January 2011

February 2010

FEB 5-7, 2010: DECATUR, IL. 35th Annual Central Illinois Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. Guest Artists: Paul Asaro, Anne & Jeff Barnhart, Connie Jones, Marilyn Keller, Rachael Lee, Jerry Martin, Andy Stein. Featured Bands: Cornet Chop Suey, Dixie Daredevils, Ivory & Gold, Midiri Brothers Sextet, Mighty Aphrodite J.B., Party of Five, Red Lehr’s St. Louis Rivermen, Romaniacs Gypsy Jazz, Sentimental Journey Dance Band, Side Street Strutters, Swing Time w/Billy Rogers, Titan Hot Seven, Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks, We Three. Reserved Patron Tickets: $140. Name in program deadline 1/15/10. Single Session Tickets available. Contact Info: Juvae Jazz Society, PO Box 2323, Decatur, IL 62524. 217-546-6091 or 217-454-2709. Email: maggieforjazz25@comcast.net  Website: www.juvaejazz.com  Lodging: Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 US Highway 36 West, Decatur, IL 62522. 217-422-8800. Ask for Festival Rate: $84.

CRUISE TOUR FEB 14-21, 2010: Depart From: San Pedro. 4th Annual Mardi Gras Jazz Cruise. Aboard: Royal Caribbean’s ms Mariner of the Sea. Itinerary: Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta. Featured Bands: Revelation Jazz Band + NOJC Jammers. Fares: Starting at $749 PPDO. Airfare: $EXTRA$. Contact Info: SEACruises, 800-795-1008. Website: www.SEACruises.com/  Jazz Seller of Travel: #1015788-10.

FEB 19-21, 2010: DEL MAR, CA. 2010 San Diego Jazz Party. Honoring Jazz Legend, Drummer Jake Hanna. Headquarters: Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. Guest Artists: Trumpet: Ed Polcer, Randy Reinhart; Reeds: Harry Allen, Houston Person, Antti Sarpila; Trombone: Dan Barrett, John Allred; Piano: Johnny Varro, Rossano Sportiello; Vibes: John Cocuzzi; Bass: Richard Simon, Nicki Parrott; Guitar: Howard Alden, Eddie Erickson; Drums: Jake Hanna, Joe Ascione, Ed Metz Jr.; Vocals: Rebecca Kilgore, Eddie Erickson, John Cocuzzi, Nicki Parrott. Tickets: Patron badges at $220. Includes all events and Patrons’ Friday cocktail party, plus Saturday Jazz Brunch. Reserved table seating in the Hilton ballroom. Single-session tickets on sale as of Dec. 1, 2009. Contact Info: San Diego Jazz Party, 8959 Caminito Fresco, La Jolla, CA 92037-1602. 858-453-0846. Email: dcooper4@hotmail.com  Web: www.sdjp.org  Lodging: Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 800-833-7904 or 858-792-5200. Ask for the $130 Jazz Party rate. This rate must be reserved before Feb. 5, 2010.

FEB 26 - 28, 2010: SEASIDE, OR. 27th Annual Oregon Dixieland Jubilee. Headquarters: Seaside Civic and Convention Center. Featured Bands: Coronet Chop Suey, Uptown Lowdown, "Oregon's Own" 234th Army Band, Bob Schulz’ Frisco J.B., Ivory & Gold, No Inhibitions, Black Swan Classic J.B., Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Blue Street J.B., Titan Hot Seven, High Sierra J.B., Grand Dominion J.B., *We Three. A.E. Badges: $80 until 2/1 then $85. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Oregon Dixieland Jubilee, PO Box 813, Seaside, OR 97138-0813. Information and VISA sales: 866-345-6257, 10am-5pm, M-F. Website: www.jazzseaside.com  Lodging: Visitor's Bureau, 888-306-2326 or 503-738-6894. Email: Lighthousejazzs@pacifier.com

