Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Page 1
THE STOCKTON DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY We’re Baaaackkkkkk! (At the BPOE on Thornton Avenue) Location: ELKS LODGE 8900 Thornton Road Stockton, CA 95209-1820
Map & Directions - see our web site: http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org
Our Featured Band for the December 2016 Session. With a name inspired by the golden hills above Fremont's Mission San Jose, Mission Gold is an eight piece, two cornet band consisting of
a variety of multi-talented musicians from all over the Bay Area. MGJB was formed in 1980 and has a long tradition of performing the music of Jelly Roll Morton,
King Oliver, Lu Watters and Turk Murphy. The band plays standards and more common tunes in the swing genre. The main goal is to please
the dancers, strutters, and jazz listeners. Cornets- Dick Williams and Bill Sharp Reeds- Ray Buhler Piano- Roz Temple
Banjo- Jack Wiecks Tuba- Bob Sterling Drums- Bill Todd Trombone/leader- John Soulis
Contact The Mission Gold : https://www.facebook.com/events/770782256338221/
DECEMBER 2016 ISSUE #445
A non- profit organization dedicated to the education, preservation and promotion of Traditional Jazz.
THE DELTA RAG
THE MISSION GOLD JAZZ BAND
Page 2
The San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society
SJDJS 2016 OFFICERS
President...............................Frank Lindskoog Past President....................Dick Lockwood
VP/Music Director................Carl Kaiser ( Carl’s email: [email protected] )
Secretary….....Barbara Baughman Treasurer......................Geri Eckert
Promotional Mgr...................(Vacant) Equipment Mgr.......................Larry Tyrell
Member at Large…….…......Judith Griffiths Member at Large..................Kerry Lockwood
Historian...........................................Larry Tyrell Delta Rag Editor ………………. .Dick Lockwood
Delta Rag email: [email protected] Delta Rag Contributors....…. Frank Lindskoog,
Carl Kaiser, Dick Lockwood, Geri Eckert, Dave Tygett, Ruth Grijalva, Larry Tyrell, Billie Ricker
Photos: Kerry and Dick Lockwood
VOLUNTEERS
Admission Desk Coordinator: Judy Griffiths Admiss. Desk Volunteers: Audrey Gulick, Beverly Martin,
Reva Williams, Julie Schumacher, Edith Sanchez, Elizabeth Gunter, Alice Hannan, Judy Griffiths.
Subs are: Virginia Weins, Christina Aasen, Mary Doherty, Larry Tyrell
Raffle - Dave & Marlena Tygett Web Administrator - Kerry Lockwood
Website. http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org Equipment Crew: Larry Tyrell,
Carl Kaiser. Frank Lindskoog, Dick Lockwood,
Nomination Committee: Jan & Ellie Buhlert
The DELTA RAG is published monthly by the San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society.
The submission deadline for material to publish is the day of the session preceding the desired issue date.
MONEY MATTERS: For December 2016
Well, ...thanks to some quick thinking and fast maneuvering by some dedicated members of our club, we had a roof over our head and a place to hold our November 6th
session. We moved our Sunday Jazz to the Clarion Inn here in Stockton for that day and all had a great time listening and dancing to the Chris Bradley JB and all of our regular jammers. A huge thank you to Bob Romans of Cell Block 7 who helped immensely with locating this alternative location and for letting us borrow his sound system. What a great guy!!!!!! Due to the reduced rent and some incredible cash donations from some very fine people, we had a decent income this month. (see below) MARK KRAMER, who is one of our regular jammers, donated several hundred dollars as did Midnight Rose personnel, DANNER BALSER, NANCY KREIS and REUBEN SMITH combined. We can't thank you "4 fine musicians" enough for your past and continued support of our Stockton Club. You're the best!!!!
INCOME:................$1006. Door.............................................293 Membership...................................40 Donations.................................... 550 Raffle...........................................100 Kitty jar..........................................23
EXPENSES............$823.54 Rent.............................................300 Band............................................500 Rag printing...................................23
We look forward to seeing you at our next Stockton Jazz Sunday on December 4, 2016 at the Elks Lodge on Thornton Road. Geri Eckert, treasurer — Make today a beautiful day!
