help. (619) 223-8842 or email Dougbarb@cox.net

Donations Requested for Musicians’ Hospitality Room

The  faculty  of  the  San  DiegoAdult  Traditional  Jazz  Camp,presented by America’s Finest CityDixieland Jazz Society, will undergoa few changes in 2011.

Due  to  health  issues,  AlanAdams  will   not  instruct  thetrombone class.  His place will betaken by multi-instrumentalist ClintBaker, though Adams will continueas Executive Director.

Baker taught the trumpet classin  previous  years.    For  2011,  thetrumpet instructor is Phil Kirk.  Kirkwill  also  replace  Hal  Smith  asAssistant  Director, followingSmith’s relocation to Texas.  SteveApple will take over the drum class.

Kirk is best known as trumpeter/leader  of  Professor  Plum’s  Jazz.Currently he is with the Red PepperJazz Band.  Apple has played drumswith  the  Royal  Society  JazzOrchestra, Magnolia Jazz Band, JellyRoll Jazz Band and others.

The Jazz Camp takes place Jan.20-23 at the Lafayette Hotel & Suitesin  San  Diego,  CA.    For  moreinformation, call (619) 297-5277 orjazzinfo@ dixielandjazzfestival.org.www.dixielandjazz festival.org.

Changes to AdultJazz Camp Faculty

Support the AFCDJS Education Fund!Please stop by the AFCDJS Membership table in the AtlasFoyer at Festival #31, and purchase your drawing ticket.

Check out the great prizes you could winfor only a $10 per ticket donation!

1st Prize

Brand-new Deering Banjo Plectrum

— Goodtime Special 2 with Gig Bag

Valued at over $850

In addition, all prize winners will receive a one-year membership inAmerica’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society.

The drawing will be held at 2pm on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010.

Winners do not need to be present to win.

AFCDJS is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization.

3rd Prize:

$75 Gift Certificate forBing Crosby Restaurant

& Piano Lounge

2nd Prize

Two 5-day all events badgesfor the 2011

Dixieland Jazz Fest

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American Rag Trial Subscription OfferDon Jones, publisher of the American Rag is offering a two-month “mini-

trial-subscription” to all new AFCDJS members.  Simply fill out the form below,have it signed by an AFCDJS officer at one of our monthly concerts, then sendthe completed form to the American Rag.  You will enjoy two months’ worth ofreporting on the most important events in the world of Traditional Jazz andRagtime.

SUBSCRIBE TODAYNews You Can Use About Traditional Jazz and Ragtime

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(*) Includes Airmail DeliveryMake check payable to: The American Rag

20137 Skyline Ranch Dr., Apple Valley, CA 92308-5035Phone/Fax: 760-247-5145

Name  ________________________________________________________Signature  X_____________________________________________________

(Periodical Postal Regulations  require Mailers  to maintain  a  signed  card  from every  subscriber.)

Address  _______________________________________________________City  _________________________________________ State  _____________Phone  _____________________________ Zip  +  4  ______________________

America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society

Don’t miss it! Note the Date!Trad Teachers to Launch 2011Concert Series on 4th SundayAFCDJS Hot Jazz InstructorsJan. 23

The 2011 AFCDJS Adult Jazz Campfaculty is made up of experts Phil Kirk(trumpet/Assistant  Director);  ClintBaker  (trombone);  “Gentleman  Jim”Buchmann (clarinet/sax); John Royen(piano);  Katie  Cavera  (banjo/guitar);Marty  Eggers  (bass/tuba);  and  SteveApple (drums).

From Jan. 20-23, these musicians willwork  with  the  jazz  camp  students  inperformance, sectional and classroomsettings,  culminating  in  a  student/faculty  concert  beginning  at  9am  onSunday, Jan. 23.  Alan Adams will serveas Executive Director of the camp.

Following the Jazz Camp finale, theinstructors  will   take  a  quickintermission,  then  play  for  the  firstAFCDJS monthly concert of 2011 from1-4pm at the Mississippi Ballroom ofthe Lafayette Hotel & Suites, 2223 ElCajon Blvd. in San Diego. This is a once-a-year  opportunity  to  hear  fabuloustraditional jazz.

Ira Cobb(1931-2010)

By Mary Solsbak

PASSINGS

I ra   Cobb,   re t i red   f i ref ighter ,musician, devoted husband and father,passed  away  peacefully  on  October5,following a long illness.

