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1 Published by America s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society San Diego, CA $5.00 Per Issue Spring (May) 2012 Vol. XXX No. 2 New Trad Bands on Tap at Fest #33 Get ready to enjoy some new interpretations of traditional jazz classics at the 33rd Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival! Three bands will make their debut at the 2012 Festival Nov at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego s Hotel Circle... South Burgundy Street Jazz Band The Original Wildcat Jass Band (Tucson). According to its website: The Original Wildcat Jass Band, comprised of six of the finest musicians in Arizona, offers traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz, performed in a spirit and style that is true to its musical roots and wildly popular with audiences around the southwest United States. Energetic performances are sizzling with musical energy and steeped in good humor. These doctors of jazz have found the cure for the common blues it s red-hot jazz, and it s contagious! The South Burgundy Street Jazz Band hails from the Inland Empire. On its website, the band refers to its repertoire, sound and popularity thusly: The music of Louie Armstrong s Hot 5 and Hot 7; Jelly Roll Morton; The Firehouse 5+2; Lu Watters; Turk Murphy; The Original Dukes of Dixieland; The New Orleans Flat Four; and Spirituals. The South Burgundy Street Jazz Band is continued on page 3 Don t Let Trad Jazz Go the Way of the Pterodactyl! Once again we ask for your generous financial support to help continue the work of the Society. Very soon you should be receiving the 2012 Appeal letter. Your contribution could help promote our education and youth programs, help sponsor a Festival band or musician, or you may choose to provide an unrestricted donation which is fully deductible for tax purposes. Stock and other securities can also be donated. Is it possible that jazz festivals could go the way of the passenger pigeon and the pterodactyl? Three California festivals recently closed for lack of support (Orange County, L.A. and San Clemente). With the help and support of jazz fans that won t happen in San Diego. Some of you remember when the Festival started in conjunction with the Holiday Football Bowl. Do you remember when a room was set up for Breakfast at Brennan s with bands like the Dixie Cats from Los Angeles supplying the music? Paul Reid was the piano player. (He is now the piano player with Cornet Chop Suey, appearing at the Festival this year.) The Festival has a long history of continued on page 4 The AFCDJS Monthly Concert Series Third Sunday of the Month except Nov. & Dec. May 20 South Burgundy St. Jazz Band June 17 Red Pepper Jazz Band July 15 High SocietyJazz Band ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Mississippi Room at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA Take I-805, exit El Cajon Blvd West. The Lafayette Hotel is 2 blocks West of Texas Street. The Mississippi Room is located downstairs, in the northwest corner of the building. Enter from the El Cajon Blvd. entrance door. All concerts are from 1-4pm. Full bar service is available.

2 SPRING (MAY) 2012 VOL. XXX - NO. 2 The JAZZ RAMBLER is published quarterly for $15 per year ($20 foreign) by America s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society. Address all correspondence to P.O. Box , San Diego, CA America s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society is a Non-Profit 501 (c)3 organization. For information about the Society, call (619) Website: Fax number (619) Single copy price $5.00. Editorial contributions welcome. Contents of Jazz Rambler are copyrighted (2012) by America s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society and may not be reprinted without permission. Jazz Publications and Jazz Club Newsletters may reprint articles provided the following credit is included: Reprinted from the Jazz Rambler, San Diego, California. The Jazz Rambler and Society functions are funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Adams, President Alice Contreras, Treasurer Myrna Goodwin, Secretary Jane Brown, Everett Crouse, Curtis McKee, Ruthe Monteith, Jim McNaughton, Lisa Richardson, Hal Smith, Carey Jo Thoza. AFCDJS STAFF Paul Daspit, Executive Director RAMBLER STAFF Editor: Jay F. Levine Staff Writers: Paul Daspit Myrna Goodwin Hal Smith Staff Photographer: Jerry Jones Advertise in the Rambler Advertising in the Jazz Rambler is one of the best ways to reach a large exclusive audience of Trad Jazz fans. With our circulation of approximately 2,000 and an estimated readership of 3,500, you will be reaching thousands of people who are interested in all aspects of Traditional Jazz. The Rambler is published quarterly. Deadlines are the 5th of the month, prior to the date of issue. Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1. Advertising Rates Full page $ One Half page One Third page One Quarter page One Eighth page For a rate sheet, write AFCDJS, P.O. Box , San Diego, CA or call (619) AFCDJS is a member of: American Federation of Jazz Societies International Association of Classic Jazz Festivals San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau PAGE 2 Jazz Alive Here, There, Everywhere (To have events included in the Jazz Rambler or on the AFCDJS website, submit updates by the 28th of each month to Myrna Goodwin at goodwinhawkins@cox.net.) DIXIE EXPRESS Fuddruckers, Wednesdays, 6-8pm, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa. Welk Resorts, 8830 Lawrence Welk Rd., Escondido, Festival under the Lights Theater Patio, Tuesdays 5:30-8:00pm. Dance floor, food & beverages available. No Cover, Confirm dates & time. (888) or jandacontreras@cox.net SAN DIEGO BANJO BAND McDonald s at El Cajon Blvd. & 54th St. every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm UPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERS First Friday of each month, 8-11pm, Claire de Lune, 2906 University Ave. San Diego. Guest artist Bobby Gordon SOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERS First Monday of each month, 6-8pm, Grossmont Fuddruckers, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa BAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERS Tuesdays, 6-8pm, Fuddruckers, 8285 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA REY VINOLE S DIXIELAND WORKSHOP Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, The Orchard, 4040 Hancock, San Diego (858) PARAGON JAZZ BAND La Mesa Adult Center, Friday, July 6, 7-10pm St. Paul s Villa, Thurs. (except 2nd Thurs.) 6:30-8:00pm, th Ave., San Diego Miramar Café, 7128 Miramar Rd.; Sat. May 19, June 16, 6:30-8:30pm Paradise Village, 2700 East 4th National City; May 18, June 15, 3-5pm Point Loma Adult Center, 2128 Chatsworth, Pt. Loma, Tue., June 5, 11-12am Coronado Ferry Landing, June 16, 1-3pm. More Info- dpierreuse@aol.com or RED PEPPER JAZZ BAND 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1-4pm at Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way, Vista (760) Check our website for upcoming gigs, THE SAINTS St. Paul s Villa Senior Facility, th Ave., San Diego. Friday, 2-3:30 pm, (619) Musicians, dancers, listeners invited. SPRING (MAY) 2012 HIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BAND Check the website schedule for upcoming gigs. More info, Larry (858) LAKESIDE JAZZ CLUB 1st Sundays ( ), Lake Elsinore Elks Club, Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA, 1:30-4:30 pm (Featured band at 3) May 6 Coyote Hills June 3 Red Pepper July 1 Jazz Generation Aug. 5 Royal Garden JAZZ ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SAN DIEGO Concert Schedule or or RAMONA SENIOR CENTER Fridays, George Newman, Dixieland and oldies piano, 11:30am-1pm. Musicians welcome, 434 Aqua Lane, Ramona, (619) X146 RAMONA TERRACE ESTATES Dixieland to Rock & Roll, Fridays, 3-5pm, musicians welcome, (760) , 1212 H St. #152, Ramona GOLDEN EAGLES Sundays, 1-4 pm, Steamer s Restaurant, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton. Call for dates and info at (626) CJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERA Wednesdays, Curley s Café, 1999 E. Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill, CA. Free. Best to confirm dates and times. Info: ROYAL GARDEN DIXIE BAND 1st & 3rd Mon., 7pm, El Patio Restaurant, 1750 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. More info AUNTIE SKINNER S LUCKY WINNERS JAZZ BAND 1st & 3rd Monday, El Patio Restaurant, 1750 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 7-9pm CROWN CITY DIXIELAND BAND Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm, Burger Continental Restaurant, Pasadena (626) S. FERNANDO VALLEY BANJO 1st Thursday, 7-8:30pm, (818) , Lamplighter Family Restaurant, 9110 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. Reservations suggested. BALDY MOUNTAIN SWING 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 8-10:30pm, at The Press, 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont Info: (909) continued on page 4 JAZZ RAMBLER

3 On Tap... Continued from page 1 becoming a real festival favorite. Nannette & Her Hotsy Totsy Boys is billed as a Roaring 20s Review. Nannette and her musicians also from the Inland Empire of Southern California describe their act as The Audience Becomes a Part of the Show! Experience the enchantment of the Jazz Age. Dance, swoon, and laugh with our cabaret-style show. Returning in 2012, after several years absence, we are pleased to welcome back the Black Swan Classic Jazz Band with Marilyn Keller (Portland, OR). To quote its website: Black Swan is a versatile group with the ability to tastefully and softly caress an intimate room, fire up a large hall and keep the dancers cutting a rug. Black Swan delights in entertaining as well as educating its audiences with authentic renditions of the music of noteworthy early jazz figures such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, Hoagy Carmichael, Fats Waller, Turk Murphy, Eubie Blake, Scott Joplin and others. You