For more information, including ad prices and directions on placing your Ad, go to our web site and click on the owl at
the bottom of our front page. Or, you can click this link to go there now:
http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org/
Page 3
OUR NOVEMBER 2016 GUESTS: THE CHRIS BRADLEY JAZZ BAND
Page 4
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - For DECEMBER 2016
Greetings my friends and Happy-New-Year wishes to us all. Most of us aficionados agree with William Congreve, the 17th century playwright who scripted his character: “Music hath charms to sooth the savage breast.” Would that he could know how prescient he was. Medical science now has posited that
Harmonica playing, which sucks only half the time, is therapeutic in treating pulmonary maladies! We musicians all find music mentally inspiring but harmoni-cats find it so physically. Doctors prescribe that. Darned if William didn’t get even the anatomy area [breast] correct. Commencing this month, the poolside venue at the Stockton Elks Club will be discontinued. [But should 2/3rds of the Elk-member bar patrons demand our performance over that of what is on the TV screen we will play for tips alone.] Henceforth we shall be scheduling board meetings based upon need rather than the calendar. To me it seems the smaller loyal cadre of listens/dancers/ musicians constitute the base of a social club as much as they do a jazz society. Doubtless this is happening throughout the U.S. Please don’t forget our need to garner donations and contributions if we are to continue the fun and comradery we have here. Friend’s get-togethers soon fade away if not scheduled in some way. URT of the month: The human face is comprised of only 5 features; eyes, brows, nose, mouth and overall shape. Is it not highly remarkable that our brains can discriminate among thousands of their minuscule individual different combinations and retain them in our memories for a lifetime? And, we can identify that combination from a distance of several dozen yards. I can’t think of any other image, animate or inanimate whose details are likewise discerned and stored for years. I always have regarded the government politicos (not the military and police) with disdain while feeling the great “dain” for music. Yet lamentably the two have this undeniably trait in common. The higher their populations ascend, the more treble “into they get.” As of now no board meeting is scheduled. Till next year, your Prez. Frank Lindskoog.
Page 5
SEEN AT THE SCENE IN NOVEMBER, 2016 By Billie Ricker, Editor Emeritus - The Delta Rag
I had a marvelous time at the November session, and offer devout thanks to Dick Lockwood, our Past President, Editor, and Bon Vivant, who is responsible for arranging an
emergency, one-time session at the Clarion Inn in Stockton. You will read details of that elsewhere, but just be sure to tip your hat to Dick, without whom we would have had no November session. If I had a bunch of rose petals, I would throw them at the feet of Dick Williams for his Mecca Flat Blues arrangement and vocal. The rose petals are so he won’t mistake me for the “Mecca Flat Woman,” who is very bad; not nice like me. Mecca Flat Woman would throw cactus plants in his path. It’s no wonder I love that Blues.
Marlena Tygett was dancing the “Walker Boogie.” Translation: She is still recovering from knee replacement surgery, but she ignored the pain, gritted her teeth, and used a walker to join us in enjoying the music. She kept a smile on her face, and was her usual cheery self. It is always a pleasure to see her. Hey, what a pleasure to see Elinor Hackett with us. It has been too long. She is another person who brightens your day just by her presence. It was a triple treat to see Irene Stolberg. She is a cancer survivor, and I tell you, that lady just glows. Well, she always did, but I mean her glow has not dimmed an iota, and it makes my heart sing to look at her. She and Paul will be around, bringing extra personality to the club, so watch for them. Mike Kaelin was on hand, and won 2 raffle prizes. He offered Geri her choice of them, and she naturally passed up the food in favor of the flowers. And they were beautiful!
