June 2016 Volume 41, Number 06 THE NEW ORLEANS QUINTET TO APPEAR AT PSTJS ON JUNE 19TH By George Swinford The band we ll hear on June 19th is the current version of a group first heard at Gaye Anderson s New Orleans Restaurant in 1985. They continued playing there one night a week until that venerable venue closed its doors in 2013. At one time or another many musicians well known in Seattle s trad jazz circles have been part of the band Bob Jackson, Skip McDaniel, Mike Duffy, Dave Brown, and pianist Peter Kok, to name just a few. Clarinetist George Goldsberry was one of the original members. He has remained with the band throughout the years. George has the added distinction of being the only WW2 veteran in the band. For at least a couple of decades Dave Holo was the cornet voice of the band, as well as its music director and principal vocalist. Although he s no longer a regular with the group he ll join them at our meeting, for a musical reunion. The band we ll hear on the 19th will be composed of the following players: Leader Jake Powel on guitar and banjo, guest artist Dave Holo on cornet, George Goldsberry, representing the Greatest Generation, on clarinet, Steve Wright on tenor sax, Ray Skjelbred on piano, and Matt Weiner on bass. In the absence of trombone in the band, perhaps Matt will favor us with his unique bass version of Ory s Creole Trombone. As Jake says We all look back on the run at the New Orleans Restaurant under Gaye Anderson as a charmed moment in our musical lives, and although it lasted an amazingly long time it was still over too quickly. Many of us were fans of that old joint in Pioneer Square, and along with the musicians, we still miss it. Why not join us for the last concert before our summer break, and share a taste of what used to be? WHERE: Ballard Elks Lodge 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle WHEN: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. June 19 ADMISSION: $12 PSTJS members $15 non-members. Pay only at door. FURTHER INFO: Carol Rippey 425-776-5072. Or - website: www.pstjs.org. Plenty of free parking; great view & dance floor, snacks, coffee, and other beverages available. NOTES FROM THE PREZ I have great news... we have been able to meet the amount of sponsorships for travel fees for the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band!!! We did have fewer pledges this year than in the past, but thanks to the members at our May Jazz Sunday we reached the goal. Many thanks to all of you who have pledged sponsorships for the Schulz weekend, September 17-18. It ll be another fabulous time for all of us. Now that we have met our goal it s time to send your checks to... PSTJS, 19031 Ocean Avenue, Edmonds, WA 98020... ASAP so the flight ticketing can begin. Wishing each of you a wonderful summer and I m looking forward to seeing many of you at Jazz in September. Cheers, Judy
Jazz Soundings June 2016 Page 2 Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society 19031 Ocean Avenue Edmonds, WA 98020-2344 425-776-5072 www.pstjs.org UPCOMING EVENTS Elks Lodge, Ballard, 6411 Seaview Ave N.W., Seattle June 19 Sept 18 Oct 16 Nov 20 Dec 18 New Orleans Quintet Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band Black Swan Classic Jazz Band Evergreen Classic Jazz Band Ray Skjelbred & the Yeti Chasers PRESIDENT Judy Levy jazzdancer2@msn.com 425-890-6605 VICE PRESIDENT Jack Temp 425-242-0683 SECRETARY Cilla Trush paultrush@yahoo.com 206-363-9174 TREASURER Gloria Kristovich gkristo@live.com 425-776-7816 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Keith Baker kacybaker@comcast.net Verna Eriks vernaeriks@gmail.com 206-363-6171 Joanne Hargrave shorejo1@comcast.net 206-550-4664 John Heinz latitude47.8@comcast.net 425-412-0590 Edmunde Lewin 360-297-6633 George Peterson ggpeters99@gmail.com 425-453-5218 Carol Rippey trianglejazz@comcast.net 425-776-5072 George Swinford grs-pms@comcast.net 425-869-2780 MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Carol Rippey trianglejazz@comcast.net 425-776-5072 EDITOR Anita LaFranchi jazzeditor@q.com 206-522-7691 WEBMASTER George Peterson ggpeters99@gmail.com 425-453-5218 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., Bellingham, WA June 4 Arnt