The AFCDJS Monthly Concert Series Third Sunday of the Month except Jan. No concerts Nov. & Dec. Jan. 22 Special Date – Hot Jazz Instructors Feb. 19 – South Bay Jazz Ramblers March 18 – Heliotrope Ragtime Orch. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Mississippi Room at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA Take I-805, exit El Cajon Blvd West. The Lafayette Hotel is 2 blocks West of Texas Street. The Mississippi Room is located downstairs, in the northwest corner of the building. Enter from the El Cajon Blvd. entrance door. All concerts are from 1-4pm. Full bar service is available. Fest #32 — A ‘Special’ Occasion Published by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society • San Diego, CA • www.dixielandjazzfestival.org $5.00 Per Issue Vol. XXIX No. 4 Special sets have always been highlights of the San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. The specials planned for Festival #32 are no exception! Some of the scheduled specials include: • The High Sierra Jazz Band tribute to the music of King Oliver and Louis Armstrong. • The Grand Dominion Jazz Band’s New Orleans Revival-Style Jazz. • Dave Bennett ’s reprise of his SRO tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis. • Pianist/Jazz Historian Tex Wyndham’s History of Ragtime and songs by Walter Donaldson. • The Yerba Buena Stompers ’ presentation of compositions by Lu Watters and Turk Murphy . • The Night Blooming Jazzmen ’s 1924 Jazz, and the patented Sunday morning Hymn-A-Long. • The Titanic Jazz Band’s tribute to Jelly Roll Morton. Besides these musical offerings, Pianorama is returning to the Festival in 2011. The piano party in its own room is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Remembering Alan D. Adams By the Jazz Rambler Staff continued on page 3 Fall (November) 2011 appearances by Stephanie Trick , Carl Sonny Leyland, Chris Dawson, Sue Palmer, Robbie Rhodes, Virginia Tichenor, Marty Eggers, Paul Reid, Jay Berman, Bob Pinsker, Tad Weed, Lee Fugal and the aforementioned Tex Wyndham. (In addition, there will be two Dual Piano sets, featuring Stephanie Trick with Carl Sonny Leyland, and with Chris Dawson). Other treats include guest artist Chloe Feoranzo sitting in with several of the Festival bands; musical Tributes to Alan Adams ; the youth groups Mission Bay Preservationists (formally the MBHS Dixie Jazz Band) and Generation Jazz; Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jams (organized jam sessions); Dance Classes conducted by Hal and Georgia Myers ; a Swing Dance Demonstration by 2toGroove and Parasol Parades throughout the Festival weekend. On Wednesday Nov. 23, the “Pre- Festival” begins at 7pm as the Dave Bennett Quartet and Dixie Express alternate sets. Thursday afternoon, the Town & Country’s famous Thanksgiving Buffet will feature live music by Carl Sonny Leyland, Chloe AFCDJS Executive Director Alan D. Adams passed away on Aug. 11, 2011 following a year-long battle with oral cancer. His imprint on the San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival cannot be overstated. In fact, during the last decade, the event was frequently referred to as “Al Adams’ Festival” by performers and patrons alike. Born in Howell, Michigan in 1937, Alan began playing music as a teenager and settled on trombone as his primary instrument; however, he was very accomplished on the tuba as well. He wound up a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy at the Fleet Anti-Submarine Training Center in San Diego. Upon retiring, he settled in San Diego, and he and his wife, Joan, became active in the fledgling local jazz society and the Festival which got its start with the Holiday Bowl before moving to Thanksgiving Weekend. Alan served AFCDJS as Board Member, Treasurer, President and Festival Chairman before he became Executive Director in 1993. He was also the Executive Director of the AFCDJS Adult Jazz Camps; the Director of the Jazz Society’s monthly jazz workshops and for 17 years he hosted Katie Cavera and Friends continued on page 7
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The AFCDJSMonthly Concert SeriesThird Sunday of the Month except
Jan. No concerts Nov. & Dec.Jan. 22 Special Date – Hot Jazz InstructorsFeb. 19 – South Bay Jazz Ramblers March 18 – Heliotrope Ragtime Orch.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~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 ofthe building. Enter from the El CajonBlvd. entrance door.
All concerts are from 1-4pm.Full bar service is available.
Fest #32 — A ‘Special’ Occasion
Published by America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society • San Diego, CA • www.dixielandjazzfestival.org
$5.00 Per Issue Vol. XXIX No. 4
Special sets have always beenhigh l igh ts o f the San DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival.The specials planned for Festival #32are no exception! Some of thescheduled specials include:• The High Sierra Jazz Band tributeto the music of King Oliver and LouisArmstrong.• The Grand Dominion Jazz Band’sNew Orleans Revival-Style Jazz.• Dave Bennett’s reprise of his SROtribute to Jerry Lee Lewis.• P ian is t / Jazz His to r ian TexWyndham’s History of Ragtime andsongs by Walter Donaldson.• The Yerba Buena Stompers’presentation of compositions by LuWatters and Turk Murphy.• The Night Blooming Jazzmen’s1924 Jazz, and the patented Sundaymorning Hymn-A-Long.• The Titanic Jazz Band’s tributeto Jelly Roll Morton.
Besides these musical offerings,Pianorama i s r e tu rn ing to theFestival in 2011. The piano party inits own room is scheduled for Friday,Sa turday and Sunday , wi th
RememberingAlan D. Adams
By the Jazz Rambler Staff
continued on page 3
Fall (November) 2011
appearances by Stephanie Trick,Carl Sonny Leyland, Chris Dawson,Sue Palmer, Robbie Rhodes, VirginiaTichenor, Marty Eggers, Paul Reid,Jay Berman, Bob Pinsker, Tad Weed,Lee Fugal and the aforementioned TexWyndham. (In addition, there will betwo Dual Piano se ts , featur ingStephanie Trick with Carl SonnyLeyland, and with Chris Dawson).
Other treats include guest artistChloe Feoranzo sitting in with severalof the Festival bands; musical Tributesto Alan Adams; the youth groupsMiss ion Bay Preservat ionis t s(formally the MBHS Dixie Jazz Band)and Generation Jazz; Dick Williams’JazzSea Jams (o rgan ized jamsessions); Dance Classes conductedby Hal and Georgia Myers; a SwingDance Demonstration by 2toGrooveand Parasol Parades throughout theFestival weekend.