Ira was a native Californian whograduated  from UCLA with a degree inmusic  and  gave  piano  and  trumpetlessons to the children of actors in theHollywood movie industry.  He playedin many dance bands including guestspots with the Lawrence Welk band.Later he moved to Spring Valley wherehe was a firefighter for over 20 yearsbefore retiring on disability.

Music    became  his  full-t imeoccupation.  He  was  a  familiar  sightaround San Diego in the 1980s and 1990s,leading Ira Cobb’s Jazzbo, a dixielandband which performed  for a number ofyears at Tubaman’s Grand Slam and atseveral  of  the  early  San  DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festivals

at the Town & Country  Hotel. He was amember of Jim “Tubaman” Eakle’s SanDiego  Padres’  band  playing  for  thePadres’ home games at what was thenJack Murphy Stadium.

He will be especially rememberedfor  “Ira  Cobb’s  One-Man  Band,”playing  frequently  in  Old  Town,Seaport Village, city parks,  the SanDiego Maritime Museum, civic eventsand  for  numerous  private  parties,many of which were  annual  affairs.The one-man band was a colorful arrayof keyboard, cornet, valve tromboneand various bells and whistles underthe direction of multi-instrumentalistand vocalist Ira Cobb.

When not performing, Ira was anavid  outdoorsman  who  loved  thesouthwest  .  He  and  Lois,  his  wife,spent a great deal of time traveling thedesert  in their motorhome, camping,riding  ATVs  and  boating  near  theirvacation home at Lake Mead, NV.

He is survived by Lois, a son, twodaughters and four grandchildren andwas  a  loving  stepfather  and  step-grandfather  to  Lois’  two  daughtersand    their  four  children  and  fourgrandchildren.

Fest #31 Badges NowAvailable Online!!!

AFCDJS  has  joined  the  21stcentury!!  Now, when you go to ourweb site, you can use your credit card(Visa  or  MC) to  purchase  Festivalbadges,  become  a  sponsor,  join  orrenew your membership, contributeto the education fund or even enrollin   j azz   camp.     Check   i tout. www.dixielandjazzfestival.org

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Society’s Concerts in the Mississippi RoomJuly 18 — High Society Jazz Band

August 15 — Good Time Jazz Band

September 19 — Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra

FALL (NOV) 2010JAZZ RAMBLER PAGE 9

Dixieland Jazz Participants...Take Note!Join us for a Dixieland Jazz Thanksgiving Day Feast.

The Town and Country Resort is offering a Champagne Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 25, 2010 in the Golden West Room of the Convention Center.

Adult: $28.00 Per Person - Advance Reservations

$30.00 Per Person - At The Door

Children: $17.00 Per Child Under 12 Years Old

RESERVATIONS ARE MADE BY RETURNING THIS FORM TO:Dixieland Thanksgiving BuffetTown and Country Resort500 Hotel Circle NorthSan Diego, CA 9108Attn: Banquet Manager or email us at: banquets@towncountry.com

RESERVATIONS:Name: ______________________________Time: (Check 1st and 2nd Choice)

3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00

Number of People: __________________ Phone Number: _______________________

Special Request: ______________________

____________________________________

The dinner will be a Champagne Buffet with all the traditional trimmings, served from 3 pm to 6 pm. Seating will be family style and please indicate time choice below. Do not call or send money now. All money will be collected at the door. A discount price of $28, including service charge and Calif. State sales tax is reserved for Dixieland Jazz Festival Participants who send advanced reservations in prior to November 24, 2010. Walk-ins will be $30.Dinner Buffet Features:• Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheese Display with Gourmet

Crackers & Sliced French Baguettes• Fresh Sliced Fruits in Season with Honey -Poppy Seed Dip• An Appetizing Variety of Harvest Salads: Tossed Green Salad with Choice of Dressings, Creamy Waldorf,

Old Fashioned Potato, Three Bean Salad

Entrees:Carved to Order:• Roasted Tom Turkey and Tart Cranberry Sauce• Herb Crusted Sirloin of Beef - Au Jus and Horseradish Cream • Fluffy Snow Flake Mashed Potatoes, Rich Turkey Gravy, Savory

Herb Stuffing, Candied Yams with Brown Sugar, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Buttered Green Beans Almandine

• Assorted Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter

Desserts Display:• Old Fashioned Pies to include: • Apple Crumble, Cherry, Pumpkin, and Pecan• Chocolate-Cherry Black Forest Cake • A Glass of Champagne

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted Herbal Teas

SAN DIEGOADULT TRADITIONAL JAZZ CAMP

The original and only music camp by AFCDJSJanuary 20-23, 2011

All facilities are located at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites in San Diego.Instruction will include sectionals for front line and rhythm.  Students play musictogether and with  faculty members throughout the weekend.