Audrey Gullick didn’t need an excused absence, but was back from Arizona and at work right on time. Maybe she will get a raise for being so dependable. (Don’t get excited, “a raise” means she would get a pillow to sit on to raise her.) She even helped me to the door, as my walker was trying to gallop off without me. Oh Oh! That’s twice I have mentioned walkers. Now I will mention Stephen and Kathleen Smith twice, lest you think we are a club of not young persons. Stephen and Kathleen help to keep the club’s mean age down. They are also a really neat couple. Bob Romans, about whom you read in Geri’s Money Matters column, joined us. His Cell Block 7 business card appears in the Delta Rag every month. We will let you know where he is playing.
I am so sad to tell you that Connie Sandoval passed away in September. Her granddaughter described her as, “funny, smart, kind, and loving.” That description is perfect. I always enjoyed her so much. I am told that her beloved Jessie has cancer, and will be living with one of their children. We are so sorry for Jessie, and we offer condolences to him and their family. We hope we will get to see Jessie, and offer our condolences in person, he is such a dear man.
December is always a special month, so make it a point to be at the Elks Lodge on December 4th. Be prepared to enjoy yourself. If you bring the blues, you must check them outside the door. Unless you can put them to music, you can’t bring them inside. Too much laughter isn’t good for them. And there will be laughter.
Page 6
P. P. (PAST PRESIDENT) SEZ - For December 2016
Well Howdy to Y’All. I be back from Arr-Kansus now. OK….that’s it for the wonderful Arkansas version of the English language….at least for this year. I’ll have to check with Billie Ricker, but I believe I may have set the high-altitude record for the Delta Rag production. Unless one of the editors who have
preceded me did their writing while flying, I am proud to present my own nomination for the Mile-High Club. No silly...not that Mile High Club! This one for Writing! Yep, much of this issue of the Delta Rag was produced at 29,000 feet (or more) while traveling to and from Arkansas to see mah young-uns. Oops….. I said I was through with the Arkansas dialect and it just kinder slipped out. Sure was nice to see Bob Brennan (from the Livermore Blackbirds) with his friend Bee. I don’t know about you, but I for one am very glad the elections are over. I bet the next round of Presidential campaigns won’t start for at least two or three more weeks. We may even be treated to some regular news about weather, car crashes, murders and even some assorted feel-good stories for a while. In an attempt to cap off the election news Yada Yada Yada...etc., I selected this month’s homework tune for you. Though I must admit, it does have a Presidential flair. You will recall if you are doing your homework assignments, the song for November was “Alice Blue Gown”. That one said to have been attributed to Alice Roosevelt, the daughter of President Teddy Roosevelt. This month, your December homework on U Tube again features something connected to the Roosevelt Presidencies. Switch now to 1932. This one concerns President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The tune of the month for December, 2016, is “Happy Days Are Here Again.” Here is more information, courtesy of Wikipedia: “The song is probably best remembered as the campaign song for Franklin Delano Roosevelt's successful 1932 presidential campaign. According to Time Magazine, it gained prominence after a spontaneous decision by Roosevelt's advisers to play it at the 1932 Democratic National Convention, and went on to become the Democratic Party's "unofficial theme song for years to come. The song is also associated with the Repeal of Prohibition, which occurred shortly after Roosevelt's election where there were signs saying "Happy days are beer again" and so on.” That’s probably a lot more information than you wanted or needed. Here is the link to a performance of the tune that I like. The pictures are certain to send you down memory lane. Cut this link and paste it into your web browser. Turn up the volume, sit back and enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW-0kbIcf1E
Performed by the Jack Hylton Orchestra, a British group. This was recorded in 1930. It really swings ….especially after the vocal…... so stick with it ... you won’t be sorry you did! That’s 30 for December 2016 Dick Lockwood - Editor The Delta Rag ….. Registered Sax Defender ... Immediate Past President SJDJS
Page 7
Equipment Manager Larry Tyrell
From November 2016 The equipment manager had
an easy gig at the Clarion Hotel Carl brought in his own electric piano, amplifier and speaker. All Frank and I did was grumble about the fact that there wasn't any food or drink available.