On Wednesday Nov. 23, the “Pre-Festival” begins at 7pm as the DaveBennett Quartet and Dixie Expressalternate sets. Thursday afternoon,the Town & Count ry’s famousThanksgiving Buffet will feature livemusic by Carl Sonny Leyland, Chloe
AFCDJS Executive Director AlanD. Adams passed away on Aug. 11,2011 following a year-long battle withoral cancer. His imprint on the SanDiego Thanksgiving Dixieland JazzFestival cannot be overstated. In fact,during the last decade, the event wasfrequently referred to as “Al Adams’Festival” by performers and patronsalike.
Born in Howell, Michigan in 1937,Alan began playing music as a teenagerand settled on trombone as his primaryinstrument; however, he was veryaccomplished on the tuba as well.
He wound up a 30-year career in theU.S. Navy at the Fleet Anti-SubmarineTraining Center in San Diego. Uponretiring, he settled in San Diego, andhe and his wife, Joan, became active inthe fledgling local jazz society and theFestival which got its start with theHoliday Bowl before moving toThanksgiving Weekend.
Alan served AFCDJS as BoardMember, Treasurer, President andFestival Chairman before he becameExecutive Director in 1993. He wasalso the Executive Director of theAFCDJS Adult Jazz Camps; the Directorof the Jazz Society’s monthly jazzworkshops and for 17 years he hosted
Katie Cavera and Friends
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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].)
Paradise Village , 2700 East 4thNational City; Nov. 18. Dec. 16, Jan. 20, 3-5pm
The Orchard, 4040 Hancock, San Diego,(858) 581-9293, Dec. 31, 10pm-12:15am
Veterans’ Club, 700 East Naples,Chula Vista, Nov. 11, 12-1pm
RED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BANDRED PEPPER JAZZ BAND2nd and 4th Sundays, 1-4pm at Vista
Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way, Vista(760)724-1968. Check our website forupcoming gigs, www.redpepperjazz.com
HIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDHIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BANDCheck the website “schedule” for upcominggigs. www.highsocietyjazzband.com. Moreinfo Larry (858) 277-5294
THE SAINTSTHE SAINTSTHE SAINTSTHE SAINTSTHE SAINTSSt. Paul’s Villa Senior Facility, 2340
BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Adams, PresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentAlice Contreras, TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurerMyrna Goodwin, SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretarySecretaryJane Brown, Everett Crouse, CurtisMcKee, Ruthe Monteith, JimMcNaughton, Lisa Richardson, HalSmith, Carey Jo Thoza.
AFCDJS STAFFPaul Daspit, Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorPhil Kirk, Assistant DirectorAssistant DirectorAssistant DirectorAssistant DirectorAssistant DirectorRAMBLER STAFFEditor: Jay F. LevineStaff Writers: Paul Daspit • Myrna GoodwinHal Smith
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FALL (NOV) 2011 VOL. XXIX - NO. 4
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:• American Federation of Jazz Societies
• International Association ofClassic Jazz Festivals
• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce• San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
LAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUBLAKESIDE JAZZ CLUB1st Sundays (951-245-9504), Women’s
Club in Lake Elsinore, 710 W. GrahamAve., Lake Elsinore, CA 1:30-5pm (Featuredband at 3)Nov. 6—Hotel WolverineDec. 4—Revelation JB
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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-
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GOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESGOLDEN EAGLESSundays, 1-4 pm, Steamer’s Res-
taurant, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave. inFullerton. Call for dates and info 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.
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
CROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDCROWN CITY DIXIELAND BANDWednesdays from 6:30-9pm, Burger
Continental Restaurant, Pasadena (626)792-6634
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.
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
JERRY ROTHSCHILD’S RAGTIMERSMondays, 6-9pm Curley’s Signal Hill
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AFCDJS Names New Executive DirectorAmerica’s Finest City Dixieland
Jazz Society is pleased to introduceour new Executive Director, PaulDaspit. In 2006, Paul was elected toour Board of Directors, and since2007, he has focused on expandingour Sponsorship Program to ensure astrong Festival now and in the yearsto come. Last April, Paul wasrecommended by Alan Adams andapproved by the Board of Directorsto be the Interim Executive Director.At the Sept. meeting, he was votedunanimously to serve as the ExecutiveDirector for the San Diego Thanks-giving Dixieland Jazz Festival andAFCDJS.
Though he is a New Orleans native,Paul grew up in Southern California.He is a veteran of the United StatesAir Force and holds degrees from boththe Air Force Institute of Technologyand Louisiana Tech University. Thispast June, Paul retired from full-timeemployment, having spent 19 yearsin sales and program management inthe In format ion Technologyindustry. Paul and wife June havebeen married since 1969 and havecalled San Diego home since 1996.Their daughter, Nicole, lives inAustin, Texas.
As the Executive Director, Paul’sresponsibilities will include headingthe Festival Steering Committee,coordinat ing wi th the Town &
Country Resor t and Convent ionCenter, and working to ensure thatAFCDJS receives support from the Cityof San Diego Commission for Arts andCulture. Paul will continue to serve asSponsorship Program Coordinator forthe remainder of 2011— and he hasasked new AFCDJS Board Member JimMcNaughton, to assist him.
Furthermore, at the Sept. meeting,Hal Smith, long-time AFCDJS BoardMember and past President, wasselected to fill Paul’s seat on the Boardof Directors and Jim McNaughton wasselected to fill Phil Kirk’s seat on theBoard. (Executive Director, PaulDaspit, and Assistant Director, PhilKirk , have assumed non-vot ingpositions thereby freeing up twopositions on the Board of Directorsfor Hal and Jim.) Bill Adams-President,Alice Contreras-Treasure, MyrnaGoodwin-Secretary, Everett Crouse,Ruthe Monteith, Curtis McKee, JaneBrown, Carey Thoza , and LisaRichardson continue to serve on theBoard.
