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The AFCDJSMonthly Concert Series
Third Sunday of the Monthexcept Dec.
May 19 – Heliotrope Ragtime OrchestraJune 16 – Nannette/Hotsy Totsy BoysJuly 21 – Titanic Jazz Band
~ ~ ~ ~ ~The Mississippi Room at the
Lafayette Hotel & Suites2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA
Take I-805, exit El Cajon Blvd West. TheLafayette Hotel is 2 blocks West of TexasStreet. The Mississippi Room is locateddownstairs, in the northwest corner of thebuilding. Enter from the El Cajon Blvd.entrance door.
All concerts are from 1-4pm.Food and Bar Service Available.
Keyboard Delights at Fest #34Lovers of Piano Jazz will be
delighted with the lineup for the 34thAnnual San Diego Jazz Fest! New tothe Festival are keyboard virtuososPaolo Alderighi and Jason Wanner.Pao lo has recorded and touredextensively in Europe, using Milan,Italy as his home base. Jason is analumnus of the Blue Street Jazz Band,an instructor at the Sacramento JazzCamp, a recent addition to the jazzparty circuit — and a resident of SanDiego! Other featured piano soloists at theFestival include Boogie Woogie Hallof Fame inductee Carl Sonny Leyland,Ragtime experts Virginia Tichenor andMarty Eggers, and stride masterStephanie Trick. In addition to hersolo sets, Stephanie will play duetswith Paolo and Sonny.
Another great pianist is returningto the Festival in 2013 after a longabsence — Ray Skjelbred. Ray willperform with Bob Schulz’s Frisco JazzBand, his own Chicago-style quintet,the Cubs, and as a soloist.
Clarinet wizard Dave Bennett willalso move to the “88” for his sets with
New Society BoardNamed, Key PeopleRecognized
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Paolo Alderighi
Published by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society • San Diego, CA • www.SDjazzfest.org
$5.00 Per Issue Vol. XXXI No. 2
Jason Wanner
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the Memphis Boys, playing the kindof Rockabilly music made famous by“The Killer” (Jerry Lee Lewis). Other band pianists who will performsolo sets during the Festival includeRay Templin, Paul Reid, Tad Weed,Sue Palmer, Bob Pinsker, Robbie
Rhodes and Jay Berman. The bandsthey play with — Original WildcatJass Band, Cornet Chop Suey, DaveBennett Quartet , Motel SwingOrchestra , Heliotrope RagtimeOrchestra, Titanic Jazz Band andHigh Society Jazz Band respectively— will also be featured at Fest #34. Besides the world-class pianistslisted above, the 2013 San Diego JazzFest program includes outstandingguest artists — vocalist Brady McKay,
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America’s Finest City DixielandJazz Society elected its Board ofDirectors at the March meeting. The2013 Board members are Bill Adams,Jane Brown, Alice Contreras, MyrnaGoodwin , Cur t i s McKee , J imMcNaughton, Ruthe Monteith, LisaRichardson , Carey Thoza , andGretchen Haugen. Gretchen is the onlynew member. She has served as ourTreasurer since last August andcoordinated the Badge Sales Office atthe 2012 Thanksgiving Jazz Fest. PaulDaspit and Hal Smith serve as AFCDJSExecutive Director and Art is t icDirector respectively.
Although there are a l imitednumber of positions on the officialBoard of Directors for the Society,many others help to make our Festivaland events throughout the yearsuccessful. These “project leaders”are instrumental in the daily workingsof the Society. We sincerely thankthem for their help.• Howie Nielson is our archivist,o rgan iz ing thousands of mus icarrangements for small bands andmaking them available to school andyouth groups, plus other community,church and professional musicalorganizations around the country.• Jay Levine is the editor andpublisher of our quarter ly JazzRambler, and he assists with theprinting of countless fliers, banners,signs, etc. at his company PIP Printing.• Joan Adams is not only the co-coordinator for the Information Centerat the San Diego Jazz Fest, but shealso prepares and prints the programsfor each of our Monthly Concerts.• Jay Rice leads our Monthly JazzWorkshops held at the Musicians’Union Hall the 2nd Thursday of eachmonth. He plans the tune list for theevening and not i f ies in teres tedparticipants.• Anne McNaughton handles thedoor for each of our Monthly Concertsand is responsible for many of ournew Society members who enrollduring the concerts.
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(To have events included in the JazzRambler or on the AFCDJS website,submit updates by the 28th of eachmonth to Myrna Goodwin [email protected].)
DIXIE EXPRESSDIXIE EXPRESSDIXIE EXPRESSDIXIE EXPRESSDIXIE EXPRESSFuddruckers, Wednesdays, 6-8pm,
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa.Welk Resorts, 8830 Lawrence Welk
Rd. Escondido, “Festival Under the LightsTheater Patio,” Tuesdays 5:30-8pmDance floor, food & beverages availableNo Cover, Confirm dates & time.http://[email protected] or (888) 802-7469
SAN DIEGO BANJO BANDSAN DIEGO BANJO BANDSAN DIEGO BANJO BANDSAN DIEGO BANJO BANDSAN DIEGO BANJO BANDMcDonald’s at El Cajon Blvd. & 54th
St. every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm
UPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERSUPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERSUPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERSUPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERSUPTOWN RHYTHM MAKERSFirst Friday of each month, 8-11pm,
Claire de Lune, 2906 University Ave. SanDiego. www.facebook.com/URMjazz
SOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERSSOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERSSOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERSSOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERSSOUTH BAY JAZZ RAMBLERSFirst Monday of each month, 6-8pm,
Grossmont Fuddruckers, 5500 GrossmontCenter Dr., La Mesa
BAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERSBAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERSBAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERSBAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERSBAYSIDE DIXIE STOMPERSTuesdays, 6-8pm, Fuddruckers, 8285
Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA
REY VINOLE’S DIXIELANDREY VINOLE’S DIXIELANDREY VINOLE’S DIXIELANDREY VINOLE’S DIXIELANDREY VINOLE’S DIXIELANDWORKSHOPWORKSHOPWORKSHOPWORKSHOPWORKSHOP
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, The Orchard, 4040Hancock, San Diego (858) 581-9293.
