DEC. 2015 / JAN. 2016 VOLUME 47 • NO. 11

2015 STJS ELECTION INFO .......................... 3-52016 Crab & Pasta Feed flyer .......................82016 TJYBF flyer ..........................................14Ad rates ............................................................2Elks Lodge #6 – info/directions ....................2Future Festivals & Jazz Parties ..................12In Loving Memory ........................................16In the Months Ahead .....................................2Jazz Notes ......................................................12Jazz Sunday Notes The Cricket ...................6–8Membership application .............................16Musicians / Music Here & There ..................13Notes From the Office Tom Duff .....................2President’s Message Dave Becker ...................3Raffle Cent$ Kathy Becker ..............................15TNT / Music Lesson Award info ...................10

Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz SocietySTJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music. New addr: 1030 N. D Street • Sacramento, CA 95811 • (916) 444-2004 • www.sacjazz.org

“Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2

(cont. on page 11)

Nov. 8 Jazz Sunday photos on pg. 6–7

STJS members have been asking for .Jazz Sunday to feature high-energy,

highly entertaining bands for our Main Stage. Well, those who know him are asking: Is STJS ready for Peter Petty?!!!? He and his 13-piece band are sure to deliver a dazzling program on Dec. 13 — STJS Election Day!

Onemightexpecttofindthisopera-turned-jazz-singing entertainer in San Francisco, but Peter Petty is a Sacra-mento-based band leader whose motto is: there are no small rooms!

Peter Petty’s favorite question from those who have seen him perform: “How are you not world famous?”

“I know that nobody likes a braggart, but it’s true, I actually get that,” says Petty. “I also love it when they ask me, ‘Where are you guys from?!?’ and I get to tell them: right here in little bitty ol’ Sacramento. They think I’m joking.”

“I go big,” he says, “I just can’t help it.” And the music that he is interpreting is huge! Scintillating, syncopating, and sometimes even educating, Mr. Petty swings out with the frenetic elegance of a Tasmanian devil in a white tie and tails, leading some of the finest stewards oftraditional jazz in the Sacramento Area through the colossal compositions of the greats: Duke Ellington,

STJS ELECTIONSon DEC. 13Jazz Sunday:

$8 STJS Members$10 Non-members

Jan. 10 STJS “Rent Party”15 bands, including 5 fantastic youth bands FEATURED BANDS: Bechet’s Fantasy Band • Black Tuesday J.B. • Crescent Katz • Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners • Jay Paulus’ Society Band • Sister Swing • Todd Morgan • (3 more bands TBA). YOUTH BANDS: The Awktives, Dixie Dominus, River City Swingers, Syncopating Sea-Monkeys, and our own TNT.

Philip“Flip” Oakes

JOHN GOODRICH

on Nov. 8

Dec. 13 Peter Petty& His Titans of Terpsichore

Peter Petty& His Titans of Terpsichore

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STJS Executive Director: Tom Duff

STJS OFFICERS President: Dave Becker Vice President: Dennis Speciale Secretary: Nancy Kreis Treasurer: Dennis Grimes Ex Officio: Steve Hammond Past Pres.: Ron Jones

BOARD MEMBERS MUSICIAN: NON-MUSICIAN: Paula Dula Todd Bibby Vivian Lee Joe Cruz Jay Paulus Carol Fusaro Dominic Ruggieri Lyle Van Horn Vanna Turner The Board of Directors meet at the STJS Office at 6:00 pm on the Monday one week after the monthly Jazz Sunday; open to the public. (Day subject to change.)

STJS FOUNDATION President: Dr. William AuSTJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866

AATJ STAFFWriting/photos/illust./coord./production:

Nancy Giffin — editor@sacjazz.org

Contributors:Tom Duff, Dave Becker, Paula Dula, Judy Hendricks,

Patti Jones, Jane Reinmuth, Bob Ringwald, and our advertisers.

Advertising (full-color):AD DEADLINE: 15th day of prior month

AD SIZE RATE VERTICAL HORIZ. Full-pg. $ 150. ➔ 7.5” x 10” – Half-pg. $ 75. ➔ 3.6” x 10” 7.5” x 4.8” Third-pg. $ 52.50 ➔ 2.5” x 10” 7.5” x 3.6” Qtr.-pg. $ 37.50 ➔ 3.6” x 4.8” 7.5” x 2.5” Bus. card $ 15. ➔ – 3.6” x 2.3”

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In the Months Ahead

MUSIC from 12 noon to 5:00 pm

DIRECTIONS:Elks Lodge #6 6446 Riverside Blvd. Sac., CA 95831West of I-5 at Florin Rd. & Riverside Blvd.

PUBLISHINGAnd All That Jazz is published monthly, except Jan-uary, by the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society: 301 N. 10th Street; Sacramento, CA 95811.

SUMMARY The Sac. Trad. Jazz Society is a non-profit orga-nization established under 501(c)(3) of the Inter-nal Revenue Code for the purpose of educating the public and members on matters concerning the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music, and the study and play of musical instru-ments associated with traditional jazz music.

“JAZZ SUNDAY” Monthly “Jazz Sunday” typically occurs on the 2nd Sunday, at ELKS #6, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sac., CA 95831. This official meeting is open to all STJS members and to the general public.

ADMISSION Admission to “Jazz Sunday” is by donation of $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Persons under 12 are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth 12-20 (non-members) $7.

GOLD CARD AUDITIONS Auditions held twice a year: Mar. & Oct., morn-ing of “Jazz Sunday.” Applications are available from the Gold Card Coordinator, to be completedone month before the audition. For info: 444-2004.

2nd Sunday Dec. 13 – PETER PETTY 13-piece swing band — Sac., CA

Jan. 10 – “RENT PARTY” 15 bands incl. 5 youth bands

Feb. 14 – TJYBF Clinicians Band, all-star musicians including Bob Draga, the Midiri Bros., and more

Notes From the Officeby Tom Duff STJS EXEC. DIREC TOR

< to m @ s a c j a z z . co m >

STJS Office 301 N. 10th Street (till Dec. 15)

Sacramento, CA 95811(916) 444-2004 FAX: 444-2060 info@sacjazz.org www.sacjazz.org

There was an article in the Sacra-mento Bee November 24th with

the headline, “You can tell a lot about a community’s strength and unity by how much money and time its residents are willing to give to worthy causes.” It continues to say that Sacramento ranks 33rd out of 51 of the nation’s largest metro areas. At STJS however, we are very proud of our volunteers that con-tribute over 28,000 hours making our festival and society successful.