Jazz RamblerAvailable Online
America’s Finest City DixielandJazz Society extends a special“Thanks” to all AFCDJS memberswho signed up to get their JazzRambler online! Onlinesubscriptions will help us cut highpostage costs so we can use thatmoney for “The Music.”Remember, it’s not too late tochange to an “online” Jazz Ramblersubscription. If you would like toparticipate in this money-savingprogram, please email MyrnaGoodwin, the AFCDJS Secretary,at [email protected].
In a sincere effort to pass ourlove of Traditional Jazz on to theyounger generation, AFCDJS willsell discounted Festival badges toanyone under 30. In addition, theSunday concerts will also bediscounted. Children under 12 willst i l l be admitted FREE whenaccompanied by a paying adult.
Special . . .Continued from page 1Feoranzo and Hal Smith. An early-evening Sing-A-Long by Katie Caveraand Friends will set the stage forThursday night’s festivities, withperformances by Cornet Chop Suey,the Yerba Buena Stompers, DaveBennett Quartet, Grand Dominion JazzBand and the Titanic Jazz Band.
On Friday, Nov. 25, the completeband lineup will perform, includingthe Reynolds Brothers RhythmRascals, High Sierra Jazz Band, RedSkunk Jipzee Swing Band, SuePalmer and her Mote l SwingOrchestra, Tim Laughlin/ConnieJones and the New Orleans All-Stars,the High Society Jazz Band, UptownLowdown, Red Pepper Jazz Band,Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra ,Uptown Rhythm Makers , SanFernando Valley Banjo Band, SouthBay Jazz Ramblers, San Diego BanjoBand and Paragon Quartet.
See the advertisement on page 5for a complete list of performers at the2011 San Diego Thanksg iv ingDixieland Jazz Festival. The ad alsocontains information on how topurchase badges , make ho te lreservations at the Town & Countryand how to sponsor a room, band, orindividual musician. Also be sure tocheck our informat ive websi te ,www.dixielandjazzfestival.org for thelatest information regarding the SanDiego Thanksgiving Dixieland JazzFestival, the Adult Traditional JazzCamp, Monthly Concert Series andour Monthly Jazz Workshops.
Join us at Festival #32 for a greatvariety of special sets and all thewonderful music that keeps ourpatrons returning year after year!
Under-30 Badges Discounted at FestivalActive Duty Military with an ID arealso FREE.
So bring your children andgrandchildren along and shareyour love of our music acrossgeneration lines. The Festival isquite a treat and young childrenare often seen “cutting a rug” onthe dance floors!
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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 January(No Concerts in November or December)
January 22 Special Date – Hot Jazz InstructorsFebruary 19 – South Bay Jazz RamblersMarch 18 – Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra
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.dixielandjazzfestival.org.
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
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 JAZZGOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZGOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZGOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZGOLDEN EMPIRE HOT JAZZSOC.SOC.SOC.SOC.SOC.
SEASIDE, ORSEASIDE, ORSEASIDE, ORSEASIDE, ORSEASIDE, OR29th Annual Seaside Jazz Festival,
Feb. 24-26, www.jazzseaside.com, (866) 345-6257
DEL MAR, CADEL MAR, CADEL MAR, CADEL MAR, CADEL MAR, CA24th San Diego Jazz Party, Feb. 24-
26, (858) 453-0846, www.sdjp.org
Still Time Left toSponsor Fest #32
By Paul DaspitThe 32nd Annual Festival is just
days away but there is still time tosponsor a band this year. For thoseof you who have already done so –thank you very much! We reallyneed you as a sponsor to keep TRADJAZZ and this Festival alive. For$250, a sponsor receives:• An all-events 5-day badge• Reserved seating in all venues• Your name in our program and
website• Recognition when your band
plays• Invitation to the sponsors’
reception• One-year membership in AFCDJS• Tax-deductible receipt
We have some really talentedyoung musicians this year who wouldcertainly appreciate a sponsor’srecognition, including Dave Bennett,Stephanie Trick, Chloe Feoranzo, andthe Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band.Encouragement of these youngartists through sponsorship helps to“keep the music alive.”
This will be my last article as yourSponsorship Program Coordinator.Starting in January, Jim McNaughtonhas agreed to take over the program.Jim has been attending our Festivalfor 25+ years and has recently joinedthe Board of Directors. Contact Jimat [email protected].
Festival VolunteersThe orientation meeting for the
2011 Festival volunteers will be at theTown & Country Hotel and ConventionCenter in Royal Palm 5 at 2pm onSunday, Nov. 20.
The meeting is specifically for newvolun teers , bu t a l l vo lun teersincluding cabaret managers andhostesses are encouraged to attendbecause numerous changes will occurduring this year’s Festival. Volunteerassignments were mailed at the end ofOctober.
