THE NEW ORLEANS QUINTET TO APPEAR AT PSTJS ON JUNE 19TH June 2016 Volume 41, Number 06 By George Swinford WHERE: Ballard Elks Lodge 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle WHEN: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. June 19 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. NOTES FROM THE PREZ I have great news ... we have been able to meet the amount of sponsorships for travel fees for the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band!!! We did have fewer pledges this year than in the past, but thanks to the members at our May Jazz Sunday we reached the goal. Many thanks to all of you who have pledged sponsorships for the Schulz weekend, September 17-18. It’ll be another fabulous time for all of us. Now that we have met our goal it’s time to send your checks to ... PSTJS, 19031 Ocean Avenue, Edmonds, WA 98020 ... ASAP so the flight ticketing can begin. Wishing each of you a wonder- ful summer and I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at Jazz in September. Cheers, Judy The band we’ll hear on June 19th is the current version of a group first heard at Gaye Anderson’s New Orleans Restaurant in 1985. They continued playing there one night a week until that venerable venue closed its doors in 2013. At one time or another many musicians well known in Seattle’s trad jazz circles have been part of the band–Bob Jackson, Skip McDaniel, Mike Duffy, Dave Brown, and pianist Peter Kok, to name just a few. Clarinetist George Goldsberry was one of the original members. He has remained with the band throughout the years. George has the added distinction of being the only WW2 veteran in the band. For at least a couple of decades Dave Holo was the cornet voice of the band, as well as its music director and principal vocalist. Although he’s no longer a regular with the group he’ll join them at our meeting, for a musical reunion. The band we’ll hear on the 19th will be composed of the following players: Leader Jake Powel on guitar and banjo, guest artist Dave Holo on cornet, George Goldsberry, representing the “Greatest Generation”, on clarinet, Steve Wright on tenor sax, Ray Skjelbred on piano, and Matt Weiner on bass. In the absence of trombone in the band, perhaps Matt will favor us with his unique bass version of “Ory’s Creole Trombone.” As Jake says “We all look back on the run at the New Orleans Restaurant under Gaye Anderson as a charmed moment in our musical lives, and although it lasted an amazingly long time it was still over too quickly”. Many of us were fans of that old joint in Pioneer Square, and along with the musicians, we still miss it. Why not join us for the last concert before our summer break, and share a taste of what used to be?
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THE NEW ORLEANS QUINTET TO APPEAR AT PSTJS ON JUNE 19TH
June 2016 Volume 41, Number 06
By George Swinford
WHERE: Ballard Elks Lodge 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, SeattleWHEN: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. June 19ADMISSION: $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.
NOTES FROM THE PREZ
I have great news ... we have been able to meet the amount of sponsorships for travel fees for the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band!!! We did have fewer pledges this year than in the past, but thanks to the members at our May Jazz Sunday we reached the goal. Many thanks to all of you who have pledged sponsorships for the Schulz weekend, September 17-18. It’ll be another fabulous time for all of us. Now that we have met our goal it’s time to send your checks to ... PSTJS, 19031 Ocean Avenue, Edmonds, WA 98020 ... ASAP so the flight ticketing can begin. Wishing each of you a wonder-ful summer and I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at Jazz in September. Cheers, Judy
The band we’ll hear on June 19th is the current version of a group first heard at Gaye Anderson’s New Orleans Restaurant in 1985. They continued playing there one night a week until that venerable venue closed its doors in 2013. At one time or another many musicians well known in Seattle’s trad jazz circles have been part of the band–Bob Jackson, Skip McDaniel, Mike Duffy, Dave Brown, and pianist Peter Kok, to name just a few. Clarinetist George Goldsberry was one of the original members. He has remained with the band throughout the years. George has the added distinction of being the only WW2 veteran in the band. For at least a couple of decades Dave Holo was the cornet voice of the band, as well as its music director and principal vocalist. Although he’s no longer
a regular with the group he’ll join them at our meeting, for a musical reunion.