In last month’s article, I asked for band sponsorships, due by Jan 1st. I received several inquiries and some commitments. Thanks for all who committed to sponsoring bands, and I hope there will be many, many more — PLEASE. I thank the band sponsors; without your support, we could not bring the great talent to Sacramento.

As I mentioned last month, the Jazz Office is moving. Our new address is1030 N. D Street (Sacramento 95811). This location is right around the corner from our current location, and we hope to be in the new space by Dec 15th. Thanks to the many of you that assisted with this move, in particular: Dave Becker, Joe Cruz, John Tillett, and Christy Pierson. These folks were able to get this move done with minimum disruption and minimal cost.

IfyoufindthatthegoodUncleSamis taking too much of your income or investments, please think of the Sacra-mento Jazz Society. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profitorganization,soyoudogetatax deduction.

Have a great Christmas and a very happy and healthy new year. 2

43rd annual

May 27–30, 2016Memorial Day Weekend

New location:STJS Office1030 N. D St.Sacramento

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President’s Messageby Dave Becker STJS PRESIDENT

< d ave @ s a c j a z z . co m >

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope all of you ..are well, healthy and had a great Thanksgiving. This is

going to be a busy month for the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society (STJS). We are moving again; the leasing company sold the facility that we were renting. The good news is that the facility is only a block away, right behind the warehouse we arecurrentlyin.Therewillbeofficesandanindoorrestroom.New address: 1030 D Street, Sac. See map on page 2.

With heartfelt sadness, we report that Jim Fusaro, one of our active members of the Society, passed away suddenly on Nov. 19. Jim was a past president of the STJS, one our emcees at Jazz Sunday, a Gold Card Musician (singer). He was also very active with the Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival where he was the greeter and MC for years, always making sure that the kids were going to the right rooms and having a fun time doing this. Jim will truly be missed at all the different events. Our condolences to his family, and to his wife, Carol.

Bob Ringwald is retiring after serving as our Guest Artist Coordinator (Main Stage for STJS Jazz Sunday). He served in the 1970s, ’90s and 2000s. He has been the Guest Artist Coor-dinator for approximately 25 years. I want to personally thank him for all the outstanding work he has done in this position for STJS. I understand now what it takes to get musicians to play for all our different events; it takes many hours of coor-dination. Thank you again, Bob, for all your outstanding help and support. A new Guest Artist Coordinator will be appointed inJanuary,aftertheelections.Currently,Iwillbefillingthisposition.

Interested in sponsoring a band for Jazz Sunday or for the 2016 Sacramento Music Festival? If so, please email us: Tom Duff <tom@sacjazz.com> or myself at <Dave@sacjazz.com>.Orcallustheofficeat916-444-2004todiscuss.

This year for December Jazz Sunday will be lots of swing dancing. Our Main Stage guest artist is Peter Petty & His Titans of Terpsichore (13-piece band), plus we’ll have the Swinger Dingers and a surprise group the last set. TNT will be the youth band at noon.

A great Christmas gift idea for someone special in your life: purchase them an All-Event badge for the 2016 Sacramento Music Festival, or get an STJS membership for a friend.

Merry Christmas and Happy Year to ALL, and be safe.

Thank you all for your support. — Dave 2

Have a great time

at the Festival!

Absentee Ballot RequestFor STJS Election on Sunday, December 13, 2015

STJS Secretary: Please send absentee ballot(s) to

Name ____________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City/State/Zip _______________________________________

or email it to _______________________________________

Anyone casting a ballot must be an STJS member in good standing as of December 13, 2015. Request may also be emailed to becker1945@yahoo.com or call the Jazz Office at 916.444.2004.

Please specify if more than one member is making this request. This request must arrive at STJS at least two weeks before election.

Once received and completed, absentee ballots can be brought to Jazz Sunday up until the close of balloting at 3:00 p.m. on December 13, 2015. Or they can be mailed or delivered, to be received at the STJS Office no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015.

ATTN: Secretary , STJS

301 North 10th Street (note the Office is moving soon)

Sacramento, CA 95811

STJS Election Notice STJS Board of Directors Elections for 2015 are scheduled to take place on Jazz Sunday, December 13, 2015, from noon to3:00p.m.STJSBoardofDirectorspositionstobefilledthisyear are: Secretary; three Musician Member seats; and two Non-Musician Member seats. Please take a few minutes to read the Candidates’ State-ments on pg. 4-5. We appreciate the willingness of these mem-bers to serve on the Board of Directors of the Jazz Society. ABSENTEE Ballots available – See request form, pg. 3. You may vote by Absentee Ballot by requesting an Absen-teeBallotbywritingorcallingtheJazzOffice:916.444.2004. Request by email: becker1945@yahoo.com You may also pick up an Absentee Ballot in person at the JazzOffice,301 N. 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. In order to be counted, completed Absentee Ballots must be receivedintheSTJSOfficenolaterthan5:00p.m.onFriday,Dec. 11, 2015, or be delivered to the Poll Workers no later than 3:00 p.m. at the Dec. 13 Jazz Sunday Meeting.

See pages 4 and 5 for Candidatephotos and bios — VOTE on Dec. 13th!

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LYLE VANHORNINCUMBENT – I began attending the Festival in 1982.  I heard it was a weekend party, and I quickly found out it was, and still is.  Good times, great music and fun people having a great time.  I was always a follower of Jazz but didn’t really understand the importance of Traditional Jazz until I was introduced to the Sacramento “Dixieland Festival,” now the Music Festival.  My wife joined me the year we were married, in 1986, and that was the first year we volunteered.  We started as greeters at a cabaret site, the Cal Expo Club, then moved into ticket sales, becoming man-agers in 2005.  Over the years, the people I have shared this experience with have become a second family, and I look forward to continuing to be an important part of that family.  I worked for a Media equipment manufacturer for 21 years and now run a Business Operations and Web consulting business.  Over the years, I have grown with the Sacramento Music Festival as I have matured and grown in my career.  I was appointed to the board in January of this year and have proudly served.  We had a lot to overcome, and I am proud to say I was a part of the board as we worked through that and emerged winners. There is still a lot to be done and I feel I still have a lot to give.  

