April 2016 Volume 41, Number 04

By George Swinford

THE AIN’T NO HEAVEN SEVEN: A BAND FOR ALL SEASONS, BUT ESPECIALLY FOR THIS SPRING!

Notes from the Prez

WHERE: Ballard Elks Lodge 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, SeattleWHEN: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. April 17 ADMISSION: $12 PSTJS members $15 non-members. Pay only at door.FURTHER INFO: Carol Rippey 425-776-5072. Or - website: www.pstjs.org. Plenty of free parking; great view & dance floor, snacks, coffee, and other beverages available.

The Ain’t No Heaven Seven was organized in 1983. Since then they have played at parties, receptions, dances, festivals, church services and even a funeral or two. Other important venues have been jazz societies, including our own PSTJS where they most recently appeared last February. On April 17th an augmented version of the band will again entertain us.

Originally, the band’s roster included the leader, Doctor Terry Rogers, and five of his fellow physicians, along with marine engineer Al Rustad. Now, thirty-three years later, Dr. Rogers on soprano sax and pianist Dr. David Gilbert are the band’s remaining physicians, with Al Rustad still playing tuba as the third and last of the founding members. Again this year Zane Smith will play bass clarinet (unusual in a trad band) and Gene Silberberg will be on banjo. Drummer Mike Daugherty was added to the band last year. He will again

Happy Spring everyone, the sunshine is sure a welcome addition to our longer lighter days. Enjoy every minute of each day.

We have one returning student to Jazz Camp so far, we still are able to send more students. If you know of a 12 year-old or older who would benefit from a week at camp in the company of other budding musicians as well as the staff of professional working musicians please check out the

website www.campheebiejeebies.us. It’s full of information, pictures from past years, faculty personnel bios and of course the registration form for the student to fill out. Please send it to me at jazzdancer2@msn.com. If you have questions don’t hesitate to contact me via email or simply call me at 425-890-6605.

I haven’t received any new Jazz Memories recently, and the ones we have

published in the Soundings have been very much enjoyed. We all have our favorite remembrances of the times spent with our jazz friends and festivals. If you are shy about writing don’t worry, we’ll make any grammatical or spelling changes before we go to the printer. Please email them to me at jazzdancer2@msn.com, or you can even bring them with you to our monthly sessions at the Elks. Cheers, Judy

be laying down that solid rhythmic foundation he provides for many local combos. Bert Barr will be the cornetist and Bert’s Uptown Lowdown sideman, Andy Hall, will be playing trombone. Andy is subbing for band regular Bert Bertram who is booked for a cruise to Hawaii. As he did last year, Al’s brother Ron Rustad will contribute vocals in his own inimitable style.

No doubt many have wondered how the band got its name. As Terry explains it, he was driving up I-5 in a downpour and found himself thinking “What is it that rhymes with seven? Hmmm, how about Heaven? And then it just morphed into Ain’t No Heaven Seven.” Since no one in the band had a better idea to offer, the name stuck. Terry adds “We have no opposition to the notion of heaven, we just know that we are not it.”

Whether heavenly or not, our Sunday afternoon hours with the Ain’t No Heaven

Seven will seem to be a little slice of paradise for listeners and dancers alike. Join us on April 17th, and bring your friends!

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UPCOMING EVENTSElks Lodge, Ballard, 6411 Seaview Ave N.W., Seattle

April 17 Ain’t No Heaven SevenMay 15 holotradbandJune 19 New Orleans Quintet

PRESIDENT Judy Levy jazzdancer2@msn.com 425-890-6605VICE PRESIDENT Jack Temp 425-242-0683SECRETARY Cilla Trush paultrush@yahoo.com 206-363-9174TREASURER Gloria Kristovich gkristo@live.com 425-776-7816BOARD OF DIRECTORS Keith Baker kacybaker@comcast.netVerna Eriks vernaeriks@gmail.com 206-363-6171Joanne Hargrave shorejo1@comcast.net 206-550-4664John Heinz latitude47.8@comcast.net 425-412-0590Edmunde Lewin 360-297-6633George Peterson ggpeters99@gmail.com 425-453-5218Carol Rippey trianglejazz@comcast.net 425-776-5072George Swinford grs-pms@comcast.net 425-869-2780

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Carol Rippey trianglejazz@comcast.net 425-776-5072

