NOTES FROM THE BOARD - The Flower City Jazz Society

VOLUME IX NUMBER 4 ROCHESTER, NEW YORK APRIL 2008
As leader of the band, Floyd Hughes brings his skills as a former music educator to each
performance as he plays his trombone or tenor banjo and sings. He played in the U.S. Army and Jazz
Band while stationed at Fort Jackson, taught instrumental music in Indiana and New York schools; and
played with the big bands of Duke Spinner, Chick Edmonds, and Bud DeTar after his move to
Rochester. For nine years, he played weekly at the New Dutch Mill with Billy Spitz and The Dixieland
Stompers. Currently he also plays regularly with both Jon Seiger and George Pierce.
Playing with Floyd will be the following great local musicians:
Trumpet and keyboard artist, Jon Seiger, is widely known for his outstanding “Louis Armstrong”
vocals. His New York City experience gave him the opportunity to play with well-known musicians such
as Ella Fitzgerald, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Eckstein, and Joe Williams. He is leader of Jon Seiger and
the All-Stars, which have been featured in jazz festivals in Jamaica, Spain, Canada, Florida, Ohio,
Pennsylvania and Upstate New York.
George Pierce, on sax and clarinet, is a former member of the Army Air Force Band. He also
played with bandleader Claude Thornhill. He has been a member of the Penfield Rotary Band for over
35 years and leads his own group, the Bourbon Street Jazz.
Lynn Eberhardt, on bass and vocals, is another former Rochester area music educator. A
graduate of the Eastman School, he played four years in the U.S. Coast Guard Band. His skills are in
great demand for performances not only with Rochester and Buffalo bands but also as the bass for pit
orchestras in area musicals.
Henryk Stefanski is a musician originally from Warsaw, Poland. He sings, plays banjo, and
electric and acoustic guitar. With his groups in Poland, he recorded 30 jazz and Dixieland LP’s,
including the only Gold Record in Poland, and performed in almost every country in Eastern and
Western Europe. He continues to play regularly both in the U.S. and in Europe at international jazz
festivals.
From the time drummer Bob Livingston began playing professionally at age 15, he established a
reputation for excellence. He worked in New York City for over 20 years at well known jazz clubs such
as Condons, Nick’s, and Birdland. Since his return to Rochester, he has consistently been in demand,
much appreciated by fellow band members for his ability to keep a steady beat and by audiences for his
brilliant drum solos.

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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE PLACE IN MAY
Election of directors takes place in May. It’s not too late to throw your hat into the ring if you are
interested in running for the board (must be a FCJS member for at least 1 year). There are three seats
up for re-election. If anyone is interested in running for the board, or if you would like to nominate
someone to run for the board, please contact either Dick or Donna Lacey at 585-293-2548 or Carrole
Corrigan at 585-388-6821.
50/50 RAFFLE
Fifty percent of the total money collected will now be split between two prizes only, with the first
prize being $10 higher than the second.
ADMISSION FEE FOR NON-MEMBERS RAISED
Non-members coming to a concert will now pay a $10 admission fee, instead of the
previous $8.
CATCH THIS JAZZ!
SUPPORT LIVE JAZZ!
APRIL
1ST (Tues.) Bill Dobbins Faculty Piano Recital, 8PM, Kilbourn Hall. FREE
21ST (Mon.) Stompers & All That Jazz at Flower City Jazz Society, Green Lantern Inn, 6:30PM
28TH (Mon.) Smugtown Stompers at Fairport Village Inn (103 N. Main/Rte 250), Fairport, 14450;
7-9:30PM (585)-388-0112
MAY
19TH (Mon.) Bourbon Street Jazz at Flower City Jazz Society, Green Lantern Inn, 6:30PM
JUNE
2ND (Mon.) Smugtown Stompers at Fairport Village Inn (103 N. Main/Rte 250), Fairport, 14450;
7-9:30PM (585)-388-0112
16TH (Mon.) Beale Street Bandwagon at Flower City Jazz Society, Green Lantern Inn, 6:30PM
30TH (Mon.) Smugtown Stompers at Fairport Village Inn (103 N. Main/Rte 250), Fairport, 14450;
7-9:30PM (585)-388-0112 (Cake & Ice Cream Social)
THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 14TH AT
JOHN & JAN PAPIETRO’S HOUSE AT 7:00PM.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
YUM YUM CAKE
1 cup flour 3 cups milk
1 stick butter or margarine (softened) One 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese,
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) softened
One 3-oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
One 3-oz. pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1 cup whipped topping
Mix flour, softened butter and chopped nuts together. Press in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake
at 350 o for 30 minutes. Let cool. Mix softened cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, one-half cup
whipped topping together and spread gently over cooled crust. Beat vanilla and chocolate pudding
mixes with milk until thick and pour over mixture #2. Top with remaining whipped topping and
refrigerate.
Recipe submitted by Mickey Collier