JEFF HEDRIKJeff Hedrick was born at McClellan AFB, and was raised and lives in Sac-ramento. He enlisted in the Air Force out of high school and went on to serve 37 years as a dual status, civil service/military employee. His areas of expertise range from electrical power generation and distribution, to project management, to contract administration, to both operations and logistics. He has been a tireless Music Festival volunteer for some-where over 18 years, and is respon-sible for co-managing the electrical crew, and serves as an operations team member helping to manage the overall operations and logistics of Festival production. As interim Director of Logistics for the 162nd Combat Communications Group, Jeff’s skill sets uniquely align with Festival operations and logistics. His current endeavors include devel-oping a Master Production Sched-ule – Critical Path analyses used to identify critical objectives and insure production objectives are scheduled and achieved in a timely manor.

BETH SCOTTJoined STJS in mid-90s  and have been on the Membership Commit-tee since then, renewing or opening memberships during Jazz Sundays and the Sac. Music Festival.  I taught high school English early in my life and now am the publications editor for a private non-profit organization where I meet deadlines, prioritize printed projects, and am a member of that Board. Have been involved with the Widowed Persons’ Associ-ation of California, Sacramento, as secretary, president (4 terms), cur-rently parliamentarian and publica-tions coordinator. Looking forward to being on the Board of STJS. 

GWEN AYLIFFEI am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and  have worked in behavioral healthcare and nonprofit settings for over 20 years. I began attending the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee in the 1980’s, then volun-teering in Parking Control beginning in 2004, and the Youth Band Festival for the past three years. I am committed to developing young musicians who wish to carry on the tradition, and supporting both our community and youth by continuing to put on the greatest party in town, a celebration in step with changing times that raises Community awareness and support for STJS’ Music Education programs.  I want to strengthen and develop Community partnerships with local health, arts, and education programs to increase awareness and support for STJS by supporting youth, swing dancing, community education, and instrument donation programs.  Personally and professionally I think in terms of realistic, hopeful solu-tions and collaborative communi-cation. I believe my perspective and professional experience building and maintaining positive relation-ships in challenging circumstances would be an asset to STJS. 

Secretary Non-musician Board Member (only 2 positions open)

STJS Boardof Directors Election DayDec. 13, 2015

Current list of Board Members(serving till Dec.)

are listed on page 2.

VOTING INFOBalloting takes place during Jazz Sunday on Dec. 13, 2015

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

5 Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016

ZACK SAPUNORHi, I’m Zack Sapunor, a Sacramento native, a professional bassist and a fervid enthusiast of all things clas-sic jazz related. I play in a handful of swing-based ensembles that perform in the Northern Califor-nia  vicinity including Hot City, the Sactown Playboys, and Peter Petty Orchestra. It’s been suggested that I might be valuable to the Society due to my awareness of the coveted youth market. While I was honored to join the staff this past summer at the Teagarden Jazz Camp, I think perhaps my biggest contribution could come via my familiarity with the slightly older class of profes-sional or semi-professional adults who gig regularly throughout our region, playing trad jazz, swing, and other forms of our precious roots music heritage. As a leader or co-leader of three different working groups, I also have personal rela-tionships with area venue owners and managers who are friendly towards swingin’ sounds. Above all, I have a deep love for Sacramento and am truly passionate about spreading the gospel of classic jazz from New Orleans to big band. Our city has a beautiful musical tradition, and I believe that promoting this music can only make our community a better place to live.

TODD MORGANAs a performer, artist and musician, Todd Morgan wears many hats. He is an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist, drummer, songwriter, bandleader, and producer. To top it all off, he also has the ability to be a true showman at any appropri-ate opportunity. The music that he creates with his band, Todd Morgan & the Emblems, can and has been described in many different ways. With a healthy mix of modern pop/rock, soul, blues, funk, disco, hot jazz, country and Todd’s first love, early rock ‘n’ roll, to even baroque pop. Along with his musical skills Todd is an executive committee member for Creative Music Services’ Sac Valley Music Industry Forums, on which he volunteers his time help-ing to educate local and regional aspiring artists on subjects, such as “Song Building” and “Life of a Song,” on which Todd worked with Steve Price, drummer for Pablo Cruise. In 2012, Todd worked as Assistant Music Director and a key performer on “A Musical History of the Blues,” a production created for education of high school age students, per-formed before packed Elk Grove High Schools. Todd has also vol-unteered time judging West Coast Songwriters monthly song contests, an organization Todd has been a member of for 7 years and was proud to have won the 2015 “Best Song of the Year” with song “Run-ning Wild” from his Sweet Pretender LP, which released August of 2015.

DOMINIC RUGGIERIINCUMBENT – Member of STJS since 2001; on the Board of Directors (Music Comm.) for 2 years. Changes have taken place in STJS, some good and some not so good, all for a number of different reasons. No doubt there is a challenge ahead and work to do in strengthening and rebuilding the Society. My back-ground in the business world, and in music, would allow me to face this challenge. Received BSEE and MSEE from the Univ. of Santa Clara. Had 43-year career in the high tech world (basic research, product development, various levels of man-agement); retired as VP of Market-ing and Business Development from Litton Industries. Began clarinet at age six; was part of an 80+-piece marching and concert band, and 20-piece dance band from age 9 to 13. In high school, organized and led a 17-piece dance/jazz band called the Rebel Cats.  In college, played with numerous jazz combos, led the University Dixieland jazz band and played in the 561st Air Force Air National Guard marching and jazz band. Played with various jazz bands and combos throughout the San Jose Bay Area and was a member of the Saratoga Comm. Concert Band in the late 80’s and 90’s.  Retired in 2001; became reedman for Black Tuesday JB in 2002 and principal clarinetist for the Sierra  Symphony in 2010. Current leader of the Black Tuesday and co-leader of Bechet’s Fantasy Band.

PAULA DULA

INCUMBENT – Paula C. Dula has had a life-long love affair with music. She enjoys singing many types of music – from Jazz & Standards to R & B, Rock & Roll and Country, and she performs with several local bands. Her band, Paula Dula & MGM, performed in the 2013 Music Festi-val as well as several Bay Area and local venues. Paula is currently an STJS board member and serves as Director of the Gold Card Room for their Jazz Sunday program. Paula also volunteers with several other local organizations. “The STJS is a vital organization, and I would like to see many new members to insure our continued longevity. With a very successful Sacramento Music Festival, I hope to be instrumental in the success of many, many more Festivals. I would also like to see an increase in attendance for Jazz Sunday monthly meetings.”   

ABSENTEEBALLOT

REQUEST FORMon page 3.

