February 2012 Volume 36, Number 02 Dave Holo and His holotradband Are Back For Their Annual Appearance Sunday Feb 19th By Rod Belcher It s nice to have old favorites grace the stage of the Ballard Elks for a PSTJS concert. It s also nice that those favorites each have a different sound. Last month it was Uptown Lowdown, with its strong dedication to early classic jazz. In contrast, holotradband, our featured February group, focuses not only on trad as its name implies but also on its own versions of mainstream or swing. Cornetist-leader Dave Holo, too, exhibits a contrasting approach to jazz than that of Uptown Lowdown s Bert Barr, with a nod toward, say, the lyricism of Bobby Hackett. His sidemen tend toward the same small-group style that emanated from New York s 52nd Street clubs 70 years or so ago. Holo s players include guys who have been with him for years at their regular gig each Tuesday night at the New Orleans Cafe in Pioneer Square. The long tenure together truly shows in the topdrawer musical program they offer. The band s lineup consists of Dave Loomis on trombone and vocals; Bruce Hall on reeds; Lance Haslund on guitar; Mike Daugherty on drums; Jeff Norwood on string bass and Peter Kok will be substituting Feb 19th for Alex Guilbert on piano. Holo, of course, leads the way on his cornet, and may offer a vocal or two. The sextet aims to present a highly listenable-danceable voicing of varietal jazz. This writer has never heard them miss their target. ----------------------------- WHERE: Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle. WHEN: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday, February 19th. ADMISSION: $10 - PSTJS members; $13 - non-members. Pay only at door. FURTHER INFO: Carol Rippey, 425-776-5072 Or website - www.pstjs.org Plenty of free parking, great view. Coffee, snacks, other beverages available. Notes from the Prez Our January Jazz Session was different, to say the least. First let me say that those who shared the music with us had a great time, including the musicians. It was tricky getting through Seattle and into Ballard - where we only had one short snowfall- we also had rain and sunshine and a beautiful sunset. The total count of members was 35, not counting those board members able to get there and the band. Lots of good eats, coffee and the bar was open as well. At this time each year I begin writing and talking about Jazz Camp. The dates for 2012 are July 1st through the 7th. So start thinking now about who would like to go to camp, or who you think would benefit from the awesome experience it is. Ages for camp are from 12 to... no limit. The students need to have been playing their instrument for at least 2 years, this is not a week of beginning classes. PSTJS sponsors students going to camp. The tuition is $550, and that is paid thanks to all of you who buy raffle tickets, and who sometimes donate your winnings back to the Youth Scholarship Fund. We have sent anywhere from one student to seven students. Do the math, that s a lot of raffle tickets. And we and the students sincerely thank you so very much. So, talk with your children, grandchildren, other relatives or friends, it s a not to be missed opportunity for those who are serious about their music. Be sure to read the letter from Ginger Reid elsewhere in this issue. She has volunteered to take on a money-raising project this year and it sounds good. Check it out and join in. We ll have more information from Ginger in the future issues. Since we had such a small turnout last month it was decided to auction off the tickets to the Seaside Festival this month. If you re interested bring your checkbook let s bid it up. Seaside is on of the remaining few local festivals and we need to really support it. The same should be said for the Olympia Festival. Keep the music going, it s happy and upbeat, something all of us can use these days. Hope to see many of you this month for holotradband. Always a full house and always a great band, let s keep our fingers crossed for... if not clear skies at least no snow. Cheers, Judy