March 2010

MAR 11-14, 2010: RACINE, WI. 21st Tribute to Bix Beiderbecke. Headquarters: Marriott Hotel, Racine, WI. Guest Artist: Vince Giordano. Featured Bands: Bix and His Gang, Vince Giordano’s Midwest Nighthawks, Jamaica & Her Midnight Kentucky Stompers, New Century Dance Orch. Other Events: Bix Play (A Man Out of Time), Rare Vitaphone films, Two days of new/ used record, book, sheet music sales, 12-hour bus tour to hell, and much more. Patron Badges: $85. Contact Info: Phil Pospychala, 847-996-0246. Email: bixguy@hotmail.com  Website: www.bixfest.com  Lodging: Racine Marriott: 262-886-6100. Ask for Bix rate, $89 for one to four people.

MAR 12-14, 2010: COOS BAY/NORTH BEND, OR. Clambake Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Mill Casino Hotel. Featured Bands: Club 7, Evolution, Fulton Street J.B., Gator Beat, High Street, It’s About Time Big Band, Patsy and the Midnight Walkers Band, Solid Brass, Soulpie, The Mixers, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Young Bucs, Various Youth Bands. A.E. Badges: $55 until 2/1, then $65. Daily Badges available. VISA sales and RV Reservations: Mill Casino ticket office, 800-953-4800. Contact Info: Clambake Jazz Festival, PO Box 374, North Bend, OR 97459-0030. 541-888-4386. Email: paborcher@charter.net  Website: www.clambakejazz.org 

MAR 19-21, 2010: CATHEDRAL CITY, CA. Palm Springs Classic Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Elks Lodge, 67-491 Hwy. 111. Guest Artists: Jim Beatty, David Christopher, Mike Costley, Ron Kalina, Steve Madaio, Denny Seidenfeld, Stan Watkins. Featured Bands: Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Prime Time J.B., Coyote Hills, J.B., Chicago Six, Yve Evans & Co., High Society J.B., Golden State Dixie Ramblers, Jim Kirwan’s Hot Sand Stompers, Palm Springs Classic J.B. A.E. Badges: $65 until 1/1 then $75. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Jazz Society of the Desert, PO Box 1000, Cathedral City, CA 92235-1000. 760-333-7932. Email: lolarossi@dc.rr.com  Website: www.desertjazz.org 

MAR 21, 2010: PALOS VERDES, CA. Venue: Norris Center for the Performing Arts — Cabaret Jazz Series. Presents: Titan Hot Seven. Tickets: $60 IF AVAILABLE. (Includes 2-hours of Jazz with the Cabaret style 11:30a.m. Buffet Brunch or the 5:00p.m. Buffet Dinner with reserved table seating in the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion). Four-concert Series: $220. Info: Norris Center Box Office, 27570 Crossfield Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. 310-544-0403. Website: www.norriscenter.com 

MAR 25-28, 2010: 19th Annual Redwood Coast Jazz Festival. Headquarters: 523 Fifth St., Eureka. Saturday Night Mar. 27 Swing Dance Show Municipal Auditorium: J.C. Smith Blues Band, Stompy Jones and High Street Band. Featured Bands: Titan Hot Seven, Ivory & Gold, Blue Street J.B., Cornet Chop Suey, Midiri Brothers, Stompy Jones, High Street, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Gator Beat, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Incendio, USAF Jazz Ensemble "The Commanders". A.E. Badges: $75 until 1/31 then $85. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Redwood Coast Music Festivals, PO Box 314, Eureka, CA 95502-0314. 707-445-3378. Lodging: Call for info. Email: admin@redwoodjazz.org  Website: www.redwoodjazz.org

MAR 26-27, 2010: MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS. Charles Templeton Ragtime Music Festival. Headquarters: Mitchell Memorial Library & Lee Hall Auditorium. Guest Artists: Frederick Hodges, David Jasen, Carl Sonny Leyland, Adam Swanson, Terry Waldo. A.E. Badges: $50. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Mississippi State University, PO Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762-5408. Lyle Tate, 662-325-2559. Email: Ltate@library.msstate.edu  Web: http://library.msstate.edu/templeton/festival