Musician Board Member (only 3 positions open)

6 Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016

LOWER ADMISSION at Jazz Sundays! $8 / $10

My benchmark for a good reed-playing guest artist is: ..Does Bob Newman show up to hear him/her? And

John Goodrich scored! (As did Kim Cusack.) Bob and Gaye were enjoying themselves hugely, not least of all because of their hugely non-p.c. accoutrements, but also because of the Goodrich performance. There was a little last-minute shifting aroundofpersonnelduetoearlywintercoldsandflu(weweresorry Bob Schulz couldn’t make the trip as planned), but the eventual backup bands were superb! Renard Perry on trum-pet and Jim Maihack on piano for both sets, Bob Williams and Brandon Au on trombones, Darrell Fernandez and Lenny Pollacchi on bass, Vince Bartels followed by George Cecil on drums, and the addition of Bill Dendle on banjo for the second guest set. Really good matches for Goodrich (sans bass sax, unfortunately for us). His rhythm and reeds on “Georgia” was a real standout. Goodrich has been half of theUptownLowdownreedsectionforlothesemanyyears,aswell as a career music teacher.

I’ve an inkling he was impressed with the Set 1 youth band, Parker and the Pipe Dreamers, with15-year-old Parker Weis on clarinet, Gabriel Anuszczyk on bass, Gabriel Car-penter on drums and – aha! – Jim Maihack on piano. Larry Tyrell thanked Parker for “saving his bacon” when called on Thursday night! This was right after our friend, Thomas Banuelos, called from Fremont to apologize and report that Dixie Dominus would NOT be able to attend. Parker didn’t have much time to spare to gather players, since his Saturday started at 7:00 a.m. in Lodi at the 38th Grape Bowl Classic Band Review, where his school took a slew of honors in the Jazz Band section. Congrats, Parker and band mates!

A totally different approach to jazz bands took place on Nov. 6 with Rio Americano’s 35th annual Playathon – 17 hours of non-stop performance, displayinging all 7 jazz and concert bands. Eric Treadwell, Tim Voet and Duncan McElman were a few of the musicians there. Band Director Josh Murray reported they raised $31,000 for band programs. Well done!

Jay Paulus brought his Society Band for the Main Stage Set 3. Charlie Gehlbach and Charlie Hullfilledoutthefrontline, with Parmys Weinberg on piano, David Rees on bass and Bruce Turley on drums. Barbara Paulus, Kate Rees and Jim Fusaro were the “vocal section.”

Jazz Sunday Notes By “The Cricket”

[who is NOT the AATJ editor]

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Jay ALSO brought his daughter Jill, her husband, Jim Caccia, and three sons (Ryan, 12, Josh 10, and Nick, 8) from South Elgin, Illinois (a far western suburb of Chicago). This is thefirsttimethefamilyhasbeentoCaliforniatovisit;usuallyJay and BarbaraflyEasttovisit.ThisisalsothefirsttimeJillhas heard her dad and his band play since she was a teen back in Chicago. While here, they took in a Kings v. Warriors game; the Golden Gate Warriors are the grandsons’ favorite team. It was a short-but-very-sweet visit.

Jay Paulus’ Society Band also drew a couple of Capitol Pops Concert Band members, trombonist Bill Dunbar and bari horn player Tim Riley. Bill was especially impressed with our Jazz Sunday music and structure, and said he will be back — and probably become a member.

Did you notice? George Cecil AND Bruce Turley both in one day! Really glad to have them in the house. And Bernie Rivera? I’m not sure this Bay Area sax player has ever been here before. He joined Jimmy Spero’s Set 5 jam with Justin Au, Brandon Au, Lenny Pollacchi and Jack Stanfill.

Devan Kortan was our M.C. for the day, and was also doing his homework! In fact, he said he was writing a speech on the topic, “NPR Is Not Prejudiced” for his Honest Public Speaking class (I swear I heard him say). Could that really

be the name of a college class? Anyway, he certainly demon-strated his public speaking skills. Thank you!

We didn’t hear him speak, but I’m sure Isaac Jacobo could have – he’s Youth Minister at the Antelope Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was the guest of Gwenetta Brooks, who brought 15-yr-old granddaughter Mariah McLeod. She goes to Foothill Senior High, and is just starting vocal lessons. She wants to “follow in her Grandmother’s footsteps.” Welcome!

Mariah (the Irish spelling, she informed me) got to hear Gwenetta’s duet with Paula Dula on “Thou Swell” before her solo performance of “On the Street Where You Live.” I heard two themes running through the day: One was the rain theme – it wasn’t pounding down, just a nice steady rainfall – matched by Julie Gallaher’s rendition of “Isn’t It a Lovely Day To Be Caught in the Rain?” (It’s from Top Hat.) Alan Ginter said Dina Washington’s rendition of “September in the Rain” was his favorite. Vanna Turner sang “Come Rain or Come Shine.” Jackie Clausson sang “Laughter in the Rain,” T Jack-son found a lovely song from the Fantastiks called “Soon It’s Gonna Rain.” Paula Dula claimed “Here’s That Rainy Day” – and she was right! And Glen Boutté, trying to stay with the theme,claimedthat“Let’sFallInLove”fitin(becauseitrainsin the fall)! Convinced us. (Continued on page 9)

