Volume I | September 2017

The sCoopIntroducing our first newsletter,The sCoop. With this publication, our goal is to keep youapprised of what is going on at SJC. We hope you find information provided of interest, andask that you drop us a line telling us what you think. This newsletter is being sent to you asyou have either requested to be on the SJC mailing list or are in some other way affiliatedwith SJC. If that is incorrect and you don’t want to receive information from us, just let usknow. Thanks to a previous version sent out in error, we now have a new copy editor, SJCmember Crilly Butler. Thanks, Crilly. If you have any questions or have something to add,please send comments or questions to sjc@sacramentojazzcoop.org

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Another new development is that SJC is putting the final touches on its new website and isbeing rolled out next week. A work in progress, it is expected to be ninety-percent functional.A "Members Only" component will require additional work before we can offer passwords,etc. The purpose of the members only login is to allow SJC members and musicians theability to speak to one another and post gig and other information within the membership.

September Spotlight

Steve Roach has appeared professionallyin live performances and studio work withsuch jazz-bop musicians as Tito Puente,Louis Bellson, Conrad Herwig, Lou Rawls,Jon Tchicai, Ben Vereen, MelissaManchester, Toni Tennille, Roberta Flack,Rosemary Clooney, and others. OnSeptember 18th, he performs with his wife,singer Ann Roach, who has her own arm'slength of credits. With them are, CraigFaniani on piano, Elias Lucero on guitar,and Rick Lotter on drums providing anevening of jazz, Latin rhythms, R&B, and

soul. The Roaches' will also join CarolyneSwayze on September 21, 2017, in JazzChats, featured at the Crocker Summer JazzSeries, in a discussion of "Music asMedicine."

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Happy Birthday SJC!

As hard as it may be to believe, SJC isabout to celebrate its first anniversarybirthday with a paella and jazz party. Aseafood, sausage and chicken, dish, and avegetarian dish are being offered, along witha green salad, and bread. Like most SJCfunctions, this is a fundraiser, and adonation of $8 is suggested for the food,with wine at $5 or $6 depending on white orred, and $4 for beer, $2 softdrink. Admittance to this event is free to SJCmembers. Various musicians who haveperformed for us over the past year willperform, donating their performance to helpthe cause and celebrate the occasion. Tothem we are grateful. September 25th atAntiquite.

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The Music of Brazil

It has been said that Bossa Nova, a genre ofBrazilian music evokes passion. Come onout and listen to Francesca and SteveHoman, two of Sacramento's mostpassionate, premier, jazz musicians as theypay tribute to the music of Brazil at theCLARA, on October 2nd.

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Bay Area Favorite

Whether an instrumentalist or vocalist, whenmaster saxophonist Noel Jewkes is on thegig everyone is happy. Originally from Utah,not only is he an AAA player but just a niceguy, no doubt having something to do withhis Mormon Pioneer Stock background.

Coming from a musical family the popularSan Francisco Bay Area jazz man could bea one-man band if he needed, playing all ofthe reeds, trumpet, bass, and piano all withthe same expert level of proficiency. Noelappears in Sacramento with his band andvocalist, Kay Kostopulos at the CLARA onOctober 16, 2017. It is suggested that youdon’t miss this one!

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California Touring

This New York jazz musician's experiencehas earned him a position on the faculty ofBerklee College of Music. Stein is anexperienced author, recording artist, teacher,and clinician. He has performed as a leaderor a sideman with some of the world's finestjazz acts, such as David "Fathead"Newman, Larry Goldings, Lou Donaldson,Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bill Pierce, and JohnLaPorta. His compositions andperformances cover the spectrum of jazzstyles, and in addition to his work in theUnited States, John has toured Germany,France, Switzerland, and Brazil.

Hooking up with our own Dave Bass Trio,he has made Sacramento a part of hisCalifornia tour, and why not? They performon October 30th at Antiquite.

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High Octane

An evening of Latin jazz. Under theleadership of Carlos McCoy, specializing inthe Latin sounds of Tito Puente, PonchoSanchez and others playing high energymusic. Be prepared to feel the need to moveyour feet as you listen to this hot music.November 6th at Antiquite.

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Valeria V Weinberg

Join us as Valerie V Remembers Sinatra asshe pays tribute to Ole Blue Eyes, who inDecember, would have celebrated his 102ndbirthday. November 20th at Antiquite.

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It's Beginning to Look a Lot LikeChristmas

This year, popular Sacramento jazz singerVivian Lee brings her Christmas show tothe CLARA on December 4, 2017.

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Sac State Latin Jazz Ensemble

Sacramento State’s Latin Jazz Ensemblehas been making quite a name for itselfaround town for some time. Enjoy thesounds of jazz infused with Latin rhythmsunder the direction of Carlos McCoy.December 18th at the CLARA.