PARAGON JAZZ BANDPARAGON JAZZ BANDPARAGON JAZZ BANDPARAGON JAZZ BANDPARAGON JAZZ BANDParadise Village , 2700 East 4th
National City; Fridays, May 17, June 21,August 16, 3-5pm
Coronado Ferry Landing, June 15, July13, Aug. 2, 2-4pm
St. Paul’s Villa, Thurs. (except 2ndThurs.) 6:30-8pm, 2340 4th Ave., San Diego.Special date: July 4, 1-2 pm
La Mesa Adult Center, 8450 La MesaBlvd., La Mesa, Friday, May 17, 7-10pmMore Info: 619 435-3931or [email protected]
RED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BANDCheck our website for upcoming gigs,
www.redpepperjazz.com
THE SAINTSTHE SAINTSTHE SAINTSTHE SAINTSTHE SAINTSSt. Paul’s Villa Senior Facility, 2340
4th Ave., San Diego. Friday, 2-3:30 pm,(619) 384-7574. Musicians, dancers,listeners invited.
HIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDMusicians’ Union Hall Concert (JAG)
The JAZZ RAMBLER is published quarterly for$15 per year ($20 foreign) by America’s FinestCity Dixieland Jazz Society. Address all cor-respondence to P.O. Box 880387, San Diego,CA 92168-0387.America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society isa Non-Profit 501 (c)3 organization.For information about the Society, call(619) 297-5277.Website: www.SDjazzfest.orgFax number (619) 297-5281. Single copyprice $5.00. Editorial contributions welcome.Contents of Jazz Rambler are copyrighted© (2013) by America’s Finest City DixielandJazz Society and may not be reprintedwithout permission. Jazz Publications andJazz Club Newsletters may reprint articlesprovided the following credit is included:“Reprinted from the Jazz Rambler, SanDiego, California.” The Jazz Rambler andSociety functions are funded in part by theCity of San Diego Commission for Arts andCulture.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Adams, PresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentMyrna Goodwin, SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretarySecretaryGretchen Haugen, TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurerJane Brown, Alice Contreras, CurtisMcKee, Ruthe Monteith, JimMcNaughton, Lisa Richardson, CareyJo Thoza.AFCDJS STAFFPaul Daspit, Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorHal Smith, Artistic DirectorArtistic DirectorArtistic DirectorArtistic DirectorArtistic DirectorRAMBLER STAFFEditor: Jay F. LevineStaff Writers: Paul Daspit • Myrna GoodwinHal Smith • Jim McNaughtonStaff Photographer: Jerry Jones
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SPRING (MAY) 2013 VOL. XXXI - NO. 2
Jazz Alive — Here, There, Everywhere
Advertise in the RamblerAdvertising in the Jazz Rambler is one of
the best ways to reach a large exclusive audienceof Trad Jazz fans. With our circulation ofapproximately 2,000 and an estimated reader-ship of 3,500, you will be reaching thousandsof people who are interested in all aspects ofTraditional Jazz.
The Rambler is published quarterly. Dead-lines are the 5th of the month, prior to the dateof issue. Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1.
Advertising RatesFull page — $275.00
One Half page — 150.00One Third page — 110.00One Quarter page — 85.00One Eighth page — 50.00
For a rate sheet, write AFCDJS, P.O.Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387or call (619) 297-5277.
AFCDJS is a member of:• International Association of
Classic Jazz Festivals• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce• San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
w/ Janet Hammer, 1717 Morena Blvd., SanDiego, CA 92110, Sat., May 4, 2-5pm.
Fallbrook Lib., Thurs., May 16, 7-8pm.Musicians’ Union Hall (JAG)
Concert, 1717 Morena Blvd., San Diego,CA 92110. Sat., June 1, 2-5pm.
Encinitas Library, Sunday, August 4,2-3 pm. www.highsocietyjazzband.comMore info Larry (858) 277-5294
LAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUB1st Sundays (951-245-9504), Lake
Elsinore Elks Club, 33700 Mission Trail,Wildomar, CA, 1:30-4:30 pm (Featured bandat 3pm)May 5—Coyote Hills Jazz BandJune 2—Red Pepper Jazz BandJuly 7—Jazz Generation
JAZZ ASSOCIATION OFJAZZ ASSOCIATION OFJAZZ ASSOCIATION OFJAZZ ASSOCIATION OFJAZZ ASSOCIATION OFGREATER SAN DIEGOGREATER SAN DIEGOGREATER SAN DIEGOGREATER SAN DIEGOGREATER SAN DIEGO
Concert Schedule: www.jazz4u.org or760-753-0456 or 858-459-2559.
RAMONA SENIOR CENTERRAMONA SENIOR CENTERRAMONA SENIOR CENTERRAMONA SENIOR CENTERRAMONA SENIOR CENTERFridays, George Newman, Dixieland
and “oldies” piano, 11:30am-1pm.Musicians welcome, 434 Aqua Lane,Ramona, (619) 876-4300 X146
RAMONA TERRACE ESTATESRAMONA TERRACE ESTATESRAMONA TERRACE ESTATESRAMONA TERRACE ESTATESRAMONA TERRACE ESTATESDixieland to Rock & Roll, Fridays, 3-
5pm, musicians welcome, (760) 315-2912,1212 “H” St. #152, Ramona
GOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESSundays, 1-4 pm, call for dates.
Steamer’s Restaurant , 138 W.Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton. Call forinfo at (626) 799-1761
CJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERACJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERACJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERACJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERACJ SAMS and KATIE CAVERAWednesdays, Curley’s Café, 1999 E.
Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill, CA. Free. Best to confirm dates and times. Info:www.katiecavera.net.