Arntzen Jazz Band Sept 3 Clamdigger Jazz Band BOURBON STREET ALL STARS 1st Tuesday, 5-9pm at McCloud s Grillhouse 2901 Perry Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310 Res: 360-373-3093 DAVE HOLO TRIO Salty s on Alki 1936 Harbor Avenue. SW Seattle, WA 98126 206-937-1600 http://saltys.com/seattle June 3 5-8pm June 17 5-8pm GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND June 23-26 America s Classic Jazz Festival 5300 Pacific Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98506 St Martin s University / Marcus Pavilion www.olyjazz.com/festival-information/ GREATER OLYMPIA DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY 2nd Sundays 1-4:30pm Elks Lodge. 1818 Fourth Ave., Olympia, WA June 12 Dukes of Swing MIKE DAUGHERTY June 10 8:30-Midnight Eastside Stomp Redmond, WA For more info visit: http://www.eastsidestomp.com PEARL DJANGO June 2 7:30 pm KPLU benefit at the The Majestic 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham, WA; Ticket info: Eventbrite June 3 7pm Part of Pearl Django, AKA Blues Manouche will perform at Egan s Ballard Jam House.in Ballard) 1707 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107; (206) 789-1621 Gigs continue on page 4 On Your Dial... Saturday 7-12 pm Swing Years and Beyond KUOW 94.9 FM Sunday 3-6 pm Art of Jazz, Ken Wiley, KPLU 88.5 FM
June 2016 Jazz Soundings Page 3 THE PIANO STOOL TRADITION Recently, a question came up, Whatever happened to the piano stool? It was located, safely tucked away, in our own storage locker at the Elks. Leroy Johnson was kind enough to take a photo of the underside of the piano stool so we could share with you some of the signatures that have been a part of our jazz history past. Here are just a few of the signatures (and the band they were appearing with) to see if we can get your memory juices flowing. How many other signature can you identify? Dick Shooshan / Golden Eagle J B / 1998 Terry Waldo / Gutbucket Syncopators / 1998 Trebor Tichenor / St. Louis Ragtimers / 1994 Butch Thompson / Trio West / Chris Tyle s New Orleans Rhythm Kings / 1992 Photo by Leroy Johnson By Anonymous Board Contributor For many years, the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society held the monthly meetings at the Mountaineers Club in Seattle, which provided us with a piano. At one point, it became necessary for the society to purchase its own piano. One of our members located a Gulbransen upright piano for sale in Mount Vernon, WA., which we did purchase. The piano came with a standard bench, which didn t always measure up to the visiting piano player s needs, so we purchased a swivel-top piano stool. It was suggested that we invite each piano player that was appearing with the featured band, to sign his or her name to the underside of the stool, which we continued to do for many years. When we made the move from the Mountaineers Club to the Ballard Elks, we no longer needed our piano, due to the fact that the Ballard Elks already had two pianos. Our piano and bench went into storage. Joan Reynolds / Red Rose Ragtime Band / 1994 David Boeddinghaus / Banu Gibson s New Orleans Orchestra / 1987 Chris Calabrese / Churchill St. J B / 1991 Morton Gunnar Larsen / Ophelia Ragtime Orchestra (from Norway) / 1995 Max Morath / featured performer / 1993
Jazz Soundings June 2016 Page 4 Gigs continued from page 2 Gigs for Local Bands PEARL DJANGO - cont June 4 5-6:30pm Bellevue Jazz Festival. Bellevue Club 11200 Southeast Sixth Street; Bellevue, WA 98004 June 8 6-8pm Belle Fiore Winery in Ashland 100 Belle Fiore Lane (Formerly 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road); Ashland, OR 97520 phone 514-552-4900 June 10 7pm Paschal Winery For reservations Tickets or call 541-488-3869 or email info@siskiyouinstitute.com 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, Oregon (Near Ashland) June 25 8pm North City Bistro We love this place! Reservations recommended. 