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STJS SUMMER HOURS: Mon.–Thur., 9am–5pm
Thanks to everyone who has donated to
"Campaign 36" ($36 for our 36th Jubilee)
to help us through this cash crunch!
"Midweek Sunset Jazz"
George Esposito of KXJZ is again hosting a summer concert series, "Midweek Sunset Jazz," right in his own back yard. Aug 6th: Ann Roach & Friends. Aug 20th: the Au Brothers. Wednesdays, 7-9pm; 6138 Woodhaven Blvd., Carmichael, CA; $10; Wine and light appetizers included. Reservations: (916) 961-8006
2008 "Jazz in the Park"
Jazz in the Park, an outreach program of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society, is a series of free summer concerts in Sacramento-area parks featuring Sacramento-area bands. The series, presented in cooperation with the City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation since 1990, is sponsored jointly by The Golden 1 Credit Union and the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society.
This year, "Jazz in the Park" will include nine concerts on Sunday evenings, 6–8 pm from June 1 through August 10. The schedule of Sacramento parks and bands is as follows:
June 1 – Lawrence Park, 5130 McGlashan Street
Sister Swing
June 8 - Sutter’s Fort Park - 20 28th Street
The Hucklebucks
June 15 - Oki Park – 2715 Wissemann Drive
Black Tuesday Jazz Band
June 22 – Natomas Oaks Park - 2230 River Plaza Drive
Vivian Lee Quintet
July 13 – Belle Cooledge Park – 5699 So. Land Park Dr.
Fulton Street Jazz Band
July 20 - Lewis Park - 6570 Park Riviera Way
Dick Johnson’s Mardi Gras Band
July 27 – Neeley Johnson Park – 516 11th Street
Catsnjammer Jazz Band
August 3 – Woodlake Park – 500 Arden Way
K Street Ramblers
August 10 – Seymour Park – 845 Florin Road
Polly's Hot Paupers
Special event July 20 at Harlow's
Swell Productions of Sacramento, in cooperation with the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, is very proud to present a double shot of hot jazz, swing and lowdown classic blues for one night only with the Sacramento debut of New York city jazz-blues vocalist Catherine Russell AND the worldwide debut of guitar great Little Charlie Baty’s new group, the Little Charlie Caravan. Sunday, July 20 at Harlow’s (2708 J. St., Sacramento, CA), 7 pm. $18 advance, $20 day of show.
SPECIAL for STJS members:
$2 discount when presenting STJS card.
For tickets and info, call Swell Productions: 916-457-7553 or visit website View flier as JPG
Tickets are now on sale for the Amador Vintners’ first annual Wine & Jazz Jubilee on Sunday, May 18, 2008. The concerts in Amador, showcasing jazz, swing and blues, will be at: Avio, Bantam Cellars, Deaver Vineyards, Cooper, Karmere, Montevina, Renwood, Sobon Estate and Sutter Ridge. The bands: Cell Block 7, Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, Catsnjammer Jazz Band, Jazzin' Jacks, Vivian Lee Quintet, Catfish & Crawdaddies, Leo Bootz & the Southside Shuffle, and Gramercy 6 w/ Bob Ringwald.
Tickets are $25 in advance and include a commemorative wine glass, entry to performances, and wine tasting at each venue. Food will be offered by the wineries at an additional cost. Tickets are available at www.amadorwine.com through May 14th, and additional information can be found on the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee website at www.sacjazz.com
TJYBF: Trad. Jazz Youth Band Fest
The 3rd annual TJYBF on Feb.9, 2008 was another success, and plans are underway for next year's youth festival on Sat., Feb. 7, 2009. You can donate to the festival, be a "Clinician Sponsor," advertise your business in the program, or buy a badge for a full day of great music and jazz education. Our 2009 Guest Clinician: tuba player Lee "Westy" Westenhofer.