will hear a strong mix of music performed by few other bands, originals by members of Black Swan and many popular favorites you know and love. In addition to these outstanding traditional ensembles, AFCDJS has invited some of our patrons favorite traditional jazz groups to perform at Festival #33: Yerba Buena Stompers, Grand Dominion Jazz Band, Uptown Lowdown, Night Blooming Jazzmen, Titanic Jazz Band, Red Pepper Jazz Band and Dixie Express. Also returning in 2012: the Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band, pianist Stephanie Trick, Chloe Feoranzo and the Mission Bay Preservationists. These young musicians caused a sensation at the 2011 Festival and we are delighted to feature them once again at this year s event. The Reynolds Brothers Rhythm Rascals, Tim Laughlin/Connie Jones and the New Orleans All-Stars, the Dave Bennett Quartet, Cornet Chop Suey, the High Society Jazz Band, Howie Nielson works with Dixie Do-Daz of North Carolina Throughout the year, Howie Nielson, the AFCDJS archivist, supplies sheet music to interested jazz bands from all over the United States and other countries as well and has done so for many years. He is especially proud of the youth bands that have gotten their start with music he has provided from our archives. Pictured below is Dixie Do-Daz from the First Flight Middle School of Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina. The music director, Gary Clark, not only helps keep the music alive with the young students at his school, but he is also a regular patron at our annual Festival where he not only enjoys the music Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra, the Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra, Carl Sonny Leyland and Katie Cavera are also favorites of the jazz lovers who attend the Thanksgiving Festival, and they are all returning in Patrons who desire an interactive experience at the Festival may bring an instrument to participate in the JazzSea Jams, organized by Dick Williams. In addition, all dancers are welcome at the Myers Dance Classes, instructed by Hal and Georgia Myers. AFCDJS invites you to join us for another exciting weekend of jazz, swing and related music (and dancing!) at our 33rd Annual San Diego but has participated in multiple Dick Williams jam sessions as well. Success stories like Gary s program are among the reasons Howie truly enjoys serving as our archivist. AFCDJS maintains over 2000 small combo and Dixie-style sheet music arrangements making music available to school and youth groups, and other community, church or professional musical organizations. An index of the tunes in our archives lists the arranger, number of pages, and instrument mix for each title. For more information or a FREE copy of the index by , ask Howie Nielson at aarchivist@sbcglobal.net. Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival! To order badges and make hotel reservations at the Town & Country, please see the ad on page 5. The ad also contains information on how you can become a sponsor of a band, musician or performance venue. Our sponsors make a huge difference in the operation of the Festival, and they make it possible for AFCDJS to engage the best of the best performers. For updates on the Festival, our monthly concerts, Adult Traditional Jazz Camp, monthly Dixieland workshops, our youth education programs and more, visit us on the web: JAZZ RAMBLER SPRING (MAY) 2012 PAGE 3

4 Jazz Alive... Continued from page 2 SOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVEN Mondays, 7-10 pm, at Le Carousse Roughe, White Lane, Bakersfield. Info: (909) JERRY ROTHSCHILD S RAGTIMERS Mondays, 6-9pm Curley s Signal Hill jerryrth@sbcglobal.net. (562) or (310) SEAL BEACH, CA Tuesdays, 6-9pm, Leisure World Dixieland Workshop, Seal Beach Blvd., Club House 3, rm. 8, (562) NEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 3rd Sunday, 1pm. Westminster Lanes, 6471 Westminster Ave., Westminster SOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB 2nd Sunday, 12:30-5pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 214 Avenue I, Redondo Beach. (310) SO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETY 1st Sunday. American Legion Post 335, Southgate. (323) pm SIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUB 2nd Sunday, 1-5pm, Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ SOC. 1st Sunday; 1-5 pm, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Dr., Bakersfield WEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUB The Untouchables host band, 1st Sunday Every Month 1-5pm The Saloon at Piper s Winery, 6500 Casitas Pass Road, Ventura untouchablehotjass@gmail.com CHATTANOOGA, TN 21st Anniversary Chattanooga Traditional Jazz Festival, May 4-6, (423) , PALOS VERDES, CA Cabaret Jazz Series, Cornet Chop Suey May (310) SACRAMENTO, CA 39th Annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, May (916) x10 LACEY, WA 22nd Annual America s Classic Jazz Festival, June 28-July 1, (360) ELKHART, IN 2012 Elkhart Jazz Festival, June (574) PAGE 4 Monthly Jazz Concerts Sponsored by America s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society Third Sunday of each month except November and December May 20 South Burgundy Street Jazz Band June 17 Red Pepper Jazz Band July 15 High Society Jazz Band Lafayette Hotel & Suites Mississippi Room 2223 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego All Programs: 1-4pm Admission-$15 Members-$10 Under 30 (with photo ID)-$5 PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE TRADITIONAL JAZZ! ATTEND OUR MONTHLY CONCERT/DANCES! Check the AFCDJS website for the latest information at MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 24th Annual Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee, July 11-15, (760) SONOMA, CA 16th Annual Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Festival, July 14. (707) , EVERGREEN, CO Evergreen Jazz Festival,July 27-29, (303) , DAVENPORT, IA 41st Annual Bix Memorial Jazz Festival, Aug. 2-5, (563) SUTTER CREEK, CA 14th Annual Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival, Aug , (209) , DENVER, CO 33rd Annual Summit Jazz, Sept , , AFCDJS Addresses Some of our members have updated or changed their addresses. We are unable to send concert notices or even the Jazz Rambler password to those who have requested it. If you have changed your address within the past year, please, the Myrna Goodwin, AFCDJS Secretary, at goodwinhawkins@cox.net with your new address. If you want to start receiving the Rambler on line, you may indicate that as well. On-line subscriptions help to cut postage costs so we can use that money for The Music. SPRING (MAY) 2012 Pterodactyl... Continued from page 1 providing many fond memories for jazz fans. We are honored and gratified to know that there are so many of you who are helping to keep the music alive by your financial contributions as well as your time and talent. You can be assured that the Festival, monthly concerts, and Youth & Educational programs will continue to contribute to our mission to preserve and promote this uniquely American art form known as Traditional Jazz. Please make your check payable to AFCDJS. If you prefer, you may respond online using a credit card and indicate the type of donation you would like to make. Click at If you have any questions please contact Jim McNaughton at or mmcnaughton@sbcglobal.net. Jazz Roots on KSDS FM Jazz Roots is heard on Sunday evening, 8-10 pm, on KSDS FM (88.3 on the dial). The program features the roots of jazz ragtime, blues, country music and more. Jazz Roots is hosted by Lou Curtiss, proprietor of Folk Arts Rare Records and founder of the San Diego Folk Festival and the Adams Avenue Roots Festival. JAZZ RAMBLER

5 All-Event Badge Prices 5-Day Badge $95 4-Day Badge $90 3-Day Badge $85 Daily Badges Available 33rd Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival Nov , 2012 Town & Country Resort and Convention Center 500 Hotel Circle North (I-8 & SR-163) San Diego Featured Bands and Guest Artists: Cornet Chop Suey Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Dave Bennett Quartet Black Swan Classic JB South Burgundy Street JB Titanic JB Yerba Buena Stompers Uptown Lowdown Grand Dominion JB Tim Laughlin/Connie Jones & the New Orleans All Stars Night Blooming Jazzmen Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Original Wildcat Jazz Band Carl Sonny Leyland Stephanie Trick Chloe Feoranzo High Society JB Dixie Express JB Red Pepper JB Nannette & Her Hotsy Totsy Boys Mission Bay High Preservationists Reynolds Brothers Rhythm Rascals Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra Dick Williams JazzSea Jams Katie Cavera Myers Dance Classes AFCDJS P.O. Box , San Diego, CA, Tel: (619) $5.00 off the price of each 3, 4 or 5-Day badge if staying at Town & Country.To qualify for the discount, room reservations AND badge purchase must be made, and mail orders postmarked prior to Nov. 1, Financial support is provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. BADGE REGISTRATION TION AMERICA'S FINEST CITY DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY P.O. BOX , SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Telephone: (619) jazzinfo@dixielandjazzfestival.org website: No. of 5-Day All Event Badges (Wed- ea. Total $ No. of 4-Day Badges (Thur - ea. Total $ No. of 3-Day Badges (Fri - 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 DAILY BADGES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL For 2012 Hotel Reservations, contact the Town & Country 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA or (619) Rates start at $105/night Festival Hours Wed. 7-11pm Thurs. 7-11pm Fri. 10am - 11pm Sat. 9am - 11pm Sun. 8am - 5pm 2012 Festival Sponsorships Take an active role in producing the 2012 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 $175 per person upgrades any multiple-day badge to a Festival Sponsor ~ ~ ~ ~ mmcnaughton@sbcglobal.net or call Jim McNaughton directly at to arrange your sponsorship plan or to obtain additional information.