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The rest of the Vocal Set wasn’t quite so weath-er-linked. Jane Reinmuth sang “Deed I Do,” Edd Burhans sang “If You Knew Susie,” and Jeanette Hall sang a sweet “Hi Lily, Hi Lily, Hi Lo.” Dennis Cain brought “The Nearness of You” and Bev Anderson asked “Do You Ever Think Of Me?” Followed by Claude Purcell on Hoagy Carmichael’s “Huggin’ and Chalkin’.” What a contrast! Harry DuVall sang “Easy Street,” and “My Ship,” and Clint Ritchie said “Route 66” is 99 upside down. Larry Sikorski claimed “It Was Just One of Those Things.” Paula, T Jackson and Gwenetta closed it out with “Bye, Bye, Blackbird.” Nineteen numbers in 90 minutes! Paula keep things moving! The vocalists were supported by Ken Meyers, Alan Ginter, Jim Roberson and David Reitz. The Gold Card day started with newly-minted Gold Card saxophonist Arthur Eriksson teamed with Dick Lockwood, Ken Champion, Bob Gonzalez, Frank Lindskoog, Ned Poffinbarger, Dave Sieber and Jack Scott. Bob Gonzalez, by the way, was part of that second “theme” of the day I mentioned earlier – BACK PAIN. He played FIVE sets on the day, and was in pain through every one of them! What a champ!! Edd Burhans said the reason Mable wasn’t there with CDs for sale was his painful back, which prevented him from helping her haul her wares into the van. I hope everybody is better by next month. Gold Card Set 2 AND Tailgate Set 5 were helmed by Bay Area trumpeter Dick Williams, best known as leader of the JazzSea Jammers. He’s been to many Jubilees/Music Festivals, but said he had never been to Jazz Sunday. Welcome! Come back any time. Carol NeumannbroughtflyersforJazzSea’sJanuary8-18Caribbean cruise with Bob Schulz’ Frisco Jazz Band, Buck Creek, Climax, and more. Dick Williams and Bob Gonzalez were joined by Lockwood, Poffinbarger, and Carl Kaiser on piano. Thomas Monce got his Gold Card last month, and took the trombone slot for GCR Set 4. Jared Blum was on trumpet, and they were backed by Sieber, Tony Bellacera and Cleve Baker. Thomas had a really hot solo on “Back Home in Indiana.” They ended the set with “Canal Street Blues.” Charlie Gehlbach led a “big band” on GCR 5, with Gonzalez, Lockwood, Kaiser, Sieber, Roberson, Reitz, with Mark Kramer on guitar and Geri Eckert on vocals. Geri produced maracas for “‘S’Wonderful,”andnearlybeanedCharliewhenoneofthemflewout of her hand on an out-stroke. I don’t think he even noticed. Charlie called “My Gal Sal,” and Lockwood chimed in to say that the song was featured in the 1985 movie The Gig about 6 ama-teurswhogettheirbigbreakwithaCatskillsgig,andfinallyfindsuccess after playing “My Gal Sal.” He knows the weirdest stuff (him and Alan Ginter). I didn’t have a chance to question Chris Williams, so I don’t know if he’s related to Dick Williams. Chris is a trumpet player, currently residing in Albuquerque but planning to move back to Sacramento. He attended Jazz Camp this summer, and was on TG

(cont. from page 7) Sets 2 and 3. He was joined by Rob Polovy, Lindskoog, Dave Metz, Sieber and Jack Orlove on Set 2, with Claude Purcell pro-viding the vocal. On Set 3, Chris Williams and Blum teamed up on trumpet, with Gonzalez, Bellacera, and Mike Bocchicchio.

TG Assistant Grady Flamm led Set 1, joined by Howard Pearson on trombone, Polovy on reeds, Augie Eriksson on piano, Phil Anderson on banjo, Mike Melnikov on bass and Greg Ayala on drums. Bev Anderson and Jane Reinmuth sang vocals.

Blum and Flamm were the trumpets on TG 4, with Gene Mondro on clarinet, Cleve Baker on piano, Spero on guitar, Sieber on bass and Bill McMartin on drums. The last TG set of the day had Dick Williams, Gonzalez, Lockwood, Mondro, Kaiser, Bocchicchio x 2, and Nick Cocuzzi. They were joined by a triad of singers: Eckert, Reinmuth and Brooks.

I ran into The AM Breakfast Crew (Mike Hardin, Kim Hardin, Sherry Wiese, Rich & Cathy Barone and Maribeth Reynolds)gatheredaroundatableinthebar,scarfingdownpop-corn in the middle of the afternoon. They had been there since 5:30 a.m. preparing for the breakfast service, so they had already HAD breakfast AND lunch (and I can tell you that it was yum)!

I was really sorry to hear of the death of Roger Krum. Roger was a Past President, and for many years was our Executive Direc-tor — second after Bill Borcher. Hindsight, of course, is always flawless; looking back, we can all see where different choicesmight have had better results, but Roger was always thoughtful and thorough, and worked very hard for the good of the Society. He was also bassist with Fulton Street Jazz Band. There was a nice tribute on DJML (Dixieland Jazz Mailing List) from Norman Vickers of the Jazz Society of Pensacola. He remembered talking with Roger at Board meetings of the American Federation of Jazz Societies – and also at “Sacto JazzFest.” He remembers Roger as “friendly,kindandefficient.”OursympathygoesouttoJeannie and his family.

We also send condolences to Bill Pattillos. He and Mary were long time Jubilee volunteers. They were married for 69 years at the time of Mary’s death on October 14.

Thanks to Editor and graphic designer Nancy Giffin for printing aterrificlooking“clubcard”featuringourgueststhroughMarch13.Nowit’sYOURturn:PickupahandfulattheDecembermeet-ing and hand them out to EVERYONE – at nursing homes, dance halls, kaffe klatches, sewing bees. Give it your best shot.

And be here on December 13. To vote. And to DANCE – we’ve got Peter Petty! Dancer Pat Tocher said that she and Leonard absolutely can’t WAIT till the December meeting. We’re going to movesomeofthechairsoffthedancefloortogiveallthedancersmore room to swing! 2

NOTE: Just heard about Jim Fusaro’s death. It’s time to send out the paper, so look for more in this column next issue (Feb.).

10 Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016

STJS JAZZ SUNDAYSDecember 13

January 10 (STJS Rent Party)March 13

TJYBF at Sac StateSAT., February 13

“Sounds of Mardi Gras” Fest. – FresnoSAT., February 14

Eat Pizza, Raise Funds!Help Earn Important Dollars for TNT!

Get together with friends, family and neighbors. Help TNT while helping yourself to some great tasting Round

Table Pizza. Everybody wins*!

*Bring this flyer with you, and Round Table Pizza will donate 20% of the proceeds to our cause!

Dine In, Take Out. Call Ahead, Grab It & Go!

MONDAYS: Dec. 7, 2015 Jan. 11, Feb. 29, 2016

TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

WHERE: Round Table Pizza (Rosemont) 9138 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento (916) 366-6376

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15 bands will donate their time and talent to help STJS “pay the rent.”

THANK YOU to all participating musicians, band directors, and contributing fans.

FEATURED BANDS:

Bechet’s Fantasy BandBlack Tuesday J.B.

Crescent KatzDr. Bach &

the Jazz PractitionersJay Paulus’ Society Band

Sister SwingTodd Morgan

(3 more bands TBA)

PLUS YOUTH BANDS:

The Awktives, Dixie Dominus, River City Swingers,

Syncopating Sea-Monkeys, TNT

11 Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016

Peter Petty (cont.)Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Mildred Bailey, Cab Calloway, andJoeWilliamsareallmajorinfluencesonPetty’sstyle.