EDITORAnita LaFranchi jazzeditor@q.com 206-522-7691

WEBMASTERGeorge Peterson ggpeters99@gmail.com 425-453-5218

Gigs for Local Bands

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BELLINGHAM TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY1st Saturday, 2-5 pm VFW Hall 625 N. State St., Bellingham, WAApril 2 Ray Skjelbred & the Yeti Chasers May 7 Leigh Smith’s Maple Leaf Jazz Band June 4 Arnt Arntzen Jazz Band

BOURBON STREET ALL STARS1st Tuesday, 5-9pm at McCloud’s Grillhouse 2901 Perry Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310 Res: 360-373-3093

DAVE HOLO TRIOSalty’s on Alki 1936 Harbor Avenue. SW Seattle, WA 98126 206-937-1600 April 1 5-8pm April 15 5-8pm

GREATER OLYMPIA DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY2nd Sundays 1-4:30pm Elks Lodge. 1818 Fourth Ave., Olympia, WA April 10 Columbia Classic Jazz Band May 1 Hume StreetJune 12 Dukes of Swing

GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BANDApril 7 - 10 “Jazz Affair” - Three Rivers, CA www.jazzaffair.info

PEARL DJANGOApril 3 2pm Highline Classic Jazz Festival – Fund Raiser. Burien. Contact lancehaslund@gmail.com for more information.”April 23 7:30pm The Conway Muse 18444 Spruce (@ Main), Conway, WA; 360-445-3000April 22 7pm Part of Pearl Django, (AKA Blues Manouche) at Egan’s Ballard Jam House. in Ballard) 1707 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107; (206) 789-1621 (see more Pearl - page 5)

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THE DUTCH SWING COLLEGE BAND

By Berend ten Cate

Off the cuff, I can’t think about many jazz occasions worth mentioning, but going back to 1947, my older brother and I had a crystal radio set on which, with a bit of luck, you could get the BBC from across the North Sea. And every Saturday there was a twenty-five minute show where we could listen to the Dutch Swing College Band – known as the DSC. The DSC was an absolutely perfect group, to the point, where in the eighties, Mike Cox told me one day in Friday Harbor that they, the DSC were almost too perfect… hardly ever lost or misplaced a note.

Anyhow, the DSC was created during the Nazi occupation of Holland, and of course Dixieland was the music created by black performers and therefore was not acceptable to the Nazis who despised anything created by – what they called an inferior race.

Well, at the same time, i.e. in the late thirties, Coleman Hawkins had a tour set up for Germany, but Hitler and his henchmen canceled the tour. Coleman then found a home for about four months in Holland and was widely feted in this time frame.

In the late sixties, I happened to pick up an LP in Vancouver BC called the “Hawk in Holland,” a great recording made in the time he and his orchestra stayed in the Netherlands. Visit me in Vancouver and you can listen to it.

But, to come back to my story, Dixie being on the NO-NO list for Nazi Germany, a group of engineering students at the Delft University decided that despite the prohibition, they were going to practice the music in secret – in order to be ready on the day that Holland would be liberated, whenever that day might come.

That day arrived in May 1945 and as it happened, it was a Canadian army

that liberated Holland and the Canadians got the DSC to play for their troops in Apeldoorn on the 4th day of August 1945, a city some twenty minutes north of Arnhem (a bridge too far!). Well, the Canucks really liked their presentation and on the spot hired these students for the next six weeks.

In the course of the time, more people got to listen to the band and eventually that 25 minute show on Saturdays was when my brother and I, with earphones on our heads hunched over the radio set to hear the band play.

Then came the time that I reached high school and we had two jazz band balls every year; the Easter Ball and the Christmas Ball. And it was the DSC who came and played the music we danced to, such as When the Saints, Out of the Gallion, High Society, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Apex Blues and Stealin’ the Blues etc.

Some of the these tunes we had not heard for years, but in the meantime the original band members graduated and created their careers in business and engineering.

The originator, Peter Schilperoort, became an aeronautical engineer and was heavily involved in the development of the Fokker F27, the Friendship.