6 Why I Like Being a Band Sponsor PAGE 6 By Jim McNaughton I really like the opportunity to hear my favorite traditional jazz bands over a five-day period. They are always at their best when performing at a large festival. The musicianship and arrangements are incredible. With seven venues going at the same time, it is difficult to make a choice about which one to attend. Sometimes seating is difficult, but if I sponsor a band I will have preferred seating in all of the venues. It is great to be in the front row. It will be easier to see my choices of past favorites and catch some of the new bands this year. If I choose to attend the sponsor reception, I might see people I have met at past Festivals. It is fun and informative to discuss jazz festivals, jazz cruises, bands and musicians with old and new friends. Musicians attend the reception. It is a great opportunity to tell them in person how much you enjoy their music. It is no surprise how much the musicians value your sponsorship. I can decide in advance if I want to be recognized by the band leader and the sign on the stage as well as having my name in the program. Or, I could choose to be an anonymous sponsor. For Festival #33 a new perk has been added sponsors will get free parking at the Town and Country. In addition, I will feel good about helping the Society preserve the music and continue the Festival and Jazz Camp. When I see the youth bands perform and visit the JazzSea Jam Sessions, I always have a new appreciation for the contribution AFCDJS makes to traditional jazz. I know I will get my money s worth for my contribution. Guess what, part of it is tax deductible. I have been a band sponsor for many years. If you are a sponsor I know you will recognize the many benefits that come from sponsorship. If this is new to you and you are interested, please contact me, Jim McNaughton, at or mmcnaughton@sbcglobal.net. Or, if you prefer, you may go to our website, which will give you information on how to become a sponsor. T&C Pet Policy The Town & Country Resort and Convention Center is currently reviewing its pet policy in designated lodging rooms. If you are coming to the Festival and need a pet-friendly hotel, check the Town and Country first. Jim McNaughton (r) with long-time Society supporter Cass Cacciatore SPRING (MAY) 2012 Dickenson... Continued from page 11 band in Chicago and later with Frankie Newton at Café Society in New York s Greenwich Village. A much soughtafter trombonist, Dickenson recorded with Albert Ammons on Commodore, with Mary Lou Williams on Asch, James P. Johnson and Sidney Bechet on Blue Note and with Art Hodes. In the 40s and 50s he played with Eddie Heywood, Ed Hall, Bobby Hackett and Red Allen as well as leading his own groups. He appeared at the Cannes Festival in Europe in 58 and was with Sammy Price in Begium. He stayed busy recording with Buck Clayton, Ruby Braff, Lester Young and Pee Wee Russell. He toured Europe with George Wein s All Stars in 61 and was with Eddie Condon in Asia and Australia in 64. In 1970 he joined the Yank Lawson/Bob Haggart World s Greatest Jazz Band. During the 70s he continued to lead small groups, making solo appearances and records and finally died in New York City in 1983 at the age of 78. Dickenson was one of the best loved and respected jazz musicians, and even in his late sixties and early seventies he was able to produce performances which mark him as one of the most distinctive voices in jazz history. Trombonist Benny Morton once described him as the Will Rogers of the Trombone. He said Dickenson gets musicians laughing when he plays, yet even with a touch of humor he says the most serious things. Jazz Rambler Available Online America s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society extends a special Thanks to all AFCDJS members who signed up to get their Jazz Rambler online! Online subscriptions will help us cut high postage costs so we can use that money for The Music. Remember, it s not too late to change to an online Jazz Rambler subscription. If you would like to participate in this money-saving program, please Myrna Goodwin, the AFCDJS Secretary, at goodwinhawkins@cox.net. JAZZ RAMBLER