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THANKS TO RENEWING MEMBERS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS___________________________________________ ______
Betty Dinehart Lowell/Wanda Ahrendsen Catherine Crozier Frank/Glenda Maston
Wade Eicher George/Annabelle Baker Paul Fox Tom/Sue Powell
Milton/Dorothy Hefner Frank/Ann Bindert Thomas/Virginia Lawler David/Christina
Barbara Phillips Trish Byrne Grace King Schlageter
Dave/Jane Sturmer Victor Corso Dianne Marciano Carl/Jane Voss
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Arlene Richner’s husband, Eugene, passed away in February. Our sincere condolences to Arlene and her
family.
We send our sincere condolences to Carl Baxter on the sudden passing of his wife, Ellen, who had a heart
attack.
Tony Lambiase’s sister-in-law, Sarah Rose, passed away. Our sincere condolences to Tony and wife,
Connie.
COMMENTS FOR THE BOARD?______________________________________________________________________
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RATE LAST MONTH’S BAND: BELOW AVERAGE AVERAGE ABOVE AVERAGE
(JOHN BECK’S VERSATILE SIX)
Name Telephone Date
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DINNER RESEVATION FORM
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last name)
(First)
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(Spouse/Companion) (Telephone) (E-Mail)
Reservation form and payment is due on or before Tuesday, April 15 th , 2008
MAIL TO: MICKEY COLLIER, 1725 QUALTROUGH RD., ROCHESTER, NY 14625 (585-381-5543)
MENU FOR MONDAY, APRIL 21 ST , 2008 @ 6:30PM
Price
# of Meals Meal Description Meals Include w/gratuity Dessert TOTAL
(Banana Cream Pie)
________ Chicken Marsala Vegetable $18.00 $3.00 ______ $______
w/au Gratin Potatoes
Salad, Rolls
& Butter,
Coffee or tea
_______ Ham Steak w/Honey Same as above $17.00 $3.00 ______ $______
Mustard w/au Gratin
Potatoes
_______ Filet of Salmon w/ Same as above $17.00 $3.00 ______ $______
Wild Rice
Total of check enclosed $___________
(Please make check payable to FLOWER CITY JAZZ SOCIETY)

FCJS NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2007 PAGE 4
FLOWER CITY JAZZ SOCIETY, INC., ROCHESTER, NY
Board of Directors 2007-2008
Mickey Collier Carrole Corrigan Donna Lacey Dave Sturmer
Carolyn Bastian (Historian) Elaine DiFulvio George Morris Jeanne Thomann
Kathleen Campbell Rod Ham Jan Papietro
Kent Campbell Dick Lacey John Papietro
Officers
John Papietro, President (585-671-5306)
Jan Papietro, Membership Chairperson
[jpapietr@rochester.rr.com] 684 Park Vista Tr., Webster, NY 14580
Dick Lacey, Vice-President (585-293-2548)
(585-671-5306 [janpap@rochester.rr.com]
[rlacey1@rochester.rr.com]
Mickey Collier, Dinner Reservations
Donna Lacey, Secretary (585-293-2548) 1725 Qualtrough Rd., Rochester, NY 14625
[rlacey@rochester.rr.com] (585-381-5543)
Dave Sturmer, Treasurer (585-381-7603)
Jeanne Thomann, Editor (send copy to the editor
[sturmerd@msn.com]
by the 20th of the month to:
Past President: Mickey Collier (585-381-5543) 1433-5 Stowell Dr., Rochester, NY 14616
Ginnie Ransom: Newsletter Mailing (585-865-4027) (585-227-6684) [thomcap@frontiernet.net]
FLOWER CITY JAZZ SOCIETY, INC., 684 Park Vista Trail, Webster, NY 14580. FCJS was formed to preserve and
promote Dixieland Jazz in Greater Rochester. Dinner-Concerts are held on the 3rd Monday of the month, January
through December, at the Country Party House (handicap-accessible), 321 East Linden Ave., E. Rochester, NY 14445
(585-381-9630). The FCJS NEWSLETTER is published monthly, January through December, at Rochester, NY.
Membership dues are $15 per person for 1 year.
[E-MAIL ADDRESS: fcjs@rochester.rr.com]
[Website: www.flowercityjazz.org]
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