ROYALE GARDEN DIXIE BANDROYALE GARDEN DIXIE BANDROYALE GARDEN DIXIE BANDROYALE GARDEN DIXIE BANDROYALE GARDEN DIXIE BAND1st & 3rd Mon., 7pm, El Patio
Restaurant, 1750 W. La Palma Ave.,Anaheim. More info – 951-898-2174
AUNTIE SKINNER’S LUCKYAUNTIE SKINNER’S LUCKYAUNTIE SKINNER’S LUCKYAUNTIE SKINNER’S LUCKYAUNTIE SKINNER’S LUCKYWINNERS JAZZ BANDWINNERS JAZZ BANDWINNERS JAZZ BANDWINNERS JAZZ BANDWINNERS JAZZ BAND
1st & 3rd Monday, El Patio Restaurant,1750 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 7-9pm
S. FERNANDO VALLEY BANJOS. FERNANDO VALLEY BANJOS. FERNANDO VALLEY BANJOS. FERNANDO VALLEY BANJOS. FERNANDO VALLEY BANJO1st Thursday, 7-8:30pm, (818) 882-
1877, Lamplighter Family Restaurant,9110 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth.Reservations suggested.
CROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDWednesdays from 6:30-9pm, Burger
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clarinetist Bob Draga, clarinetist/saxophonist Chloe Feoranzo andbanjoist/guitarist/bassist/vocalistKatie Cavera. Brady, Bob and Chloewill sit in with a variety of bands andcombos during the Festival weekend.Katie will lead her own trio to kickthings off on Thursday evening, andthen will play with the ReynoldsBrothers and the Cubs from Fridaythrough Sunday.
The Festival lineup will be roundedout with fan favorites such as theYerba Buena Stompers, High SierraJazz Band, Grand Dominion JazzBand, Buck Creek Jazz Band, NightBlooming Jazzmen, Red Skunk JazzBand, Euphoria Brass Band, DixieExpress, Red Pepper Jazz Band, DickWilliams’ Jammers, Myers DanceInstructors , Mission Bay HighPreservationists and two new groupswhich will keep the dancers lindy-hopping a t our Swing DanceExtravaganza — Glenn Crytzer andhis Syncopators and Stompy Jones.
Plan now to join AFCDJS for anincredible weekend of Trad Jazz,Ragtime, Swing, Blues and Rockabillyfrom Wednesday, Nov. 27 untilSunday, Dec. 1, 2013. All events takeplace at the Town & Country Hotel,500 Hotel Circle North in San Diego.To order badges , make ho te lreservations at the Town & Countryand for band and musician sponsor-ship information, see the advertise-ment on page 5 of the Jazz Rambler.
Stephanie Trick
Delights . . .Continued from front page AFCDJS extends a sincere thank
you to Everett Crouse for over 10years of service to the Society. After29 years in the US Navy where heplayed clarinet and saxophone aroundthe world with fleet bands in the Navymusic program, Everett Crouse taughtmusic in the San Diego City Schools.He finished his teaching career atMission Bay High School where hedirected the MB Dixie Jazz Band. (Oneof his students was JP Balmat, thecurrent MBHS director.)
While at Mission Bay, Everettbecame involved with the San DiegoJazz Fest as a Cabaret Manager, and in2002 he was elected to the AFCDJSBoard of Directors. After retiring fromteaching in 2003, he became even moreactive in the Society. He served asthe Society’s office manager handlingmai l and cor respondence formembersh ip , sponsorsh ip andvolunteers. At the Festival, he
Warm Thanks to Everett Crouse
coordinated all of the volunteers withRuthe Monteith and oversaw theCabaret Managers. In addition,Everett was a musician at the Festivalplaying reeds with the HeliotropeRagtime Orchestra and the ParagonJazz Band. He even helped withFestival promotions by playing at areaTV stations.
AFCDJS truly appreciates allEverett has done for music throughouthis life and is fortunate to have hadhim as a member of American’s FinestCity Dixieland Jazz Society’s Board ofDirectors. We wish him the very bestas he continues to play his clarinetand saxophone wi th g roupsthroughout the San Diego area.
Town & Country PetPolicy for Fest 2013
The Town & Country Resortwill continue its pet (dog) policyfor the 2013 Jazz Fest. This policyis in effect only for theThanksgiving Festival. It is limitedto one dog per room. The GardenRooms (two story building) nearKelly’s Restaurant have beenassigned for those who wish tobring their dog to the Festival thisyear. When you make yourreservation, simply indicate youwill be bringing your dog.
Jazz on Radio/OnlineDoug Best Swings:7-11am every
Sat. ’30s thru ’50s big band with atouch of New Orleans Jazz. Call760.736.8375 or 619.540.5715 forrequests or feedback.
Sharon’s Show by Sharon Prince:11am-1pm every Sat. All types anderas of music usually with a theme orfocusing on one particular artist orcomposer. Contact: 619.997.4045 [email protected] for requests orfeedback
Both shows are available at AM1320 radio, www.palomar.edu/kksminternet and Cox Cable 957.
Small BandMusic ArchivesAFCDJS maintains an archive of
over 2400 small band musicarrangements, which we makeavailable to school and youth bands,community, church, start-up, andprofessional music groups.
Ask about the Top Thousandmost-requested small band musicarrangements, on a DVD disc.
Contact Howie Nielson [email protected], or go towww.smallbandmusic.org.
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Jazz Alive . . .Continued from page 2
Monthly Jazz ConcertsSponsored by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society
Third Sunday of each month except December
May 19 – Heliotrope Ragtime OrchestraJune 16 – Nannette & Her Hotsy Totsy BoysJuly 21 – Titanic Jazz Band
Lafayette Hotel & SuitesMississippi Room • 2223 El Cajon Blvd. • San Diego
All Programs: 1-4pm • Admission-$15 • Members-$10 • Under 30 (with photo ID)-$5
PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE TRADITIONAL JAZZ!ATTEND OUR MONTHLY CONCERT/DANCES!
