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Vol. 27 • January 2010 • No. 1 Editor: Kathy Lyon The performers for the 2010 Pensacola JazzFest, scheduled for April 10 and 11, 2010, have been announced, and it promises to be another exciting weekend. Scheduled to appear: Russell Kassoff Returning to the Pensacola JazzFest after a well-received performance here at the 2006 JazzFest, Russ is an accomplished jazz pianist, conductor, composer, orchestrator, and arranger. He served as pianist to Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, and many others. He has ap- peared on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR, and at numerous jazz festivals. In New York, he has performed countless times at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and other prominent venues. He continues to be in demand as a producer, arranger, composer, band leader and performer. He has collaborated and performed with art- ists including Bucky Pizzarelli, Ed Polcer, Gene Bertoncini, Harry Allen, Jay Leonhart and many more. As a pianist, music director and/or conductor Russ has accompanied many well-known perform- ers including: Steve Allen, Paul Anka, Tony Bennett, Sammy Cahn, Vic Damone, Barry Manilow, Ginger Rogers, Carly Simon, Carol Sloane, Luciano Pavarotti and many more. To find out more, visit: www.russkassoff.com Howard Alden Another Pensacola JazzFest veteran (with the Concord All-Stars in 1997), Howard began playing guitar at age ten, and was soon working professionally around Los Angeles playing in groups ranging from traditional to mainstream to modern jazz. Upon moving to New York in 1982, Alden’s skills, both as soloist and accompa- nist, were quickly recognized and sought- out for appearances and recordings with such artists as Joe Bushkin, Ruby Braff, Joe Williams, Warren Vaché and Woody Herman. He has continued to win accolades from critics and musicians alike. A Concord Jazz recording artist since the late ‘80s, his prolific recorded output as leader, co-leader, and versatile sideman has cap- tured an artist of consistently astonishing virtuosity and originality. Alden plays a seven-string guitar which imparts a greater range and 27th Annual Pensacola JazzFest Line-up Announced Continued page 2 “JazzFest Goes On” Extravaganza to feature both Divas and Divos! Mark your calendars for one of the major events of the year: “JazzFest Goes On” will take place on Saturday, February 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m in the Phineas Phogg’s Room at Seville Quarter. With the overwhelming success and popularity of both the “Diva Extravaganza” last February that featured top area female vocalists, and “Los Divos Extravaganza” spotlighting top male singers in August, the decision was made to combine both the “divas” and “divos” in an all-star line-up. The vocalists who have confirmed that they will participate in the show include (in alphabetical order) Rosie Butler, Cynthia Domulot, Erma Granat, Kathy Lyon, Holly Shelton, David Suhor, Jim Vale, and David Washington. The vocalists will be backed up by The Guffman Trio (Cynthia Domulot, piano; Fred Domulot, drums; and Tom Latenser, bass). There may be additional singers added to the line-up, but they were unconfirmed at the deadline for this printing. Complete details will be posted on our website (www.JazzPensacola.com) as they become available. In addition, Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band will be featured. Proceeds from this event go to support the 27th Annual Pensacola JazzFest, to be held April 10-11, 2010. Presented free to the community, the JazzFest is possible only through the support of our membershp and guests at events like this as well as the generous donations received throughout the year. In addition, top-flight programs such as this attract new members to our organization and help us grow for the future. This show is a great opportunity for our members to introduce their friends to the Jazz Society–many of our members joined after discovering us through one of these showcase events. Admission to “JazzFest Goes On” is $20.00 per person in advance and $25.00 per person at the door. Admission for students with ID is $5.00 at the door. Advance tickets are available at JSOP events, Seville Quarter, Reynalds Music and Dollarhide’s Music and Sound, as well as the JSOP office. Tickets may be purchased with Visa, Mastercard or Discover card by calling the office during office hours (Tues.-Fri. 9 am - 1 pm)