“Advertisewith AFCDJS”People will
say “I saw itin the
RAMBLER”
32nd AnnualSan Diego ThanksgivingDixieland Jazz Festival
Nov. 23 – 27, 2011Town & Country Resort and Convention Center500 Hotel Circle North (I-8 & SR-163) San Diego
www.dixielandjazzfestival.orgFeatured Bands and Guest Artists:
Cornet Chop Suey Cornet Chop Suey Cornet Chop Suey Cornet Chop Suey Cornet Chop Suey • Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Red Skunk Jipzee Swing • Dave Bennett QuartetDave Bennett QuartetDave Bennett QuartetDave Bennett QuartetDave Bennett QuartetHigh Sierra JBHigh Sierra JBHigh Sierra JBHigh Sierra JBHigh Sierra JB • Reynolds Bros. Rhythm Rascals • Titanic JBReynolds Bros. Rhythm Rascals • Titanic JBReynolds Bros. Rhythm Rascals • Titanic JBReynolds Bros. Rhythm Rascals • Titanic JBReynolds Bros. Rhythm Rascals • Titanic JB
YYYYYerba Buena Stompers • Uptown Lowdown • Grand Dominion JBerba Buena Stompers • Uptown Lowdown • Grand Dominion JBerba Buena Stompers • Uptown Lowdown • Grand Dominion JBerba Buena Stompers • Uptown Lowdown • Grand Dominion JBerba Buena Stompers • Uptown Lowdown • Grand Dominion JBTim Laughlin/Connie Jones & the New Orleans All StarsTim Laughlin/Connie Jones & the New Orleans All StarsTim Laughlin/Connie Jones & the New Orleans All StarsTim Laughlin/Connie Jones & the New Orleans All StarsTim Laughlin/Connie Jones & the New Orleans All Stars
Night Blooming Jazzmen • Sue PNight Blooming Jazzmen • Sue PNight Blooming Jazzmen • Sue PNight Blooming Jazzmen • Sue PNight Blooming Jazzmen • Sue Palmer and her Motel Swingalmer and her Motel Swingalmer and her Motel Swingalmer and her Motel Swingalmer and her Motel SwingKatie Cavera • Carl Sonny Leyland • Stephanie TKatie Cavera • Carl Sonny Leyland • Stephanie TKatie Cavera • Carl Sonny Leyland • Stephanie TKatie Cavera • Carl Sonny Leyland • Stephanie TKatie Cavera • Carl Sonny Leyland • Stephanie Trickrickrickrickrick
Chloe FChloe FChloe FChloe FChloe Feoranzo • High Society JB • Dixie Express JB • Red Peoranzo • High Society JB • Dixie Express JB • Red Peoranzo • High Society JB • Dixie Express JB • Red Peoranzo • High Society JB • Dixie Express JB • Red Peoranzo • High Society JB • Dixie Express JB • Red Pepper JBepper JBepper JBepper JBepper JBHeliotrope Ragtime Orchestra • Mission Bay High PreservationistsHeliotrope Ragtime Orchestra • Mission Bay High PreservationistsHeliotrope Ragtime Orchestra • Mission Bay High PreservationistsHeliotrope Ragtime Orchestra • Mission Bay High PreservationistsHeliotrope Ragtime Orchestra • Mission Bay High PreservationistsDick Williams’ JazzSea Jams Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jams Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jams Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jams Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jams • TTTTTeeeeex Wyndham • Dance Classesx Wyndham • Dance Classesx Wyndham • Dance Classesx Wyndham • Dance Classesx Wyndham • Dance Classes
Financial supportis provided by theCity of San DiegoCommission for Artsand Culture.
All-EventBadge Prices
5-Day Badge $954-Day Badge $903-Day Badge $85Daily Badges Available
AFCDJS • P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, CA, 92168-0387 • Tel: (619) 297-5277 $5.00 off the price of each 3, 4 or 5-Day badge if staying at Town & Country.To qualify for the discount, roomreservations AND badge purchase must be made, and mail orders postmarked prior to Nov. 1, 2011.
For 2011 Hotel Reservations,contact the Town & Country500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
1-800-772-8527 or (619) 291-7131Rates start at $103/night
2011 Festival SponsorshipsTake an active role in producing the 2011 Festival!
Consider sponsoring a Room, Band or Invited Artist.Example Sponsorship Plan:
$500 for your favorite Band or Invited Artist includes:• Two 5-Day All-Events Badges and Sponsor Ribbons
• Invitation to Sponsors’ Reception• Access to Band Hospitality Room
• Reserved Seating in all Venues• Web and Program Listing
• One Year AFCDJS Membership$175 upgrades any multiple-day badge to a Festival Sponsor
Drummer and jazz historian SueFischer is the latest alumnus of theAFCDJS Adult Jazz Camps to join awork ing jazz band — UptownLowdown! Sue played with the bandfor the first t ime at last year’sThanksgiving Festival. Since thenshe worked with them at the festivalsin Chattanooga, Lacey (WA) and SunValley and will be with the band whenit returns to San Diego this year.
Other jazz camp alumni who will beplaying at Festival #32 include JohnContreras, Ken Dillard and JimGoodwin (Dixie Express); WallyWinters (South Bay Jazz Ramblers);Ken Powell and Jim Fiedler (Red PepperJazz Band); Barbara Moore and JohnPalmer (San Diego Banjo Band), EdDucharme (Hel io t rope Ragt imeOrchestra), Frank Highly (UptownRhythm Makers), Diane Mensch(Paragon Quartet), and JP Balmat(Mission Bay Preservationists). Allthese bands are active in and aroundSan Diego (see the “Jazz Alive” listingfor details).
In addition, four of the seveninstructors at the 2012 jazz camp willbe performing at the Festival: ClintBaker (Grand Dominion Jazz Band,Yerba Buena Stompers); Phil Kirk (RedPepper Jazz Band); Marty Eggers (NewOrleans All-Stars); and Katie Cavera(New Orleans All-Stars and ReynoldsBrothers).
Be sure to hear our jazz camp alumniduring the weekend at Festival #32!For information and to register for the2012 Adult Jazz Camp, see theadvertisement on page 13.
Jazz Campers atFestival # 32 Great Prizes for Participating
in our 2011 Festival SurveyAt Festival #32, please stop by the AFCDJS
Membership table or Information center in theAtlas Foyer and pick up a survey.Complete it for a chance to win:
GREAT PRIZES!!!
In addition, all prize winners will receivea one-year membership in
America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society.
The drawing will be held at 2pm onSunday, Nov. 27, 2011 in the Atlas Foyer.Winners do not need to be present to win.AFCDJS is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization.
Education Program Donations accepted.
3rd Prize:Basket of 10 CDs ofbands playing at this
year’s Festival
2nd PrizeTwo 5-day all eventsbadges for the 2012
San DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland
Jazz Festival
1st Prize Brand-new DeeringBanjo — Goodtime
with Gig Bag Valued at over $700
Get your reservations atthe Town & Country now toensure a fantastic weekendof jazz. Phone: (619) 291-7131 ext. 3810 and ask forthe Jazz Festival rates.Rooms start at $103 /nightplus tax.
AFCDJS has joined the 21st century!!Now, when you go to our website, youcan use your credit card (Visa or MC) topurchase Festival badges, become asponsor, join or renew your mem-bership, contribute to the educationfund or even enroll in Jazz Camp. Checkit out at www.dixielandjazzfestival.org
AFCDJSMusic for Youth Bands
Small instrumental combo and Dixie-style musical arrangements are nowavailable for school and youth bandsand other community or start-upbands. Check our updated websiteat: www.dixielandjazzfestival.organd click Small Band Music, or youmay contact our Archives volunteerby email: [email protected].