Check the AFCDJS website for the latest information atwww.sdjazzfest.org.
Continental Restaurant, Pasadena (626)792-6634
BALDY MOUNTAIN SWINGBALDY MOUNTAIN SWINGBALDY MOUNTAIN SWINGBALDY MOUNTAIN SWINGBALDY MOUNTAIN SWING1st and 3rd Thursdays, 8-10:30pm, at
The Press, 129 Harvard Ave., ClaremontInfo: (909) 625-4808
SOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVENSOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVENSOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVENSOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVENSOUTHSIDE CHICAGO SEVENMondays, 7-10 pm, at Le Carousse
Roughe, White Lane, Bakersfield. Info:(909) 625-4808
SEAL BEACH, CASEAL BEACH, CASEAL BEACH, CASEAL BEACH, CASEAL BEACH, CATuesdays, 6-9pm, Leisure World
Dixieland Workshop, 13550 Seal BeachBlvd., Club House 3, rm. 8, (562) 594-5722
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OFNEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OFNEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OFNEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OFNEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB OFSOUTHERN CALIFORNIASOUTHERN CALIFORNIASOUTHERN CALIFORNIASOUTHERN CALIFORNIASOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3rd Sunday, 1pm. Westminster Lanes,6471 Westminster Ave., Westminster
SOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZSOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZSOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZSOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZSOUTH BAY N. ORLEANS JAZZCLUBCLUBCLUBCLUBCLUB
2nd Sunday, 12:30-5pm, Knights ofColumbus Hall, 214 Avenue I, RedondoBeach. (310) 374-3174
SO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETYSO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETYSO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETYSO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETYSO CAL HOT JAZZ SOCIETY1st Sunday. American Legion Post 335,
Southgate. (323) 566-9128. 1pm
SIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUBSIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUBSIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUBSIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUBSIMI VALLEY JAZZ CLUB2nd Sunday, 1-5pm, Simi Valley Senior
Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley.
GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ SOC.GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ SOC.GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ SOC.GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ SOC.GOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZ SOC.1st Sunday; 1-5 pm, Kern City Town
Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Dr., Bakersfield
WEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUBWEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUBWEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUBWEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUBWEST COAST TRAD JASS CLUBThe Untouchables – host band, 1st
Sunday Every Month 1-5pmThe Saloon at Piper’s Winery, 6500
Casitas Pass Road, Ventura - 805-684-6494h t t p : / / w w w . w e s t c o a s t t r a d j a s s . c o m ,[email protected]
SACRAMENTO, CASACRAMENTO, CASACRAMENTO, CASACRAMENTO, CASACRAMENTO, CA40th Annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee,May 24-27. (916) 372-5277 x10www.sacjazz.com
ELKHART, INELKHART, INELKHART, INELKHART, INELKHART, IN26th Annuel Elkhart Jazz FestivalJune 20-23. (574) 295-8701.www.elkhartjazzfestival.com
LACEY, WALACEY, WALACEY, WALACEY, WALACEY, WA23rd Annual America’s Classic JazzFestival, June 27-30, (360) 943-9123www.olyjazz.com
MAMMOTH LAKES, CAMAMMOTH LAKES, CAMAMMOTH LAKES, CAMAMMOTH LAKES, CAMAMMOTH LAKES, CA25th Annual Mammoth Lakes JazzJubilee,July 10-14, (877) 686-5299www.mammothjazz.org
SONOMA, CASONOMA, CASONOMA, CASONOMA, CASONOMA, CA17th Annual Cline Wine & DixielandJazz Festival, July 13. (800) 546-2070,www.clinecellars.com
EVERGREEN, COEVERGREEN, COEVERGREEN, COEVERGREEN, COEVERGREEN, COEvergreen Jazz Festival, July 26-28, (303)697-5467, www.evergreenjazz.org
DAVENPORT, IADAVENPORT, IADAVENPORT, IADAVENPORT, IADAVENPORT, IA42nd Annual Bix Memorial Jazz Festival,
Aug. 1-4,www.bixsociety.org, (563) 324-7170
SUTTER CREEK, CASUTTER CREEK, CASUTTER CREEK, CASUTTER CREEK, CASUTTER CREEK, CA15th Annual Sutter Creek RagtimeFestival, Aug. 9-11, (209) 405-1563www.suttercreekragtime.com
DENVER, CODENVER, CODENVER, CODENVER, CODENVER, CO34th Annual Summit Jazz, Sept. 28-30,303-670-8471, http://www.summitjazz.org
Bay Area Jazz researcher DaveRadlauer has produced a number ofaward-winning radio programs underthe “Jazz Rhythm” banner.
The programs cover a fascinatingarray of subjects, from Buddy Boldento “Cowboy Jazz” to SoundRestoration. Several of Radlauer’sSan Francisco Jazz programs featureinterviews with Jazzmen such as BobHelm, Bill Bardin, Wally Rose and BobMielke.
Recently, Radlauer worked withAFCDJS Artistic Director Hal Smithand former Jazz Camp instructor ChrisTyle on programs devoted to trumpeterBenny Strickler and cornetist DannyAlguire. Tyle is also contributingmaterial on the Castle Jazz Band for anupcoming Jazz Rhythm show andSmith is gathering material for aprogram on Chicago pianist FrankMelrose.
All the Jazz Rhythm programs areavailable online, accompanied by rare
‘Jazz Rhythm’ Programs OfferA Wealth of Information
photographs and expertly-writtennotes, at www.jazzhotbigstep.com.
The website is an invaluableresource for anyone who is interestedin the history of Jazz, though even themost knowledgeable Jazz fans mayhear something new when they visitthe Jazz Rhythm web page!
Jazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots i s heard on
Sunday evening, 8-10 pm, onKSDS FM (88.3 on the dial).
The program features theroots of jazz — ragtime, blues,country music and more.
