January 2012

JAN. 8, 2012: PALOS VERDES, CA. Cabaret Jazz Series. Venue: Norris Center for the Performing Arts. Presents: "Yve Evans & Company ." Tickets: $55 Brunch; $65 Dinner. (Includes 2-hours of Cabaret style Jazz: 11:30am Buffet Brunch or the 5:00pm Buffet Dinner with reserved table seating in the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion). Contact Info: Norris Center Box Office, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. 310-544-0403. Website: www.norriscenter.com

JAN 16-26, 2012: Depart From: Fort Lauderdale, FL. Clarinet Extravaganza! Aboard: Regent Seven Seas. ms Regent Seven Seas Navigator. Round-trip Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras & other ports. Guest Artists: Bob Wilbur, Nicki Parrott, Pieter Meijers, Antti Sarpilla, Danny Coots, Eddie Erickson, Chuck Redd, Rebecca Kilgore, Ehud Asherie. Fares: Starting at $3,975 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.

JAN 19-22, 2012: SAN DIEGO, CA. San Diego Adult Traditional Jazz Camp. Headquarters: Lafayette Hotel & Suites. Faculty: Phil Kirk, trumpet/cornet; Clint Baker, trombone; Jim Buchmann, clarinet/sax; John Royen, piano; Katie Cavera, banjo/ guitar; Marty Eggers, tuba/bass; Steve Apple, drums; Alan Adams, Executive Director. Tuition: (*)$400. Enrollment is limited. (*)$50 Tuition discount for students staying at Lafayette Hotel & Suites. 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: Lafayette Hotel & Suites, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA. 888-272-6343 or 619-296-2101. Ask for Jazz Camp Suite reservations. Rates start at $99.

February 2012

FEB 9-12, 2012: FRESNO, CA. The Sounds of Mardi Gras. Headquarters: Fresno Radisson Hotel. Guest Artists: George Probert. Thursday Pre-Party: $15. Sunday Wind-Down Dinner: $40. Featured Bands: Grand Dominion, Climax, High Sierra J.B., Bob Schulz’ Frisco J.B., Yosemite J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Blue Street J.B., Devil Mountain J.B., Ray Skjelbred & The Cubs, Tom Rigney and Flambeau. A.E. Badges: $75 until 12/16 then $80. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Fresno Dixieland Society, PO Box 16399, Fresno, CA 93755-6399. 559-292-3999. Email: info@fresnodixi.com Lodging: Radisson Hotel, 559-442-1000, www.radisson.com/fresnoca

FEB 24-26, 2012: SEASIDE, OR. 29th Annual Seaside Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Seaside Civic and Convention Center. Guest Artist: Bob Draga. Featured Bands: Black Swan Classic J.B., Blue Street J.B., Bridgetown Sextet, Chopped Liver J.B., High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, New Eldorado J.B., Titan Hot Seven, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $80 until 11/1 then $85 until 2/1 then $90. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Seaside Jazz Festival, PO Box 813, Seaside, OR 97138-0813. Information and Credit card sales: 866-345-6257, 10am-5pm, M-F or 503-738-8585. Website: www.jazzseaside.com Lodging: Visitor's Bureau, 888-306-2326. Email: Lighthousejazz@pacifier.com

FEB 24-26, 2012: DEL MAR, CA. San Diego Jazz Party. Headquarters: Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. 2012 SDJP "Jazz Legend": Houston Person. Guest Artists: Trumpet: Ed Polcer, Jon-Erik Kellso; Trombone: Dan Barrett, John Allred; Reeds: Harry Allen, Houston Person, Antti Sarpila; Piano: John Cocuzzi, John Sheridan, Rossano Sportiello, Jason Wanner; Guitar: Bucky Pizzarelli, Eddie Erickson; Bass: Richard Simon, Nicki Parrott; Vocals: Rebecca Kilgore, Eddie Erickson, John Cocuzzi, Nicki Parrott; Drums: Ed Metz, Jr., Butch Miles, Chuck Redd. Contact Info: San Diego Jazz Party, 8959 Caminito Fresco, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-453-0846. Email: dcooper4@hotmail.com Website: www.sdjp.org Lodging: Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. 800-833-7904 or 858-792-5200. Ask for Jazz Party rate: $135.

