March
2007 Jazz Gumbo: Cornetist Charlie Cetti led his
Dixieland Dandies. There was a full house of around 200 in
Phineas Phogg's Room in Seville Quarter. Cetti did a "blow and
tell" session by explaining the significance of the early jazz
music, followed by the musical performance of the tune just
described. Academically, we likely had the most "degreed"
group ever on the Jazz Society stage. Cetti, a practicing
attorney, holds a Juris Doctor degree. Trombonist Don Lewis
holds Ph. D. in musicology and is a retired professor of music,
formerly from University of Mississippi. Soprano saxophonist
Lou Stalnaker is a medical doctor, a gynecologist and medical
educator. Tenor saxophonist George Viksne is an industrial
chemist who plays all the single reed family, clarinet and
saxophones, plus double-reeds oboe and English horn. Pianist
Bobby Van Deusen is a graduate of Ohio State. We remark that
his "senior recital" was completing a tour with Sammy Davis Jr. when
the original pianist was unable to complete the tour. Drummer
Larry Wojcik is a "snowbird" from Michigan.
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(from left) Bobby Van Deusen, George Viksne, Lou Stalnaker, Charlie Cetti, Don Lewis ( drummer Larry Wojcik hidden behind front line)
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Dr. Lou Stalnker takes soprano sax solo played well in-tune, a very difficult feat!
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Charlie Cetti
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Charlie Cetti
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Don Lewis
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George Viksne
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Larry Wojcik
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Better view of everyone
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Charlie Cetti & Don Lewis
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February 2007 Jazz Gumbo: There was a full house for
February's Jazz Gumbo featuring Roger Villines "Trumpets In Time
IV." Our musicians were Villines on trumpet; Bob Maksymkow, reeds;
Cynthia Neves, keyboard; Tom Latenser, bass; and Fred Domulot,
drums. Kathy Lyon was our vocalist. This group will be featured at
Pensacola JazzFest #24. See the schedule posted on this website.
Pensacola JazzFest posters and T-shirts made their debut for sale.
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Roger Villines, trumpet: Bob Maksymkow, saxophone
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Vocalist Kathy Lyon charms the audience
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Second Line celebration, umbrella parade
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Joel Muncie models T-Shirt (front) and JazzFest poster
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Joel Muncie models T-shirt (back) and JazzFest poster
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October 2006 Jazz Gumbo:
The October Jazz Gumbo featured Pensacola/Nashville vocalist
Kitt
Lough. She performed with a jazz
ensemble led by pianist/arranger Dave
Shelander. The group included saxophonists Bob
Maksymkow and Sandy
Spivey and trumpeter Roger Villines. Other
instruments included trombone, bass and drums. There
was a large, enthusiastic crowd in spite of
inclement weather. They stayed until the last note
was sounded.
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Kitt Lough performed with a jazz ensemble led by Dave Shelander
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Dave Shelander
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Saxophonists Bob Maksymkow and Sandy Spivey and trumpeter Roger Villines
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Jazz ensemble led by pianist/arranger Dave Shelander
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August 06 Jazz Gumbo:
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Robin Stine - vocals, Steve Ferry - drums, Tim Jackson - bass, Chip Cothran - keyboard
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Steve Ferry - drums, Tim Jackson - bass
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July 06 Jazz Gumbo:
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C.J. Landry on tenor sax, note Superman cap, and Cynthia Neves-Decarie
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Roger Villines and C.J. Landry on a hot chorus
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Rhythm section: Steve Ferry, drums; Tom Latenser, bass; Cynthia Neves-Decarie, keyboard
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Roger Villines takes a solo and C.J. Landry smiles approval
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Norman Vickers with, from left, Mary Newman, Tessie Williams and Hazel Shackley
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Clif Mitchell, of Seville Quarter, and Tessie Williams
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Swing Kids Dancers entertained the crowd
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Peggy Kliem and Joe Occhipinti
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October 2005 Jazz Gumbo:
The October 2005 Jazz
Gumbo had approximately 170 attendees; many were first-timers. They
enjoyed the “Tribute to Louis Armstrong”
by Tallahassee trumpeter Longineu Parsons. Parsons had appeared at
a Pensacola JazzFest a couple of years ago. Since he is coach of
the trumpet section of the famous Florida A
& M Marching Band, he has a regular following in our area. Parsons
(as Armstrong) also sang. Note the
dancers on the floor enjoying the music.
A raffle was held
for the New Orleans musicians who were victims of Hurricane Katrina.
A total of $400 was sent to the New Orleans Musicians Clinic
( in exile at Lafayette, LA)
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“Tribute to Louis Armstrong” by Tallahassee trumpeter Longineu Parsons
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Parsons (as Armstrong) also sang
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Joe Occhipinti, with microphone, thanks Longineu Parsons and group for a wonderful evening
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