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Vol. 27 • January 2010 • No. 1
Editor: Kathy Lyon
Theperformersforthe2010PensacolaJazzFest,scheduledforApril10and11,2010,havebeenannounced,anditpromisestobeanotherexcitingweekend.Scheduledtoappear:
Russell KassoffReturningtothePensacolaJazzFestafterawell-receivedperformancehereatthe2006JazzFest,Russisanaccomplishedjazzpianist,conductor,composer,orchestrator,andarranger.HeservedaspianisttoFrankSinatra,LizaMinnelli,SammyDavis,Jr.,DeanMartin,andmanyothers.Hehasap-pearedonMarianMcPartland’sPianoJazzonNPR,andatnumerousjazzfestivals.In
NewYork,hehasperformedcountlesstimesatCarnegieHall,RadioCityMusicHall,AveryFisherHallandotherprominentvenues.Hecontinuestobeindemandasaproducer,arranger,composer,bandleaderandperformer.Hehascollaboratedandperformedwithart-istsincludingBuckyPizzarelli,EdPolcer,GeneBertoncini,HarryAllen,JayLeonhartandmanymore.Asapianist,musicdirectorand/orconductorRusshasaccompaniedmanywell-knownperform-ersincluding:SteveAllen,PaulAnka,TonyBennett,SammyCahn,VicDamone,BarryManilow,GingerRogers,CarlySimon,CarolSloane,LucianoPavarottiandmanymore.Tofindoutmore,visit:www.russkassoff.com
Howard AldenAnotherPensacolaJazzFestveteran(withtheConcordAll-Starsin1997),Howardbeganplayingguitaratageten,andwassoonworkingprofessionallyaroundLosAngelesplayingingroupsrangingfromtraditionaltomainstreamtomodernjazz.UponmovingtoNewYorkin1982,Alden’sskills,bothassoloistandaccompa-nist,werequicklyrecognizedandsought-
outforappearancesandrecordingswithsuchartistsasJoeBushkin,RubyBraff,JoeWilliams,WarrenVachéandWoodyHerman.Hehascontinuedtowinaccoladesfromcriticsandmusiciansalike.AConcordJazzrecordingartistsincethelate‘80s,hisprolificrecordedoutputasleader,co-leader,andversatilesidemanhascap-turedanartistofconsistentlyastonishingvirtuosityandoriginality.Aldenplaysaseven-stringguitarwhichimpartsagreaterrangeand
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“JazzFest Goes On” Extravaganza to feature both Divas and Divos! Markyourcalendarsforoneofthemajoreventsoftheyear:“JazzFest Goes On”willtakeplaceonSaturday,February27,from6:00p.m.to9:00p.minthePhineasPhogg’sRoomatSevilleQuarter.Withtheoverwhelmingsuccessandpopularityofboththe“Diva Extravaganza”lastFebruarythatfeaturedtopareafemalevocalists,and“Los Divos Extravaganza”spotlightingtopmalesingersinAugust,thedecisionwasmadetocombineboththe“divas”
and“divos”inanall-starline-up.Thevocalistswhohaveconfirmedthattheywillparticipateintheshowinclude
(inalphabeticalorder)Rosie Butler, Cynthia Domulot, Erma Granat, Kathy Lyon, Holly Shelton, David Suhor, Jim Vale, and David Washington.ThevocalistswillbebackedupbyThe Guffman Trio(Cynthia Domulot,piano;Fred Domulot,drums;andTom Latenser,bass).Theremaybeadditionalsingersaddedtotheline-up,buttheywereunconfirmedatthedeadlineforthisprinting.Completedetailswillbepostedonourwebsite(www.JazzPensacola.com)astheybecomeavailable.Inaddition,Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band willbefeatured. Proceedsfromthiseventgotosupportthe27th Annual Pensacola JazzFest,tobeheldApril10-11,2010.Presentedfreetothecommunity,theJazzFestispossibleonlythroughthesupportofourmembershpandguestsateventslikethisaswellasthegenerousdonationsreceivedthroughouttheyear.Inaddition,top-flightprogramssuchasthisattractnewmemberstoourorganizationandhelpusgrowforthefuture.ThisshowisagreatopportunityforourmemberstointroducetheirfriendstotheJazzSociety–manyofourmembersjoinedafterdiscoveringusthroughoneoftheseshowcaseevents. Admissionto“JazzFestGoesOn”is$20.00perpersoninadvanceand$25.00perpersonatthedoor.AdmissionforstudentswithIDis$5.00atthedoor.AdvanceticketsareavailableatJSOPevents,SevilleQuarter,ReynaldsMusicandDollarhide’sMusicandSound,aswellastheJSOPoffice.TicketsmaybepurchasedwithVisa,MastercardorDiscovercardbycallingtheofficeduringofficehours(Tues.-Fri.9am-1pm)
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harmonicrichnesstoAlden’salreadycolorfultonalpalette.Howardcanbeheardonthesoundtracktothe1999WoodyAllenmovie“SweetandLowdown,”starringSeanPenn,whowasnominatedforanAcademyAwardforhisroleasalegendaryjazzguitaristinthe‘30s.Howardplayedalltheguitarsolos,andalsocoachedMr.Pennonplayingtheguitarforhisroleinthefilm.Tofindoutmore,visit:www.howardalden.com