He doesn’t stop there. Peter Petty loves Country music. He loves Rock n’ Roll. He loves straight-up Blues. He loves Opera (and even sang it professionally for 8 seasons). He loves Hip Hop. “There are just too many songs in too many styles,” he complains. “I simply cannot choose just one milieu, so I bring elements of all of them to most every show,” Petty says. “That is what makes a Peter Petty show unique.” That, and Petty’s singular interpretation of artists like Ray Charles, Louis Prima, Roy Orbison, Shirley Bassey, and even the likes of Tom Waits, David Bowie and Jay Z. Singing every note of his 3-2/3 octave range with inexhaustible power and captivating control, some-times throwing out his own novelized lyrics and an increasing

repertoire of original tunes. He’s an infec-tious, eclectic, electric, acoustic mash-up that not only connects the dots between seem-ingly disparate musi-cal genres and artists, but he does it all with an adventurous and hilarious theatrical-ity that entertains the “swell” out of audi-ences of all ages.

Playing such an eclectic array of musical styles, Petty has his ownoverarchingclassificationfor his genre of music. Rec-ognizing the ubiquity of Hip Hopanditsinfluences,espe-cially on young audiences, Petty says, “I feel that Jazz was the Hip Hop of its day. Jazz shows were where your parents expressly did not want you to go. You were virtually guaranteed to experience something brand new, something thrilling, something dangerous at a Jazz show. That is why I call what I do (the way I do it) ‘Hep Hop.’ I think we can bring it back!” Now, Peter Petty may not be offering something that is entirelybrandnew,butheisdefinitelyputtinghisownspinonwhat he’s putting out there. “There are innovators, and there are emulators,” he says. “I certainly fall into the latter cate-gory; most everything that I do is a tribute to what has gone before me — even my original tunes —but at least I can try to emulate innovatively! I never want to be merely derivative.”

Peter Petty is proud of Sacramento. “First off, Sacramento is one of the great Jazz towns, and is on the brink of blowing up as a real world class city,” he says. “I like to try to bring an excite-ment, an entertaining vitality to my approach.” And he hopes he can associate those attributes with Sacramento on the greater world stage. “There is so much talent and dedication to Jazz here. I think we deserve more recognition.” (Cont. on page 15)

Peter Petty Dana Moret

12 Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016

Jazz Notes Dec. 13 at the ELKS Lodge #6: PETER PETTY & His Titans of Terpsichore from Sacramento, CA. Youth band at noon: TNT, the STJS honor band. Jazz Sunday is at Elks Lodge #6 (6446 Riverside Blvd., Sac. 95831). Arrive at 9:00–11:00 for Elks Sunday Brunch.

STJS BOARD MEETING — Monday meetings are usually held one week after Jazz Sunday at 6:00 pm in the STJSOffice,but please note: there is NO MEETING in DECEMBER.

UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS:

Submit event info in advance to: editor@sacjazz.org

Also see “MUSIC HERE & THERE” on next page.

Sac State Capistrano Concert Hall: Sacramento State Winter Jazz Festival ($10) on Sat., Dec. 12 at noon with the Sac State Jazz Ensemble featuring drummer Carl Allen.

Straw Hat: WED. 6:00–8:30 (2929 Mather Field Rd., Rancho Cordova) No cover. Dec. 2–Cell Block 7. Dec. 9–Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners. Dec. 16–Charlie Hull. Midtown Stomp: Friday nights 9pm–12am. $12 cover charge. (2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac.). Friday, Jan. 22–Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums.

Ron Cunha Big Band: 1st Tues. at Clubhouse Bar & Grill (5150 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608), 7:00–9:30pm.

Crescent Katz: 9pm–12. Fri., Dec. 4 at Shady Lady Saloon (1409 R St., Sac.).

Greg Willett Quartet: Sat., Dec. 5, 7–10 pm at Zinfandel Grille (2384 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sac. 95825). Reserv.: 485-7100.

John Skinner Band: Carmichael Elks Lodge Dinner / Dance on Sat., Dec.12, 8:00pm. www.skinnerband.com

Shelley Burns Trio: Hilton Arden W. (2200 Harvard Street, Sac.), Mon. Dec. 21, 6:30–9 pm.

Hot City: Wednesday, Dec. 23 at The Torch Club (904 15th St., Sac. 95814).

Vivian Lee Trio: Hilton Arden W. (2200 Harvard Street, Sac.), Mon. Dec. 28, 6:30–9 pm. Also, see left column.

Peter Petty & the Double P Revue: Wed., Dec. 30, 9:00 pm at the Torch Club (904 15th St., Sac.).Dancefloor.Cover.

Beth Duncan Quintet: 7 pm on Thur., Jan. 14, at Sun City Lincoln HIlls (1167 Sun City Blvd., Lincoln). Cover TBA. 2

Future Jazz Festivalsand Jazz Parties

FEBRUARY 2016

13 11th annual TJYBF (10th Anniv.) Sac State (916) 444-2004 www.SacJazz.org/youthfestival

MARCH 2016

4-6 Monterey Jazz Bash by the Bay Monterey, CA (888) 349-6879 www.jazzbashmonterey.com

MAY 2016

27-30 Sac. Music Festival Sacramento, CA (916) 444-2004 www.sacmusicfest.com Memorial Day Weekend - 4 days! Early Bird Special: $99 All-Events badge (full weekend)

Sac. Jazz Orchestra: 3 concerts. Thurs., Dec. 10 at 7:30 pm, American River College (Music Department Theatre) per-forming Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite.” $8 gen/$5 stu-dent/senior. Then at Sac State Winter Jazz Festival ($10.) on Sat., Dec. 12 at 7pm in Capistrano Concert Hall, perform-ing Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” www.csus.edu/music/jazz And on Mon., Dec. 14 at 7:00 pm, Cameron Park Community Concert Series (2502 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park 95682). (530) 677-2231. $9–12 www.cameronpark.org

“Sinatra: A Retrospective”: 7pm Sat., Dec. 12 at State Theater (985 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603). Chet Chwalik’s MindWinder Orchestra with Dale Head, Cynthia Douglas. $25 ($15 students) 530-885-0156. www.livefromauburn.com

Peter Petty & the Double P Revue: Christmas special! 7:00–9:30 pm on Wed., Dec. 23 at Harlow’s (2708 J St, Sac-ramento, California 95816). 7-piece orchestra joins Mid-town Moxies (Burlesque) to feature Yuletide hits of Louis Armstrong, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin, Lionel Hampton... Tickets: 441-4693, $18–$20.