March 2012

MARCH 18: PALOS VERDES, CA. Cabaret Jazz Series. Venue: Norris Center for the Performing Arts. Presents: "Tom Rigney’s Flambeau ." Tickets: $55 Brunch; $65 Dinner. (Includes 2-hours of Cabaret style Jazz: 11:30am Buffet Brunch or the 5:00pm Buffet Dinner with reserved table seating in the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion). Contact Info: Norris Center Box Office, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. 310-544-0403. Website: www.norriscenter.com

CRUISE MAR 19-29, 2012: Depart From: Miami, FL. Glenn Miller Big Band Cruise. Aboard: ms Crystal Symphony. Itinerary: Miami. Florida to Lisbon, Portugal. Featured Band: Glenn Miller Big Band. Fares: Starting at $1,360 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 2012

May 2012

MAY 24-28, 2012: SACRAMENTO, CA. 39th Annual Sacramento Music Festival. Headquarters: Downtown Sacramento and Old Sacramento. Guest Artist: Bob Draga, clarinet. Featured Bands: 101st Army Dixieland Band, Brady McKay & The Neurotypicals, High Sierra J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Original Wildcat Jass Band, Reynolds Brothers, Royal Society Jazz Orch., Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown. (*)A.E. Badges: STJS members $85; non-members $90. Youth, 13-21, $45. Early Bird prices good until Jan. 31, 2012. Daily badges will be available. Contact Info: STJS, 2787 Del Monte St., West Sacramento, CA 95691. 916-372-5277. Email: info@sacjazz.com RV Parking: Not available. Lodging: Hotel & Travel info available on STJS website. Website: www.sacmusicfest.com

June 2012

CRUISE TOUR JUN 20-27, 2012: Depart From: Vancouver, B.C. Alaska Cruise Combined w/America’s Jazz Festival in Olympia, WA JUN 28-JUL 1. Aboard: Holland America’s ms Volendam. Itinerary: Vancouver, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan. Guest Artist:(*)Yve Evans. Featured Bands: High Sierra J.B., St. Louis Rivermen, & Eddie Erickson, Randy Morris. Fares: Starting at $975 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.

July 2012

August 2012

September 2012

GERMAN+AUSTRIA TOUR SEP 12-26, 2012: Depart From: Various Airports. Germany & Austria Tour with the Draga-Coots All-Stars Itinerary: Fly to Munich and stay two weeks in the Bavarian village of Grassau. Featured Musicians: Bob Draga, clarinet; Danny Coots, drums; Eddie Erickson, banjo/ guitar/vocals; Dave Tatrow, trumpet; Bill Allred, trombone; Jason Wanner, piano; Bobby Durham, bass. Includes: City tours in Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, the München Hofbrauhaus, the original Oktoberfest, Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, Ramsau, Rattenberg am Inn, Lake Chiemsee Cruise, Chiemsee Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, Schnapps Tasting Tour, Farmers’ Museum, Oberammergau, the village of Reit im Winkl, live music daily, Wieskirche Church, Alpine Ski Lift, joint concerts with the Munich Veterinary Street Jazz Band and Grassau’s Teachers Groove Big Band, Salzburg Mozart Dinner Concert, local Bavarian Schuhplattlers show, all dinners except three, all breakfasts, all lodging, ground transportation, taxes, luggage handling and Round-trip airfare. COST: $5,245 PPDO. Airfare: $INCLUDED$ From most international gateway airports. Contact Info: Crisp Tours, 4213 S. Pauline Ln., Tucson AZ 85730. 800-901-8044. Email: tom@crisptours.com Website: www.crisptours.com Seller of Travel: #1116742.

October 2012

November 2011

NOV 4-6: OCEAN SHORES, WA. 29th Annual Jazz at the Beach. Headquarters: Ocean Shores Convention Center. Featured Guest Artist: Bob Draga. Featured Bands: Shanghai Woolies, No Inhibitions J.B., Electric Park J.B., Slipped Disc, Hume Street Preservation J.B., Black Swan Classic J.B., Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Company B, Klyntel. Contact Info: Ocean Shores Jazz Society, PO Box 293, Ocean Shores, WA 98569-0293. 360-289-4094. Email: jazzatthebeach@hotmail.com Website: www.osjazz.com

NEW ITEM NOV. 13, 2011: PALOS VERDES, CA Cabaret Jazz Series.. Venue: Norris Center for the Performing Arts. Presents: "Titanic Jazz Band w/ Dan Comins ." Tickets: $55 Brunch; $65 Dinner. (Includes 2-hours of Cabaret style Jazz: 11:30am Buffet Brunch or the 5:00pm Buffet Dinner with reserved table seating in the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion). Four-concert Series: $235. Contact Info: Norris Center Box Office, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. 310-544-0403. Website: www.norriscenter.com