Donald VegaBringingauniquestyleandvirtuositytohispianoperformances,aswellastohiscomposingandarranging,Donald’ssoundhasbeensaidtoresonatewithatouchofOscarPeterson’sversatilityandBillEv-ans’elegantlyricism.Vega’sfirstalbumasaleader,“Tomorrows,”wasreleasedJuly2008toravereviews,andincludes
sixoriginaltunes.VegahasappearedonotherrecordingswithartistsincludingAnthonyWilson’s,BennieWallace,JoseRizo,andAlMcKibbon.Vega’srecentcompetitivewinningsincludeDownBeat’s2007JazzStudentSoloistawardand1stplaceatthe2008PhilipsJazzPianoCompetitionattheUniversityofWestFlorida.CurrentlyresidinginNewYorkwhereherecentlycompletedhisstudiesattheJuilliardSchoolwithpianogreat,KennyBarron.HefrequentlyperformsthroughoutEuropeandLatinAmerica.RecentNYCperformanceshavebeenatvenuessuchasBirdland,TheBlueNote,Smalls,andTheJazzStandard.Tofindoutmore,visit:www.donaldvega.com
Aaron Weinstein Havingearnedareputationasoneofthefinestjazzviolinistsofhisgeneration,Aaronwasnameda“risingstarviolinist”byDownbeatMagazine.Asafeaturedsolo-ist,AaronhasperformedatLincolnCenter,WolftrapCenterforthePerformingArts,Chicago’sOrchestraHall,andJVCJazzFestival,theIridium,BirdlandandDjangoReinhardtfestivalsinFrance,IcelandandNewYorkCity.Aaronhasperformedand
recordedwithanarrayofjazzmastersincluding:HowardAlden,GeneBertoncini,AlCaiola,ScottHamilton,DickHyman,LesPaul,HoustonPerson,BuckyPizzarelli,JohnPizzarelli,andmanymore.HeisarecentgraduateoftheBerkleeCollegeofMusicinBoston,wherehewasawardedafullfour-yeartalent-basedscholarship.WiththereleaseofAaron’sArborsRecordsdebut,“AHandfulofStars,”
JazzFest Line-up Continued from page 1 (called“therebirthofthehotjazzviolin”byNatHentoff)Aaronhasbecometheyoungestjazzmusiciantohaverecordedasleaderforthisprestigioustraditionaljazzrecordlabel.Tofindoutmore,visitwww.aaronweinstein.com.
Dennis Mackrel Notedjazzdrummerandhighlyrespectedcomposerandarranger,Dennis’workhasbeenrecordedandperformedbytheCountBasieOrchestra,TheFrankWessOrchestra,TheDizzyGillespieAllStarBigBand,andothers.HehaswonnumerousawardsandhisBroadwaycreditsinclude“TheFirst”and“AChorusLine.”In1983,DennisjoinedTheCountBasieOrchestraonthepersonal
recommendationofJoeWilliamsandworkedalongsideMr.Basieuntilhisdeathin1984.DenniscontinuedwiththeorchestraunderthedirectionofThadJonesandlaterunderFrank.HehasservedasajazzeducatorinEurope,Asia,CanadaandtheUSA.SomeofthenotablemusiciansDennishasperformedwithinclude:MontyAlexander,JohnPizzarelli,HarryConnickJr.,LionelHampton,KevinMahogany,TonyBennett,JoeWilliams,NancyWilson,ChrisConnor,QuincyJones,andGeorgeShearing.Tofindoutmore,visitwww.dennismackrelmusic.com
Loren Pickford QuartetLoren,aGrammynominatedsaxophonist,flutist,pianist,vocalist,composer,andrecordingartist,appearedatthe2005PensacolaJazzFest.Hehascomposedandperformedscoresformovies(WarnerBros.),documen-taries(PBS),CBS,radiopresentations(NPR),Broadway,andmodernclassicalimpression-isticdancescoresforworldrenowneddancetroupes.HehasrecordedsevenCDswhich
havegarneredhighcriticalpraise.HeplayedwithR&BblueslegendJackieWilson,TheChiLites,andPercySledge,andwasinthebandsofVanMorrison,TheRighteousBrothers,TBoneWalker,RayCharles,EttaJames,AlbertCollins,RandiCrawfordandothers.InthemodernjazzscenehehasbeenasidemaninthebandsofChetBaker,NicholasPayton,andmanyothers.HewasbandleaderfortheCBSTVshows“TheMaryTylerMooreShow,”“Rhoda,”“TheBobNewhartShow,”andmore.Hisnumerousrecordingshaveearnedcriticalhighpraisefromreviewersfromtopjazzpublications.AfterresidingandworkinginNewOrleansforfifteenyears,LorenevacuatedthecityduetoHurricaneKatrinainSeptember2006,andrelocatedtoKansasCity,Mo,insearchofthemusicalrootsof
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uMon. January 18, 6:00 pm—Jazz Gumbo: Clarence Bell TrioPhineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. For more than 30 years, Clarence Bell (left) has entertained fans as a pianist, producer, composer and vocalist. Blind since he was 6 years old, Bell has an uncanny ability to feel life and interpret arrangements through musical color and artistry. His music is rich and expressive. Joining Clarence will be Ed “Edmo” Lanier on bass and Don Tucker on drums.