7 MBHS Celebrates With New Orleans Outdoor Event The Mission Bay High School Music Department will be holding its 2nd annual Jazz on the Green at Mission Bay High School May 19th. This New Orleans-inspired event will feature the school s outstanding jazz ensembles including the Concert Jazz Band, the Jazz Ensemble and the award-winning Preservationists concluding in a special appearance by the Euphoria Brass Band. This outdoor event is open to the public and will offer food from local Pacific Beach restaurants, swing dancing, activities for children and music for all ages. Families are encouraged to bring their own seating or blankets. All proceeds go to support the music program at Mission Bay. More information can be found at: AFCDJS PRESENTS FREE 2012 DIXIE WORKSHOPS (2nd Thurs. of month, 7-9 pm) May 10 June 14 July 12 Aug. 9 Sept. 13 Oct. 11 Nov. 8 AFCDJS-sponsored workshops are held the second Thursday of every month (except December) from 7 to 9pm at the San Diego Musicians Hall, 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) The personnel of many of the local Bands that have appeared in our Festivals have been participants in the AFCDJS free Jazz Workshops. Event Schedule Doors open at 12 noon 12:30-1pm: MBHS Concert Jazz Band 1-2pm: MBHS Jazz Ensemble 2-3pm: MBHS Preservationists 3-4pm: Euphoria Brass Band Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 kids/students AFCDJS Music for Youth Bands Small instrumental combo and Dixiestyle musical arrangements are now available for school and youth bands and other community or start-up bands. Check our updated website at: and click Small Band Music, or you may contact our Archives volunteer by aarchivist@sbcglobal.net. American Rag Trial Subscription Offer Don Jones, publisher of the American Rag is offering a two-month mini-trialsubscription 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 send the completed form to the American Rag. You will enjoy two months worth of reporting on the most important events in the world of Traditional Jazz and Ragtime. SUBSCRIBE TODAY News You Can Use About Traditional Jazz and Ragtime One Year: $26U.S. -:- Canadian $39U.S.* -:- Elsewhere $99U.S.* Two Years: $48U.S. -:- Canadian $74U.S.* -:- Elsewhere $194U.S.* (*) Includes Airmail Delivery Make check payable to: The American Rag Skyline Ranch Dr., Apple Valley, CA Phone/Fax: 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 JAZZ RAMBLER SPRING (MAY) 2012 PAGE 7

8 January Jazz Camp and Concert Memories Heliotrope Ragtime on March 18th PAGE 8 SPRING (MAY) 2012 JAZZ RAMBLER

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11 Festival Profiles The Highly Versatile and Talented Clint Baker By Hal Smith The next time you attend a jazz festival, look for a young man wearing a cap who is making things happen on the bandstand. He may be in the front line playing trumpet, trombone or clarinet or possibly in the rhythm section on banjo, guitar, string bass, tuba or drums. Listen for an authoritative and authentic sound on whatever the man in the cap is playing, and you will have found CLINT BAKER. Clint became a genuine jazz wunderkind, almost as soon as he began playing jazz as a teenager in the 1980s. Over the years he has learned to play all the instruments that are usually heard in Traditional Jazz and has also become a much-respected bandleader. Though his favorite style of music is New Orleans Jazz, he is equally adept at playing San Francisco, Chicago, Kansas City and Harlem styles as well as Gypsy Jazz. During the past decade, Clint has worked with a variety of bands, playing a wide range of styles, including New Orleans Rascals of Osaka, Climax Jazz Band, Jim Cullum s Jazz Band, Hal Smith s Roadrunners, Tom Sharpsteen s Orlandos, Bill Bissonnette s International Jazz Band, Leon Oakley s Friends of Jazz Band, Reynolds Brothers Rhythm Rascals and the Black Diamond Blue Five. He also led Clint Baker s New Orleans Dickenson... Continued from back page Jazz Band (which still performs for special occasions). Clint s present-day musical activities are just as varied trumpet with the Grand Dominion Jazz Band; tuba with the Yerba Buena Stompers; string bass with Ray Skjelbred and his Cubs; guitar (and sometimes bass) with Le Jazz Hot. He leads the Café Borrone All-Stars at the establishment of the same name in Menlo Park, California and co-leads the New El Dorado Jazz Band. In both cases, he is able to play any instrument that is necessary for the performance. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Clint also lectures on jazz history and since 1997 he has been on the staff of the AFCDJS Adult Traditional Jazz Camp. Clint lives in San Bruno, California with his wife Alisa Clancy (a jazz radio host) and their two children. To borrow a phrase from Clint Baker himself, he is a full-service jazz musician multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, educator and historian. When you hear Clint in person, be sure to thank him for everything he does to promote and preserve the great traditions in Classic Jazz! Count Basie, Hot Lips Page and bands and continued to cut records Buck Clayton. with Basie but he felt constrained in In 1933 he was invited to join big bands, where he had few By this time he had heard Dickie Wells, Blanche Calloway s band (Cab s opportunities to solo. In 1941 he whom he admired greatly, Coleman sister) and remained with her for three hooked up with Sidney Bechet who Hawkins, Buster Bailey, Jimmy years before moving on to Claude had a summer resort