UPDATED 2011 FACULTY:Phil Kirk - trumpet, cornetClint Baker -  tromboneJim Buchmann - clarinet, saxJohn Royen - pianoKatie Cavera - banjo, guitarMarty Eggers -  tuba,  bassSteve Apple - drumsAlan Adams - Executive Director

TUITION: $400.00 *  Enrollment is limited.* There is a $50.00 tuition discount for Jazz Camp students who stay at the Lafayette Hotel &Suites.  For  room  reservations,  contact  the  hotel  at  1-888-272-6343  or  (619)  296-2101;www.lafayettehotelsd.com. Ask for the “Jazz Camp Suite rate” which includes breakfast each day.Make checks to AFCDJS (deduct discount if staying at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites).

Complete the form below and mail it with your check to: AFCDJS, PO Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387To receive further information, call (619) 297-5277 or E-mail: jazzinfo@dixielandjazzfestival.org

Website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org

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City, State, Zip                                                                                                                                                        .

Phone                                           E-mail                                                      Tuition Enclosed $                           .

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Aug. - Sept. - Oct.

$100 DAWN CLUBRick Brown (In Memory of Darlene Brown)Mary K. HargravesDick LeggeeDusty Ward

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Herb & Pat AbramNick & Judi AlesiBob AndersenLeigh & Marcia BernsteinShelly BregmanWilliam BolingIrene BryantBob & Eileen BuddMichael & Pam CarletonJudi CarlisleLynn CarolChuck CarrollDorothy ClintonJacquelyn ClutterPatricia CoeBob ConstantineMargaret J. CookEllen CoxBeata CsanadiBob & Margie CurtisPeter CuthbertEdward & Jackie DelbaughBrian DeMeulleRonald E. & Jo Ann T. DennisJosephine DougherGraydon & Margaret DudleyEwan & Cornelia Edwards

Welcome New and Renewal Members

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL  /SUBSCRIPTION FORMPlease check the applicable boxes and mail to:

AMERICA’S FINEST CITY DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETYP.O. Box 880387  •  San Diego, CA 92168-0387  •  Phone: (619) 297-5277

NEW                            RENEWAL      Enclosed is $20.00 for a single membership (includes Jazz Rambler)

$30.00 for a couple membership  (includes Jazz Rambler)$15.00 for annual subscription / Jazz Rambler only$20.00  —  foreign

             SUPPORT THE EDUCATION FUND $1,000 Cotton Club      $250 Storyville Club      $100 Dawn Club   Please contact me regarding volunteer work for the AFC Dixieland Jazz Society

NAME    ___________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS  _________________________________________________

CITY  _________________  STATE  _____  ZIP  _______ EMAIL _____________________

PHONE/EVES  ________________________   DAYS   ________________________

Barbara G. EllisDick & Karen Lee ErhardtDee EricksonCharline C. FeeserThomas & Nancy FincherGerald & Julieta FoyeGoran FreskeGeorge & Norma FroschauerKaz FukukuraCarol GableDavid & Sondra GastGeorge GilmanJerry & Mary GossGeri GreerRichard J. HansonAnn HatchTanya HatchRussell HedgesWarren HerzogMona HinesCarol HoweDick & Fran HuyettLars IshamVicki JamisonKen & Sandi JohnsonJerry JonesRobert & Mary KaiserPhil & Ann KirkHal & Mitzi KochTerry La MaidaPatricia LansfordTom & Leslie LeechRudy LustiPatricia P. LehrDwight & Eleanor LittleRuby MannJack & Sharon MarotteBill & Joy McCormack

Mac & Lyn McDanielRandall M. McLaughlin MDCharles McMahonMarcia MeierFrances V. MelanderEleanor MitrovichJohn & Gwen MorgenWill MundtWilliam & Jean NagyMary NelsonSandra ParkerAdrienne PipesMartin PodhrazskyTina RakowskiJoan RondaJim RoselLeslie A. SandersHarold & Sharon SargentJermone & Lavonne SattlerDennis SchirmerJules & Gail SchreiberBill SchroederJosef & Bonnie SedivecBernice SherwoodMarjorie A. ShufflerCol. Robert & Hazel SmothersBob & Carol SpaleDr. Richard R. StenzhornGodfrey & Loris StevensEdwin SzymanskiJulie ThayerMary ThomRandy TidmoreMichael ThompsonHenry ThorsenGloria UmbargerJack & Evelyn VanWingerdenDon WardWillis H. WarnickWarren E. WassonHelen WestfallWhit & Jean WhitmoreDon & Erica WhitworthDr. & Mrs. Wallace WintersEdward S. Wormald

Festival VolunteersThe orientation meeting for the

2010 Festival volunteers will be atthe  Town  &  Country  Hotel  andConvention Center in Royal Palm Iat 2pm on Sunday, Nov. 21.