Jazz Roots is hosted by LouCurtiss, proprietor of Folk ArtsRare Records and founder ofthe San Diego Folk Festivaland the Adams Avenue RootsFestival.
FESTIVAL HOURS
Wed 7-11pm
Thurs 7-11pm
Fri 10am-11pm
Sat 9am-11pm
Sun 8am-5pm
* Subject to change
Brady McKay
INVITED BANDS & GUEST ARTISTS* Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band
Original Wildcat Jass Band
High Sierra Jazz Band
Buck Creek Jazz Band
Carl Sonny Leyland Trio
Yerba Buena Stompers
Dave Bennett Quartet
Cornet Chop Suey
Red Skunk Band
Stephanie Trick
Paolo Alderighi
Katie Cavera
Bob Draga
Brady McKay
Jason Wanner
Chloe Feoranzo
Titanic Jazz Band
Reynolds Brothers
Ray Cubs
Euphoria Brass Band
Red Pepper Jazz Band
High Society Jazz Band
Dixie Express Jazz Band
Night Blooming Jazzmen
Myers Dance Instructions
Grand Dominion Jazz Band
Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra
Dick Williams Jazzsea Jammers
Mission Bay HS Preservationists
Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing
Dave Bennett and his Memphis Boys
Glenn Crytzer and his Syncopators
Stompy Jones
For hotel reservations contact
Town & Country Resort and
Convention Center, 500 Hotel
Circle North, San Diego 92108
800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131
Rates start at $105/night
2013 FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS
Take an active role in supporting the festival!
Consider sponsoring a Room, Band or Guest Artist.
Example sponsorship plan:
$250 for your favorite Band or Guest Artist includes: One All-Events Badge and Sponsor Ribbon
Reserved Seating in all Venues & Free Parking Band Hospitality Room access Web & Program recognition
One-Year AFCDJS Membership
Sponsor by Oct 31, 2013 to ensure Program listing Email or call Jim McNaughton to arrange a sponsorship plan or to
obtain additional info: [email protected] / 619-435-0806
BADGE REGISTRATION AFCDJS P.O. BOX 880387, SAN DIEGO, CA 92168-0387
www.SDjazzfest.org Email: [email protected] Phone: 619-297-5277
5-Day Badges (Wed Sun) _________ @ $105 ea. Total $ ____________
4-Day Badges (Thur Sun) _________ @ $100 ea. Total $ ____________
3-Day Badges (Fri Sun) _________ @ $95 ea. Total $ ____________
Society Membership: Single $20 Couple $30
Amount of check or money order: TOTAL $_______________
NAME __________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________
CITY____________________________________STATE_____ZIP____________
Email: ___________________________________________________________
$10 off Multi-day badges if purchased by Oct 15, 2013 with T&C Reservation.
DAILY BADGES AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL
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Heliotrope Ragtime Orch. May 19The Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra
is known for its performance of rags,songs and dance tunes from 1890-1920, but lately has been addingrepertoire from the 1920s, includingpieces by Jelly Roll Morton, KingOliver, and James P. Johnson. On May19, most of the program will be fromthis new part of the HRO book,especially for the AFCDJS. BobPinsker, piano/vocals and BruceVermazen, cornet/vocals lead theorchestra, which is rounded out byCheryl and Dan Swem, violins;Fernando Herrera, alto sax/flute;Everett Crouse, alto sax/clarinet;Patrick McMahon, tenor sax/vocal;Ed Henson, cornet; John Ralston,trombone; John Winkelman, tuba; andEd Ducharme, drums.
Nannette/Hotsy Totsy Boys June 16Nannette and her Hotsy Totsy
Boys are billed as a “Roaring ’20sRevue” where “the audience becomespart of the show.” You are invited to“Dance, swoon and laugh with ourcabaret-style show.” Nannette andher musicians have performed thisinteract ive show at jazz c lubs ,fes t iva l s and spec ia l even tsthroughout Southern California, puton a dynamic, entertaining show and
Continuing Society Concert SeriesMeans Great Jazz Entertainment
were well received at its last AFCDJSconcert. Led by trumpeter Tom Loeband featur ing vocal is t /chanteuseNannette, the musicians include HenriAlain, trombone; Caesar Ricci, reeds;Dave Mikelson, banjo; and ToxieFrench, drums.
Titanic Jazz Band July 21For 20 years, Titanic Jazz Band has
been one of the top Traditional Jazzbands in the U.S.! Organized in 1993,the band has performed at nearly everyfestival, concert series and jazz club of
Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra Titanic Jazz Band
Nannette and her Hotsy Totsy Boys
consequence on the West Coast.Interestingly, both the personnel andthe repertoire of the Titanic Jazz Bandhave remained stable throughout mostof the group’s existence — a uniqueand remarkable t r ibute to theenduring legacy of San Francisco Jazzas well as the dedication of Titanic’stalented musicians. Cornetist DanComins leads the band, which alsoincludes Keith Elliott, trombone; MikeBaird, reeds; Robbie Rhodes, piano;Vince Saunders, banjo; Ray Cadd,tuba; and Larry Wright, drums. Cometo the Mississippi Room at theLafayette Hotel & Suites on July 21for a “Trad” experience you are sureto enjoy.
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Recognized. . .Continued from front page Legend . . .
Continued from back pageRather, these were highly-arrangedsect ions of the songs, with theclarinets playing the melody, harmonyand counterpoin t par t s wi thoutimprovising. The trio on “Dead ManBlues” is especially noteworthy. Theblend achieved by Simeon, Howardand Bigard sounds just as good todayas it must have when the record wasfirst released!