uWed. January 13, 4:30 pm—Sparkplugs!Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St., Pensacola (850) 432-7006Come brainstorm and share in the planning of Jazz Society events and activities! The “Sparkplugs” consist of members who want to see our programs succeed and grow, and who have ideas about what they’d like JSOP to be. The monthly meetings last about an hour, and are held the 2nd Wed. of each month. There’s no obligation other than to listen and share in the discussion. Call the office for more info.uMon. February 1, 7:00 pm— Jazz Jam @ Jambalaya’sJambalaya’s Grill and Oyster Bar, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. (inside Bay Beach Inn, just across the 3-mile Bridge from Pensacola). Requested donation is $5.00 per person, to support JazzFest 2010. Performing musicians admitted free. Jambalaya’s offers a special JAZZ JAM MENU for quicker service and a well-stocked bar. Great music, and always fun! uMon. February 15, 6:00 pm—Jazz Gumbo: Roger Villines and “Trumpets In Time VII”Phineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Trumpeter (and JSOP President) Roger Villines, presents “Trumpets in Time VII”. This is a popular feature with the group per-forming tunes done by famous trumpeters. Joining Roger will be The Guffman Trio and saxophonist Bob Maksymkow.uSat. February 27, 6:00 pm—“JazzFest Goes On”, “Divas AND Divos Extravaganza!”Phineas Phogg’s Room in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.See details on Page 1 of this newsletterMARK THESE UPCOMING DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW, EVENT DETAILS TO FOLLOW:uMon. March 1, 7:00 pm— Jazz Jam uMon. March 15, 6:00 pm— Jazz Gumbo uSat./Sun. April 10-11—27th Annual Pensacola JazzFest
OUT ON THE TOWN: There is a lot going on around town that we simply can’t list here due to space. How exciting that the jazz scene in Pensacola is growing and active! Although we can’t list it all here, we urge you to go to our website, www.jazzpensacola.com, and on the left under “Events,” click on “Local Scene.” You’ll find an extensive list of all the Jazz performances that we know of. Musicians and venues, PLEASE send your gig and entertainment schedules to: [email protected] so we can list them and your fans can find you! Be sure to include addresses of the venue, show times, etc.