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the “Dixie Hour” on KSDS-FM.Alan Adams played with a wide
variety of performing groups, fromhis own New Orleans Wanderers to ajazz combo led by pop music star LeonRedbone . More recen t ly , heperformed locally with Dixie Express,the Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra, andthe Elktones — at the El Cajon ElksLodge #1812, where Alan was amember for many years.
In many ways, the San DiegoFestival has been a family affair. Hiswife Joan was the Secretary of theSociety at the very beginning and hasrun the Information Center at theFestival ever since. Alan’s sons grewup at the Festival, and Bill and Ed —as well as Al’s grandchildren —continue to be involved.
To honor Alan during the Festival,there will be a number of tribute setsplus a two-hour jamfest on Saturdayevening.
Here are some reminiscences fromhis friends among the many musicians,jazz fans, Festival attendees andAFCDJS officers, directors and boardmembers who admired him....
~ ~ ~ ~ ~I knew Al Adams mainly as the
Festival Director and a musician.We’d see each other at other Festivalsand Al and Joan have been to ourhome for a Jazzy Party.
It was always a great Festival thatAl and Joan and others put on, butthere were, of course, glitches. I wasa lways impressed when , undercircumstances that would cause othersto panic, Al was always calm andcollected.
Because he was a musician herealized that if the musicians are happythe audiences will be happy and theFestival will be a success. We willmiss him!
Chet JaegerNight Blooming Jazzmen
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I couldn’t have started the DixieHour at KSDS 88.3 FM in June of 1981without his and Alan Totman’s help.We didn’t have enough Dixieland/
Trad Jazz albums in the station’slibrary to keep a show going backthen, so the men graciously allowedme to borrow from their collectionsuntil the station’s library finally got abetter collection of its own. The jazzcommunity in San Diego was blessedfor many years by Alan Adams!
Jean Ann Frazier-Lee, Seattle, WA
I only met Alan twice, but in thosetwo short meetings, he made aprofound impact on me. It is an honorto have been able to meet with himand play a few tunes with him. Trulya kind man who focused on helpingthose around him.
Fuzzy Snook, Laramie, Wyoming
Remembering ...Continued from front page
Alan Adams oompahing with Ira Cobb (l) and Howie Nielson
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Visual Highlights of Our Monthy Concert/DancesJuly Concert Featured Carl Sonny Leyland Trio with Chloe
August was Afloat with the Titanic Jazz Band
Gilbert Pablo on the sound board
A Jazz Epiphany was September’s Revelation Jazz Band
Sponsors Bruce, Marti and Cass (l-r)
Remembering ...Continued from page 7
AFCDJS-sponsored workshops areheld the second Thursday of everymonth (except December) from 7 to9pm at the San Diego MusiciansHall, 1717 Morena Blvd.
Requirement:Desire to play Dixieland Jazz!
Furnished:Drums, piano and a core
group of instructors.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ALL LEVELS OF
TALENT WELCOME!~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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AFCDJS PRESENTS FREE 2011-2012
DIXIE WORKSHOPS(2nd Thurs. of month, 7-9 pm)
Nov. 10
2012 Dates:2012 Dates:2012 Dates:2012 Dates:2012 Dates: Jan. 12 • Feb. 16 (3rd Thurs.)March 8 • April 12 • May 10June 14 • July 12 • Aug. 9Sept. 13 • Oct. 11 • Nov. 8
I was playing regularly with IraCobb and Jazzbo at the Bourbon StreetWest in Solana Beach when Al cameby to sit-in with his trombone for our4th set on Sept. 27, 1980. By April of1981, Al and I were both playingregularly with Ira so when TubamanJim Eakle, owner of the Grand SlamSaloon, wanted to put a band togetherto play at Padres’ games, he got Iraand Al and me, p lus FrenchyLaVesque on bass drum. The GrandSlam Dixie Band auditioned at aPadres-Angels exhibition game onApril 6, 198l, and we were hired toplay at home games, alternating withthe organist, on a regular schedulethrough the World Series here in 1984.We always played The Star SpangledBanner on the field, Take Me Out tothe Ball Game at the seventh inningstretch, and other Jazzy tunes duringthe games. And, that was the start ofa lot of great gigs with Al.
Howie NielsonSan Diego
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Alan sure did a lot musically. Not tobe forgotten, and what I reallyenjoyed, was his radio program andhis great band — the New OrleansWanderers.
Bob AndersenSan Diego
My introduction to Al came onJan. 16, 1997 when I showed up at theTown & Country Hotel for my firstSan Diego Jazz Camp experience as astudent. Al made us all feel welcomeat the camp and quickly put us at easewith the self-imposed high-pressureenvironment. He was helpful andinsp i ra t iona l to us a l l wi thoutprejudice. Since that time, I have hadthe pleasurable experiences of makingmusic with Al at every Jazz Campsince 1997, all of his Swing Camps,many of his jazz workshops, andseveral of his paying gigs. I learned alot from Al — about trad music andother things.
My most memorable thoughtsabout Al come from our experiencestogether at the 2010 New Orleans JazzCamp. I was there as a student and he
was there as a guest observer-consultant to the fledgling NewOrleans jazz camp staff. Al participatedin every class session as a trombone-playing student and made every after-hours jam session that I participatedin. He played his horn at PreservationHall, Fritzell’s, the steamboat Natchez,the Palm Court Café and was on stageat the 2010 Satchmo Summer Fest inthe French Quarter. He played hisheart and soul out during that hotAugust week and I’m thankful that Iwas there to see, hear and be a witnessto it all.
Jay RiceSan Clemente
~ ~ ~ ~ ~When our trombone player decided
it was too far to travel from Oceansideto La Mesa every Wednesday to playwith Dixie Express, Alan said he wouldlike to fill the vacancy. We were elatedbut a little concerned. How would hefit in with a “burger house” band? Weneed not have worried. He was alwayssupportive and helpful. If the rhythmstarted to slow down or speed up, hewould reach into his bag of tricks andbring out the wooden clappers andbring us back in line.
John ContrerasDixie Express
~ ~ ~ ~ ~Alan will be deeply missed. He was
truly a pleasure to work with.Estrella Munguia,
Town & Country
~ ~ ~ ~ ~Alan’s mi l i t a ry background
resulted in two of his most admirablequalities — Dedication and Deter-mination. One event in particularillustrates how Alan was ready tocomplete any mission and to makesure that it was done correctly....