CRUISE TOUR MAR 26 - APR 6, 2010: Depart From: San Diego, CA. 12-Day Sea of Cortez. Aboard: Holland America ms Zaandam. Itinerary: Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Loreto, Guaymas, Topolobampo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta. Guest Artists: John Cocuzzi, Kristin Korb, Tom Hook, Bob Leary, Eddie Metz, Randy Morris, more TBA. Featured Bands: High Sierra J.B., Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. Fares: Starting at $1,199 PPDO. Airfare: $EXTRA$. Contact Info: Jazzdagen Tours, PO Box 1706, Studio City, CA 91614-0706. 800-433-0078 or 323-650-0255 or Fax: 323-650-0950. Email: Jazzdagen@aol.com  Website: www.jazzdagen.com  Seller of Travel: #2026058.

April 2010

APR 10-11, 2010: PENSACOLA, FL. 27th Annual Pensacola JazzFest. Headquarters: Historic Seville Square. Guest Artists: Howard Alden, Russell Kassoff, Dennis Mackrel, Donald Vega, Aaron Weinstein. Featured Band: Loren Pickford & The Kansas City Jazz Conspiracy Six. Admission: $FREE$. Contact Info: Jazz Society of Pensacola, PO Box 18337, Pensacola, FL 32523-8337. 850-433-8382. Email: jsop1@juno.com  Website: www.jazzpensacola.com 

APR 16-18, 2010: SIDNEY-BY-THE-SEA, VICTORIA B.C., CANADA. Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee. Headquarters: Mary Winspear Centre. Featured Bands: Draga’s Dragons, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Tom Hook, Billy Mata & Texas Tradition, Climax J.B. No Inhibitions, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Robert G. Scott, Flying Saucers, CanUS, Yve Evans, and more. A.E. Badges: $90Cdn until 12/31 then $100Cdn. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee, c/o VILMPS, PO Box 44117, 2947 Tillicum Rd., Victoria BC V9A 7K1. 250-656-0275. Email: info@victoria-hot-jazz.com  Website: www.victoria-hot-jazz.com  Info: 250-882-5299.

APR 23-25, 2010: PORT ANGELES, WA. Jazz In The Olympics Festival. Headquarters: Vern Burton Center, 4th & Peabody. Featured Bands: Big Bang J.B., Bob Schulz’ Frisco J.B., Climax J.B., Dixieland Express, Grand Dominion J.B., High Sierra J.B., New Orleans Ale Stars, Titanic J.B., Uptown Lowdown J.B., Wolverines J.B. A.E. Badges: $75 until 4/1 then 80. Daily badges available. Contact Info: JITOS/PARCC, 121 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles, WA 98362-2912. 360-457-5380. Email: russ@portangeles.org  Website: www.jazzolympics.com  or www.portangeles.org 

APR 23-25: ATLANTA, GA. 21st Annual Atlanta Jazz Party. Headquarters: Westin Atlanta North. Guest Artists: Duke Heitger, Ed Polcer, cornet/trumpet; Allan Vaché, Dan Block, Tom Fischer, reeds; Dan Barrett, Bob Havens, trombone; Johnny Varro, Rossano Sportiello, John Cocuzzi, piano/vibes; Eddie Erickson, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Frank Tate, Nicki Parrott, Richard Simon, Vince Giordano, bass; Ed Metz, Jr., Joe Ascione, drums; John Cocuzzi, Nicki Parrott, Topsy Chapman, vocals. Patron Badges: $225 Includes all events, reserved preferred seating, name in program, Saturday Patrons Jazz Brunch. Daily session badges available. Contact Info: Atlanta Jazz Party, 275 Jade Cove Cir., Roswell, GA 30075-4648. 770-645-6844. Email: pualani@atlantajazzparty.com Website: www.atlantajazzparty.com Lodging: Westin Atlanta North, 7 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30328. 866-716-8128. Ask for jazz party room rate of $103.

