August 2013 Number 405

Delta RagA non-profit organization dedicated to the education,preservation, and promotion of Traditional Jazz

Live Dixieland in StocktonThe first Sunday of the month, noon until 5:00 pm, Elks Lodge, 8900 Thornton Road

Art Bregante and his Orchestra

Many of our members waitall year to come and listen to ArtBregante & his Orchestra playthat beautiful music from the“Swing Era.”

You don’t need to have heard thesetunes in the ‘40s and ‘50s. You just needto love to dance or listen to lovely swingmusic.

If you enjoy dancing, mark August 4thContinued on page 3

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SJDJS 2013 OFFICERSPresident................. ......Dick Lockwood

Past President.....................................Larry Tyrell

VP/Music Director.. ................Bill Sharp

Secretary.................................Barbara Baughman

Treasurer..... .Geri Eckert

Promotional Mgr...........................................OpenEquipment Mgr..........................Frank LindskoogMember at Large...........................Judith GriffithsMember at Large.......................Kerry LockwoodHistorian.............................................Larry TyrellDelta Rag Editor...... ...........Billie Ricker

Delta Rag email.................... ricker@dishmail.netDelta Rag contributors…. Dick Lockwood,Bill Sharp, Dave Tygett.

VOLUNTEERSAdmission desk coordinator......Judy GriffithsAdm. desk Volunteers............................Mary Jane Gill, Beverly Martin, Tony &Delores Moreira, Edie Sanchez, KathrynClardy, Alice Hannan, Judy Griffiths.Raffle chairman...............................Dave TygettWebmistress..........................Kerry Lockwood http://www.sanjoaquindixielandjazz.org

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BOARD SPLINTERS

THE MISSION GOLD JAZZ BAND INACTION. DICK WILLIAMS ON VOCAL.

SHARON SOULIS ABSORBING THE MUSICOF THE MISSION GOLD JAZZ BAND

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We were treated to greatTraditional Music by the MissionGold Jazz Band at our JulySession. As some of you mayknow, their leader (John Soulis)and his family have been myfriends since childhood. John’sUncle (Jack Blue) and my Dad (“Duke”Lockwood) were musicians and played inseveral bands together. John’s Dad was anOakland fireman. He and his family built acabin in Twain Harte. Our family spent twoweeks every year in the 50s at the Soulis Cabinin Twain Harte. This is undoubtedly the reasonI now live, with Kerry, in the Sierra Mountains.

Next month is Dancer’s Month for sure.Our guest band is the Art Bregante Orchestra.Great tunes from the 40s, 50s and music of alltypes for you dancers. Be sure to shine yourdancing shoes and put this date on your calendar.

I joined the SJDJS some time in 1981 or82. At that time, Vince Marino broadcastedDixieland Jazz every Sunday from 9 untilnoon as I recall. You could listen to themusic on KUOP FM while driving to theSession. Many music students attended oursessions to get credit for band and musicappreciation classes. It was like a blast fromthe past this July. Aaron and Deloresattended our Session. They were there togather information for a paper they werewriting for their music appreciation courseat Delta College. We hope they will return.Perhaps, through their instructor, we willfind other students attending in the nearfuture.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEBy Dick Lockwood

on your calendar. You won’t be sorry. Art’smusic suits the young folks, and the verysame music suits the not-so-young folks.(Think smooth jitterbugs.) It is all in theexecution. I just hope they don’t play theold “Bunny Hop.” I get out of breath justtyping the words.

Did you know that Art Bregante donateshis wonderful band for our pleasure? Givehim your thanks on August 4th.

Interesting fact; five of the band mem-bers have served on our Board of Directors.

Band personnel:Emmett O’Sullivan - Tenor sax, clarinetAndy Rosenblum - Alto sax, clarinetDick Lockwood - Baritone saxMike Rosenblum - TrumpetMichael Rosenblum - TrumpetWayne Peace - FlugelhornBill Sharp - String bassStephen Douville - DrumsMilt Bowerman - PianoGeri Eckert - VocalistArt Bregante - Leader

ART BREGANTE AND HISORCHESTRA

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together. Marion is ayoung 93 year old. Af-ter her husband’s

death, she lived alone until very recently.Her husband was first violin in a symphonyorchestra. Marion loves music, as you cansee. That’s Irene on the right.

HEARD BETWEEN SETSBy Billie Ricker

Let’s give a handto Marlena & DaveTygett Ifor puttingup the patriotic decorations. And the tableclothes definitely added a touch of class.

Lucky me. I got to hear Louisiana FairyTale twice. Once, with Gene Mondro, &Dominic Ruggieri on reeds, and LeeMonthei, Frank Lindskoog, LarryTyrell, Jan Buhlert, Bill Sharp, & SteveLee filling out the jam. Then I heard itagain in the last set, with a vocal. No, notDick Lockwood, I think it was EarlScheelar vocalizing.

Congratulations to Sharon & JohnSoulis. They were “celebrating” their wed-ding anniversary at our session. He sched-uled this gig on their anniversary, andSharon let him get away with it. See herphoto on pg two.

