SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2010— 12:00 TO 5:00 PM at The CLARION INN ON SISK RD In MODESTO JAN LEER President P.O. Box 4442 Modesto, CA 95352-4442 (209) 985-2223 This month’s guest band is Traditional Jazz at Modesto Clarion Inn 1612 Sisk Rd. • Modesto This month’s guest band is If you're looking for jazz excitement on wheels, look no further. The fresh and exciting Catsnjammer Jazz Band has been one of Sacramento's most popular groups for the past 29 years. The combination of "show" band energy and traditional jazz elegance has kept the band a favorite around Northern California and at festivals and clubs. Der Jammerband's big songbook contains more than 300 tunes — top notch traditional New Orleans and San Francisco-style jazz — plus an occasional contemporary tune. You'll hear everything from early 1900s tunes down through the Beatles. Unlike many early-style jazz bands, this band never forgets its responsibility to entertain an audience. "We're tight, we're hot, and we're fresh. I want people on their feet when we finish a (Cats Continued on page 4) Next Meeting December 19, 2010
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President P.O
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Modesto, C
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(209) 985-2223
This m
onth’s guest band is
Traditional Jazz at Modesto Clarion Inn 1612 Sisk Rd. • Modesto
This month’s guest band is
If you're looking for jazz excitement on wheels, look no further. The fresh and exciting Catsnjammer Jazz Band has been one of Sacramento's most popular groups for the past 29 years.
The combination of "show" band energy and traditional jazz elegance has kept the band a favorite around Northern California and at festivals and clubs.
Der Jammerband's big songbook contains more than 300 tunes — top notch traditional New Orleans and San Francisco-style jazz — plus an occasional contemporary tune. You'll hear everything from early 1900s tunes down through the Beatles. Unlike many early-style jazz bands, this band never forgets its responsibility to entertain an audience. "We're tight, we're hot, and we're fresh. I want people on their feet when we finish a
(Cats Continued on page 4)
Next Meeting December 19, 2010
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The MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY
presents
BOB DRAGA Clarinet Virtuoso
As our special guest February 20, 2011
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
at the
Clarion Inn 1612 Sisk Road Modesto, Ca.
Bob's professional career encompasses forty years of live
performances. The last twenty of which are primarily national and global appearances. His performance schedule includes jazz
festivals and personal appearances spanning the globe. Bob appears regularly throughout the Dixieland/Traditional Jazz
circuit with many noted, professional musicians. Having recently ended his long association with the Titan Hot Seven, he currently
appears with Jeff Barnhart and Danny Coots as the famous "We 3".
Mark your calendar for the February club meeting!
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MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the
MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY
To preserve & promote our unique American National music treasure for future generations, To give jazz musicians opportunities to share their talent with appreciative audiences, To encourage youth to learn & to continue the original American art form of playing jazz.
2010-11 Board Members
President Jan Leer 985-2223
Vice-President Mary Menz (Ex-Officio)
Secretary Jerry Cox 529-3194
Treasurer
Mac McCarter
Music Director Sue Eastman
324-7272
Membership Director Rozetta McNulty
(Membership) 869-2024
Publicity Director Jeannie Wemken
(Publicity) 524-3517
Members at Large Ernie Bucio
985-5712 David Livingston
606-2056 Forrest Jackson
Elinor Purdy
Next Board Meeting January 25th
Jan Leer’s house 1049 Dakota Ave,
Modesto
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Modesto Traditional Jazz Society
Annual Membership includes subscription and postage to the monthly newsletter, Jazzette.
Many thanks to all the members who donated additional money, either by mail or at the door.
Thanks Helping Keep Jazz Alive
ATTENTION FRIENDS If you know of someone who is ill, celebrated a birthday or could use some cheering up,
contact Jeannie Wemken at 524-3517.