The band we’ll hear on the 19th will be composed of the following players: Leader Jake Powel on guitar and banjo, guest artist Dave Holo on cornet, George Goldsberry, representing the “Greatest Generation”, on clarinet, Steve Wright on tenor sax, Ray Skjelbred on piano, and Matt Weiner on bass. In the absence of trombone in the band, perhaps Matt will favor us with his unique bass version of “Ory’s Creole Trombone.”
As Jake says “We all look back on the run at the New Orleans Restaurant under Gaye Anderson as a charmed moment in our musical lives, and although it lasted an amazingly long time it was still over too quickly”. Many of us were fans of that old joint in Pioneer Square, and along with the musicians, we still miss it.
Why not join us for the last concert before our summer break, and share a taste of what used to be?
June 19 New Orleans Quintet Sept 18 Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band Oct 16 Black Swan Classic Jazz BandNov 20 Evergreen Classic Jazz BandDec 18 Ray Skjelbred & the Yeti Chasers
On Your Dial........Saturday7 - 12 pm Swing Years and Beyond KUOW 94.9 FMSunday3 -6 pm Art of Jazz, Ken Wiley, KPLU 88.5 FM
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June 2016
BELLINGHAM TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY1st Saturday, 2-5 pm VFW Hall 625 N. State St., Bellingham, WAJune 4 Arnt Arntzen Jazz BandSept 3 Clamdigger 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 http://saltys.com/seattle June 3 5-8pm June 17 5-8pm
GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BANDJune 23-26 America’s Classic Jazz Festival 5300 Pacific Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98506 St Martin’s University / Marcus Pavilion www.olyjazz.com/festival-information/
GREATER OLYMPIA DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY2nd Sundays 1-4:30pm Elks Lodge. 1818 Fourth Ave., Olympia, WA June 12 Dukes of Swing
MIKE DAUGHERTYJune 10 8:30-Midnight Eastside Stomp Redmond, WA For more info visit: http://www.eastsidestomp.com
PEARL DJANGO June 2 7:30 pm KPLU benefit at the The Majestic 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham, WA; Ticket info: EventbriteJune 3 7pm Part of Pearl Django, AKA Blues Manouche will perform at Egan’s Ballard Jam House.in Ballard) 1707 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107; (206) 789-1621
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THE PIANO STOOL TRADITION…
For many years, the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society held the monthly meetings at the Mountaineers Club in Seattle, which provided us with a piano. At one point, it became necessary for the society to purchase its own piano. One of our members located a Gulbransen upright piano for sale in Mount Vernon, WA., which we did purchase. The piano came with a standard bench, which didn’t always measure up to the visiting piano player’s needs, so we purchased a
swivel-top piano stool. It was suggested that we invite each piano player that was appearing with the featured band, to sign his or her name to the underside of the stool, which we continued to do for many years.
When we made the move from the Mountaineers Club to the Ballard Elks, we no longer needed our piano, due to the fact that the Ballard Elks already had two pianos. Our piano and bench went into storage.
Recently, a question came up, “Whatever happened to the piano stool?” It was located, safely tucked away, in our own storage locker at the Elks. Leroy Johnson was kind enough to take a photo of the underside of the piano stool so we could share with you some of the signatures that have been a part of our jazz history past.
Here are just a few of the signatures (and the band they were appearing with) to see if we can get your memory juices flowing…. How many other signature can you identify?
Dick Shooshan / Golden Eagle J B / 1998
Terry Waldo / Gutbucket Syncopators / 1998
Trebor Tichenor / St. Louis Ragtimers / 1994
Butch Thompson / Trio West / Chris Tyle’s New Orleans Rhythm Kings / 1992
Joan Reynolds / Red Rose Ragtime Band / 1994
David Boeddinghaus / Banu Gibson’s New Orleans Orchestra / 1987
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: [email protected].