Lorraine Ladouceur and friend Con-nie were enjoying the music. They haveknown each other since Lorraine was in8th grade. Lorraine has been absent withleave. Medical excuses are about all weaccept here. But she looks great, and plansto stay healthy forever. Sounds good to me!

Bev Romans moved to Ezie Ave.That’s probably as close to Easy Street asshe is ever gonna get! But I hope her life is“Ezie” there.

Here is a nice quote from GeneMondro. When I asked him if he has beenhaving a wonderful time, he said, “As won-derful as time will allow.” No wonder Vir-ginia Wiens always wears a smile! That isa nice positive attitude.

Here is a picture of Irene Stolberg, herAunt Marion, and friend Gerda dancing

I have some very sad news to tell you.Arline Moore, one of the most courageouswomen I have ever known, or ever willknow, has lost her valiant battle with bonecancer. Arline & Vic were charter membersof SJDJS, and were faithful attendees when-ever possible. Out condolences to Vic.

Alice Peters passed away in June. Shewas a lovely lady who had many friends atSJDJS. She has been missed for severalyears, as ill health kept her away from themusic she enjoyed.

And finally, how very sad that HalNeedham is no longer with us. He passedaway, to join his beloved wife, Joan, whomhe missed so much. I know the members ofhis band, Black Tuesday, are devastated.

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Gadzooks - -a nonsense termof incredibility,used to describewhat Robinwould say to

Batman to describe the no-nonsensesounds of Mission Gold as the July guestband. Based on their performance, theyneed to change their name to MissionPlatinum. Being highly popular, MissionGold will return in December.

Both gold and platinum notes filledthe air from the jammers as well, as moreand more qualified musicians appeared tofill both the main stage and the room inthe poolside lounge area.

In July we made a special effort tobring down the volume of the jammingmusicians by announcing to them thatthey needed to attempt to play as thoughthey were playing just ambiance music ina church. It really worked well, eventhough there were a couple who reallystruggled with the notion. Most went withthe play-softer notion, and it soundedgreat!!! No one got hurt in the process.No medical assistance was needed.

Next month is basically what onemight consider to be dance month. InAugust the august Art Bregante Orchestrawill tune up and play tunes of days-gone-by. Bregante plays "glide-across-thefloor" music of the big band era, whichincludes the melodious vocal stylings ofGeri Eckert.

MUSIC DIRECTOR’S COLUMNBy Bill Sharp

RAFFLE RAMBLEBy Dave Tygett

Larry Tyrell picked wine,ale, 2 plants and a tee shirt forthis month’s raffle. We alsohad a CD donated by the guestband, Mission Gold, and IreneStolberg donated $20 as a raf-fle prize.

Our winners were wine: Reva Williams,who also won the tee shirt, Don Rees, Mar-gret Vulkin, Irene Stolberg, and Billie Rick-er; ale: Gene Mondro. Ellie Buhlert won theMission Gold CD. The plants were won byDelores Moreira and Don Rees. The $20went to Reid Johnson. We raised $141 forthe cause. Thanks!

REVA WILLIAMS (MORE RAFFLE WINNER PHOTOS ON PG. 7.)

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SUPPORT LIVE DIXIELAND1st Sunday: San Joaquin Dixieland JazzSoc. Elks Lodge, 8900 Thornton Rd.,Stockton. Aug. 4, Art Bregante & his Or-chestra.2nd Sunday: Sacramento TraditionalJazz Soc. Dante Club.3rd Sunday: Modesto Traditional JazzSoc. Clarion Inn, 1612 Sisk Rd.1st & 3rd Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8:30:Cell Block 7 playing at Royce’s Bar BQ,just off Hwy 99 @ Eight Mile.

ATTENTION FRIENDS If you know of someone who is ill or inneed of cheering up and would like theirname on the Sunsh phoneMarlena Tygett at

IN NEED OF SUNSHINEVic Moore

The family of Alice PetersThe family of Hal Needham

Bob RomansCell Block 7 Leader, Cornet,

Double Bell Euphonium1617 Lakeshore DriveLodi, California, 95242cellblk7@comcast.net

Cell 209-747-1148

DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF

LOIS KING

WERE RECEIVED FROM

Gerry & JJ CoxAvie & Kathy Moreira

A DONATION IN MEMORY OF

LOIS KING

ARLINE MOORE

ALICE PETERS

WAS RECEIVED FROM

DAVE & MARLENA TYGETT

In Memoryof

Arline Moore

In Memoryof

Alice Peters

In Memoryof

Hal Needham

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ELLIE BUHLERTGENE MONDRO

DELORES MOREIRA

MORE RAFFLE WINNERS

2013 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONMembership includes the Delta Rag and a

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2013 CALENDAR

Aug. 4: Art Bregante and hisOrchestra

Sep. 1: Jammers, 2 rooms, all dayOct. 6: Cell Block 7Nov. 3: Bill Dendle

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