Traditional Jazz at Modesto Clarion Inn 1612 Sisk Rd. Modesto JAN LEER President P.O. Box 4442 Modesto, CA 95352-4442 (209) 985-2223 www.modestojazz.com SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015 12 p.m. TO 5:00 p.m. at The CLARION INN ON SISK RD In MODESTO This month s guest is The Bye Bye Blues Band is a group of seasoned veterans of jazz and swing, who bring a fresh and exhilarating approach to traditional jazz tunes. They played many years at the Dixieland Monterey Festival (which has now been re-named Jazz Bash By-the-Bay) and have re-invented themselves and are once again a part of the Monterey Festival. Individually the players are excellent, and together they produce a terrific sound that keeps the enjoyment level high and exciting. Members are: Don Irving leader, soprano sax and bass sax; Dick Williams coronet; Rich Owens piano; Kurt Abell banjo, guitar; Carl Reiley trombone; Bert Robinson bass; Debera McIrving drums Club Meeting FEBRUARY 15, 2015
2 Laissez les bons temps rouler For hundreds of years, Louisiana natives have contributed their talent and ingenuity to Louisiana's food, music, and festivals. These contributions have made a great impact on the area s uniqueness, which makes it an outstanding vacation destination. I m sure a survey would show that most of our MTJS members have visited New Orleans and experienced this first hand. Mardi Gras (French: Fat Tuesday), or Shrove Tuesday, is the last day of the period of carnival before Ash Wednesday, which marks the arrival of the fasting days of Lent. The name has come to represent the entire carnival period. Notable Mardi Gras celebrations take place in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Modesto Let us begin our Mardi Gras celebration at the Clarion on February 15 th. Wear your beads and masks, and show off your gold, green, and purple attire. Guest Band Thanks for coming out to see Toot Sweet Jazz Band at our January meeting at the Clarion. It was a new band and a new year. The music was high-energy and several band members joined in some outstanding jam sets with our local jammers. The musicians had a great time and it was definitely a treat for the dancers and listeners too! February brings another new band to our club, the Bye Bye Blues Band. They are a group of seasoned veterans of jazz and swing, who bring a fresh and exhilarating approach to traditional jazz tunes. They played many years at the Dixieland Monterey Festival. Individually the players are excellent, and together they produce a terrific sound that keeps the enjoyment level high and exciting. Mardi Gras Raffle Musically Speaking President s Message Our Raffle this month we will focus on the Mardi Gras theme. This is our only club fundraiser. There were fewer prize donations in January, but the contributions were exciting, so thank you, thank you, thank you to all that have been bringing prizes. Thanks again to Olga and Becky for all the help setting up the raffle and selling tickets. Get a free raffle ticket for each donatio. As always, tickets for (Musically Speaking Continued on page 3) MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY To preserve & promote our unique American National music treasure for future generations, To give jazz musicians opportunities to share their talent with appreciative audiences, To encourage youth to learn & to continue the original American art form of playing jazz. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Modesto Traditional Jazz Society Annual Membership includes subscription and postage to the monthly newsletter, Jazzette. FAMILY $30 SINGLE $20 NEW RENEWAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS Date: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: E-Mail: I am enclosing an additional $ for the MTJS General Fund. I am enclosing an additional $ for the Youth Band Scholarship Fund. I am interested in volunteering for Club functions. PLEASE MAIL TO: MTJS c/o Rozetta McNulty 310 Sherwood Court Modesto, CA 95350 Thank you for your help in keeping Traditional Jazz alive! Jazzette Vol. 33 No. 11 2015 Board Members President Jan Leer 209-985-2223 Vice-President Mary Menz (Ex-Officio) Secretary Becky Sharp 11 Treasurer Nicky Richardson-Ikpo Music Director Sue Eastman Membership Director Rozetta McNulty 209-408-0927 Publicity Director TBA Members at Large Norma Brewster David Livingston 209-303-5888 Forrest Jackson Olga Weddle 209-620-0285 Next Board Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m. @ Jan s Place
10 Trad Jazz Sunday There s music to enjoy every Sunday. Here are the bands playing at some of our sister Jazz Societies in Northern California. San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society The First Sunday of the Month, 12:00-5:00 PM The B.P.O. Elks Lodge, 8900 Thornton Road, Stockton Web Site: www.stocktondixielandjazz.org/ March 1 Band with Potential April 5 Jam-a-Roo Jammers May 3 Art Bregante and his Orchestra Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society The Second Sunday of the Month 12:00-5:00 PM Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside (at Florin Rd.), Sacramento Web Site: www.sacjazz.org/ Feb. 8 Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival Clinicians Band March 8 Robert Young, reeds April 12 Mike Lipskin, piano South Bay Traditional Jazz Society The Fourth Sunday of the Month from 1:00-5:00 PM Sunnyvale Elks Lodge, 375 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale Web Site: www.sbtjs.org/ Jan. 25, 2015 Pat Dutrow's Jazzmeisters Feb. 22 Pat Yankee w/ Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band March 22 Mission Gold Jazz Band Thanks Helping Keep Jazz Alive Many thanks to all the members who donated additional money, either by mail or at the door. (Musically Speaking Continued from page 2) raffle prizes are Six for $5.00. Please buy lots of tickets! Winners will be posted at 