Throughout the remainder of the1920s, Darnell Howard shuttled backand forth between the Elgar, Paytonand Tate orchestras and also workedwith groups led by Jimmy Wade, CarrollDickerson and Jerome Carrington.Then, in 1931, Howard joined the EarlHines Orchestra. Even in the midst ofthe Great Depression, Hines wasleading an orchestra that performedas often as seven nights a week at theGrand Terrace Café in Chicago. DuringHoward’s tenure with the orchestra, itbroadcast live from the Grand Terraceand recorded for Brunswick and laterDecca. In the reed section, Howardwas reunited with Omer Simeon. Bothreedmen soloed effectively with theHines Orchestra , and Howard’splaying on sides such as “Blue Drag”and “I Love You Because I Love You”contributed much to the orchestra’sd i s t inc t ive sound . And on“Cavernism” Howard took a full-chorus solo on his first instrument —the violin. Several takes of thisnumber were recorded and a reavailable on a variety of CD issues. Itis instructive to listen to Howard’simprovisations between the varioustakes, as he repeats very little in theway of phrases. It has been writtenthat Howard’s violin playing inspiredyounger musicians such as Ray Nanceand Stuff Smith. After listening to allthe versions of “Cavernism” andconcentrating on the violin solos, thatis certainly a possibility!
If Howard had retired followingthe stint with Earl Hines, he wouldalready have enough of a resumé toqualify as a Jazz legend. But hismusical career was about to undergoa rejuvenation!
To be continued in the next issueof the Jazz Rambler.
• Kenny Powell assists Jay Rice withthe Monthly Workshop. He providesthe drum kit, helps other musicians,and drums as needed.• Ed Adams assists throughout theyear by setting up and running soundas needed at Sunday Concerts or ouryearly jazz camp. In addition, he is aco-coordinator for the InformationCenter at the Festival• Mary Helen Jones p rov idesexceptional help for both the AnnualFestival and the Adult Jazz Camp bybooking out-of-the-area musician airtravel (and rail if appropriate). MaryHelen coordinates every aspect oftheir travel.• Chuck Hukari keeps the Festivalrunning smoothly by managing theMusicians’ Instrument Storage Roomensuring that all instruments arecarefully stored between sets andquickly available when our musiciansneed them.• Jean Nielson has overseen theSociety Table at the Festival for over30 years. She not only recruits newAFCDJS members, but coordinates theinstrument donation program, surveycards and education donations.• Maralee Ellison helped with theFestival CD sales records in the past,but now she has taken on a new project.She is doing data entry and recordingthe details from the Festival surveycards.• Bob Solsbak started working withour Festival when he and Bill Adamswere very young. Now Bob overseesthe sound crews that are key to theFestival’s success.• Jerry Jones volunteers as the“resident” photographer for AFCDJS,taking pictures at monthly concerts,the Festival and trad jazz gigs all yearround.• Pat Coe serves by working in theAFCDJS office. Especially in themonths prior to the Festival, sheanswers the phone, takes messagesand assists with filing.• Gail Kerna began promoting theFestival and our other activities usingour Festival program following the2012 Festival. She continues to focuson boosting our membership.
• Dusty Ward has recently agreedto assist AFCDJS by being a liaisonwith the many service clubs in SanDiego County in an effort to providethe clubs with information about theFestival and AFCDJS.• Barbara Moore has planned thefood items and served as the hostessin the Musicians’ Hospitality Roomat the Festival. After organizing theHospitality room for eight years,Barbara resigned following the 2012Festival and new people will beneeded to assume her area.
Work on our Festival, concerts, jazzcamp, jazz workshops and educationalprojects goes on all year. We havemany very talented people in ourSociety, so consider what skills youhave that could be of benefit to theorganization. If you are interested involunteering to assist throughout theyear on AFCDJS activities, pleasecontact Myrna Goodwin by email [email protected]. Some of theareas where we have needs includeadvertising, grant development,journalism, coordinators for the youthand education programs, plus extra helpduring the Festival with instrumentstorage, hospitality, cabaret managers,general volunteers and others.
There are many other projectslooking for someone to take charge of. . . maybe you could help?
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By Jim McNaughton
AFCDJS has put together anoutstanding band lineup for the 2013Festival. If traditional jazz is yourthing, count the excellent trad bandsand performers. The band committeehas worked extremely hard to providepopular bands from all regions. Themain focus of the Festival is stilltraditional jazz. To please our manyyoung fans swing/dance bands willalso be in the lineup.
Thanks to your generous supportfo r the educa t iona l p rogram,addi t ional scholarsh ips wi l l beprovided for summer youth jazz campattendance. This year we will help theMission Bay High Preservationists toattend the Sacramento Jazz Festival.Our instrument donation program foryouth has been expanded, too.
We are gratified to know that thereare so many of you who are helping to“keep the music alive” by yourfinancial contributions as well as yourtime and talent. You can be assuredthat the Festival, monthly concerts,and Youth & Educational programswill continue to contribute to ourmission — “to preserve, promote andprovide this uniquely American artform known as Traditional Jazz.”Shortly you will be receiving theannual appeal letter. We hope you willjoin us in promoting our mission.
To take an active role in supportingthe Festival and Society considersponsoring a Band, a Guest Artist ora Room. By choosing to sponsor aspecific band, guest artist or roomyou receive the following benefits —and remember, a portion of thiscontribution is tax deductible. Asponsorship at the $250 level for yourfavorite Band or Guest Artist willprovide you with:• One All-Events Badge and Sponsor
Ribbon• Reserved Seating in all Venues• Free Parking• Invitation to Sponsors Reception• Band Hospitality Room access• Web & Program recognition• One-year AFCDJS Membership
What Have We DoneFor You Lately?
We sincerely appreciate your“general society donations,” too.They are totally tax deductible;however, a general society donationor an education donation does notentitle you to sponsor benefits at theFestival.
You can sponsor on-line by goingto www.SDjazzfest.org. If you havequestions or would like additionalinformation, please, contact JimMcNaughton at (619) 435-0806 or [email protected].
AFCDJS is pleased to introducetwo new instructors for the 2014 AdultJazz Camp scheduled for Jan. 24-27,2014, located at the Lafayette Hotel &Suites.