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CharlieParker,JayMcShannandotherK.C.greats.Heisalsodevotedtomusicaleducationasajazzeducator,forwhichhereceivedagranttoworkintheKansasCityschools,andwasonthefacultyoftheKCYouthJazzCamp.Tofindoutmore,visitwww.lorenpickford.com
Steve GilmoreStevebeganplayingatagetwelvewhenheplayedinPennsbury(Pennsylvania)HighSchool’sprogressivemusicprogram.Byagefourteenhewasbeinghiredtoplayatthelocalbeerhallforeightortendollarsanight.Afewyearslaterheexpandedhisplayingtoareasymphonyorchestrasandlocalbigbands.LivingclosetoPhiladel-phiaenabledhimtohearsuchfineplay-
ersasJohnColtrane,MaxRoach,SonnyRollinsandWyntonKelly,integratingwhathewashearingintohisownmusic.Afterhighschool,GilmorespentashorttimeinTorontoattendingtheAdvancedSchoolofContemporaryMusic,thenstaffedbyTheOscarPetersonTrio.RayBrownwashisteacher.UponhisreturntoPennsylvaniain1961,SteveworkedthePoconoMountainsresorts,developingbyplayingregularly,andwith,someveryfinemusiciansincludingBobNewman,JerryDodgion,RayBry-antandJerrySegal.In1967,SteveleftthePoconosforMiami,FloridawhereheworkedwithjazzgreatsIraSullivan,JoeDiorio,ChuckMarohnic,FlipPhillips,PaulWinterandVinceLawrence.AnothermovebacktothePoconosin1971associatedhimwithdrummerBillGoodwinforthefirsttime,andtogethertheyformedtherhythmteamforseveralbandsincludingTheChamberJazzQuintet,AlCohnandZootSims,TomWaits,MoseAllisonandTheNationalJazzEnsemble(underthedirectionofChuckIs-raels).In1974GilmoreandGoodwinbothjoinedThePhilWoodsQuartetatit’sinceptionandanchortheQuintettothisday.WhenSteve’sschedulepermits,hecanbefoundworkingwithDaveLiebman,TalFarlow,LouLevy,LeeKonitzandotherjazzgreats.
Inaddition,theline-upincludeswell-knownareamusiciansThe Guffman Trio (consistingofCynthia Domulot,piano;Fred Domulot,drums;andTom Latenser,
bass)andvocalistKathy Lyon andhergroup.Schoolbandsconfirmedatthetimeofthisprintingincludegroupsfrom:Abraham Baldwin College, Northwest Florida State College, Pensacola Junior College, University of West Florida, Pine Forest High School, Tate High School, Bailey Middle School, and Ransom Middle School.
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The November Jazz Gumbo, designated the Janet Knowles Memorial Jazz Gumbo, featured Lee Floyd’s New Orleans Jazz Majors, an all-star line-up of top New Orleans musicians. The house was packed and the show was outstanding. The musicians included leader Lee Floyd (banjo), Charlie Fardella (trumpet), Tom Fisher (clarinet/sax), Rick Trolsen (trombone), Matt Perrine (tuba), Richard Scott (piano), and John Etheridge (drums).
Ray Witter RememberedBy Norman Vickers TheJazzSocietymournsthedeathofRay Witter,aloyalfriend.HediedonDecember22afteralongboutwithpneumonia.CondolencestowifeJerelyn,andTallahassee-residingsonEdwardWitter,Jr.anddaughter,EmilyWitterSkilesandtheirextendedfamilies.RaywasaretiredchemicalengineerwithanoutstandingcareerwithMonsanto.HisspecialexpertisewasinindustrialsafetyandheservedonsomeUSandinternationalboards.HeandJerelynwereactivewiththeJazzSocietyinSt.LouisbeforemovingtoPensacolaonhisretirement.JSOPmemberswillrecallthattheWitterssponsoredSt.LouisjazzpianistPatJoyceforaprograminFebruaryof2009.PatwasinPensacolavisitingfamilyandplayedpianoatthefuneralonDec.27.PerdidoBrassalsoplayedandHollySheltonsangforthatservice. RaywasanactivememberofGulfBreezeUnitedMethodistChurchandtaughtaSundaySchoolclasswithaco-leader.JSOPmembersmayrecallthathisgroupwouldbringasigntoourGumboeventswhichreads“GulfBreezeMethodistLovesJazz.”We’llmissRay’ssmilingface,goodhumoranddrywit!
Member News Kat Villines Awarded for Marketing Excellence JSOPmemberKatVillines,agraphicdesignerinCollegeMarketingandInformationatPensacolaJuniorCollege,earnedprofessionalrecognitionfortheexcellenceofherworkatthe60thannualFloridaAssociationofCommunityCollegesConvention,heldNov.18-20inOrlando.ThePJCteamwalkedaway with nine top awards overall. Kat earned a first place awardforElectronicNewsletter,andawardsforAthleticMediaGuide,SingleSheetFlyerandCatalog.Inaddition,shereceivedtheFACCRegion1“UnsungHeroAward.”KatisanactiveJSOPvolunteer,participatinginthePosterCompetitionjudging,contributinggraphicdesignworkforourbrochureandJazzFestprogram,andassistswithMusicianHospitalityatJazzFest.Congratulations,Kat!
Please share any Member News items that may be of interest to the JSOP membership by emailing [email protected], or calling the office.