job in upstate Harrison, Benny Morton and of Hopkins band for another three years. New York. In that band, Henry course, Louis Armstrong. In 1939 Benny Carter was forming a Goodwin was on trumpet. After Webb, he worked with Zack big band and Dickenson, who had Vic had found his rightful place White, a big name band of that day, built a solid reputation by that time, now, rounding the circle from kidband to the big bands, and back to who came to New York a few times to was asked to join it. But the K.C. boys play at the famed Savoy Ballroom. Vic wanted him too and the following real jazz again where he remained the eventually drifted down to Kansas year he became a member of the soonto-be famous Count Basie Orchestra. After the summer job ended, he rest of his career. City to join a Bennie Moten unit where he met some K.C. boys who weren t Vic had been busy recording with gigged around, joining Lips Page s well known yet but were on their way Jabbo Smith, Benny Carter and other continued on page 6 JAZZ RAMBLER SPRING (MAY) 2012 PAGE 11

12 Upcoming Concerts Feature Trad, Swing South Burgundy May 20 On May 20th, the South Burgundy Street Jazz Band will take the stage at the Mississippi Room of the Lafayette Hotel. The band specializes in the music of Lu Watters, Turk Murphy, the Firehouse Five Plus Two and other Traditional Jazz icons. South Burgundy has performed at numerous jazz society concerts and festivals up and down the West Coast and in November they will make their first appearance at the San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. Led by reedman Mike Olson, the personnel includes Bryan Shaw, trumpet; Robert Butler, trombone; Patrick Aranda, piano; Dick Serocki, banjo; and CJ Sams, sousaphone. Join AFCDJS on May 20 for a preview of the traditional style that South Burgundy will perform at Festival #33! (Photo on p.1) Red Pepper June 17 Trad Jazz will be featured again at the Mississippi Room on June 17th, as the Red Pepper Jazz Band performs for AFCDJS. The Red Peppers have delighted audiences throughout Southern California with their brand of New Orleans music. Currently they may be heard on second and fourth Sundays at the Elks Lodge in Vista. PAGE 12 Banjoist Ralph Diana of San Clemente is the leader and the everpopular Phil Kirk is on trumpet. Others in the group are Eric Rosenau, trombone; Jim Fiedler, clarinet; Robert Pinsker, piano; Stan Kling, tuba; and Kenny Powell, drums. SPRING (MAY) 2012 High Society July 15 The High Society Jazz Band will bring their special blend of Dixieland and swing music to the monthly concert series on Sunday, July 15. Since it was organized in 1980, HSJB has become one of Southern California s most popular jazz bands. The musicians skillfully combine the sounds of classic Dixieland, swing and older popular standards into an entertaining and very danceable presentation. Currently, the High Society band consists of Larry Okmin, clarinet and leader; Rick Evans, trumpet; Billy Hawkins, trombone; Jay Berman, piano and vocals; Joe Meza, bass; and John Hall, drums. We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to hear such wonderful bands at our monthly concerts, especially in the historic Mississippi Room at the recently renovated, beautiful, and centrally located facility of the Lafayette Hotel. Come to every concert and bring your friends! JAZZ RAMBLER

13 SAN DIEGO ADULT TRADITIONAL JAZZ CAMP The original and only music camp by AFCDJS January 24-27, 2013 All facilities are located at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites in San Diego. Instruction will include sectionals for front line and rhythm. Students play music together and with faculty members throughout the weekend FACULTY: Phil Kirk, Camp Director - trumpet, cornet Clint Baker, Asst. Camp Dir. - trombone Jim Buchmann - clarinet, sax John Royen - piano SOLD OUT Katie Cavera - banjo, guitar Marty Eggers - tuba, bass Steve Apple - drums TUITION: $ * 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 or reservation requests to reservations@lafayettehotelsd.com. Ask for the Jazz Camp Suite rate and identify yourself as part of the Adult Traditional Jazz Camp group. Make checks to AFCDJS ($350 if staying at the Lafayette Hotel). Please provide your hotel reservation number below. Complete the form below and mail it with your check to: AFCDJS, PO Box , San Diego, CA To receive further information, call (619) or jazzinfo@dixielandjazzfestival.org Website: Name Instrument. Address. City, State, Zip. Phone Tuition Enclosed $. Lafayette Hotel Reservation Number