The meeting is specifically fornew volunteers, but all volunteersincluding  cabaret  managers  andhostesses are encouraged to attendbecause  numerous  changes  willoccur during this year’s Festival.Volunteer  assignments were mailedat the end of October.

FALL (NOV) 2010

They Called it Jazz

Ray Bauduc – Master of New Orleans Drumming

AMERICA’S FINEST CITYDIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETYPost Office Box 880387San Diego, California 92168-0387

NON PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPermit No. 821San Diego. CA

(This is the 78th in a series ofbiographies of great traditional jazzmusicians.)

By Hal Smith

 In 1956, Willis Conover interviewedGene Krupa and Buddy Rich for Voice ofAmerica  Radio.    Krupa  told  Conover,“…There  are  three  giants  in  the  drumworld…Buddy Rich, Ray Bauduc and RayMcKinley.”  Later in the interview, Richdeclared, “I think Bauduc is one of thetruly great drummers…My all star poll fordrummers  would  be  Gene  [Krupa],  JoJones, Chick Webb, McKinley, Bauducand [Sid] Catlett.”

Ray Bauduc definitely deserved  therecognition by Krupa and Rich.  He couldalso  count  non-percussionists  such  asLouis Armstrong and Mel Tormé as fans.   He was a versatile drummer, adaptableto a number of styles.  However, due to hislong  association  with  the  Bob  CrosbyOrchestra and Bob Cats, his name willforever be linked with “Dixieland” Music.

Born in New Orleans on June 18, 1909,Bauduc  was  infatuated  with  the  city’smusic at a tender age.  When Ray showedan interest in taking up drums, his brotherJules (a banjoist) took him to hear BabyDodds, Zutty Singleton, Chinee Foster,Emil  Stein  and  other  Crescent  Citydrummers.  Ray studied with Harold “Kid”Peterson and credited Paul Dedroit as amajor influence.  He also became a skilled

dancer, drawing much  inspiration fromthe “second line” dancing seen at Carnivalparades.

While in his 20s, Ray Bauduc played inNew Orleans with Johnny Bayersdorffer;made his first recordings (with the OriginalMemphis Five); performed in Europe withFreddie Rich; and relocated to New Yorkwhere he worked with Red Nichols, theDorsey Brothers, Joe Venuti, Eddie Langand  others.    On  records  from  this  era,Bauduc’s  drumming  illustrates  anawareness  of  other  percussion  stylistssuch as Vic Berton, Chauncey Morehouseand George Stafford.  However, the NewOrleans tradition is always evident.

In 1928, Bauduc accepted an offer tojoin Ben Pollack’s Orchestra,  after  theleader  decided  to  conduct  rather  thanplay.    In  spite  of  a  few  stylistic

disagreements between the two drummers,Bauduc proved to be an excellent additionto the orchestra.  He can be heard to goodadvantage  on  dozens  of  sides,  in  thecompany  of  Benny  Goodman,  JackTeagarden and other great jazzmen.  Healso added the bandleader’s Chicago Stylebrushwork  to  an  already  impressiveinventory of drumming techniques.

By  1933,  after  numerous  personnelchanges,  the  Pollack  Orchestra  playedless  hot  jazz  and  more  proto-swing.Bauduc’s drumming on recordings suchas “Two Tickets to Georgia” proves thathe  could  play  comfortably  in  the  newidiom.

Within a year, Pollack’s sidemen weredisaffected  as  the  leader  focused  onpromoting  the  career  of  vocalist  DorisRobbins while de-emphasizing the jazzelements in the orchestra’s repertoire andperformance.  Eventually, the musicians—including Bauduc— left en masse to searchfor more satisfying musical surroundings.Fortunately, Bauduc was able to take partin  some  recording  sessions with GlennMiller and fellow New Orleanians LouisPrima and Wingy Manone.  The recordingswith Manone contain particularly goodexamples of Bauduc’s New Orleans style.The Dixieland drumming had a salutaryeffect on Manone.  The sides with Bauducare certainly among the trumpeter’s best.

To be continued in the next editionof the Jazz Rambler.

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