Several years ago, Alan and theNew Or leans Wanderers wereengaged to play a concert in GreenValley, Arizona. The jazz societywhich hired the band wanted Alanand Katie Cavera to warm up theaudience before the concert byplaying a tuba-banjo duet in the lobbyof the performing arts center. The afternoon of the concert, ourhosts took the band to dinner at arestaurant that must hold a world
record for excruciatingly slow service.Before most of the band had evenreceived a salad, the hour for the pre-concer t warmup was rap id lyapproach ing . F ina l ly , Alan ,abandoning any hope of receiving anentree, excused himself from the tableand left for the concert venue withJoan. Just as he left, several of theentrees arrived. As we wolfed downthe food, I double-checked thedirections to the venue with our host.As soon as Katie finished eating, wehustled to my car and started out forthe performing arts center...exceptthere was one wrong turn in the set ofdirections we had been given. Afterwhat seemed like an eternity of drivingthe wrong way and a frenzied inquiryfor directions at a gas station, wefinally got on the right track. As we pulled up in front of theper forming a r t s cen te r , Ka t ieunpacked her banjo and dashed forthe front door. We were bothconcerned that Alan, l ike manymusical acquaintances, would be
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Lots to ‘Learn’ at Next SocietyMonthly Concert-Dance
Fresh of f the i r weekend ofinstructing students in the art ofplaying traditional jazz, the Hot JazzInstructors will perform at the firstAFCDJS monthly concert-dance of2012. The concert begins at 1pm andends at 4pm in the Mississippi Roomat the Lafayette Hotel & Suites, 2223El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego. TheLafayette is also the location wherethe AFCDJS Adult Traditional JazzCamp takes place (Jan. 19-22).
Though the monthly concert-danceseries is normally held on the thirdSunday of the month, this event wasmoved to the fourth Sunday, to takeadvantage of the fact that all thetalented AFCDJS Jazz Camp facultywill be in the same place at the sametime!
Hot Jazz Instructors Jan. 22
Longtime AFCDJS member BarbaraMoore is soliciting donations ofsnacks for the Musicians’ HospitalityRoom a t the 2011 San DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival.Please bring any of the following:muffins, danishes, cookies, crackers,candy, nuts, chex mixes, fruit, and anyother non-perishable snack items.
Barbara purchases most of theseitems so whatever you can bring or
Led by trumpeter Phil Kirk, who isalso the Director of the Jazz Camp, theHot Jazz Instructors are Clint Baker,t rombone; “Gent leman J im”Buchmann, clarinet and sax; JohnRoyen, piano; Katie Cavera, banjoand guitar; Marty Eggers, bass andtuba; and Steve Apple, drums.
The first AFCDJS Adult Jazz Camptook place in 1996. Since then, thecamp has become a des i rab leexperience for those who wish to learnhow to play jazz.
Please join the Hot Jazz Instructorsfor an afternoon of great music onJan. 22. And — if you are interestedin learning to play traditional jazz, besure to check out the advertisementon page 13.
Openings are still available in allclasses except piano and clarinet/sax!
All Star Bob Havens toPerform at Fest #32
The 2011 San Diego ThanksgivingDixieland Jazz Festival lineup willinclude a world-renowned all star —trombonist Bob Havens, who will playwith Tim Laughlin, Connie Jones andthe New Orleans All-Stars.
Born in Quincy, IL in 1930, he startedstudying both trombone and violin atage seven and p layed bo thinstruments throughout his schoolyears. The first “name band” Bobper formed wi th was the RalphFlanagan Orchestra. However, he isbetter known for his 22-year stay withthe Lawrence Welk Orches t ra ,per forming on Welk’s famoustelevision programs from 1960 to 1982.
In addit ion to his work withorchestras, Bob also has impeccablejazz credentials, including stints withAl Hirt, Pete Fountain, George Girard,Bob Crosby’s Orchestra/Bob Cats,Pete Kelly’s Big Seven and BobRingwald’s Great Pacific Jazz Band.More recently he has worked with BanuGibson and New Orleans Hot Jazz, JimCullum’s Jazz Band, the New OrleansClassic Jazz Orchestra and as guestsoloist at the Atlanta Jazz Party andsimilar events.
Bob Havens i s a f i r s t -c lassensemble player — an inventive andlyrical soloist and a fine vocalist in theJack Teagarden tradition. AFCDJS isproud to welcome this outstandingmusician to Festival #32. Be sure tocatch the All-Stars in one or more ofits eight sets Friday, Saturday orSunday during the Festival!
Donations Being Sought For Musicians’ Hospitalitywhatever cash you would care todonate is very much appreciated. Shealso accepts and purchases premadedeli trays, cheeses and fruits. Theseitems are provided to the musicians inaddition to the sandwiches, softdrinks and coffee furnished by theTown & Country.
Please contact Barbara to let herknow how you can help: (619) 223-8842 or e-mail [email protected].
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Dixieland Jazz Participants...Take Note!Join us for a Dixieland Jazz Thanksgiving Day Feast.
The Town and Country Resort is offering a Champagne Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 24, 2011 in the Golden West Room of the Convention Center.