APR 30-MAY 2, 2010: CHATTANOOGA, TN. 20th Anniversary Chattanooga Traditional Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Chattanooga Choo-Choo Holiday Inn. Guest Artist: Jim Ritter. Featured Bands: Bob Schulz’ Frisco J.B., Coast to Coast J.B., Grand Dominion J.B., High Sierra J.B. General Admission: $145; Preferred Silver: $170; Preferred Gold: $195. Contact Info: Chattanooga Jazz Festival, 1425 Heritage Landing Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37405-4253. 423-266-0944. Fax: 423-266-6434. Email: MGgriffin29@aol.com  Website: www.chattanoogajazzfestival.com  Lodging: Chattanooga Choo-Choo Holiday Inn, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37402. 800-872-2529. Room rate $99.

APR 30-MAY 2, 2010: CHILLIWACK, B.C. CANADA. 22nd Annual Chilliwack Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Chilliwack Fairgrounds Arena.. Featured Bands: Titan Hot Seven, The Professors, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Dixieland Express, Big Bang J.B., Stompin’ Hot J.B., Company B, Youth bands, and more!! A.E. Badges: $55 until 3/31 then $80. Daily badges available. Chilliwack Happy Times Jazz Society, PO Box 565, Chilliwack, B.C., CANADA V2P 7V5. 866-300-7111 or 604-795-3600. Email: chilliwackjazzfestival@gmail.com  Website: www.chilliwackjazzfestival.com 

May 2010

ELDERHOSTEL MAY 22-JUN 1, 2010: SACRAMENTO, CA. Jazz Elderhostel Program. Headquarters: Clarion Hotel Mansion Inn, Sacramento. Programs: Jazz Icons, Jazz History, Jazz Appreciation, How to Make Big Money in Jazz, plus live music demos: taught by Big Mama Sue, Fast Eddie Erickson, Lee "Westy" Westenhoffer, Chris Calabrese. Charge: $898 PPDO. Program #: 17280AU. Info: Exploritas, 877-426-8056, Mon. thru Fri. 9am to 6pm ET. It is advisable to check with Elderhostel/Exploritas Headquarters on available space questions. Website: www.exploritas.org

MAY 28-31, 2010: SACRAMENTO, CA. 37th Annual Sacramento Jazz Festival & Jubilee. Headquarters: 2787 Del Monte St., West Sacramento. Guest Artists: Bria Skonberg, Tom Hook. Featured Bands: Climax J.B., Igor’s Jazz Cowboys, Loose Marbles, Reynolds, Brothers Rhythm Rascals, Blue Street J.B., New Orleans Ale Stars, High Sierra J.B., Fulton Street J.B., Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., 101st Army Band, Royal Society Jazz Orch., Natural Gas J.B., Louis Ford & The New Orleans Jazz Flairs, Statesmen of Jazz, and many more. A.E. Badges: $90 until 1/1 then $110. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society, 2787 Del Monte St., West Sacramento, CA 95691-3811. 916-372-5277 Ext. 10 or Fax 916-372-3479. Website: www.sacjazz.com  Email: info@sacjazz.com  Lodging: Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau accommodation referrals 916-264-7617, Monday thru Friday,7:30am to 4:30pm (PDST)

June 2010

JUN 26-27: GILLETTE, WY. Donkey Creek Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Gillette College. Guest Artists: . Featured Bands: . Admission: $FREE$. Contact Info: Donkey Creek Jazz Festival, Gillette College, 300 W. Sinclair St., Gillette, WY, 82718-7834. 307-686-0254. Email: anderson@sheridan.edu Website: www.donkeycreekfestival.com