1520 NE 177th St; Shoreline, WA; 206-365-4447 www.pearldjango.com/files/calendar.htm July 8 & 9 Winlock Pickers Fest (evening - both nights) workshop on Saturday morning Winolequa Park in Winlock, WA. Details at the web site www.winlockpickersfest.com PEARL DJANGO - cont July 12 & 13 7:30pm 2 nights w/jazz mandolin player, Don Stiernberg at Jazz Alley 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, WA 206-441-9729 July 30 TBA Jazz in the Valley Gail Pettis will be joining us. Downtown Ellensburg, WA; 509-899-3639; jazzinfo@jazzinthevalley.com BOB SCHULZ June 23-26 America s Classic Jazz Festival 5300 Pacific Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98506 St Martin s University / Marcus Pavilion www.olyjazz.com/festival-information/ THE WASHBOARD CUT-UPS 1st Thursday, 7:30-10:30pm J&M Café 201 1st Ave S, Seattle - Pioneer Square gigs continue page 5 PLEASE SHARE YOUR FAVORITE JAZZ MEMORY WITH US... We know that there are many many jazz events and stories that have played an important part in your life. Our goal is to gather a collection of stories for our editor to use, when space is available, in the Soundings. The topics could include such things as: When did you first listen to this kind of music? Where did you hear it? Who were you listening to? Is there a particular melody that brings back a flood of memories? Did you ever have the opportunity to listen to, or chat with the musicians, (or leader) of any bands that are no longer in existence? This invitation is not only extended to our listening and reading members, but to our musicians also. Don t worry about grammatical or spelling errors we have an expert proof reader on board. You may put your memories down on paper and mail to P S T J S 19031 Ocean Ave, Edmonds, WA. 98020, or email your stories to: jazzdancer2@msn.com. We hope to be overwhelmed with stories and memories sharing the joy of loving this music
Jazz Soundings June 2016 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. Gigs continued from page 4 Gigs for Local Bands UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND Jun 2 7:30-10:30pm J&M Cafe, Seattle w/the Washboard Cutups Jun 4 11-1pm Kent Farmers Market - Double Barrs Jun 12 12-3pm Everett Farmers Market - Double Barrs Jun 15 7pm Bayview Manor Seattle w/barrelhouse Jive Cats Jun 22 12-1pm Huntamer Park - Lacey, WA 5 pc band June 23-26 America s Classic Jazz Festival 5300 Pacific Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98506 St Martin s University / Marcus Pavilion www.olyjazz.com/festival-information/ Jul 10 2-3:30pm Seattle Beer Fest - Bert w/the Washboard Cutups Jul 19 4:30-6pm Shoreline Summer concert series - Aegis of Shoreline Jul 23 10am-12pm Issaquah Farmers Market - Double Barrs Aug 2 6-8pm Seattle Night Out - on Greenlake - front of The Hearthstone Aug 4 7:30-10:30pm J&M Cafe, Seattle w/the Washboard Cutups Sep 1 7:30-10:30pm J&M Cafe, Seattle w/the Washboard Cutups We re looking for new Members WELCOME NEW MEMBER JEFF WINSLOW YOU can help with little effort and that s by bringing just one of your friends or family members into our club. If WE ALL do that, our membership will double.
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 Red X on your Jazz Soundings mailing address label with your name on it - means it s time to renew your membership. TWO red XX means last chance to Renew Now! BANDS, CONTACTS AIN T NO HEAVEN SEVEN Leader: Terry Rogers terryrrogers@comcast.net 206-465-6601 BOURBON STREET ALL STARS Leader: Jeff Winslow (360) 731 0322 drjwjazz@gmail.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 EVERGREEN CLASSIC JAZZ BAND Leader: Tom Jacobus email: t.jacobus@comcast.net ph: 253-852-6596 or cell 253-709-3013 FIRST THURSDAY BAND Leader: Ray Skjelbred, Rayskjelbred@gmail.com 206-420-8535 FOGGY BOTTOM JAZZ BAND Leader: Bruce Cosacchi 360-638-2074 GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Bob Pelland bobpelland@gdjb.com 360-387-2500 holotradband Leader: Dave Holo email: dave@daveholo.com www.holotradband.com HOT CLUB SANDWICH Contact: James Schneider www.hotclubsandwich.com 206-561-1137 HUME STREET PRESERVATION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Karla West 406-862-3814 JAZZ UNLIMITED BAND Leader: Duane Wright duane.janw@frontier.com 206-930-9998 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 Jake Powel 206-725-3514 jake_powel@comcast.net RAINIER JAZZ BAND Manager: Randy Keller randolphscottkeller@gmail.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 randolphscottkeller@gmail.com 206-437-1568