Adult: $28.00 Per Person - Advance Reservations
$30.00 Per Person - At The Door
Children: $17.00 Per Child Under 12 Years Old
RESERVATIONS ARE MADE BY RETURNING THIS FORM TO:Dixieland Thanksgiving BuffetTown and Country Resort500 Hotel Circle NorthSan Diego, CA 92108Attn: Banquet Manager or email us at: [email protected]
RESERVATIONS:Name: ______________________________Time: (Check 1st and 2nd Choice)
3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00
Number of People: __________________ Phone Number: _______________________
Special Request: ______________________
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The dinner will be a Champagne Buffet with all the traditional trimmings, served from 3 pm to 6 pm. Seating will be family style and please indicate time choice below. Do not call or send money now. All money will be collected at the door. A discount price of $28, including service charge and Calif. State sales tax is reserved for Dixieland Jazz Festival Participants who send advanced reservations in prior to November 23, 2011. Walk-ins will be $30.Dinner Buffet Features:• Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheese Display with Gourmet
Crackers & Sliced French Baguettes• Fresh Sliced Fruits in Season with Honey -Poppy Seed Dip• An Appetizing Variety of Harvest Salads: Tossed Green Salad with Choice of Dressings, Creamy Waldorf,
Old Fashioned Potato, Three Bean Salad
Entrees:Carved to Order:• Roasted Tom Turkey and Tart Cranberry Sauce• Herb Crusted Sirloin of Beef - Au Jus and Horseradish Cream • Fluffy Snow Flake Mashed Potatoes, Rich Turkey Gravy, Savory
Herb Stuffing, Candied Yams with Brown Sugar, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Buttered Green Beans Almandine
• Assorted Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter
Desserts Display:• Old Fashioned Pies to include: • Apple Crumble, Cherry, Pumpkin, and Pecan• Chocolate-Cherry Black Forest Cake • A Glass of Champagne
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted Herbal Teas
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pacing the floor, waiting impatientlyfor the banjoist’s arrival and fumingover the delay. However, as Katieflung open the lobby door I heard thesound of a solo tuba, playing “WhenYou’re Smiling!” Dedication andDetermination...Nothing could stopAlan Adams from starting the gig ontime!!!
Hal SmithFormer AFCDJS Assistant Director
~ ~ ~ ~ ~“It comes from his Soul.” I love
that quotation! It encapsulates whatAlan Adams was all about. Very activein the San Diego/Southern Californiamusic scene, Alan played terrifictrombone and tuba and had performedwith a ton of the leading Dixielandgroups. Plus, he was active in a numberof music and jazz education-orientedorganizations. What Alan did in musiccame from deep within his being.
Dr. Rosemary Hallum~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Alan was an inspiration to so manystudents at Mission Bay High School,including myself. I have such greatmemories of playing alongside of
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Alan, always pushing me to play mybest. He truly cared about spreadinghis love of music to the next generationof musicians and I will always bethankful for the time I spent with him.
JP BalmatMission Bay HS
~ ~ ~ ~ ~Alan was always a great friend and
supporter of jazz. I was trying toexplain to someone the other day howimportant traditional jazz music wasto him. Not only was he a strongadvocate for the jazz educationprogram in San Diego, but when heheard that they were going to try andstart a jazz camp in New Orleans, heopened up our camp to them and gavethem all the help he could.
He was completely focused on thecontinuation of the jazz traditions thathe loved so much whether he was herein San Diego or in New Orleans givinghis advice and years of experiencefreely and unselfishly.
I always enjoyed sharing the stagewith him, too. There were times whenI’d have to play with a pick up groupand when I saw him come waltzing inwith his tuba, I knew the rhythmsection would be ok. And I used tolove playing with him in the New
Orleans Wanderers which he led ontrombone. It was always a real treatfor me when he would sing. He had acertain style to his singing that justalways made me smile. I’m going tomiss him so much at the San DiegoFestival and at the San Diego JazzCamp. It really won’t be the samewithout him.
Katie Cavera~ ~ ~ ~ ~
My family will miss him. He inspiredmy boys to play Dixieland music. Trulya wonderful man.
Bill Barnsley~ ~ ~ ~ ~
My absolutely favorite thing aboutAl Adams was he always showed upfor gigs with a passion to play. Itdidn’t matter if it was 6am for a cold,outside TV gig to promote the Festival,a non-paying charity event that tookall afternoon in the hot sun, or aspecial gig at the Mississippi Room.He loved to play and always seemedto be having a good time.
Last November, he didn’t want tomiss out at the 31st Annual Festival,so he arranged to sing a little dittywith Heliotrope called “He’d have toget under - get out and get under.”Alan loved his jazz.
Myrna GoodwinAFCDJS Secretary
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Bill and I are deeply grateful for themany happy dancing opportunitiesAlan provided to our vintage dancecommunity, and are most certainlygoing to miss seeing his smiling eyesbehind that trombone.
Beata CsanadiSan Diego
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ When asked to write a few wordsabout Alan, I had so much I wanted tosay. But, I have to keep it short. Hewas easy to work with, alwayssupportive, patient, and with a senseof humor. I had a nickname for him,“Wile E Coyote”. Alan was gifted withwonderful eyebrows. He would beseriously talking to you and startwiggling those eyebrows. Of course,it would crack me up. Once he had one
Alan Adams playing with ‘The Jammers’ continued on page 14
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SAN DIEGOADULT TRADITIONAL JAZZ CAMP
The original and only music camp by AFCDJSJanuary 19-22, 2012
All facilities are located at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites in San Diego.Instruction will include sectionals for front line and rhythm. Students play musictogether and with faculty members throughout the weekend.
2012 FACULTY:
Phil Kirk, AFCDJS Asst. Dir. - trumpet, cornetClint Baker - tromboneJim Buchmann - clarinet, saxJohn Royen - pianoKatie Cavera - banjo, guitarMarty Eggers - tuba, bassSteve Apple - drums
TUITION: $400.00 * Enrollment is limited.* There is a $50.00 tuition discount for Jazz Camp students who stay at the Lafayette Hotel &Suites. For room reservations, contact the hotel at 1-888-272-6343; www.lafayettehotelsd.com.Ask for the “Jazz Camp Suite rate” which includes breakfast each day. Make checks to AFCDJS(deduct discount if staying at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites).
Complete the form below and mail it with your check to: AFCDJS, PO Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387To receive further information, call (619) 297-5277 or E-mail: [email protected]
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Brunis . . .Continued from page 16appropriate “New Orleans RhythmKings” — a band that was to make jazzhistory. He left the N.O.R.K. in 1924but during that time he made his firstrecords with the Rhythm Kings andalso recorded with Bix and theWolverines.
In 1924 he began a 10-yearresidency with the popular Ted Lewisorchestra, a period when he had feweropportunities to play his kine of jazzbut he did learn “showmanship”techniques. He also made a trip toEurope, one of the highlights of hisstay.