July 2010

JUL 14-18, 2010: MAMMOTH LAKES, CA. 22nd Annual Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee. Headquarters: The Holler. Guest Artist: Tom Hook. Featured Bands: Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., Brady McKay’s Bunch, Christian Jacob Trio, Cornet Chop Suey, Flashback, Gator Beat, High Street, Ivory & Gold, Jas’m, Jennifer Leitham Trio, Louis Ford & His New Orleans Jazz Flairs, Midiri Brothers Septet, P.B. & J., Side Street Strutters, Scott Martins Latin Soul, Sherri Colby’s New Orleans Racket Makers, Sue Palmer Motel Swing Orch., Pieter Meijers Quartet w/Banu Gibson & John Cocuzzi, Temple of Folly w/Yve Evans, Terry Myers Big Band, Titan Hot 7, Tom Hook w/Black Dogs, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, We-3, The Professors, Jazz Camp Youth Bands, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $85 until 3/1 then $90 until 5/1 then $95. Daily badges available at the gate. Contact Info: Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee, PO Box 909, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546-0909. 760-934-2478 or 877-MTN-JAZZ (877-686-5299). Email: mljj@qnet.com  Website: www.mammothjazz.org  Lodging: 800-367-6572.

JUL 23-25: EVERGREEN, CO. Evergreen Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Evergreen Elks Lodge. Featured Bands: Hot Tomatoes Dance Orch., Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Celebration J.B., After Midnight J.B., James Dapogny’s Chicago J.B., International Sextet, Independence Hall J.B., Gypsy Swing Revue, Festival Feetwarmers w/Anita Thomas, Queen City J.B. w/Wende Harston, Joni Janak & Centerpiece Jazz w/Rich Chiaraluce. A.E. Badges: $90 until 6/30 then $145. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Evergreen Jazz Festival, PO Box 3775, Evergreen, CO 80437-3775. 303-697-5467. Email: Info@Evergreenjazz.org Web: www.evergreenjazz.org Lodging: See Website for info.

August 2010

AUG 13-15, 2010: SUTTER CREEK, CA. 12th Annual Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival. Headquarters: Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium. Guest Artists: Patrick Aranda, Tom Brier, Marty Eggers, Frederick Hodges, Carl "Sonny" Leyland, Stevens Price, Virginia Tichenor. Featured Groups: Crown Syncopators. A.E. Badges: $60 until 7/15 then $70. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Mother Lode Ragtime Society, 11310 Prospect Dr. Ste. 10, PMB-12, Jackson, CA 95642-9369. 209-405-1563. Email: motherloderagtime@comcast.net  Web: www.suttercreekragtime.com

CRUISE TOUR AUG 24-SEP 5, 2010: Depart From: Venice to Istanbul. 13-Day Black Sea Cruise. Aboard: ms Crystal Serenity. Itinerary: Venice, Katakolon, Navplion, Nesebar, Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa, Istanbul. Guest Artists: Antti Sarpila, reeds; Ulf Johansson, piano; Nicki Parrott, bass; Mark Sganga, guitar. Featured Bands: Pieter Meijers Quartet w/John Cocuzzi, Randy Morris, Ray Templin, Clive Collins, Brady McKay. Fares: Starting at $5,370 PPDO. Airfare: $EXTRA$. Contact Info: Jazzdagen Tours, PO Box 1706, Studio City, CA 91614-0706. 800-433-0078 or 323-650-0255 or Fax: 323-650-0950. Email: Jazzdagen@aol.com  Website: www.jazzdagen.com  Seller of Travel#: 2026058.

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

NOV 24-28: SAN DIEGO, CA. 31st Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center. Guest Artists: Bobby Gordon, Carl Sonny Leyland. Featured Bands: Anita Thomas' Festival Feetwarmers (with Kim Cusack, John Royen, Katie Cavera, Mike Earls), Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition, Cornet Chop Suey, Dave Bennett Quartet, Grand Dominion J.B.,Heliotrope Ragtime Orch., High Sierra J.B., High Society J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orch., Tim Laughlin, w/Connie Jones & The New Orleans All-Stars, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Yerba Buena Stompers. A.E. Badges: 5-Days $90; 4-Days $85; 3-Days $80. Daily badges available. Contact Info: A.F.C.D.J.S., PO Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387. 619-297-5277. Email: jazzinfo@dixielandjazzfestival.org Website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org Lodging: Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, 800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131. Ask for Jazz Festival reservations.

December 2010