Vivian Lee & Cynthia Douglas: “Swingin’ Easy on 52nd St.” Tribute to Carmen McRae and Sarah Vaughn. 7:30 pm on Sat., Jan. 30 at State Theater (985 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603). 530-885-0156. www.livefromauburn.com

SAVE THE DATE!

10th annual STJS Crab & Pasta Feed5:00 pm • Saturday, January 23rd

See flyer on page 8

13 Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016

Music Here & ThereSACRAMENTO AREA

Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com BIG BANDS hiltonjazz.com Sundays 6–8pm. 2200 Harvard St., Sac.Black Tuesday J.B., www.blacktuesdayjazzband.com (530) 676-8923.Bob Ringwald / Fulton St. J.B., www.ringwald.com (916) 806-9551.Claudette Stone, Biba, Th., 6:00–9pm., 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422Crescent Katz, 1st Friday, Shady Lady (1409 R St, Sac.), 9–midnight.  1st Sun. 3-6pm, Berryessa Brewing. facebook.com/CrescentKatz/Cunha Big Band 1st Tues. 7pm, Clubhouse, 5150 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, http://dr bachjazz.blogspot.comEddie & Friends Tues. 1:15-3:45pm, 4701 Gibbons Drive, CarmichaelHilton Hotel Arden West hiltonjazz.com Sun. 6–8, and Mon. 6:30–9pmJay Paulus’ Society Band, http://jaypaulussocietyband.comJohn Skinner Band www.skinnerband.com“Midtown Stomp” – Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691. Classes. (916) 221-1500Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.infoRich O’Day, Biba Rest., Wed., 6:00–9pm, 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422Sac. Banjo Band, Straw Hat Pizza, Mather Fld. Rd., 1st & 3rd Sun., 1 p.m.Sac. Ragtime Society, last Sunday of each month, 1–4 p.m., at the Straw Hat Pizza at 2929 Mather Field Road in Rancho Cordova 530-574-7684.Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra www.speakeazyjazz.comSampino’s – Fri. 11:30–1:30 p.m; Sat. noon–2 p.m. www.dbaba.comSwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianleeWestern Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova 1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450Z.O.O.M. www.ZydecoOnOurMinds.com

CENTRAL VALLEY / CENTRAL CALIF.

Basin St. Regulars, Vet’s Bldg, Pismo, last Sun, 12-4:30. (805) 481-7840.Cell Block 7, Royce Farms BBQ; 10880 N. Hwy 99; Stockton1st and 3rd Tues., 6:30–8:30p.m. (209) 931-8333 www.cellblock7.net Feather River JS Concert day varies. Graegle, CA featherriverjazzsociety.com Fresno DL Soc., 2nd Sun., 1-5 pm (559) 292-3999. Call for location.Modesto TJS, Clarion, 1612 Sisk Rd., Mod., 3rd Sun., 12-5 p.m., (209) 985-2223Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pmSan Joaquin DL JS 8900 Thornton, Stock., 1st Sun., 12-5, stocktondixielandjazz.orgSierra Trad. Jazz Club, Memorial Bldg, Three Rivers, 2nd Sat., 8-11pm.Western Mus. Rndup., Stewart Hall, Sheridan, 4th Sun., 12-5pm, 645-8521

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

http://www.sfraeann.com/ - online calendarAnd That’s Jazz, assorted. www.jazzdance.org/andthatsjazz/Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo ParkDevil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 1:30-4:30pm, Danville Grange Hall. www.jazznut.comJazzinators, Bronco Billy’s Pizza, Irvington Dist.-Fremont; 1st/3rd Tue., 7-8pmEggers/Tichenor, Belrose, San Raf., 2nd Wed. 5:30-8pm; M.E. (510) 655-6728 Mission Gold JB, 1st/3rd Wed., 7:30-9:30pm, Sunol JAZZ Cafe (925)862-2800Natural Gas JB, 2nd Sun., 1-5pm, Ghiringhelli Pizzeria, Novato (415) 878-4977 Swing Fever, Panama Hotel, San Raf., 1st/3rd Tu., 7-10 pm (415) 457-3993

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Main Stage 11-8-15Guest: JOHN GOODRICH, reeds, from Kalispell, MT Guest Artist Coord.: Bob Ringwald Emcee: Devan Kortan

Set #1 — YOUTH – Parker’s Pipe Dreamers. Parker Weis, cl; Jim Maihack, p; Gabriel Anuszczyk, b; Gabriel Carpenter, dr.

Set #2 — GUEST– John Goodrich, reeds; Renard Perry, cor; Bob Williams, tbn; Jim Maihack, p; Darrell Fernandez, b; Vince Bartels, dr.

Set #3 — Jay Paulus’ Society Band. Jay Paulus, ldr/tbn; Bar-bara Paulus, co-ldr/voc; Charlie Gehlbach, tpt; Charlie Hull, rds; Parmys Weinberg, p; David Rees, b; Bruce Turley, dr; Kate Rees, Jim Fusaro, voc.

Set #4 — GUEST– John Goodrich, reeds; Renard Perry, cor; Brandon Au, tbn; Jim Maihack, p; Bill Dendle, gtr/bnj; Lenny Pollacchi, b; George Cecil, dr.

Set #5 — Justin Au, tpt; Bernie Rivera, sax; Brandon Au, tbn; Jimmy Spero, gtr; Lenny Pollacchi, b; Jack Stanfill, dr.

Gold Card Room 11-8-15Trumpet/Cornet: Ken Champion,Charlie Gehlbach, Jared Blum, Dick Williams; Reeds: Dick Lockwood, Arthur Eriksson; Trom-bone: Bob Gonzalez, Thomas Monce; Vio: David Reitz; Piano: Ken Meyers, Cleve Baker, Frank Lindskoog, Carl Kaiser; Banjo/Guitar: Mark Kramer, Ned Poffinbarger; Bass/Tuba: Dave Sieber, Alan Ginter; Drums: Jack Scott, Jim Roberson, Tony Bellacera; Vocals: Paula Dula, Jane Reinmuth, Bev Ludlow Anderson, Vanna Turner, Gwenetta Brooks, Larry Sikorski, Dennis Cain, Claude Purcell, Geri Eckert, Harry DuVall, T Jackson, Alan Ginter, Jackie Clauson, Jeanette Hall, Julie Gallaher, Glenn Boutte, Edd Burhans, Clint Ritchie. GCR Director: Paula Dula.