Thankful by Ruth Grijaiva
As I walk along this country lane, thoughts of God are in my brain. I thank him for the lovely trees,
the chirping birds, the gentle breeze.
So curious, this meditation, the lovely quiet brings inspiration.
I want to write a poem of love in which I'll thank my God above. Who lets my sing of many things;
the joy and happiness love brings, those I love make life worth while, and precious little ones
whose smile can make me feel like I'm a queen. They make me thankful for my being.
Board Member At Large Judy Griffiths - Thank You
Admission Desk Volunteers! Remember your 2016 Dues are
due. (1/2 Price for the remainder of 2016) Please show your Card at the door.
Clip This Coupon >>>>>
This is our Introductory Pass (“Get in Free” card).
Use this card to give to a friend or family member that you want to invite to one of our Sessions.
(So that we will know who referred them, please add your name and date
at the top of the card — where indicated)
Page 8
SUPPORT LIVE DIXIELAND First Sunday of the month - Noon to 5:00 pm: San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society See our Web page http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org/ We are back at the Stockton Elks Club. 8900 Thornton Ave., Stockton 95209-1820 December 4th. … Featuring: The Mission Gold Jazz Band.
Plus You Jammers —Bring Your Ax! We will put you to work. Contact our VP/Music Director, Carl Kaiser to schedule a time slot.
E mail Carl Kaiser at: [email protected]
Second Sunday of the month - Noon to 5:00 pm: Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society. Elks Lodge, Riverside Drive - Sacramento. Web: http://www.sacjazz.org/ Second Sunday of the month - Monterey Hot Jazz Society - Monterey Elks Club Web: http://www.montereyhotjazzsociety.org/ Third Sunday of the month - Noon to 5:00 pm: Modesto Traditional Jazz Society – Web: http://www.modestojazz.com/wp/ Fourth Sundays - 1 to 5 pm: South Bay Traditional Jazz Society - Sunnyvale Elks Lodge. Web: http://www.sbtjs.org/ Last Sunday of Month - Pismo Beach - Basin Street Regulars Jazz Club Web: http://www.pismojazz.com/index.html 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Cell Block 7 – Time/Location TBA Web: http://www.cellblock7.net/ Weds Nights - 6 to 9 pm: You can catch the Creole Jazz Kings at the Clarion Inn, Modesto. (209) 521-1612 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creolejk Wednesday Night Music – Straw Hat Pizza Rancho Cordova, CA (916) 363-5050 6:30 to 8:30 PM (GET THERE EARLY— THE JOINT’S PACKED!) Web: http://www.strawhatpizza.com/store/?storeId=24 December Straw Hat Schedule: 12-7 The Clint Ritchie Band 12-14 Hot City with Zach Sapunor 12-21 Midnight Rose 12-28 Big City 56
DA VEEP SEZ - For November- 2016 By: Carl Kaiser VP/MD Preparing for the November session was a bit of a challenge for several SJDJS board members. Thank you to Rich Lockwood for organizing a plan which gave several of us specific jobs to do so we could enjoy a great day of jazz! As a retired school band director, teamwork was a term used at least once during every rehearsal, thousands of rehearsals! I am proud to be a board member of SJDJS!