We hope to be overwhelmed with stories and memories sharing the joy of loving this music
June 4 5-6:30pm Bellevue Jazz Festival. Bellevue Club 11200 Southeast Sixth Street; Bellevue, WA 98004June 8 6-8pm Belle Fiore Winery in Ashland 100 Belle Fiore Lane (Formerly 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road); Ashland, OR 97520 phone 514-552-4900June 10 7pm Paschal Winery For reservations Tickets or call 541- 488-3869 or email [email protected] 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, Oregon (Near Ashland)June 25 8pm North City Bistro We love this place! Reservations recommended. 1520 NE 177th St; Shoreline, WA; 206-365-4447 www.pearldjango.com/files/calendar.htm July 8 & 9 Winlock Pickers’ Fest (evening - both nights) workshop on Saturday morning Winolequa Park in Winlock, WA. Details at the web site www.winlockpickersfest.com
Gigs for Local Bands
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July 12 & 13 7:30pm 2 nights w/jazz mandolin player, Don Stiernberg at Jazz Alley 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, WA 206-441-9729July 30 TBA Jazz in the Valley Gail Pettis will be joining us. Downtown Ellensburg, WA; 509-899-3639; [email protected]
BOB SCHULZJune 23-26 America’s Classic Jazz Festival 5300 Pacific Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98506 St Martin’s University / Marcus Pavilion www.olyjazz.com/festival-information/ THE WASHBOARD CUT-UPS1st Thursday, 7:30-10:30pm J&M Café 201 1st Ave S, Seattle - Pioneer Square
PEARL DJANGO - cont PEARL DJANGO - cont
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UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BANDJun 2 7:30-10:30pm J&M Cafe, Seattle w/The Washboard Cutups Jun 4 11-1pm Kent Farmers Market - Double Barrs Jun 12 12-3pm Everett Farmers Market - Double Barrs Jun 15 7pm Bayview Manor Seattle w/Barrelhouse Jive Cats Jun 22 12-1pm Huntamer Park - Lacey, WA 5 pc bandJune 23-26 America’s Classic Jazz Festival 5300 Pacific Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98506 St Martin’s University / Marcus Pavilion www.olyjazz.com/festival-information/Jul 10 2-3:30pm Seattle Beer Fest - Bert w/The Washboard Cutups Jul 19 4:30-6pm Shoreline Summer concert series - Aegis of Shoreline Jul 23 10am-12pm Issaquah Farmers Market - Double Barrs Aug 2 6-8pm Seattle Night Out - on Greenlake - front of The Hearthstone Aug 4 7:30-10:30pm J&M Cafe, Seattle w/The Washboard Cutups Sep 1 7:30-10:30pm J&M Cafe, Seattle w/The Washboard Cutups
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AIN’T NO HEAVEN SEVEN Leader: Terry [email protected] 206-465-6601 BOURBON STREET ALL STARSLeader: Jeff Winslow (360) 731 0322 [email protected] CREEK JAZZ BAND Leader: Judy Logen, 425-641-1692 Bookings: [email protected] DE LUXE Bookings: Candace Brownwww.combodeluxe.net [email protected] 253-752-6525CORNUCOPIA CONCERT BAND Leader: Allan Rustadwww.comband.org 425-744-4575DUKES OF DABOB Bookings: Mark Holman, 360-779-6357, [email protected]. DUWAMISH JAZZ BAND Bookings: Carol [email protected] 206-932-7632EVERGREEN CLASSIC JAZZ BAND Leader: Tom Jacobusemail: [email protected] ph: 253-852-6596 or cell 253-709-3013FIRST THURSDAY BAND Leader: Ray Skjelbred,[email protected] 206-420-8535FOGGY BOTTOM JAZZ BAND Leader: Bruce Cosacchi360-638-2074GRAND DOMINION JAZZ BAND Bookings: Bob [email protected] 360-387-2500 holotradband Leader: Dave Holo email: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 206-930-9998JAZZ STRINGS Bookings: Candace [email protected] 253-752-6525LOUISIANA JOYMAKERS! Leader: Leigh [email protected] 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 [email protected] 405-613-0568NEW ORLEANS QUINTET Jake Powel 206- 725-3514 [email protected] JAZZ BAND Manager: Randy [email protected] 206-437-1568RAY [email protected] 206-420-8535RONNIE PIERCE JAZZ [email protected], 206-467-9365UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND Leader: Bert [email protected] 425-898-4288WILD CARDS JAZZ Leader: Randy [email protected] 206-437-1568
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