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NYE Gala 2017

Let's dress up, have great fun, enjoy a greatmeal, hear some great music and get that last tax-deduction for the year! SJCs goal is to sell 250

tickets for its first New Year's Eve Gala ($80 perperson or $150 per couple) at the beautifulMasonic Temple Ballroom in downtownSacramento, 1123 J Street. Online and physicaltickets available. A fundraiser, the money we pullin from this gala will replenish our coffers for theyear, and allow us to bring in some incredibleperformers during the 2017-2018 season. Seethe menu below. Get your tickets now.

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NYE Gala Menu

Hors d’oeuvres Menu:Thai Beef and Chicken Satays with Sweet and Spicy Peanut-Plum Sauce

Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp

Puff Pastry with Brie Cheese and Apricot Preserve

Italian and Spanish Cheese and Olive Platters with Crostinis, Spinach and Artichoke Dips

Main Menu:

New York Whole Sirloin with Cabernet Demi-Glace Sauce

Chicken Picatta with White Wine- Lemon-Caper Cream Sauce

White Cheddar Potatoes Au Gratin

Butternut Squash, Baby Carrots, and French Green Beans with Brown Butter

Spinach/Ricotta Raviolis with a Sundried Tomato Pesto Cream Sauce, Sautéed Asparagus, and Wild Mushrooms

Salad of Baby Greens, Candied Pecans, Apples, Golden Raisins, Honey Goat Cheese and a White Balsamic-Honey Dressing

Assorted Artisan Breads, French bread, Brioche, and Rolls with Butter Pats

Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Pineapple-Mango Punch

Water Pitchers with Ice and Lemon

Table Mints

Coffee/Tea Table with Italian Roast Coffee, Decaf, Tea, Sugar Cubes, Splenda, and Cream

Dessert

No Videos, Please

To ensure the protection of all musical works, SJC has joined with ASCAPand BMI and soon SESAC. The terms of these agreements allow thelegitimate performance of live shows of most music. Videoing, on the otherhand, is a different story requiring a costly synchronization license.Although SJC can video shows under certain conditions, usually having to

do with education considerations, no videos of SJC presentations by either patrons ormusicians are allowed. In this way, we do our part in supporting the writers and composers,a profession of which many of us are affiliated.

FYI - Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses work that is protected bycopyright laws without the creator's (Publisher and songwriters) permission. If found liablefor copyright infringement, one may face damages of up to $150,000. The penalty is greater

if the court finds the infringement willful. YouTube, Vimeo, and others on that level allow thesharing of videos because they have either obtained or requested, or in some other way payfor the appropriate permissions. Our recommendation is simply not to use other creators'work unless you have their written permission. Merely because it is ever easier to copy theworks of others, via computers, tape recorders, VCRs, photocopiers and the Internet, forexample, doesn't make it lawful to do so.

We're still trying to get our piano movedfrom Rocklin to the Masonic Temple.Sluggish ticket sales over the summer haveslowed us down a bit as we concentrate onshow overhead. We need to get creative withthis project and perhaps can get a committeeof members to raise the funds. Increasedmembership will also help. To repeat, weneed to have it transported, placed on a dollytruck so it can be moved around as needed,and buy a quilted cover. Total cost isapproximately $2000. The Masonic Templehas a nice spot just waiting for it.

No Room In the Inn

A primary goal of SJC has been to find dedicated space on which to hang our shingle.Recently, an opportunity opened, and we applied to be a full-time tenant at the E. Claire RaleyStudio (CLARA) at 2420 N Street. We know that some of you have been anxious to hear theresults of that. Well, we didn't get the 22x32 foot space that was available. It was our hope, orat least, it was my hope, that obtaining the space would allow us to host some functions thatwould make it pay for itself and meet other goals. Wasn't meant to be, but I am confidentthere is something better down the road for us. In the meantime, we have an opportunity togrow our organization with new members. It is also important that existing members renew atthe same or greater level next year. If we are going to continue, and I'm doing my best toshow you I intend to continue, we are going to have to increase our numbers to pay showoverhead expenses and other challenges.

Word is out about another nonprofit that will begin jazz performances at the CLARA in 2018.While I'm not sure how that will impact our audience turnout, which has been sluggish overthe summer, I do know it is nice to have choices. The more quality jazz, the more benefits tolovers of jazz. I can only hope that we continue to be a means of inspiration to ensure thatthe mere mention of Sacramento becomes synonymous with jazz. One thing I know forsure, no one will have more dedicated members than what you have shown to us over thislast year. I won’t mention any names because I don't want to embarrass anyone. Nor do Iwant to make anyone feel they aren't doing enough, so I will just say, that as we close ourfiscal year on September 30th, it will be with the realization that you have been extraordinary.Some of you joined or donated at the $1000 level, in one case, more than $2500. Several ofyou have bought and continue to buy tickets to every single show, whether you attended ornot. A couple of you buy tickets from time to time, with no intention of attending the shows,and ask me to donate the tickets to someone who might be appreciative. So, we’ll just keepthe music playing for as long as we can, as often as we can, wherever we can, as best wecan; you are the best!