HOWARD MIATA (trombone)began playing jazz with the RoyalSociety Jazz Orchestra and theMonterey Bay Classic Jazz Band. Hejoined the High Sierra Jazz Band in1989 and travels all over the worldplaying festivals and jazz cruisesthroughout the year. Howard has aBA in music from San Jose StateUniversity and is a retired musicteacher. Also an accomplished tubaplayer, he can be heard performingwith many of the top West Coastbands. Turk Murphy and Jim Snyderhave been major in f luences toHoward’s playing style. The slightgruff sound and the tasty plungersolos can be heard throughout hisband’s recordings. His fans love hison-stage enthusiasm. Howard callsGilroy, CA home.
New Instructors AddedTo Jazz Camp Staff
DAN LEVINSON (clarinet, sax), aspecialist in traditional jazz and swing,is indeed one of the most prolificmusicians on the scene today, andhe’s equally at home as both a leaderand sideman. During a 20-year career,he has appeared alongside suchprominent artists as Dick Hyman, MelTormé, Wynton Marsalis, Ed Polcer,Howard Alden, Joe Ascione, DanBarrett , Jon-Erik Kellso, RandyReinhart, Mark Shane, Kevin Dorn,Dick Sudhalter, Frank Vignola, RandySandke and John Cocuzzi. Thoughbased in New York City, Dan’s busyschedule often takes him across thecountry and around the world. Danhas performed on over 75 CDs,including seven under his own name.The Mississ ippi Rag cal ls DanLevinson the “in-demand reedman.”
At the 2014 Adult Jazz Camp, ClintBaker will move from the tromboneclass to the cornet/trumpet class butcontinue as the camp’s AssistantDirector. Other returning instructorsare John Royen, piano; Katie Cavera,gu i ta r /ban jo ; Mar ty Eggers -tuba,bass; and Steve Apple, drums.
Additional information about thecamp can be found at the Societywebsite at www.sdjazzfest.org.
Howard Miata
Dan Levinson
AFCDJS WebsiteThe AFCDJS Website has
been updated and upgraded.Check out our line-up for the2013 Festival and look over thenew site at the same time.
www.SDjazzfest.org
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Don Jones, publisher of the American Rag is offering a two-month “mini-trial-subscription” to all new AFCDJS members. Simply fill out the form below, have itsigned by an AFCDJS officer at one of our monthly concerts, then send thecompleted form to the American Rag. You will enjoy two months’ worth of reportingon the most important events in the world of Traditional Jazz and Ragtime.
AFCDJS-sponsored workshops areheld the second Thursday of everymonth (except December) from 7 to9pm at the San Diego MusiciansHall, 1717 Morena Blvd., San Diego.
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The personnel of many of the localBands that have appeared at ourFestivals have been participantsin the AFCDJS free JazzWorkshops.
AFCDJS PRESENTS FREE 2013
DIXIE WORKSHOPS(2nd Thurs. of month, 7-9 pm)
May 9 • June 13 • July 11
Aug. 8 • Sept. 12 • Oct. 10
Nov. 14 • Dec. dark
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SAN DIEGO ADULTTRADITIONAL JAZZ CAMP
The original and only music camp by AFCDJS
January 16-19, 2014All facilities are located at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites in San Diego.
Instruction will include sectionals for front line and rhythm. Students playmusic together and with faculty members throughout the weekend.
Clint Baker, Asst. Camp Dir. - trumpet/cornet• Howard Miyata - trombone • Dan Levinson- reeds
• John Royen - piano • Steve Apple - drums
• Katie Cavera - banjo, guitar • Marty Eggers - bass, tuba
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TUITION: $420 Enrollment is limited.* There is a $60.00 tuition discount for Jazz Camp students staying at the Lafayette Hotelfor at least 3 nights, and who register for camp no later than 11/15/2013 (limit 2 discountsper room). For room reservations, contact the hotel at 1-888-272-6343 or make emailrequests to [email protected]. Ask for the “Jazz Camp rate.”Register and pay tuition on-line at www.SDjazzfest.org or complete this form and make yourcheck payable to AFCDJS. Mail to AFCDJS, PO Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387.Please provide your hotel reservation number in the space provided below or in the commentssection on-line.For further info, call (619) 297-5277 or E-mail: [email protected]
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Get your reser-vations at theTown & Countrynow to ensureyour fantasticweekend of jazz.Phone (800) 772-8527 and ask forthe “Jazz Festival”rates. Rooms startat $105 /night plustax. DON’T DELAY.Rooms go quickly!
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January Jazz Camp and Concert Memories
Jazz Camp Instructors Jazz Camp Pianists
Phil & Ann Kirk at March Concert Royale Garden Dixie Jazz Band performed in March
South Bay Jazz Ramblers entertained in FebruarySouth Bay Jazz Ramblers w/Mary 101 Years Young
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By Jim McNaughton
AFCDJS is delighted to welcomethe Buck Creek Jazz Band to our 2013Festival. The band appeared here manytimes and was always a fan favorite.Buck Creek was formed in 1977 andhas performed at festivals coast tocoast, its own Fall Ball in Springfield,Virginia and countless concert andcruise appearances as well as making
Festival Favorite Buck Creek is Back!over 25 recordings.
Due to the loss of several regularmembers the band decided to retirethe Buck Creek sound in January,2009. Buck Creek’s last festivalappearance was at our Festival onNovember 30, 2008. You can view thelast song performed at the San DiegoFestival on YouTube by typing in“Buck Creek San Diego, 2008”.
The Mission Bay High School Music Departmentwill be holding its 3rd annual “Jazz on the Green” atMission Bay High School on May 18th. This NewOrleans inspired event will feature the school’soutstanding jazz ensembles including the awardwinning Mission Bay Preservationists concluding in aspecial appearance by the Euphoria Brass Band.
This outdoor event is open to the public and willoffer food from local Pacific Beach restaurants, swingdancing, activities for children and music for all ages.Families are encouraged to bring their own seating orblankets. All proceeds go to support the music programat Mission Bay.