Images from November Jazz Gumbo featuring Lee Floyd’s New Orleans Jazz Majors(Photos: Norman Vickers)
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PensacolaYachtClub.FindoutmoreontheJSOPwebsite,www.jazzpensacola.com,orbycallingKathyLyon,ourAdministrator,attheJSOPoffice,433-8382,9to1p.m.,TuesdaythruFriday. Sothereyouhaveit—jazzisourmainevent,andweoffermuchmore.Maybeyoucanthinkofsomethingnewtoaddtothelist.Let’sdiscussatthenextJazzJamorJazzGumbo—seeyouthere.
The President Blows His Horn
Jazz and MoreBy Roger Villines
JazzisthemaindishontheJazzSocietyofPensacola(JSOP)musicmenu.Wesponsor,promoteandpresentalmostallkindsofjazz:bigband,combo,swing,Dixieland/traditional,contem-porary,bebop,soul,Latinandmore.Ifthemusicfitssomewhereinthedefinitionofjazzandsomewhereinthepreferencesofourmembership,itisfairgameforinclusionintheJSOPjazzprogram.Isay“almost”allkindsofjazz,becausewetendtoshyawayfromthemoststrident,freeform,maximumenergy/tensionrenditions;buteventhatcouldchangetofitmembershippreferences.Pointis,asaJazzSo-ciety,wespecializeinjazz—andthereismore. Ifyouliketosocializewithfriends,andmaybemeetsomenewfriends,oureventsofferlotsofopportunity.Yourlove(oratleastlike)ofjazzensuresyouhaveatleastonethingincom-monwithothersinthegroup.Oureventsareusuallyinavenuethatallowsforvisiting(butnottooloudduringthosetrumpetsolos)andsocializing,withfoodanddrinksavailable.Weofferjazz-clubsituations,picnics,cateredpartiesatdesirableloca-tionsandtheannualPensacolaJazzFestamidtheliveoaksinhistoricSevilleSquare.Asstatedinourmembership/informationbrochure,weinviteyoutojoinus,“FriendsinJazz.” Ifyouliketodance,ourmusicofferslotsofopportunity.Justdon’texpectatailoredballroomdanceset.Ifthejazzmakesadanceablegroove,andyourpartnerisagreeable,byallmeansgetoutthereanddance.Weusuallykeepanareaoffloorspace
openforthiseventuality.Justkeepinmindthatjazzisthemainevent,andoftentheselectionsarenotparticularlydanceable. Ifyouareamusicianandenjoyplayingjazz,JSOPoffersgreatopportunitiestobeaplayer.ThefirstMondayofeachmonth
JazzJams,currentlyheldatJambalaya’sGrillandOysterBarinGulfBreeze,areopentoallmusicianswhowishtojoininthejazzfun.Inaddition,weregularlyfeatureregionaljazztalentatourthirdMondayJazzGumbos,picnicsandotherperformanceevents.OnemightevengetfeaturedintheannualPensacolaJazzFest,withthe27thupcomingonApril10and11,2010.MayIaddthatunrestrainedjazzperformanceopportunitiesarefewandfarbetweenintheworldofcommercialvenues.Trumpethighnotesandboisterousdrumsolosarenotespeciallywelcomeduringthecocktailhourordinnerset. Lastly,ifyouwishtogetinvolvedinvolunteerworkforaworthycause,JSOPoffersopportunitiesforthattoo.Ifyouagreethatjazzwarrantsaplaceintheartscultureofourcommunityandenjoyworkingtowardthatend,pleasejoinourtalentedandenthusiasticgroupofworkerbeeswhomaketheJazzSocietyprogramhappen.Wecouldusemorehelpwithmerchandising,volunteercoordinating,JazzGumbo/JazzJamadmissionsandofcourse,themanyfunjobsintheupcomingPensacolaJazzFest.AgreatwaytobegingettingmoreinvolvedistoattendourSparkplugsadvisorygroupmeetings,heldat4:30p.m.onthesecondWednesdayofeachmonth,usuallyatthe
JazzFest Arts & Crafts Exhibit Still Has Available Booth Space Nowinit’ssecondyear,theArts&CraftsExhibitthathasbecomepartoftheannualPensacolaJazzFeststillhasavailableboothspaces.CommitteechairFritsForrerhasbeensteadilyaddingex-hibitorstotheline-up,andhasscreenedrecentfestivalsandartshowsinvitingqualityartiststoparticipate.Ifyouknowofanyartisan,craftspersonorothertypeofexhibitorwhomightbeinterestedinsecuringaboothatJazzFest,invitethemtogotoourwebsite,under“JazzFest2010,”thento“FAQ’s”(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)andscrolldowntothe downloadable application form, or they can contact the office byemailorphoneandwe’llsendthemtheapplication.Wehaveextended the deadline until we fill all 50 booth spaces, and have kept the price to the low figure of only $100 for the 2-day event. It’sagreatopportunitytoreachouraudienceof6,000to8,000peopleperday,withthelayoutoftheexhibitdesignedtoencour-age traffic throughout the day. Any questions, call the office.
