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1 Traditional Jazz at Modesto Clarion Inn 1612 Sisk Rd. Modesto JAN LEER President P.O. Box 4442 Modesto, CA (209) SUNDAY, JULY 20, p.m. TO 5:00 p.m. at The CLARION INN ON SISK RD In MODESTO This month s guest is Our next meeting is July 20th and features Sacramento s Fulton Street Jazz Band. The Fulton Street Jazz Band has been featured at jazz festivals and on jazz cruises for over 30 years. The popular and fun loving group combines a front line of outstanding ensemble and solo players with a rhythm section that builds a strong foundation for the band s powerful and unique sound. The band s extensive and varied repertoire makes each performance an exciting and strong jazz statement. Fulton Street is a delight for listeners and dancers alike. The Fulton Street band lineup is: Bob Williams trombone, Bob Sakoi trumpet & flugelhorn, Paul Edgerton reeds, Bob Ringwald (leader) piano & vocals, Vince Bartels drums, Darrell Fernandez bass. See the President s Message for the Special Jam Set times for this month Club Meeting July 20, 2014

2 2 Musically Speaking President s Message Mid-Summer in Modesto We all know it is mid-summer in Modesto. We celebrated our nation s 238 th birthday in 100 temperatures with a terrific downtown parade and fireworks everywhere. MoBand wrapped up its 95 th season of Concerts in the Park. I hope you all saw the MTJS ad in their program. And now it s time for you all to find your way to the Clarion for the Jazz Society s July meeting. I am hoping that our attendance picks up this month. We miss seeing many of our friends the past two months! July Special Raffle Two Tickets to Beach Blanket Babylon in San Francisco. Beach Blanket Babylon is the world's longest running musical revue. Packed with hilarious spoofs of pop culture & political characters, spectacular costumes, outrageously gigantic hats and one show-stopping number after another, the show has been dazzling audiences for nearly 40 years. A REAL DEAL!! Tickets $1 each for this Special Raffle Prize. Keep in mind, every month our big money maker is our raffle. As always, tickets for additional raffle prizes will be 6 for $5. This money mainly pays for our guest bands, this newsletter, and youth activities. Guest Band for July The Guest band for July meeting will be the Fulton Street Jazz (Musically Speaking Continued on page 3) MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY To preserve & promote our unique American National music treasure for future generations, To give jazz musicians opportunities to share their talent with appreciative audiences, To encourage youth to learn & to continue the original American art form of playing jazz. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Modesto Traditional Jazz Society Annual Membership includes subscription and postage to the monthly newsletter, Jazzette. FAMILY $30 SINGLE $20 NEW RENEWAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS Date: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: I am enclosing an additional $ for the MTJS General Fund. I am enclosing an additional $ for the Youth Band Scholarship Fund. I am interested in volunteering for Club functions. PLEASE MAIL TO: MTJS c/o Rozetta McNulty 310 Sherwood Court Modesto, CA Thank you for your help in keeping Traditional Jazz alive! Jazzette Vol. 33 No Board Members President Jan Leer Vice-President Mary Menz (Ex-Officio) Secretary Becky Sharp 11 Treasurer Nicky Richardson-Ikpo Music Director Sue Eastman Membership Director Rozetta McNulty Publicity Director Jeannie Wemken (Publicity) Members at Large Norma Brewster David Livingston Forrest Jackson Olga Weddle Next Board Meeting July 29, 7 Jan s Place

3 10 3 (Musically Speaking Continued from page 2) Band. This band has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. The popular and fun loving group has an extensive and varied repertoire that makes each performance an exciting and strong jazz statement. The band, with its leader Bob Ringwald, features many of our favorite local musicians. Fulton Street is always fun for listeners and dancers alike. Things to Remember Everyone can keep posted with our club activities, as always, on Facebook and at our website, modestodixieland.com. David Livingston manages the website, and Nicky Richardson and I try to keep our facebook page filled with current events. If you haven t already been there, be sure to check us out and like us! If you have any ideas or suggestions about either, please let is know. Remember the Club meeting will be Sunday, July 20th, with the first jam set beginning at 12:00 Noon. We always welcome new jammers. Please enjoy the good friendships and entertainment, but also enjoy the food and drink service that the Clarion offers, as that is our only way of showing them our appreciation for the use of their venue. Bring a new friend to the meeting and encourage them to join our Jazz Society! Put on your dancin shoes and come on down. Fulton Street Jazz Band Special Schedule: Jam Set: 12 Noon to 1:15 FSJB: 1:30 2:45 Jam Set: 2:50 3:35 FSJB: 3:45 5:00 Thanks Helping Keep Jazz Alive Many thanks to all the members who donated additional money, either by mail or at the door. ATTENTION FRIENDS If you know of someone who is ill, celebrated a birthday or could use some cheering up, contact Jeannie Wemken at Next Board Meeting: Our next Board Meeting will tentatively be Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 7 PM, at Jan s Place. Jan Leer, President, MTJS

4 4 9 The club board has decided to run the monthly expenses to show the membership how money is spent each month. MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY Income: $ Admissions: $ Membership (Renewals): $ (New): $00.00 Raffle (Club): $ Donations (Club): $50.00 Expenses: $ Guest band: $ Jazzette Expenses: $ Net Loss: $ Income / Expense _06/01/14 07/01/14 Your Dues are important to the Jazz Society. Thank You! Jazzette Ad Rates Advertise in the Jazzette! Help support your Jazz Society! 1/10 page $5 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" Business card $10 2" x 3 1/2" 1/5 page $15 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" 1/2 page $25 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" Full Page $40 7 1/2" x 4 3/4" For more information, the newsletter editor at Jazzette@modestodixieland.com News You Can Use About Traditional Jazz and Ragtime One Year: $26 U.S. Canadian $48 U.S.* Two Year: $48 U.S. Canadian $92 U.S.* (*) Includes Airmail Delivery Make check payable to: The American Rag Skyline Ranch Dr., Apple Valley, CA Phone: Name: Address: City: State: Phone: Zip+4:

5 8 Modesto Traditional Jazz Society 2014 Calendar August 17: Hot City Five September 21: Crescent Katz October 19: Cats n'jammer Jazz Band November 16: KnightSounds Big Band December 21: Midnight Rose 5 THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON! Modesto Traditional Jazz Society Admission Prices (Effective January 1, 2012) Jazz Society Members: $8 Guests: $12 Guest Band Musicians and 1 (one) Band Companion: No charge Performing Jam Musicians: No Charge All Jammer Companion/Spouse: $2

6 6 7 All photos by Forrest Jackson