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Volume XVll Issue Xl 18 November 2018

A 501 © 3 Non Profit Corporation

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CHANNEL CITIES JAZZ CLUB

Board of Directors 3-Year Term—Phil Seiflein and Susan LaCroix 2-Year Term—Tom Harmon and Joe Brown 1-Year Term—Tom Weaver and Jim Holbrook

Officers President Phil Seiflein (805) 766-1261 Vice President Tom Weaver (805) 300-9103 Secretary Gloria Brown (805) 307-4077 Treasurer Tom Harmon (805) 368-6415

Contact Information Music Director Tena Weaver (805) 701-2041 Sound Manager Tom Weaver (805) 300-9103 Jam Session Leader Mark Pallock (818) 378-1926 Scholarship/Jazz Camp Jim Holbrook (805) 485-1688 Newsletter Editor Joe Brown (805) 307-4077 Membership Tom Harmon (805) 368-6415 Fundraiser Phil Seiflein (805) 766-1261 Raffle Charlette Regnard (805) 340-5226 Public Relations Phil Seiflein (805) 766-1261 Webmaster Michael Gordon (903) 244-3644 Photography Michael Gordon (903) 244-3644 Videographer/Jam Session Mark Pallock (805) 378-1926 Greeter Sue Nicewander (805) 246-5689 Historian/Special Projects Jim Holbrook (805) 485-1688 Receptionist Terry Iozzia (805) 443-4514

Patrons Larry & Dianne Jones Chuck & Edna Cecil Ann Tompkins Gerald Fontes Tom & Tena Weaver GM Warkans Dawn Russum Henry Johnsen Jim Strickland Chet & Myrna Wing Tom Harmon Stella Jordan

Susan Reynolds Diz Mullins June Cisternino Don McAllister Sam Hobel Phil Seiflein Star Padilla Pete & Rebecca Percy Jim & Jess Holbrook

Sponsors William Dunhour Donald Mills Yolanda McCune Sal & Ann Mollo John Slais Fred Stapp Jerry Warkans Nick Renna Eilene Gieser

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OCTOBER JAMMERS Piano– Rob Correll, Lenny LaCroix, Terry Cano Drums- Margie Palmer, Mark Pallock & Steve Mayer Bass– Bill Schneider Trombone - Izzy Foster & Chris Hoover Reeds– Henry Nava Clarinet - Bettye Stachowiak Vocals– Vivien Mason, Susan LaCroix, Paula Einstein & Tom Weaver

CCJC’S UPCOMING 2018 FEATURE BANDS November~ Cool Blue December~ Groovin’ Easy Swing Band

JAZZ CLUB NEWSLETTERS

Our webmaster will continue to send e-mails to interested members. If interested in receiving your newsletter via the Net; let Michael know. . If you would like to keep up-dated on the happenings and changing events….Please ensure your e-mail address is on file. Contact our web-master at michael.gordon@ channelcitiesjazzclub.org

Things seem to be going well, not one Newsletter was returned with an incorrect address. Be sure to keep me posted on any changes so we can maintain contact.

If you have a gig in the area, let me know by the 15th of the month before the event and I will do my best to include the information in our newslet-ter.

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WORDS OF WISDOM We are sometimes taken into troubled waters not to drown, but to be cleansed What you have been taught to believe is not as im-portant as what you know Something ordinary in the past becomes valuable in the future He who hesitates is sometimes saved Realize that there is no such thing as a perfect mar-riage Most things in life are taken for granted, until lost You can never go wrong keeping your mouth shut Enjoy what you have; let the fool hunt for more Put your mind in gear before you put your tongue in action Sometimes things that hurt, teach It is loving and giving that makes life worth living Any plan that cannot be changed is a bad one Respond to rudeness with kindness

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This Month’s Feature Band

RICHARD FREEDMAN’S COOL BLUE

After spending 35 years in Law Enforcement, Richie returned to his true passion, the Trumpet. He started his studies in New York at the age of eight. By the time he was twelve, he was already performing as a pro.

While in New York, he studied with Trumpet Master, Charles Colin. In 1963 he arrived in Los Angeles and studied with Irving Bush, John Clyman and Tommy Stevens.

During his college days, he recorded with the likes of Della Reese, Tina Turner, The Impressions, The Seven Wonders, The Emotions and many others.

After receiving his Bachelors Degree and attending Graduate School, he accepted a position in Law Enforcement. During his 35 year tenure, he sadly abandoned his music. Upon his retirement, he dusted off his horn and started on the road back.

Today, Richie can be heard as the Jazz Trumpeter with The Woody James Big Band, The Leroy Lovette Big Band and The Pat Longo Hollywood Big Band. He also plays Lead Trumpet for the Clyde Reasinger Big Band. He leads his own Jazz Group, “Cool Blue”, and has performed with Nancy Sinatra, Kimberly Locke, American Idol and others.