Changes Coming to Gumbo Doorprizes, Merchandise Offerings EveryonewhoattendstheJazzGumboreceivesaticketthatgoesintothedoorprizedrawingatthebreakintheshow.TheJSOPmerchandisethatisgivenawayhopefullycreatesinterestinthemerchandisethathastraditionallybeendisplayedatthebackoftheroom.However,we’venotedthatmerchandisesalesatJazzGumboshavebeenslowtonon-existent,andit’shardtojustifyaskingvolunteerstogothroughtheeffortofpick-ingupthetubsofJSOPgoods,displayingthemattheshows,andreturningthemtoourstoreroomwhennosalestakeplace.ThedecisionhasbeenmadetoforegoofferingmerchandiseattheGumboshows.Severalmembershavemadepersonaldonationsofbooks,CDs,etc.thathavebeenwelcomeadditionstotheprizesoffered.IfyouhaveanyitemsthatyouwouldliketobringwithyoutotheJazzGumboanddonatetowardthedoorprizedrawing,we would appreciate it. If we find that the membership misses the merchandisedisplayandwantsustoresumeofferingtheJSOPitems,we’llneedavolunteertotakechargeofthateffort.
Would You Prefer to Receive the JSOP Newsletter by E-Mail? Simply send an email to [email protected] to let us know. We will send an electronic version (pdf) to the “e-list” at the same time the print version goes into the mail.
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The Hurricane Alley CatsAvailable for all special occasions at reasonable rates.
We are a group of “old timers” who love to have fun by playing music. Instruments played: saxophone, banjo, accordion, harmonica, bells, bass and drums. We also feature two vocalists. We perform once or twice a month. We meet every Monday
night, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Bay View Senior Center at 2000 E. Lloyd St.For details, contact: Al Jablonski, 476-3095,
or Norman Roberts, 433-0841Better yet, come to the Bay View Senior Ctr. any Mon. night and look us over!
Do you play SAXOPHONE, BANJO, or ACCORDIAN? We are currently accepting new members.
Images from Jingle Jazz, December 2009(Photos: Norman Vickers)
Above two photos: Bandleader Paul Bruketa pulled together a great group of musi-cians for the Jingle Jazz, including Pat Cooke (bass, with Santa hat); Pat Sweeney (drums and vocals); Burt Kimberl (piano); Ted Garrett (guitar); Paul Bruketa (vocals and trumpet); Ivan Sweeney (guitar); Bob Maksymkow (sax).
Left: Guitarist Ted Garrett (left) relaxes between sets with Cynthia Wiliams and Bruce Cobia at the Jingle Jazz.
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Right: Looking very “Christmasy”, Myra and Jim Palmer enjoy the show.
Far Right: Peg Sheridan and D’Angelo Johnson dance to the music at the Jingle Jazz.
Right: Ron Shelton and Marilyn Billouin relax and enjoy the music with featured
vocalist/pianist Crystal Joy-Albert,
and Shirley Peters.
Left: Vocalist and pianist Crystal Joy-Albert was featured. Performing with her: Bob Andrews on bass, Fred Domulot on drums (visible in background), and Bob Maksymkow on sax. Right: Vocalist Rosie
Butler was a guest performer, with
Bob Maksymkow.
Right: Wearing bright holiday
smiles and enjoy-ing the jazzy music
are (L-R) Kathy Beall, vocalist
Saundra Daggs, and Betty Vickers.
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Welcome Back!We are glad to see photographer and JSOP member Michael Loftis back at JSOP events and out in the community. He was “out of action” for a few weeks due to an accident while photographing a dog show. Glad to see you recovering nicely, we’ve missed you!