UPCOMING FESTIVALS 21st Annual Redwood Coast Jazz Festival — March 24-27, 2011 Four fun-filled days of traditional Dixieland Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco and more! Happening all over town with food, beverages and nonstop fun everywhere! All Events,$75 until Jan. 31, 2011; $80, Feb. 1-March 23; $85, Festival weekend. For more information go to http://redwoodjazz.org. 38th annual Sacramento Jazz Festival & Jubilee — May 27-30, 2011 Held on Memorial Day Weekend, this jazz festival is considered to be one of the best festivals in the country. Now through Jan. 14, 2011, purchase "All-Events" tickets at discount pricing and be automatically entered into a prize drawing valued at $2,000! For more information go to http://sacjazz.com.
Monthly Trad Jazz Schedule 1st Sunday: Stockton Jazz Society — Elk's Lodge 2nd Sunday: Sacramento Jazz Society, Dante Club; www.sacjazz.org Fresno Jazz Society — Dark for 2010 3rd Sunday: Modesto Jazz Society, Modesto Clarion Inn 4th Sunday: South Bay Jazz Society, Elk's Lodge, Sunnyvale
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Looking back over the past year, Modesto Traditional Jazz Society has made tremendous progress. Progress cannot always be measured in black and white like the notes on the music staff. The choruses are not always written down, but they say so much more about what is going on.
The Jazz Society Board has not always called the right tunes or played the correct chords, but we, as a group, have tried to offer a performance that pleased our audience…the members.
It has been a year since we lost one of our founders, Deck Hogin. We all have missed his friendship, contributions, and especially, his music. Not a meeting goes by that I don’t think about Deck on stage organizing the jam, calling the tunes, and playing those sweet solos. I appreciate those who have stepped up and kept the music playing.
Our venue at the Moose lodge tested our patience with the expenses, the parking, and other misfortunes…but overall we had a place to gather and they tried to meet our needs while the music played on. In September, we took a giant step and ventured out to a new meeting place. We moved to the Clarion Inn. There have been some surprises here too, but we are settling in and hope to have a great year.
In 2010, we again jointly sponsored the Second Annual 11th Street Jazz Festival held the fourth weekend of May in Downtown Modesto. The weekend featured Jazz trumpet great, Jon Faddis, and straight from the streets of New Orleans, Doreen and Lawrence Ketchens, plus an outstanding local artist, Mike Vax. As a new feature, a Youth Jazz Festival was held at the Gallo Center. Those that attended heard outstanding performances at every venue.
We have started making plans for our festival in 2011. The name will be changed to The Modesto Jazz Festival and it will be held at the Clarion Inn on the weekend of May 22-23. Check the Jazzette for updates every month. Better yet, let someone know what you would like to contribute!
Through many donations of money, time, and raffle prizes we have finally begun to see our treasury grow, and we will start the New Year with a positive outlook. Throughout the year, our challenges have been stimulating, taxing, and difficult, but never boring.
Odds and Ends: Next Board Meeting January 25th at Jan’s Place There will be another special Festival Board Meeting on December 30th
at Jan’s Place. (Musically speaking Continued on page 4)
Musically Speaking President’s Message
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Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Clarion Inn
1612 Sisk Road — Modesto NO COVER
Playing the Hot Jazz of the Pre-Swing Era.
Rag Time • Dixieland • Traditional Jazz & Blues
Relive the music of early New Orleans,
— Jan Leer, President, MTJS
Once again, a big thank-you to Sherry Hubbart and her son Ed for all
the special Christmas items she is donating to our December Raffle. She has also secured another Jackson Rancheria get-away to be auctioned off. This is your chance to help out the club and maybe take home some great gifts.
Remember…Our meeting date will be Sunday, December 19th, at the Clarion Inn, with jam sets beginning at 12:00 Noon. Dance, dance, dance! Put on your dancin’ shoes, bring a friend, and join us. The guest band for December 19th is again the Catsnjammer Jazz Band. . Hope to see lots of jammers for the other sets. You are in for some terrific live music!
Please continue to enjoy the Clarion food and bar service because that is what pays our “rent.”
Wishing you and yours a wonderful, musical, holiday season!
set," says Gene Berthelsen, the band's head jammer.