14 Jazz Festival Four venues, one site three dancing, one listening Large dance floors GREAT SPECIAL FEATURES 22nd Annual Jazz Festival June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2012 Saint Martin s University (Marcus Pavilion Headquarters) 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey, WA Great Jazz Bands IVORY & GOLD UPTOWN LOWDOWN WOLVERINES Parasol parades On-site RV parking Dancing Lessons Qty. Early Bird All Event before May 31, 2012 $85 All Event after May 31, 2012 $90 Pre-festival Thursday $15 Friday only $40 Friday nite after 7pm $25 Saturday only $50 Saturday nite after 7pm $25 Sunday only $25 Student w/id, All Event $15 Patron of Jazz (Includes All Event Badge) $150 Gold Sponsor...$500 Silver Sponsor...$350 Individual Sponsor...$250 Band Members (each)...$100 No. of slideouts Permit issued at check in TOTAL $ INFORMATION: Visit our website at: Name Address City State Zip Phone Credit Card # Exp. / * Signature Postmark will determine price. Voucher will be mailed. Badges required at all festival sites. (We accept VISA/MasterCard/Discover credit cards)

15 Welcome New and Renewal Members Jan. - Feb. - Mar $100 DAWN CLUB Mike Swall & Sylvia Bate ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dick Alderson Karen Anderson Charlie & Miriam Bach Cleve & Irene Baker Margaret F. Bartley Byrna Bicknell Bernie Bishop Rosalie Blevins Michelle Bolden Robert & Louise Bosch Carol A. Boynton Dave & Katie Bradley William Burgin Howard & Sue Busby Mr. & Mrs. Basil Clyman Michel & Marie-Jo Coclet Alpo & Reine Rimon-Collanus Willard T. Columbus David Crall Richard Crandell Richard Dale Katheryn J. Daugherty Joseph F. Delano Fred & Deb Dodd William I. DuBois Hoyt Ecker Jack Ekstrom Ronald & Maralee Ellison Joan M. El Wardani Roger & June Entringer Harry Erickson Diane Erk Chuck & Arlene Fabatz Julie Fishelson Leon & Marilyn Friedman John & Kit Granlee Sue Grogan Rosemary Hallum John & Kathryn Hattox Daryl Holmes Perry Jones Richard W. Keehn Virginia Keeler Gail Kerna Kay Kilby Donald R. Krag Sandra Lambert Keith & Sheila Larson Ken Lemke Anne Linn Jack & Sharon Marotte Louise McClure Diane McMahon Anne McNaughton Richard Miner Joan Mitchell Louise Mitchell David N. Moody Pete & Renee Munoz George Murphy Ken & Candy O Key Carolyn Onken Gilbert Pablo Jerry Parmer Mr. & Mrs. Don Pierce Joe & Mary Prasek Bob & Cynthia Rauch Stella Reed Paul Reid Weston & Joanne Robinson Ruth Roski Anna M. Rowe MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL /SUBSCRIPTION FORM Patricia C. Shank Please check the applicable boxes and mail to: Alan Shelton AMERICA S FINEST CITY DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY P.O. Box San Diego, CA Phone: (619) Charles & JoAnn Smith NEW RENEWAL Janet Spiro Enclosed is $20.00 for a single membership (includes Jazz Rambler) Susan Stillings $30.00 for a couple membership (includes Jazz Rambler) Patrick C. Scull $15.00 for annual subscription / Jazz Rambler only Michael E. Stubbs $20.00 foreign Terry Thielen SUPPORT THE EDUCATION FUND Edgar Turner $1,000 Cotton Club $250 Storyville Club $100 Dawn Club Carvill Veech Please contact me regarding volunteer work for the AFC Dixieland Jazz Society Carl Warren NAME Charles Watry MAILING ADDRESS Kathy Weissinger CITY STATE ZIP Bob Wilson Philip & Sylvia Winston PHONE/EVES DAYS George & Mary Yellich JAZZ RAMBLER SPRING (MAY) 2012 PAGE 15

16 AMERICA S FINEST CITY DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY Post Office Box San Diego, California NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 821 San Diego. CA They Called it Jazz Vic Dickenson was Distinctive Voice in Jazz (This is a reprint in a series of biographies of great traditional jazz musicians. The series started with the March/April 1991 issue and this article originally appeared in the September/October 1996 edition of the Jazz Rambler and was written by Rambler founding publisher and Board Member Len Levine.) By Len Levine Trombonist Vic Dickenson, in a career that spanned more than five decades, played and recorded some serious jazz, but he will perhaps be best remembered for his droll, mocking trombone style using the intrinsic humor of the slide trombone (and a full complement of mutes) to full artistic effect. Born in Xenia, Ohio in 1906, he began to pick out notes on an old organ in the parlor of his house. But PAGE 16 SPRING (MAY) 2012 he had his eye on the trombone his older brother was studying, and when his brother tired of his lessons, Vic had the trombone and never let it go. In high school he began to play in a school band and at 15, without any formal music training, he played his first paying job with the Elite Serenaders in Lebanon, Ohio. In 1922 the family moved to Columbus, and Vic and his brother Carlos, a saxophone player, began to job around Columbus. He worked local gigs with Roy Brown s band and then with Don Phillips and Leonard Gay in Madison, Wisc., where he taught himself to read music. In 1929 he joined Speed Webb and his Hollywood Band which included Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge and Roy s brother, Joe, on alto sax. continued on page 11 JAZZ RAMBLER