NOV 18-20: CLEARWATER BEACH FL. 21st Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic. Headquarters: Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Guest Artists: Dave Bennett & The Festival All-Stars, Bob Draga, Bob Leary, Pepper, Jonathan "Jazz" Russell, Betty Comora, Mike Evans. Featured Bands: Barbary Coast J.B., Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., Cornet Chop Suey, High Sierra J.B., Kelly/Scott Quintet, Louis Ford & The New Orleans Flairs, Midiri Brothers Septet, Original Wildcat J.B., Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Valerie Gillespie Trio, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, Sonny LaRosa & America’s Youngest J.B., Naples Dixieland J.B., Tarpon Springs High School Jazz Ensemble. Mickey Finn Show: Sat. 11/19, $10, $15, $20. Four-day Badge: $150 Includes Thur. Night Gala. A.E. Badges: $90 until 10/1 then $100. Sponsor Opportunities: $300 to $3,000, call for info. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Suncoast Classic Jazz, Inc., PO Box 1945, Largo, FL 33779-1945. 727-536-0064. Email: jazzclassic@aol.com Website: www.jazzclassic.net Lodging: Sheraton Sand Key Resort (Host Hotel) 800-456-7263 or 727-595-1611. Jazz rate, $145 per night; Marriott Suites (Venue Hotel) 888-303-4428 Jazz rate $151 per night; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 800-770-6461 Jazz rate, $125 per night. Chart House Hotel & Suites, 877-242-7899, Jazz rate, $79 to $109. Transportation provided between festival venues and housing hotels.

NOV 18-20: SACRAMENTO, CA. 25th Annual West Coast Ragtime Festival. Headquarters: Red Lion Inn Sacramento. Guest Artists: Meredith Axelrod, Jeff & Anne Barnhart, Tom Bopp, Nan Bostick, Jack & Chris Bradshaw, Tom Brier, Bill Clark, Danny Coots, Neville Dickie, Richard Dowling, Phillip Dyson, Marty Eggers, Ann Gibson, Rosemary "Rosie" Hallum, Frederick Hodges, Brian Holland, Martin Jäger, Morten Gunnar Larsen, Carl Sonny Leyland, Larisa Migachyov, Jack Rummel, Christolph Schmetterer, Virginia Tichenor, Stephanie Trick, Craig Ventresco, Maurie Walker, Tex Wyndham. Youth Performers: Vincent Johnson, Max Keenlyside, Frank Livolsi, Will Perkins, John Reed-Torres, Tim Rotolo, Adam Swanson. Featured Groups: Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie, Crown Syncopators, Ivory & Gold Trio, Pacific Coast Ragtime Orch., Porcupine Ragtime Ensemble, Ragnolia Ragtette, Ragtime Skedaddlers, Raspberry Jam Band, St. Louis Ragtimers, Sullivans & Drivons. PLUS: Dancing & Dance Instruction w/Richard Duree & Bruce Mitchell, Seminars, Special Shows, Silent Movies & More. A.E. Badges: $90 until 11/1. $95 at the door. Day badges available. Contact Info: West Coast Ragtime Society, PO Box 13346, Sacramento, CA 95813-3346. 866-724-9273 Email: FestivalInfo@WestCoastRagtime.com Website: www.westcoastragtime.com Lodging: Red Lion Hotel, 1401 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA. 916-922-8041 800-733-5466. Ask for Ragtime rate: $99 for 1 or 2 persons; $109 for 3 or 4 persons.

NOV 23-27: SAN DIEGO, CA. 32nd Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center. Guest Artists: Stephanie Trick, Katie Cavera, Carl Sonny Leyland. Featured Bands: Cornet Chop Suey, Dave Bennett Quartet, High Sierra J.B., Uptown Lowdown Jazz, High Sierra J.B., Reynolds Brothers Rhythm Rascals, Yerba Buena Stompers, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Grand Dominion J.B., Tim Laughlin/Connie Jones & The New Orleans All-Stars, Titanic J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orch., Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band, High Society J.B., Dixie Express J.B., Red Pepper J.B., Heliotrope Ragtime Orch., Mission Bay High School Dixie Band, Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jams. And More TBA. A.E. Badges: 5-Days $95; 4-Days $90; 3-Days $85. 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, 500 Hotel Cir. N., San Diego, CA. 800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131. Ask for Jazz Festival reservations. Rates start at $103.

CRUISE TOUR NOV 27-DEC 4: Depart From: Los Angeles, CA. Jazzdagen & Arbors Records 2011 Jazz Alive. Aboard: ms Crystal Symphony. Itinerary: 7-Day Round-trip Los Angeles to Mexican Riviera Ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta. Guest Artists: Bob Wilber, Antti Sarpila, Pieter Meijers, Harry Allen, Bryan Shaw, Duke Heitger, Danny Coots, Christian Tamburr, Bob Leary, Nicki Parrott, Paolo Alderighi, John Sheridan, Ulf Johansson-Werre, Yve Evans, Richard Simon, Jacob Fischer. Featured Bands: Bill Allred Classic J.B. Fares: Starting at $1,999 PPDO. $500 PP Onboard credit. 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.

December 2011