I believe this was the first performance of Chris Bradley’s Jazz Band in Stockton. They are a very musical and entertaining group. STJS was treated to a variety of traditional jazz from all the masters! Many thanks to Mike Ross, the drummer, who brought his own set and was kind enough to permit our jammers to use it during their sets! It has been a great year for our jammers. Our November jammers included Bob Brennan (a first timer, come back again!), Charlie Gelbach, Carl Kaiser, Stephen Lee, Frank Lindskoog, Dick Lockwood, Mike Reilley, Bill Sharp, Larry Tyrell, Chris Williams and his twin brother, Dick Williams (!). OK, they are not twins, but they hold similar instruments! Once again, we will close out the year with the Mission Gold Jazz Band acting as our guest band. This makes three consecutive years that they have been the guest band in December. As you may recall, they also feature the sounds of Turk Murphy, Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, and Lu Watters. Come and enjoy the holiday season dixieland style at the SJDJS December session! Looking ahead to 2017, we will have Jam sessions in January and February. The first Sunday of those months fall on New Years Day and the Super Bowl, respectively. With our well-known financial issues, we have made the decision not to hire guest bands those months. However, we plan to make a herculean effort to gather plenty of great jammers for those days. Be there! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Next holiday — the big one! Enjoy the rest of 2016! You can reach me at: [email protected] Carl Kaiser, VP/MD
Page 9
Raffle Ramble From November 2016 By David Tygett
The following prizes were brought by Larry Tyrell. Sunflower arrangement won by Mike Kaelon. 3 cinnamon vodka’s won by Joe Elsey, Tony Moriera, and Margie Ramirez. Almond Danish went to Mike
Kaelon. The chocolate Babka cake went to Jack Karow. The pumpkin pie to Larry Tyrell. Barbara Baughman donated persimmons won by Mary Mend and a Midnight Rose CD won by Geri Eckert. A chardonnay donated by Dick Williams went to Ava Jones. A photo album given by us went to Edie Sanchez. The napkins, candy dish, candy, and table runner were all won by Kathleen Smith. You raised $100 for the cause-Thanks.
Attention Friends: If you know of someone who is ill or in need of cheeri uld like their name on the Sunshine List Please phone Marlena Tygett at:
We Won! (When you win, the SJDJS wins too!) Support the SJDJS...buy raffle tickets! Bid high and often! Every month Dave and Marlena Tygett run the raffle for our Society. Thank You, both!
Page 10
ADVERTISING - MONTHLY PRICING (Color or Black and White)
SIZE RATE ORIENTATION Portrait Landscape
Full Page $ 75 7.5” x 10” (vertical)
Half Page $ 50 3.5” x 10” (vertical) 7.5” x 4.8” (horiz.) Quarter Page $ 25 3.6’ x 4.8” (vertical) 5.5” x 2.5” (horiz.) Business Card $ 15 3.6” x 2.3” (vertical) On our website* $ 25 1 standard-sized web page (with max of 2 links)
* See Details on online: http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org/
Y O U R A D H E R E !
Advertise Your Web Site Address - Your Band’s Gigs - Your Organization’s Coming Events - Music Festivals -
Birthday Greetings - Anniversaries - Birth Announcements - Favorite Picture - Music Related Want Ads & For Sale Ads
(Keep it Clean, Family-Friendly and Non-Political) Sizes from Full Page to Business Card are Available
with Color Copy On-Line; Black and White in our Mailed Version.
Prices Vary Depending on Ad Size and Detail Very Reasonable Rates and... We Discount for Recurring Ads.
(Example: Business Card size is $100 annually) For a No-Obligation Quote:
Send us an Email With Your Ad to: [email protected]
Or visit our Web Site: http://www.stocktondixielandjazz.org/
and click the “Contact Us Tab”
US Postal Mail (slower) to: SJDJS, P.O. BOX 4746, Stockton, CA 95204
We presently distribute this publication online and via the U.S. Mail. Our web site gets thousands of “Hits” every month. Deadline for submission of your Ad is the 1st of the Month preceding the desired issue.
WE WERE AT THE NOVEMBER 2016 SJDJS SESSION
Page 11
JAMMERS AT THE NOVEMBER 2016 SJDJS SESSION
Page 12
Your Membership Dues are Important! ~ They help keep SJDJS Dancing!
SAN JOAQUIN DIXIELAND
JAZZ SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 4746 STOCKTON, CA 95204
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
www.stocktondixielandjazz.org
COMING EVENTS:
DECEMBER 4 - 2016 Mission Gold Jazz Band
JANUARY 1 - 2017 BIG NEW YEARS DAY PARTY
WITH OUR JAMMERS
FEBRUARY 5 - 2017 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
JAMMERS WE WON’T TELL
2017 SJDJS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