Jazz Soundings February 2012 Page 2 Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society 19031 Ocean Avenue Edmonds, WA 98020-2344 425-776-5072 www.pstjs.org EVENTS Elks Lodge, Ballard, 6411 Seaview Ave N.W., Seattle UPCOMING EVENTS Feb 19 holotradband Mar 18 Gerry Green s Crescent City Shakers Apr 15 The New Orleans Quintet May 20 Glenn Crytzer s Syncopators June 17 Market Street Dixieland Jass Band PRESIDENT: Judy Levy jazzdancer2@msn.com 425-890-6605 VICE PRESIDENT: George Swinford grs-pms@comcast.net 425-869-2780 SECRETARY: Cilla Trush paultrush@yahoo.com 206-363-9174 TREASURER: Gloria Kristovich gkristo@live.com 425-776-7816 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joanne Hargrave shorejo1@comcast.net 206-550-4664 Leroy Johnson: moldyfig33@msn.com 206-772-4378 Jan Lemmon djlemmon@msn.com 425-776-9763 Edmund Lewin: 360-297-6633 Gary Lydum: glydumup@hotmail.com 206-719-3955 George Oelrich: goelrich@comcast.net 360-793-0836 Carol Rippey: trianglejazz@comcast.net 425-776-5072 Jack Temp 425-502-8148 MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Carol Rippey: trianglejazz@comcast.net 425-776-5072 EDITOR Anita LaFranchi: jazzeditor@q.com 206-522-7691 JAZZ SOUNDINGS Published monthly except July and August by the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society. Anita LaFranchi, Editor, jazzeditor@q.com Ads must be submitted in a jpeg or PDF format Payment in advance to: Gloria Kristovich, P.O. Box 373, Edmonds, WA 98020-0373 Advertising Rates: Full page $100. 7 1/2 wide by 9 1/2 tall Half Page $60. 7 1/2 wide by 4 1/4 tall Quarter Page $40. 3 5/8 Wide by 4 1/4 tall Deadline is the 10th of the month for the next month s issue Gigs for Local Bands BELLINGHAM TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY 1st Saturday 2-5 pm VFW Hall 625 N. State St Feb 4 Clam Diggers Jazz March 3 Clearbrook Connection April 7 Louisiana Joymakers CASEY MacGILL s BLUE 4 TRIO Sundays, 5:30-8:30 Tutta Bella Pizzeria 4411 Stoneway N 206-633-3800 Wednesdays, 8-11. Pink Door Restaurant & Lounge 1919 Post Alley (Pike Market) 206-443-3241 FIRST THURSDAY BAND 1st Thurs of the month, 7-10 p.m., New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA GLENN CRYTZER s SYNCOPATORS 1st Sunday of the Month 9:30-12:30 Century Ballroom 915 East Pine (2nd Floor) 206-324-7263 Third Wednesday of the Month (same as above) GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND New website: www.dizswift.btinternet.co.uk/gdjb/calendar_page.htm holotradband Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m., New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA NEW ORLEANS JAZZ QUINTET Mondays 6:30-9:30 pm New Orleans Restaurant, 114 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA GREATER OLYMPIA DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY 2rd Sunday at the Olympia Elks, Times are 1pm till 4:30pm Feb. 12, Evergreen Classic Jazz Band Mar. 11, Uptown Lowdown Lite For more information: mccrarydavid@hotmail.com PEARL DJANGO Feb. 3, 8pm North City Bistro We love this place! Reservations recommended; 1520 NE 177th St; Shoreline, WA; 206-365-4447 Feb. 4, 7pm Castle Key Restaurant at Manresa Castle Reservations recommended; 7th & Sheridan, Port Townsend, WA 98368; (360)385-5750 Feb. 11, 7:45 pm Bake s Place This is a great space for live music and good food! Well worth the drive. 4135 Providence Point Dr. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029, phone: 425-391-3335 UPTOWN LOWDOWN JB Feb 24-26, Seaside Jazz Festival On Your Dial... Saturday 7-12 p.m. Swing Years and beyond KUOW 94.9 FM Sunday 3-6 p.m. Art of Jazz, Ken Wiley, KPLU 88.5 FM
Jazz Soundings February 2012 Page 3 Where? Saturday, March 3, 2012 Austria Vancouver Club 5851 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC When? Saturday, March 3, 2012 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM The Vancouver Dixieland Jazz Society Proudly Presents Spring DixieFest w i t h C o m p a n y B a n d t h e o r i g i n a l C a n U S q u i n t e t Help us kick off an early spring at our first major musical event of the year; make up a party and join us for nearly eight hours of excitement and fun. We are extremely pleased to be able to bring the original members of CanUS to play for us for the first time in many years. Originals Toni Blodgett (piano), Jim Armstrong (trumpet & trombone), Joey Smith (bass) and Don Leppard (drums) will be joined by almost original Doug Rhodes (reeds) for what promises to be a memorable reunion of the band. They will be joined on the program by Company B, one of the most delightful young bands to emerge on the Vancouver jazz scene in many years. Admission? Advance with dinner $40.00 VDJS members in good standing $37.50 At the door w/o dinner - $22.00 ($12 after 7:30) (if not sold out) What else? Lots of free parking Large hardwood dance floor Reasonable bar prices How to find us North on 99 take exit 36 (Westminster Highway) and turn left (west). Go one block past No. 2 Road. The Club is on your right. Go past it to the light, turn right, right again and back to the club. Phone 604-987-5966 or visit our web site: www.vcn.bc.ca/vdjs email: vdjs @shaw.ca