Feb. 26 Concert Fundraiser for TJYBF:
Ed Polcer's East Coast All-Stars
with Wycliffe Gordon & Houston Person
To raise money for the Trad. Jazz Youth Band Fest., STJS and Nelmar Construction are presenting a benefit concert, "Long Live JAZZ," on Tues., Feb. 26th, 2008 featuring Ed Polcer's EAST COAST ALL-STARS, in town for one night only. $25 in advance; $35 at-the-door. You may also "Send-a-Student" ($25) selected by you or by STJS. "Patron" tickets are $100 and include preferred seating and a pre-concert reception to meet the musicians.
STJS MEMBERS GET A 20% DISCOUNT ($5 off) WHEN PURCHASING ONLINE! Use promo code = stjs (lower case). Click here to see poster or click icon, below.
UPDATE: We raised $1200 for the youth festival! Thanks!
MySpace page for the Jubilee
The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee now has a MySpace page! Please visit www.myspace.com/sacramentojazzjubilee and add yourself as a friend! We're currently working on uploading photos, videos, information, news and fun stuff, so make sure to drop by the site often!
We're looking for videos of performances or anything related to the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee to upload to the site. File size limit for videos is 100MB. Want to share your Jubilee photos? Images of the Jubilee's early days would be great to have as well as anything current. Make sure to list any photo credit if known. Images must be LESS THAN 5MB EACH and in the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tiff, or .png
Please send all photos and videos on CD or DVD to Laura Martin, c/o STJS Office, 2787 Del Monte Street, West Sacramento, CA 95691.
Jan. 26 Crab Feed – STJS Fundraiser
The 2nd annual Crab Feed is set for Sat., January 26th, 2008 at the Sky Room at Country Club Lanes (corner of El Camino and Watt Ave.). Entertainment this year features the Vince Bartels/John Cocuzzi Sextet. Tickets on sale now at the STJS Office. Cost of tickets for this worthy fundraiser is $45.00. Doors open at 5:00 pm. We are looking for auction items to be donated. Please call the office or leave a message at (916) 372-5277, ext. 17. Click here for flier PDF file.
Apply for Music Award
Students seeking a scholarship award for their music lessons must submit an application by Nov. 20 , 2007. Awards will be presented in December. Funding comes from STJS and from “Jazz Sunday” raffle receipts. Click here to download an application. Any previous recipients need only send in the application plus a short bio updating your progress.
NEW Library series this fall:
"Looking at Jazz"
Click here to view and download a flier about a brand new series of jazz concerts, lectures, and films about the history of jazz. Each event is FREE to the public and takes place at the Sac. Central Library (828 I St., Sac.) on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 6 through Oct. 25. Details are also available on our calendar of STJS events.
TNT Auditions - Sept. 17
Our STJS-sponsored youth band, TNT, will hold auditions for the positions of drummer, trumpet, trombone, piano, and vocals on September 17th, 2007, at the jazz office starting at 7:00 pm. For more info, plus audition material, please e-mail Barbara Vagg at barbvagg@comcast.net Students must be between the ages of 14 and 18.
Gene Berthelsen is new
Exec. Dir. of STJS
As of July 2007, STJS has a new Executive Director: Gene Berthelsen. We're grateful to have him filling the big shoes left by Jill Harper, to whom we owe so much in terms of getting the STJS back on its financial footing these past several years. Thank you, Jill! We appreciate you! Welcome and best wishes to you, Gene!
STJS election results
The STJS membership voted to keep all of our uncumbants: Yvonne Au, Helen Robinson, Bob Ringwald, Jim Roberson, and Bob Sakoi. Our new Secretary is Alicia Fullbright. Since the election, Bob Sakoi has had to withdraw, and so the Board voted to appoint the next runnerup in the election: Vivian Lee. Welcome, new board members, and thank you for your dedicated volunteer service to STJS and Jubilee.
All the latest pre-Jubilee events
Click here for details on all the pre-Jubilee events, several of which are FREE CONCERTS! Don't forget to buy your tickets in advance at a discount to the Thursday Night Kickoff Party from 7-10pm at Freeway Gardens in Old Sac. Tickets for the Jubilee and Thursday Night Kickoff are available through the STJS Office: (916) 372-5277.