Richie was the principal Trumpet and soloist for the Los Angeles Po-lice Department Concert Band, additionally he was also the Director of both the LAPD Swing Band and Jazz Combo. Richie also plays first Trumpet with the UCLA Alumni Band.

Please browse Richie’s Website for more information, videos and audios @ RichiesTrumpet.com

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October 2018 Raffle Donors ~Joe & Gloria Brown ~Margie Palmer ~Terri Iozzia ~Yoli McCune ~Jess & Jim Holbrook ~Henry Johnsen ~ Bobbie Knapp ~Chuck Cecil ~Whole Foods Market ~Tom Harmon ~Sal & Ann Molo

The “October Raffle Table” had some beautiful and very useful items, including a dozen Callaway Golf Balls. It seems that some people are really trying to make an impression at the Raffle Table with some really nice gifts. Again...Thank You for your generous donations and Happy Turkey Day.

2018 Board & Officer Meeting Dates

Union Bank Building 400 Esplanade Drive Oxnard @ 3:00 p.m.

November 6th December 4th January 8th February 5th

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U.S. LAGS IN LIFE EXPECTANCY

Japanese and Europeans live years longer, on average. Life expectancy in the U.S. is falling significantly behind other developed nations, as a rise in deaths due to drugs, alcoholism and sui-cide is offsetting the longer life spans of healthy seniors, according to two studies published this summer in the medical journal BMJ. The U.S. ranked last in life expectancy among developed nations through 2015, and is the only one of 18 countries with an average life span that is less than 80 years. Japan ranked first with a life expectancy of 84 years. Several European nations along with Canada and Australia topped the U.S. life expectancy of 78.9 years. A related study found that a rapid rise in drug-related early deaths was part of the reason - but only part. There are increasing deaths rates from stress related conditions. For example, there is an increase in deaths rates from alcohol related illnesses and a rise in suicide rates. We’re see-ing a pervasive trend where mortality rates are climbing for Americans. A solution to this rising problem is not on the horizon. The bottom line is that you can’t get out alive….something is going to get you. Stay healthy!

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Members Corner

Changes occur, call to verify the information

First Sunday each month Valley Jazz Club - Elks - 20925 Os-borne St., Canoga Park, 1 PM (818) 347-4149 Second Sunday each month Simi Valley Jazz Club, Simi Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, 1 PM. ,(805) 791-9903 Last Sunday each month Basin Street Regulars-Pismo Beach Vet’s Hall 780 Bello St, Pismo Beach 11 AM-4:30 PM (805) 481-7840 Swing Shift Fourth Sunday each month 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Sportsman Restaurant, 4426 Central Avenue, Camarillo (805) 988 9777 Harry Selvin Orchestra Every first Monday 7:00-10:00 PM at the Palm Garden Ho-tel, 495 N Ventu Park Rd, Newbury Park (805) 716-4200 Buzz Maddox Octet with vocalist Al Alexio Sundays 6:30-9:00 PM at Victorio’s 10901 Victory Blvd., N Hollywood 91606 (818) 762-9000 Ulysses Jasz Band Every Saturday 7:30-10:30 PM at James Joyce Pub, 513 State St. Santa Barbara (805) 962-6288 THE Snycopated Times. Exploring the World of Hot Jazz and Swing $3 per issue/$30 per year & $55 for two years Free Lawn Bowling Lessons (805) 385-8034 Oxnardlbc.com We will personally train you to be the best you can be. Wally Jewell, Printer (805) 674-4778 Ex12 Herald Printing, Ltd Precision Graphic Solutions

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2018 JAZZ CAMP STUDENT The following is a letter from a 16 year old student from Ven-tura High School, India Hill, whom we sponsored to attend Jazz Camp. Her picture is on page 7, bottom right corner.

I’ve played piano since I was in first grade, but kept my focus on classical music until this past year. During class sign-ups, it was-n’t clear if wind ensemble would be able to fit into my busy schedule. My music director, Paul Hunt offered me to sign up for Jazz Band and to be honest, I was pretty reluctant at first. I’d lis-tened to some Jazz Ballads before that I knew and loved, but had never really gotten into Jazz. On my first day of class, I instantly fell in love with Jazz. I made so many new friends and was able to learn so much so quickly. We only met three days a week, but in that time I was able to learn so much. The first song I learned to play was Herbie Handcock’s Canta-loupe Island. I had heard the song previously but never really put much thought into it. Now, I can play it instantly from memory in probably around five different keys. I froze the first time I was asked to play a solo and still get pretty nervous, but I’ve become so close with everyone in my band that I know they’ll always be helpful and supportive and I love them for that. Through this school year, I have learned to love Jazz and am so grateful that my music teacher convinced me to join. I’ve had so many wonderful concert opportunities and I get to learn so much fun, amazing music. In the more traditional ensembles our director chooses pieces, we read them, we play them and it’s done. I love that in Jazz we can choose to play almost anything we please and can arrange and edit it however we so choose. We just get to be so much more independent and creative. I really hope I’m able to attend camp this summer to gain more Jazz experience and improve and make new memories to last a lifetime.

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