Tailgate Room 11-8-15 Welcome newcomers to the Tailgate Room, Chris Williams, Dick Williams and Gwenetta Brooks joining:

Tpt: Grady Flamm, Chris Williams, Jared Blum, Dick Williams; Rds: Gene Mondro, Rob Polovy, Dick Lockwood; Tbn: Bob Gon-zalez, Howard Pearson; P: Frank Lindskoog, Augie Eriksson, Carl Kaiser,Cleve Baker; Strings: Jimmy Spero, Mike Bocchi-chio, Dave Metz, Phil Anderson; B/Tu: Dave Sieber, Gaby Boc-chicchio, Mike Melnikov; Dr: Greg Ayala, Tony Bellacera, Jack Orlove, Bill McMartin, Nick Cocuzzi; Vocs: Claude Purcell, Bev Ludlow, Geri Eckert, Gwenetta Brooks, Jane Reinmuth.

We hope to see you all on December 13th. Co-Dir.: Jane Reinmuth, Edd Burhans, Bev L. AndersonAssistants: Grady Flamm, Garrett Frazier.

14 Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016

TICKETS: $10/$12FREE for students (under 21) with ID

www.Sac Jazz.org/youthfestival

Sat., Feb. 13, 20168 am Festival 5:15 pm Awards

7:00 pm Clinicians ConcertSacramento State

10th anniversary TJYBF2016 Guest Clinician WYCLIFFE GORDON,

with the all-star CLINICIANS BAND: Greg Varlotta (tpt), Bob Draga (cl),Joe Midiri (cl/sax), Paul Midiri (vbs/tbn), Eddie Erickson (bn/gtr), Jason Wanner (p), Shelley Denny (b), Ron Jones (dr).

BAND REGISTR ATION deadline Dec. 15, 2015 on a space-available basis.

“Like” us on FACEBOOK: STJS Trad Jazz Youth Band Festival

MORE INFO on website, or e-mail: youthbandfest@sacjazz.org

10th anniversary Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival2016 Guest Clinician WYCLIFFE GORDON,trombone / tuba / trumpet / vocals

FRIDAY Feb. 12, 2016 • 6–8:30 pmPre-TJYBF Jam Session

Round Table Pizza (9138 Kiefer Blvd.; Sac., CA 95826)

SATURDAY Feb. 13, 2016 • 8 am (all day) TJYBF at Sac State Univ.

Capistrano Hall (6000 J St., Sac., CA 95819)Band Performances, Clinics, Workshop, Awards

immediately followed by:

7:00 pm Clinicians Concert featuring the all-star Clinicians Band

with 2016 Guest Clinician Wycliffe Gordon

SUNDAY Feb. 14, 2016 • Noon–5 pmSac. Trad. Jazz Society’s “Jazz Sunday” concert

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10THANNIVERSARY

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Raffle Cent$by Kathy Becker STJS R AFFLE COORDINATOR

Whereiseveryone???TheRafflebroughtin$136.00.Wereally need your attendance for Jazz Sundays.

Thank you to our Donators: Travis Air Force Jazz Band, Pat Gonzalez, Warren Mufich, Ginger & Pat DeVaney, Beth Scott, Bill & Yvonne Au. We appreciate all your donations.

Congratulations to our Winners: Joanne Luethy, Vanna Turner, Dave & Julia McAfee, Jan Hoover, and Janet Young.

I am getting ready to get things rolling for our Crab and Pasta Feed on Jan. 23. (See flyer on page 8.) All donations are welcome. Please contact me at 916-635-7224. Also, looking for large baskets.

Thank you all! You are really appreciated.

But Peter Petty could never pull any of this off without his incredible band. “The thing that makes the true difference is the high level of musicians that keep coming back to play with me,” he says. “And they do keep coming back, so I know I’m doing something right. But truly, it is they who are teaching me how to lead a band. I think of every one of them as my mentor.”

It was the mentoring encouragement of one former band member in particular that gave him the confidence to startleading his own band. “I will always remember,” says Petty “when Count Basie Big Band trumpeter Endre Rice told me, ‘Peter, you don’t suck.’ Now, there’s a ringing endorsement, if I ever heard one!”

And what a band it is! Featuring some of the true luminar-ies of Sacramento Jazz, his 13-piece Titans of Terpsichore! (trp SIK r ee) lineup includes David Johnson and Justin Au on trumpets; Brandon Au on trombone; Otis Mourning, Ken Stout, Adrian Coulson, and Byron Colborn on saxophones; Bonnie Otto or John Cocuzzi on piano; Arlyn Anderson on banjo and guitar; Alan Parks and Zack Zapunor on tuba and bass, Giorgi Khokhobashvili or Sasha Tkacheff on violin, Pete Philis on drums, and the phenomenal vocalist, Ms. Dana Moret.

Now, what is a Terpsichore, you may be asking yourself? Well, naturally, Terpsichore was the Greek muse of Lyric Poetry and Dance. Makes sense now, right?

Petty also leads an 8-piece group he calls his Double P Revue! (a small combo to whom he refers as his Merce-naires!),andfinally,hisWesternSwing/Bluegrassbandcalledthe Dubble P Boys!

“It is really such an honor to be able to be permitted to keep some of the best music there ever was alive (and hopefully well), and relevant for modern audiences. We are all the custodians of this phenomenal art form known as Jazz, and it is a pleasurable responsibility, indeed, to be one of its ambassadors.”

So, how is Peter Petty not world famous? Let’s see what the next three years will bring.

YoucanfindPeterPettyonlineat peterpetty.biz andonFacebook/PeterPetty.Biz, and Twitter at @peterpetty

Peter Petty (cont.)

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Mary Faith PattillosOctober 14, 2015

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Allen ToussaintNovember 9, 2015

Jim FusaroNovember 20, 2015

In Loving Memory

LAST MINUTE note re. JIM FUSARO:

The Fusaro Family has tentatively booked Elks #6 for Saturday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2016 for Jim Fusaro’s “Celebration of Life.” There is an emphasis on the word “tentative” re. this day and time (2 to 5 p.m.), so please “ask around” next month since STJS does not print a newsletter in January to update this info.