STJS Elections on June 10
At the June 10 "Jazz Sunday" meeting, we will hold elections to vote for a few new board members and proposed changes to the STJS Bylaws. Running for Secretary: Alicia Fullbright. Running for Non-Musician Board Member: Yvonne Au, Helen Robinson. Running for Musician Board Member: Bob Sakoi, Bob Ringwald, Jim Roberson, and Vivian Lee. PLEASE COME OUT AND VOTE! Our musical guest artist that day will be cornetist Corey Gemme from Los Angeles, CA.
TNT new bandmembers
Our STJS-sponsored youth band, “TNT” (The New Traditionalists), has many new faces this year. You may have noticed when you saw them performing at the Crab Feed fundraiser in January. The band continues under the direction of Dave Johnson, while STJS volunteer Barb Vagg is the band manager: Katie Greenstein, trumpet; Tristan Bell, clarinet; Michelle Rabowsky, tenor sax; Tyler Woodruff, trombone; Tyler McKinnon, piano; Paul Doerner, banjo; Anthony Swanson, bass; and Jonathan Withem, drums. They performed the opening set at our May 13 “Jazz Sunday” and will also perform at Round Table Pizza in Old Sac (127 K St.) as a pre-Jubilee event on Monday, May 21, 7:00 pm.
Two pre-Jubilee concert series
Every year, there are several concerts leading up to the Jazz Jubilee in May. Beginning in March and running through April, into May, there is the "Library Series" at Sacramento's Main Library downtown, plus a new series called "Prelude to Jubilee" with concerts at Waterfront Park in Old Sac. All these concerts are FREE to the general public, so go out and enjoy some live music! Please refer to the CALENDAR for exact dates, times, and locations. Or you can download the flyers in PDF format.
"Library Series" flyer | "Prelude to Jubilee" series flyer
Swing Dance Exhibition
Come and see some dazzling dancing and Lindy Hop at this free exhibition coordinated by the dancers at the weekly Midtown Stomp. The event takes place at the Downtown Plaza's "Piazza Stage," Sat., Mar. 24, 11:30am – 1:30pm.
2007 Music Awards
Congratulations to our latest music lesson award winners. To see the list of 18 recipients, scroll down our Education page.
2007 Jubilee Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the hardworking individuals chosen for this year's Jubilee Hall of Fame: Dave Acheson, Karl and Barbara Jacobsen, Liz Tavernese, and Judy Hendricks. Read more about their contributions to STJS and the Jubilee in our official Jubilee printed program available in May.
TJYBF 2007 was a success!
The 2nd annual Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival was another success. Read all about it and see the results at the TJYBF Web site. There's even a link to photos of all the bands!
Jubilee Boosters
March 1st is always the deadline for Jubilee Boosters to have their names listed in the upcoming Jubilee program. Still, you can donate any time. See the Boosters page for details.
CRAB FEED Fundraiser for STJS
We had an amazing turnout and made lots of money at the Crab Feed on Sat., Jan. 27th. Thanks to everyone who supported and participated in this event. What a great time!
Capricorn Party – Fri., Dec. 29
Bart Cavanaugh, with help from Vince Bartels, once again hosts the Capricorn Party with a great lineup of local musicians to perform on Fri., Dec. 29 at the 2 Grand Saloon (2nd & K St., Old Sac.) from 3pm to 6pm. Featured artists: Dutch Deutsch, cl.; Chuck Bond, co.; John Nelson, p/t.sax; Shelley Denny, b/tbn.; Jimmy Robinson, dr.; Steve Homan, gtr.; Gary Reynolds, tbn./vb.; Tessa Evans, voc.
Music Lesson Awards
The Sacramento Trad. Jazz Society is again dispensing Music Lesson Awards to youth musicians up to high school age.
Recipients will be announced at the Feb. 11 “Jazz Sunday.”
TNT Auditions
The names of the new TNT band will be released soon! For more info, contact Barbara Vagg at barbvagg@comcast.net
Apply now for 2007 TJYBF
Applications are now being accepted for the 2007 Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival to be held Feb. 10, 2007 at Sac. State. Deadline to apply is Dec. 15th IF there are still openings at that time. Accepting 30 bands total. For more info, write to youthbandfest@sacjazz.org or visit the TJYBF Web site. where you can download an application.