By 1934 he was back with anothermaster showman, Louis Prima, at theFamous Door on New York’s famed52nd Street. By 1936 he becamevirtually the “house trombonist” atNick’s in Greenwich Village, where heplayed with the various bands, led bydifferent leaders (Sharkey Bonano wasthe first) but with pretty much thesame musicians — Pee Wee Russell,Eddie Condon, Joe Sullivan, GeorgeWettling, Jimmy McPartland, BudFreeman, Bobby Hackett and alwaysBrunis.
He made his first serious side-tripout of Nick’s in 1939 when he joinedMuggsy Spanier’s Ragtime Band inChicago’s Hotel Sherman, but the bandreturned to Nick’s for two monthsbefore disbanding. During that time(in Chicago and New York) Muggsy’sband cut the famous “Great 16”Bluebirds.
After Spanier, Brunis’ travels tookhim to Child’s restaurant with ArtHodes and Rod Cless, then back toNick’s (’41-’42), then another three-year stint with Ted Lewis (’43-’46). Helived briefly in Mobile, Alabama,played at Chicago’s Brass Rail, waswith Eddie Condon from ’47 to ’49,then back to Chicago’s Club Elevenfrom 1951-1959.
In the late ’50s and early ’60s hegigged with many bands, leading hisown band in Madison and Cincinnatiand in the late ’60s. despite a seriousillness, he continued to define the roleof a trombone in Dixieland ensemble.In 1968 he played at the New OrleansJazz Festival with Art Hodes and in
Remembering ...Continued from page 12stray eyebrow hair growing straightup and for the longest time would nottrim it.
Alice ContrerasAFCDJS Treasurer
~ ~ ~ ~ ~It 1980 we moved from Santa
Monica to San Diego and bought atownhouse not far from the Town &Country Hotel. Being a drummer and alover of jazz, I was told of a placecalled ‘’Tubaman’s.’’
My first visit there, I met IraCobb and his Jazzbo band includingIra Cobb-trumpet, Al (Mad Hatter)Adams-tuba, Howie Neilson-banjo,Roger Twedt-trombone, and SamLipman-clarinet. I was allowed to sitin for a few tunes, and that was the
1970 he was at the Manassas JazzFestival. He died in 1974.
Brunis’ robust style, his ensemblework and his humor endeared him tojazz fans and musicians alike and hisrecords are legion — Deccas withSharkey Bonano and Wingy Manone,the g rea t Span ie r Blueb i rds ,Commodores with Eddie Condon, theWild Bill Davison/Brunis sessionsand others. Burnies or Brunis —whatever name you called him — callhim a great jazzman.
Jazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots on KSDS FMJazz Roots is heard on Sunday
evening, 8-10 pm, on KSDS FM(88.3 on the dial).
The program features the rootsof jazz — ragtime, blues, countrymusic and more.
Jazz Roots is hosted by LouCurtiss, proprietor of Folk Arts RareRecords and founder of the SanDiego Folk Festival and the AdamsAvenue Roots Festival.
beginning of a very long friendship.In 1981, I was told of a Dixieland
Jazz Festival that was taking place atthe T&C Hote l Thanksg iv ingweekend. There I met Ira Cobb againwith Al Adams along with LarryChannave, John Dehler, Bill Dindle,Chicago Six and many others. Next, Ivolunteered to do marketing andadvertising for the Festival.
As the years went on, Al asked if Iwould like to be a member of the Boardof Directors. To sum it all up, I haveplayed many, many musical gigs withAl Adams. We had fun all the way.The Festival will go on but it won’t bethe same.
Lou BergerSan Diego
~ ~ ~ ~ ~Muted - But Not Silenced
Bill and Ed Adams
The loving couple — Alan and Joan Adams
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They Called it JazzThey Called it JazzThey Called it JazzThey Called it JazzThey Called it Jazz
Brunies or Brunis — He Was a Great Jazzman
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(This is a reprint in a series of biogra-phies o f grea t t rad i t ional jazzmusicians. The series started with theMarch/April 1991 issue and thisarticle originally appeared in theMay/June 1996 edition of the JazzRambler and was written by Ramblerfounding publ i sher and BoardMember Len Levine.)
By Len Levine
New Orleans-born Georg Bruniswas one of the first white tromboniststo develop the a r t of “ ta i lga tetrombone,” epitomized by Kid Ory.Originally known as George ClarenceBrunies, he changed the spelling ofhis name upon the advice of anumerologist.
Brunis, born in 1900, came from amusical family. His brothers, Albert(Abbie), Merritt and Richard playedtrumpet. Another brother, Henry, wasa trombonist; his father was a violinist;his mother played piano and his twosisters played guitar.
His first musical experience waswith Jack (Papa) Laine’s band, playingupright alto and drums as a child, butswitched to trombone when he wenton a job with Laine’s son, Alfred. Theband was known as “Panzy Laine and
his Wampas Cats” and the trombonistdidn’t show up, so Brunis was askedto play trombone. He faked it andcontinually faked it from then on.Brunis never learned to read musicbut he was blessed with a musical earthat told him the right notes andharmonies.
During his teens he played a gig inBucktown on Lake Ponchatrain. Itwas a roadhouse called Brunning’sand across the road was another placecalled Martin’s where the legendaryclarinetist Leon Rappolo was playing.
The two became friends.In 1919 he was summoned to
Chicago by trumpeter Paul Mares, thenplay ing wi th Joe “Ragababy”Stevens’ band and Georg and hisbrother Abbie joined the band atChicago’s Campbell Gardens. Shortlyafter that he joined pianist ElmerSchoebel at the Blatz Palm Garden. Itwas there that he first met MuggsySpanier and the two forged a longmusical alliance.
The next year Georg found himselfon the S t reckfus s teamboat“S.S.Capitol,” playing the Mississippiriver, where he once again hooked upwith Rappolo. He also met a youngcornetist of considerable talent — BixBeiderbecke. After the boat trip, theband, with Schoebel on piano, Rappoloon clarinet, Mares on trumpet, JackPettis on C-melody sax, Frank Snyderon drums, Louis Black on banjo andSteve Brown on bass, opened at theFriar’s Inn in Chicago where they weredubbed the “Fr ia r ’ s Soc ie tyOrchestra.” After Schobel left, MelStitzel came in on piano and BenPollack took over on drums and theband changed its name to the more-