Jazz Soundings February 2012 Page 4 FESTIVALS AND CRUISES FEB 9-12, 2012: FRESNO, CA. The Sounds of Mardi Gras. Headquarters: Fresno Radisson Hotel. Guest Artists: George Probert. Thursday Pre-Party: $15. Sunday Wind-Down Dinner: $40. Featured Bands: Grand Dominion, Climax, High Sierra J.B., Bob Schulz Frisco J.B., Yosemite J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Blue Street J.B., Devil Mountain J.B., Ray Skjelbred & The Cubs, Tom Rigney and Flambeau. A.E.Badges: $75 until 12/16 then $80. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Fresno Dixieland Society, PO Box 16399, Fresno, CA 93755-6399. 559-292-3999. Email: info@fresnodixi. com Lodging: Radisson Hotel, 559-442-1000, www.radisson. com/fresnoca FEB 24-26, 2012: SEASIDE, OR. 29th Annual Seaside Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Seaside Civic and Convention Center. Guest Artist: Bob Draga. Featured Bands: Black Swan Classic J.B., Blue Street J.B., Bridgetown Sextet, Chopped Liver J.B., High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, New Eldorado J.B., Titan Hot Seven, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Wally s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $80 until 11/1 then $85 until 2/1 then $90. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Seaside Jazz Festival, PO Box 813, Seaside, OR 97138-0813. Information and Credit card sales: 866-345-6257, 10am-5pm, M-F or 503-738-8585. Website: www.jazzseaside. com Lodging: Visitor s Bureau, 888-306-2326. Email: Lighthousejazz@pacifier.com FEB 24-26, 2012: DEL MAR, CA. San Diego Jazz Party. Headquarters: Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. 2012 SDJP Jazz Legend : Houston Person. Guest Artists: Trumpet: Ed Polcer, Jon-Erik Kellso; Trombone: Dan Barrett, John Allred; Reeds: Harry Allen, Houston Person, Antti Sarpila; Piano: John Cocuzzi, John Sheridan, Rossano Sportiello, Jason Wanner; Guitar: Bucky Pizzarelli, Eddie Erickson; Bass: Richard Simon, Nicki Parrott; Vocals: Rebecca Kilgore, Eddie Erickson, John Cocuzzi, Nicki Parrott; Drums: Ed Metz, Jr., Butch Miles, Chuck Redd. Contact Info: San Diego Jazz Party, 8959 Caminito Fresco, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-453-0846. Email: dcooper4@hotmail.com Website: www.sdjp.org Lodging: Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. 800-833-7904 or 858-792-5200. Ask for Jazz Party rate: $135. MAR 2-4, 2012: MONTEREY, CA. 32nd Dixieland Monterey Jazz Bash by the Bay. Headquarters: Monterey Conference Center & Portola Hotel. Musician of the Year: Danny Coots. Guest Artists: Tom Hook, Bob Draga, Eddie Erickson, Mark Allen Jones. Featured Bands: Bob Schulz Frisco J.B., Dave Gannett s Barehanded Wolfchokers, Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, Side Street Strutters w/saxophobia, 101st Army Dixieland Band, Big Mama Sue Quartet, Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Cocuzzi/Vaché Swing All-Stars, Crown Syncopators Ragtime Trio, High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, Bobby Phillips Old Friends Band, Reynolds Brothers Rhythm Rascals, Royal Society Jazz Orch. Titan Hot Seven, Yve Evans & Company. A.E. Badges: $85 until 12/31 then $95. Daily badges available. Patron Packages: $200 Individual; $550 Family. Big Band Swing Dance Party: Thursday, Mar. 1, $20 Single, $35 Couples. Contact Info: Dixieland Monterey, 177 Webster St. Ste. 206, Monterey, CA 93940-3119. 888-349-6879 or 831-675-0298. Website: www.dixieland-monterey.com Lodging: Portola Plaza Hotel, 831-649-4511. Website: www.portolaplaza hotel.com SUBSCRIBE TODAY News You Can Use About Traditional Jazz and Ragtime U.S. One Year: $26 -:- Canadian $39 U.S. Funds* U.S. Two Years: $48 -:- Canadian $74 U.S. Funds* (*) Includes Airmail Delivery Make check payable to: The American Rag 20137 Skyline Ranch Dr., Apple Valley, CA 92308-5035 Phone/Fax: 760-247-5145 Name Address City State Phone Zip + 4 Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society