The seven-piece Catsnjammer Jazz Band, formed in 1980, performs regularly around Sacramento and at clubs and festivals as far away as Canada and Las Vegas. The band, over the past several years, has continued to grow as a highly disciplined, and if not restrained, at least responsible organization. It is featured each year at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee and has recently been popular at festivals and jazz societies up and down the West Coast.
Put on your dancing shoes or just kick back and enjoy!
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The club board has decided to run the monthly expenses to show the membership how money is spent each month.
MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY
Income / Expense _09/01/10 — 10/01/10
Expenses: $696.64 November Guest Band: $600 Jazzette Expenses: $96.64 American Rag Ad: $90 Net Gain: $302.36
MTJS 2010 CALENDAR (6 months) Month Date Event Notes
19 Monthly Club meeting, Clarion Inn
Cats ‘n’ Jammer Jazz Band
January 4 Jazzette Deadline
16 Monthly Club meeting, Clarion Inn
Loren Iverson’s Dixie Inc.
25 Board of Directors Meeting
7 pm, Jan’s “Board Room”
February 8 Jazzette Deadline 20 Monthly Club
meeting, Clarion Inn Special Guest, Bob Draga
Special Christmas Raffle and Auction December 19, 2010
Raffle
Six (6) Tickets for $5
Baskets, Wreaths, Floral Arrangements, and more donated by Sherry Hubbart and son, Ed
Fines Wines donated by Tony Cosentino Other Fine Prizes
A very special bottle of wine for the person
that purchases the most raffle tickets
Auction Auction of a Jackson Rancheria Casino Trip for Four
Value $950
Includes: Limo Ride (within 100-mile radius) to and from the Casino and Hotel
$50 Game Card for each person Buffet Dinner for each person
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I’ve always said that big band music is my favorite type of music and it was a wonderful big band day at the Clarion Inn with Knight Sounds Big Band providing the tunes and the dance floor got plenty of action. We had some very nice items donated for the raffle but missed Tony Cosentino and his excellent wines. I hope Tony will be back with us soon. Thank you Micky Van Hook for the beautiful Christmas Cactus. Carol Harbart, Irene and Paul Stolberg, Phyllis & Forrest Jackson, and Jerry Cox also contributed items…thank you. And sorry to those of you I missed. Sheri Hubbart will be providing the beautiful gift baskets again this December. There will also be another auction on a trip to Jackson Rancheria. So come prepared.. $$$ Our guests in November were, Teonna Clark of Modesto, Nora Alee Dale from Galt, Shirley Groefsema of Gustine, Margaret Barker, Steve Renwood & Anna Munchall, Joe Battaglia, Beth Glidewell of Modesto. Also Patti & Mike Schneider from Acampo….I had the best time talking with the two of them and I hope they come back very soon. Mike..…I do have pictures in the hat and they’re on facebook. “Welcome” to our new members… Martin Martinez and Clarence Gomes. Many thanks to Dr. William & Esther Torrens, Ann & Al Fosco, and Marlene Swarts who made donations this month. Mac McCarter had a stroke and brain hemorrhage and is recovering in a convalescent home near his son in Fremont. We wish him a speedy recovery. Skeet Bowden is staying with family while getting her strength back. I hope she will be back with us soon. Larry Crowl is in Doctors Hospital (but should be home by the time you read this.). After suffering severe back and leg pain he was taken to Kaiser Hospital where a CAT scan revealed a ruptured aorta. He was then transferred to Doctors Hospital where they preformed surgery to repair the aorta and he is in intensive care and will remain hospitalized for 10 days to 2 weeks and the 4 to 6 weeks recovery at home. Please keep Nikki and Larry in your thoughts and prayers. Join us next month when one of my favorite bands will be entertaining us…CatsnJammer Jazz Band. You will like the new piano man…..Mark Allen Jones. See you on December 19th.
Sue
Sue’s
Jazzy Tidbits
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Special thanks to Forrest Jackson for capturing the event.