Help Our Membership GrowDo you have friends or family who enjoy good music and socializing with friendly people? Invite them to join you at one of our Gumbos or Jazz Jams–our upcom-ing January Jazz Gumbo or the “JazzFest Goes On” in February are perfect opportunities!–and encourage them to become a member! Pickup a few of our membership brochures and “Upcoming Events” flyers, and share them with anyone who might be interested. Bringing in new members is essential to keeping our organization growing and fresh. We welcome your ideas about how to reach out to new audiences.
Renewing MembersCrystal Joy Albert - NavarreDr. Bob Andrews - Gulf BreezeThomas and Brenda Bell - PensacolaSabra and Arthur Braaten - PensacolaBetty Jean Brown - PensacolaPaul Bruketa - PensacolaBarbara Bruner - Atlanta GAPat Cooke - New OrleansFred Domulot - PensacolaGus and Ann Fell - Pace Bob and Kathy Flynn - PensacolaTom and Cindy Gantt - Pensacola BeachTed Garrett - CantonmentBurt Kimberl - MiltonNorb and Carol Leckband - PensacolaErnest and Fannie Marvin - CantonmentBob and Andrea Maksymkow - PensacolaJohn Matthews - PensacolaDavid and Martha McDowell-Fleming - Pensacola James and Judy Miller - PensacolaJoel and Sharon Muncie - Pace Neve Norton - Gig Harbor, WAChristine Pfeiffer - PensacolaMichael Potters - PensacolaNeil and Mary Powers - Olathe, KSHerman and Valerie Rolfs - Gulf BreezeLee Seeley - Gulf BreezeEnid and Richard Sloan - PensacolaLeonard and Doreen Swartz - PensacolaPhilip and Cynthia Varian - Pensacola
New MembersRon Archer - Pensacola BeachFrank Cagle, Sr. - PensacolaMarge Clark and AT Taylor - PensacolaJohn and Pamela Endacott - Pensacola Ellsworth and Frances Gray - CantonmentRob Gregg - PensacolaKatherine Haynes - PaceRalph and Sue Hetchler - PensacolaWilfred Leatherwood, Jr. and Michael Besbiel, Jr. - Fairhope AL Chrissy Reeder - PensacolaJim Sheffer and Barbara Sands - PensacolaCarolyn Swearingen - PensacolaIvan Sweeney - PensacolaPat Sweeney - Pensacola Michelle West - Gulf Breeze
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Images from the January Jazz Jam @ Jambalaya’s(Photos: Norman Vickers)
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Above: Crystal Joy Albert sat in on piano.
Above left: Classical guitarist/vocalist Jay V performs, with George Neidorf on drums, Edmo Lanier on bass, and Burt Kimberl on piano.Left: Vocalist Rosie Butler with husband Ed Butler at the piano, K. Walker Kelly at left on bass, and Greg Lyon on guitar. Below: Vocalist Kathy Lyon takes the music to the audience. Behind her is George Neidorf on drums, Edmo Lanier on bass,Roger Villines on flugelhorn,
Burt Kimberl on piano, and Greg Lyon on guitar. Shown at right seated at table: birthday boy Jim Crumlish and friend Teet Brannon.
Jazz Society of Pensacola Newsletter
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DIRECTORSBoardPresident-RogerVillines(2010)-850-479-9983
ADMINISTRATOR:KathyLyonOfficehours:TuesdaythruFriday,9:00am–1:00pm
JSOP is an organization of business and professional people, musicians, teachers, students and listeners working together for the purpose of advancing all forms of jazz music in Pensacola and the surrounding Central Gulf Coast region. We endeavor to provide a social forum for jazz performance, education and enjoyment for listeners and musicians. Membership is open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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Membership is $35 per year; $50 for couples; $5 for students.Corresponding membership (outside 100 miles) is $20 peryear. Additionalmembershippackagesareavailableasfollows:Partner-$150;Patron-$250;Benefactor-$500;Sponsor-$1,000.CalltheJSOPofficeorgotowww.jazzpensacola.comfordetails.
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January, 2010 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:• Pensacola JazzFest Line-up Announced• “JazzFest Goes On” Extravaganza to Feature Both Divas and Divos• Jazz Happenings • Member News• Photos from November Jazz Gumbo• The President Blows His Horn: “Jazz And More”• JazzFest Arts & Crafts Space Available• Changes Coming to Gumbo Merchandise• Photos from Jingle Jazz • Photos from January Jazz Jam• New and Renewing Members
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