4:15 PM. Things to Remember: Recruit New Members: We will continue to follow our new time Jazz Meeting Schedule. Doors open at 12:30 PM and the first guest band set starts at 1 PM. The first of two jam sets will begin at 1:50 PM. Anyone that enjoys playing Traditional Jazz or Dixieland is welcome to join the jam sets. If you are unable to stay for the entire afternoon, let us know ahead, so we can make sure you get to play or sing. Every guest is a potential new member, so please try to bring a friend or friends. We welcomed Boren Sak in November, Laurie Sandhold in December, and John Schmit in January to the Jazz Society. Thank you in advance for signing in at the front table so we don t miss anyone. This is where you can visit with Norma and others. I like to hang out there for a few minutes every month to catch up on all the latest news. Norma might be looking for someone to help with the duties up front, so if you are interested, please let her know. Food and Drink: I say this every month, but it is so important. Please remember that the Clarion has been furnishing us this wonderful meeting place for over three years, at no charge. The only way we are able to repay this favor is by ordering from the Hotel Food Service. They bring someone in every meeting to serve us. Please order food and drink to let them know we appreciate their hospitality. Next Club Meeting: Our next Club Meeting will be Sunday, February 15 th and with doors opening at 12:30 PM. Put on you dancin shoes, bring a friend, and come on down to the Clarion dressed to celebrate Mardi Gras. Next Board Meeting: Our next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 7 PM, at Jan s Place. Jan Leer, President, MTJS 3
4 9 Sue s Tidbits Okay I know I was watching more football than listening to music last month. But now that the Seahawks lost the SuperBowl I can start listening again..at least til Giants baseball starts. Toot Sweet Jazz Band pleased our dancers. Every time I came in to check on things the dance floor was full. And the jam bands were good too. Thanks to all the musicians who entertained the audience. The guest band for March is the Bye Bye Blues Band. I knew them as the Bye Bye Blues Boys, when my late husband, Chuck Eastman, use to play banjo with them. The band back then was made up of Don Pellerin on clarinet, Don Irving on bass saxophone, Ken Blood and Carl Reiley on trombones, Dick Williams on trumpet, Bert Robinson on bass, Marty Bartoli and Randy Emlay on drums. Rich Owens joined the band on piano later. Don Irving is being honored as MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR at the Monterey Jazz Bash by the Sea. I m sure the new members are just as talented as the original members and I m excited to hear them. The club board has decided to run the monthly expenses to show the membership how money is spent each month. MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY Income: $570.00 Admissions: $239.00 Membership (Renewals): $130.00 (New): $30.00 Raffle (Club): $124.00 Donations (Club): $46.00 Expenses: $695.17 Guest band: $600.00 Jazzette Expenses: $95.17 Net Loss: $125.17 Jazzette Ad Rates Income / Expense _01/01/15 02/01/15 Your Dues are important to the Jazz Society. Thank You! Here s a thought..in 5 years it will be the 20 s again. Do you suppose they ll bring back swing music and jazz attire? I hope to see you all on March 15, 2015 at the Clarion Inn from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. SUE Advertise in the Jazzette! Help support your Jazz Society! 1/10 page $5 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" Business card $10 2" x 3 1/2" 1/5 page $15 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" 1/2 page $25 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" Full Page $40 7 1/2" x 4 3/4" For more information, email the newsletter editor at Jazzette@modestodixieland.com News You Can Use About Traditional Jazz and Ragtime One Year: $26 U.S. Canadian $48 U.S.* Two Year: $48 U.S. Canadian $92 U.S.* (*) Includes Airmail Delivery Make check payable to: The American Rag 20137 Skyline Ranch Dr., Apple Valley, CA 92308-5035 Phone: 760-247-5145 Name: Address: City: State: Phone: Zip+4:
8 Modesto Traditional Jazz Society 2014 Calendar March 15: Devil Mountain April 19: Founders Day/Rent Party THE RIPON ARTS LEAGUE Announces its 2014-2015 Season Thursday, October 9 Midnight Rose Traditional Jazz Thursday, November 13 Pacific Coast Horns Brass Quintet. Just pure fun music and song for all ages, from Disneyland s top brass musicians Thursday, January 29, 2015 Laura Ellis Singing Sensations of the Silver Screen Thursday, March 12, 2015 Highland Way The best of Scotland s music 5 The cost of an individual Associate membership is $30. Additional membership categories cost between $100 and $1,000 and each membership category entitles the member to a range of memberships from 2 to 20. A reciprocity agreement with Manteca s Kindred Arts allows any RAL member to attend one concert sponsored by Kindred Arts. Although the Ripon Arts League is a membership organization, an individual may join at any time during the year. The membership is good for all remaining concerts on the schedule. All programs are held at the multi-use building at Ripon High School, usually on Tuesday or Thursday evenings beginning at 7:30. Modesto Traditional Jazz Society Admission Prices (Effective January 1, 2012) Jazz Society Members: $8 Guests: $12 Guest Band Musicians and 1 (one) Band Companion: No charge Performing Jam Musicians: No Charge All Jammer Companion/Spouse: $2 Program information (209) 599-7876 Membership information (209) 599-3476
6 7 JAZZ SUNDA AY SCHEDULE (Subject to o Change) 12:30 -- Doors Op pen 1:00 1:45 >>> > Guest Band 1:50 2:20 >>> > Jammers 2:25 3:10 >>> > Guest Band 3:15 3:40 >>> > Jammers 3:45 4:30 >>> > Guest Band Photos by Forrest Jackson *4:15 Raffle Winners W Posted