More info: www.missionbaymusic.comEvent Schedule
12:00: Doors open12:30-1:00: MBHS Concert Jazz Band
1:00-2:00: MBHS Jazz Ensemble2:00-3:00: MBHS Preservationists
3:00-4:00: Euphoria Brass BandTickets are $10 Adults
$5 kids/students
2014 Adult TradJazz Camp
The 2014 San Diego AdultTraditional Jazz Camp is setfor January 16-19, 2014, atthe Lafayette Hotel, 2223 ElCajon Blvd., San Diego.Start making your plans toattend. More information willbe available soon on ourwebsite and in the JazzRambler.
While we all remember fondly JohnWoods, Bill Richards, Gil Brown andJohn Roulett, you will enjoy the topquality musicianship of the BuckCreek Jazz Band, which was reformedin 2012-2013. The group is backplaying festivals and we are pleasedto have them at our event this year.The reunited front line —Jim Ritter,John Skillman and Frank Mesich—produce a very traditional sound. Theband’s arrangements give the groupa distinctive sound. All of us whoenjoyed this ensemble’s great musicare looking forward to hearing BuckCreek this coming November. Truly,this is a band not to be missed.
John Skillman (l) and Jim Ritter, in front for Buck Creek
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Jan.- Feb. - March 2013
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Austin & Ruth MarxLouise McClureMatt MetzDavid MoodyJim & Barbara NagelJohn & Patricia NeffMickey NewnhamCarolyn OnkenJerome ParmerLee PernicanoTed & Mary Ellen RaskinStella ReedJustin R. Rockwell & Eileen MertenAnna M. RoweCharles & Barbara SchroederAlan SheltonWilliam SigristJerry & Shelly SilberbergCharles & JoAnn SmithRobert F. SmithDiana SouderMichael E. StubbsEdgar TurnerDavid & Jane SturmerCarvill VeechCarl WarrenRobert Wilson & Saandra LambertPhilip & Sylvia Winston
Update the SocietyWith Email Addresses
Some of our members haveupdated or changed their emailaddresses. We are unable to sendconcert notices or even the JazzRambler password to those whohave requested it. If you havechanged your email address withinthe past year, please, email theAFCDJS Secre ta ry , MyrnaGoodwin, with your new addressat [email protected] . Ifyou want to start receiving theRambler on line, you may indicatethat as well. On-line subscriptionshelp to cut postage costs so wecan use that money for “TheMusic.”
SPRING (MAY) 2013PAGE 16 JAZZ RAMBLER
They Called it JazzThey Called it JazzThey Called it JazzThey Called it JazzThey Called it JazzDarnell Howard - Jazz Legend’s Career Spanned Decades
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(This is one more in a series ofbiographies of great traditional jazzmusicians. The series started with theMarch/April 1991 issue and wasdeveloped by Rambler foundingpublisher and Board Member, the lateLen Levine.)
By Hal SmithAFCDJS Artistic Director
In 1964 pianist Ray Skjelbredinvited Jazz clarinetist Darnell Howardto hear banjoist/bassist/tubist DickLammi play at the Red Garter in SanFrancisco. (Howard became acquain-ted with Lammi while sitting in withthe Yerba Buena Jazz Band in 1950).Darnell responded to the invitationby saying “Sure. He’s a good oldguy.” When Ray went to pick him up,Darnell was nattily dressed in a suitand tie — a bit overdressed for theRed Garter, which featured peanutshells on the floor, pitchers of beerand a banjo band attired in stripedshirts, vests and garters. TrombonistTony Landphere spotted Ray andDarnell entering the Red Garter andconfronted Ray, asking, “Why are youbringing a Jazz legend in here?”Darnell Howard definitely qualifiesas a Jazz legend! During the early partof his career he played with four of themost revered musicians in Jazz History.And during the “Revival” of the 1940sand 1950s, he was able to enjoy asecond career as an elder statesmanof Jazz.
Ginger Orchestra, led by John H.Wickliffe, and performed with themaround the upper Midwest. In 1917 hetraveled to New York City, where hejoined W.C. Handy’s Orchestra.Howard recorded with Handy thatsame year. Sometime during the latepart of that decade he learned to playclarinet and saxophone.
After returning to Chicago, Howardled his own groups and also workedwith Charlie Elgar and his Orchestra.In 1923 he performed in London for arevue entitled “Plantation Days,” withan orchestra led by the Dean of HarlemStride Pianists, James P. Johnson. TheEuropean experience seemed to agreewith Howard, as he returned in 1924with the “Singing Syncopators.” Backin Chicago, he worked with orchestrasled by Erskine Tate and Dave Peyton,followed by a short stay with KingOliver and a third trip to Europe witha s l igh t ly d i f fe ren t “S ing ingSyncopators” group. In 1926 herejoined Oliver and was a regularmember of Oliver’s Dixie Syncopatorswhen Jelly Roll Morton recruited himto play on a Red Hot Peppers recordingsession. Morton added Howard andBarney Bigard to a clarinet trio (withregular reedman Omer Simeon) to playon “Sidewalk Blues” and “Dead ManBlues.” These “clarinet trios” havenothing to do with the sounds heardat contemporarily festivals whenmultiple clarinetists jam onstage.
He played with many well-knownNew Orleans musicians, and hisunique clarinet style could easily havebeen developed during formativeyears in the Crescent City. For thatreason, many listeners (and even somerespected Jazz writers) have assumed— incorrectly — that Darnell Howardwas a New Orleanian. However, hewas actually born over 900 miles tothe north — in Chicago!
Both of his parents played music,and young Darnell followed in theirfootsteps, taking up violin at the ageof seven. Just a few years later hejoined the Musicians’ Union andplayed h i s f i r s t p rofess iona lengagement (wi th bandleaderClarence Jones) at the age of 17, in1912. After high school, he joined the continued on page 8