Race for the Arts earns $6800
On August 18, two of the older STJS Foundation board members, Mike Sands and Tom Wallace, participated in the Race for the Arts, a 5k event that allows cultural organizations to raise funds for their groups through pledges from friends, business associates, etc. Between the two of them, they raised $6800 for the STJS Foundation. This is money to be used for music lessons, Jazz Camp, sponsoring youth bands and bringing jazz into the local schools. Not bad for two old guys who love jazz! Thanks, Mike and Tom!
Jazz Camps a success
For recap and photos of 2006 camps (PDF file), click here.
For recap and photos of 2005 camps (PDF file), click here.
2006 Jubilee Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the hardworking individuals chosen for this year's Jubilee Hall of Fame: Cam Miller, Grace Perrine, Lee & Jean Slayton, andPriscilla "Perky" Tallent. Read more about their contributions to STJS and the Jubilee in our official Jubilee printed program.
Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to these talented and deserving young
musicians honored with music lesson awards in spring 2006:
Recipients of the 2006 STJS Spring Music Awards were announced at the March 12
“Jazz Sunday.” Students are awarded $250.00 each to pay for private
music lessons. Proceeds from raffle tickets sold at “Jazz Sunday,”
along with proceeds from STJS Foundation endowments, go directly to Music Lesson
Awards in the spring and fall.
Congratulations to all recipients. We hope to see you playing for STJS
audiences in the near future. Another set of Music Lesson Awards will be
announced in September. All current and new music students may apply.
NORMA TEAGARDEN Award for piano:
1. Andy Clark (Silverado Mid. School, Dir. Polly Edgerton)
2. Victoria Parks (Silverado, Dir. Polly Edgerton)
3. Sarah Felix (River City H.S., Dir. Felicia Alleger)
4. Dinos San Pedro (Rio Americano H.S.)
PHIL JENKINS Award:
Meg Morrison (Silverado, Dir. Polly Edgerton)
SACRAMENTO BANJO BAND Awards
from Capital Banjo Band Kids (Peggy Lewis):
Jacob Anuczcgyk, Jan Williams, James Edaile,
Rosa Mira, James Mira, Paul Doerner,
and (Silverado’s) Sam Plecker.
UNRESTRICTED AWARDS:
From Silverado Middle School (Dir. Polly Edgerton):
Daniel Pesola, Phineas Toderman,
Jonathon Toderman, and Tristan Bell.
From River City High (Dir. Felicia Alleger):
Trevor Langford, Kevin Langford,
Andrew Russell, and Corey Bakarich.
From Davis (Instructor Celia Cottle):
Tyler Woodruff and Alex Bell.
Thanks to all who buy raffle tickets each month so we can continue to help these students.
College Musician Award
The 1st annual Outstanding College Musician was honored at the 1st annual Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival held at Sac. State on Feb. 11, 2006. Scholarship Founder Laura Lee Humes presented the $1,000 award to Michael Tobian of BYU, who earned it with his impressive trad. jazz performance, dedication to teaching, and perseverance in earning a degree in music. He exemplified the passion for traditional jazz so crucial to “Passing the Torch.” The Kenton O. Smith Trad. Jazz College Scholarship also provides annual funds to a sophomore, junior or senior music major. This award is announced on July 1st. 2006 applications now available through the STJS Foundation.
Calling All Youth Musicians:
The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society is looking for eager youth musicians and bands to come to our monthly "Jazz Sunday" concerts at the Dante Club. From noon to 5:00pm on the second Sunday of each month, we offer one room for jam sessions plus two other rooms for listening to great music. (There's dancing, too.) In addition to the club's great food, the Dante is conveniently located right next to McDonalds and Subway.
We're also looking for bands to open our party on the Main Stage. Think of it: your band's name on the front page of our monthly AATJ newsletter, as well as in the printed "Jazz Sunday" program. There's a huge audience waiting to cheer you on. If you or someone you know has a youth band interested in playing, let us know! E-mail Elinor Hackett: jaznanor57@cwnet.com
To learn more about Jazz Sunday concerts,
click here.
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