Jazz Soundings February 2012 Page 5 Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society 19031 Ocean Ave., Edmonds, WA 98020-2344 Please (enroll) (renew) (me) (us) as a member or members Name Address City, State Zip Code Phone E-Mail Check when renewing if your address label is correct Dues for 12 months: Single $25 Couple $40 Lifetime single $200 Lifetime Couple $350 Patron $500 (One or two lifetime membership) Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the performance and preservation of traditional jazz. Your membership and contributions are tax-deductible. Thank you. by Ginger Reid AUCTION Hi! I m Ginger Reid. You probably know me as the lady who stamps your hand at meetings. The club needs money. One way that we could try to raise money is to have a silent auction. The present plan is to have one at the May 20th meeting. What all members can do to help support this, is to donate quality items for the auction. What we need are nice ornaments, good china (cups & saucers, etc.), nice framed pictures (paintings, prints and photographs), some of those gifts that we all get that we wish the donor had kept (the purple towel set that cousin Gertrude gave you she thinks they are beautiful, so will someone else, or the cosmetic set in a fragrance you wouldn t use on a bet), nice pieces of jewelry (costume or fine), coffee table books (not too many of these) and new clothing or vintage clothing in good condition (i.e. Victorian). Newer vintage clothing needs to be something really special. (What comes to mind is the spectacular Playboy jacket sold at a recent vintage clothing sale here in Victoria.) Also any like new Jazz items, clothing, hats, umbrellas, etc. What is not wanted : toys, except for antique toys, novels, except for boxed sets, paperbacks, ordinary dinnerware and kitchenware. If you have a question about an item s suitability, email me at oldreid@yahoo.com. I have dealt in antiques and collectables most of my adult life and would love to do this for the club. Items can be brought to the meeting on the day, or if you can t make that meeting, we will arrange for one of the board members to take your items at an earlier meeting. Each item should be accompanied by a slip of paper with your name and the approximate value of the item (if you know). This is very important so we can sell them for the correct price. by Anita LaFranchi FROM THE EDITOR I have a little space this month, so I thought I would pop in a word or two,. First - I have really enjoyed putting this newsletter together for a little more than a year. BUT I would really, really appreciate some articles from you all. I really need little articles to fill in spaces and large articles to fill in larger spaces. If you are hosting a festival - wouldn t it be fun if you had someone from your organization write me a little piece to go along with your ad. If I have room, I will be happy to print it. Please - no press releases! I have received some articles about adventures in the Jazz world. Those have been fun pieces, I would like to see more of them. Do you know a Jazz artist that has visited you or have you hosted one? That might make an interesting piece too. Photos to go along with your articles will also be greatly appreciated. I reserve the right to edit as much as I feel is necessary on any articles I receive. I would really like to have a little bank of articles, that would be a nice gift to me! If something comes in that is appropriate for the next issue, the deadline is the 15th of the month. I can t guarantee that it will make it to the printed page, but every effort will be made. A much needed ad will always take precedence! A little about me. For six years - I was the Editor of the Victory Review Acoustic Music Magazine. I live in North Seattle with two cats and a Folk/Blues/Jazz musician, who also writes some of his own music. For over 25 years I have taught Ballroom and Swing dance at several community colleges. If any bands need a swing instructor - hey I m your gal!
Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society 19031 Ocean Ave. Edmonds, WA 98020-2344 Address service requested Non-profit Org U..S. Postage Paid Seattle, WA Permit 1375 Your invitation 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. AIN T NO HEAVEN SEVEN Leader: Terry Rogers terryrrogers@comcast.net 206-465-6601 CASEY MacGILL s BLUE 4 TRIO Contact: Mike Daugherty bookingb4t@blue4trio.com 206-832-5372 www.blue4trio.com COAL CREEK JAZZ BAND Leader: Judy Logen, 425-641- 1692 Bookings: judy@coalcreekjazzband.com COMBO DE LUXE Bookings: Candace Brown www.combodeluxe.net jazzstrings@comcast.net 253-752-6525 CORNUCOPIA CONCERT BAND Leader: Allan Rustad www.comband.org 425-744-4575 DUKES OF DABOB Bookings: Mark Holman, 360-779-6357, seaclar7@embarqmail.com. DUWAMISH JAZZ BAND Bookings: Carol Johnston carolanjo@yahoo.com 206-932-7632 FIRST THURSDAY BAND Leader: Ray Skjelbred, Rayskjelbred@gmail.com 206-420-8535 FOGGY BOTTOM JAZZ BAND Leader: Bruce Cosacchi www.foggybottomjazz.com 360-638-2074 GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Bob Pelland bobpelland@gdjb.com 360-387-2500 holotradband Leader: Dave Holo www.holotradband.com 253-875-6932 HOT CLUB SANDWICH Contact: James Schneider www.hotclubsandwich.com 206-561-1137 BANDS, CONTACTS HUME STREET PRESERVATION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Karla West 406-862-3814 JAZZ UNLIMITED BAND Leader: Duane Wright duane.janw@verizon.net 866-337-2111 JAZZ STRINGS Bookings: Candace Brown jazzstrings@comcast.net 253-752-6525 LOUISIANA JOYMAKERS! Leader: Leigh Smith smithtunes@shaw.ca 604-294-9464 THE MARKET STREET DIXIELAND JASS BAND Ansgar Duemchen: 425-286-5703 Tim Sherman 206-547-1772 www.marketstreetdixielandjass.com MIGHTY APHRODITE Co-leaders: Bria Skonberg, Claire McKenna mightyaphroditejazz@hotmail.com 405-613-0568 NEW ORLEANS QUINTET Leader: Dave Holo www.neworleansquintet.com 253-875-6932 NO INHIBITIONS JAZZ BAND bfl@atjzzmsn.com 360-981-7412 www.noinhibitionsjazz.com RAINIER JAZZ BAND Manager: Randy Keller randykeller@msn.com 206-437-1568 RAY SKJELBRED Rayskjelbred@gmail.com 206-420-8535 RONNIE PIERCE JAZZ ENSEMBLE ronniepiercemusic@yahoo.com, 206-467-9365 UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND Leader: Bert Barr uljb@yahoo.com 425-898-4288 WILD CARDS JAZZ Leader: Randy Keller randykeller@msn.com 206-437-1568