When Peter left the band in September 1955, a farewell concert was organized in the Hague. He had been the bandleader and clarinetist, soprano, saxophonist and at this concert the new clarinetist, Jan Morks was introduced to the fans and I should mention here that the steady diet of DSC music had two reeds. At this concert there were three clarinets with Weary Blues; Peter on first, Dim Kesber, on second and then the new man Jan Morks. It became one of the DSC historical moments I shall never forget! It was the reason, I think, that I love anything with two or more reeds.

Anyway, after three years, Peter Schilperoort decided that music was a more interesting career than engineering and came back to pick up where he left off. The up-shoot is that all of the original members of the band have been gone for some years. But, interesting is the fact that today, the band still exists and even through all personnel are one or possibly two generations later, the music style is still basically on the same line.

Thinking about some of the Dutchmen we all know, my thoughts go to Jacques Vincken of Climax fame, as well as Bob Erwig, also of Climax history. Another name pops up and that is Pieter Miejers. Now, of course, me, not being a musician, all I can say is, we all grew up being fans of the DSC, throughout our high school years, college and eventually a career. Let’s all be happy that the afore mentioned men chose music as a hobby! Part-time career? Who knows?

I had a discussion some twenty years ago with one of my favorite clarinetists, Gerry Green, about who was more important for the survival of our music. He – as a performer, or us – non-musicians just sitting on our duffs and listening to it. We settled on both! And I would like to keep it that way.

A couple of interesting notes about the DSC, when Sidney Bechet toured Europe, he did so with the band. They also performed with men like Momty Sunshine, Chris Barber, Mugsie Spanier, etc, etc. As an extra memory, I personally met Kid Ory after a concert in Rotterdam. Yes, lots of memories, and yes, when it comes to the DSC, I have the most LPs ever printed and also most of them are now on DVD! As a last thought, I would think that any of the names mentioned above would show up on Google and could – that way – be listened to.

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Jazz MemoryBy Diane & Paul Shager

PLEASE SHARE YOUR FAVORITE

JAZZ MEMORY WITH US.....

We know that there are many many jazz events and stories that have played an important part in your life. Our goal is to

gather a collection of stories for our editor to use, when space is available, in the Soundings.

The topics could include such things as:

–– When did you first listen to this kind of music?

–– Where did you hear it?

–– Who were you listening to?

–– Is there a particular melody that brings back a flood of memories?

–– Did you ever have the opportunity to listen to, or chat with the musicians, (or leader) of any bands that are no

longer in existence?

This invitation is not only extended to our listening and reading members, but to our musicians also. Don’t worry about gram-

matical or spelling errors – we have an expert proof reader on board. You may put your memories down on paper and mail to

P S T J S 19031 Ocean Ave, Edmonds, WA. 98020, or email your stories to: jazzdancer2@msn.com.

We hope to be overwhelmed with stories and memories sharing the joy of loving this music

My earliest introduction to Dixieland Jazz was listening to my uncle talk about playing his sax and the piano with local Seattle bands in the 20’s & 30’s, but did not really hear or get the feel of it until the 70’s. I had been working at a brick manufacturing company for about three years when someone came into the office and came to my receptionist desk and asked to meet with “Boots.” I did not have a clue who he was talking about and that was when he told me “Boots” office name. His wait was about 8-10 minutes and during that time, I learned that the quiet, respectful and very private company president I knew was an entirely different person after hours – as he was the trumpet player, vocalist and spokesman for the Rainier Jazz Band. I did not hear this band until after I married and

Paul and I went to the Lake City Tavern to listen to them play. We were hooked!

From that night on, we followed this band to all the Northwest area festivals. When they joined the other bands and were part of the first San Juan Island Jazz Festival, we took “Boots” Houlahan, his wife and a few other band members to our cabin on Henry Island adjacent to San Juan Island to relax, take a dip in the bay or soak in our hot tub. Later we traveled to Victoria in a vintage car and gave “Boots” a ride to other band venues during the weekend festival.

This band introduced us to many others and led us on a journey that continues today. We listened and watched Claire McKenna, Bria Skonberg and many other young musicians grow and relax into their sounds.

We have been following the Trad bands for more than 40 years now; Rainier, High Sierra, Blue Street, Titan Hot 7 and many others. We were wow’d by Island City’s Tom Scoogs standing on his head playing his trumpet at the 1st San Juan festival (we still have the festival poster framed and hanging on our living room wall.) We also have memories of Bob Draga talking his band into to playing boogie woogie for my husband during the Seaside festival and of all the other festivals in state and out of state, and Jazz-Sea cruises. Trad Jazz even helped us select our retirement city only to lose the Port Angeles Dixieland Festival a few years after we made our “final” move. We have collected many CDs over the years and can hear these bands over and over even after they have disbanded. Sounds to enjoy!

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April 25 7:30pm Jazz Alley We will be joining 6 other regional jazz artists for a save KPLU benefit. All of the details are at the Jazz Alley web site - www.jazzalley.comApril 30 7:30pm Bellewood Acres 6140 Guide Meridian Drive, Lynden, WA 98264; Phone:(360) 318-7720

RAY SKJELBRED & THE YETI CHASERS April 2 2-5pm Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society VFW Hall 625 N. State St., Bellingham, WAApril 16 5-7:30pm Royal Room 5000 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, WA Info - visit: http://theroyalroomseattle.com April 29 7:30-9:30pm Third Place Commons - Lake Forest Pk 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

THE WASHBOARD CUT-UPS1st Thursday, 7:30-10:30pm J&M Café 201 1st Ave S, Seattle - Pioneer Square

UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND April 02 8pm Roaring Twenties Night - Edmonds Driftwood Players 306 Main Street, Ste L110, Edmonds, WA 98020 April 09 5:30-8pm Freeland Hall, Freeland, WA (Whidbey Island) April 22 7-9pm Third Place Commons - Lake Forest Park 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155

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PEARL DJANGO - Cont.

AIN’T NO HEAVEN SEVEN Leader: Terry Rogersterryrrogers@comcast.net 206-465-6601 BOURBON STREET ALL STARSLeader: Jeff Winslow (360) 731 0322 drjwjazz@gmail.comCOAL CREEK JAZZ BAND Leader: Judy Logen, 425-641-1692 Bookings: judy@coalcreekjazzband.comCOMBO DE LUXE Bookings: Candace Brownwww.combodeluxe.net jazzstrings@comcast.net 253-752-6525CORNUCOPIA CONCERT BAND Leader: Allan Rustadwww.comband.org 425-744-4575DUKES OF DABOB Bookings: Mark Holman, 360-779-6357, seaclar7@embarqmail.com. DUWAMISH JAZZ BAND Bookings: Carol Johnstoncarolanjo@yahoo.com 206-932-7632EVERGREEN CLASSIC JAZZ BAND Leader: Tom Jacobusemail: t.jacobus@comcast.net ph: 253-852-6596 or cell 253-709-3013FIRST THURSDAY BAND Leader: Ray Skjelbred,Rayskjelbred@gmail.com 206-420-8535FOGGY BOTTOM JAZZ BAND Leader: Bruce Cosacchi360-638-2074GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Bob Pellandbobpelland@gdjb.com 360-387-2500 holotradband Leader: Dave Holo email: dave@daveholo.comwww.holotradband.com HOT CLUB SANDWICH Contact: James Schneiderwww.hotclubsandwich.com 206-561-1137

HUME STREET PRESERVATION JAZZ BANDBookings: Karla West 406-862-3814JAZZ UNLIMITED BAND Leader: Duane Wrightduane.janw@frontier.com 206-930-9998JAZZ STRINGS Bookings: Candace Brownjazzstrings@comcast.net 253-752-6525LOUISIANA JOYMAKERS! Leader: Leigh Smithsmithtunes@shaw.ca 604-294-9464THE MARKET STREET DIXIELAND JASS BANDAnsgar Duemchen: 425-286-5703 Tim Sherman 206-547-1772www.marketstreetdixielandjass.com MIGHTY APHRODITE Co-leaders: Bria Skonberg, Claire McKenna mightyaphroditejazz@hotmail.com 405-613-0568NEW ORLEANS QUINTET Jake Powel 206- 725-3514 jake_powel@comcast.netRAINIER JAZZ BAND Manager: Randy Kellerrandolphscottkeller@gmail.com 206-437-1568RAY SKJELBREDRayskjelbred@gmail.com 206-420-8535RONNIE PIERCE JAZZ ENSEMBLEronniepiercemusic@yahoo.com, 206-467-9365UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND Leader: Bert Barruljb@yahoo.com 425-898-4288WILD CARDS JAZZ Leader: Randy Kellerrandolphscottkeller@gmail.com 206-437-1568

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