In
the early 70's, Sacramento was riding high with live traditional
jazz performances from places like Shakey's Pizza Parlor.
Soon thereafter, the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society became
a nonprofit organization. Not to be caught short, the South
Bay followed suit with help from Sacramento . The South Bay
Traditional Jazz Society (SBTJS) was formed in 1972 as a nonprofit
organization to perpetuate Dixieland jazz, swing, and ragtime.
Although the young Society had to struggle to make ends meet
and to grow, it became one of the largest traditional jazz
societies in the nation.
The
South Bay Traditional Jazz Society (SBTJS) is dedicated to
the performance, promotion, and preservation of Vintage jazz.
A showcase of jazz music is presented on the 4th Sunday of
each month. The Society is a nonprofit organization based
in Silicon Valley, part of the beautiful San Francisco Bay
Area in California . To help perpetuate this classic treasure,
the Society occasionally provides programs to educate and
inspire young and older alike. Related musical genres and
styles of music under the umbrella of traditional jazz (aka
Dixieland music) that originated in New Orleans , include
ragtime, blues, and spirituals. There are many ways to participate!
Come to listen to this great music in a variety of venues.
If you're a dancer, get ready to swing onto the dance floor.
Musicians can join in our jam sets and parades. Even without
an instrument, you can strut along with or without a parasol!
Ongoing Events
The
schedule on our Web site (www.southbayjazz.org)
lists all of our upcoming parties, parades, and concerts.
Both members and non-members are welcome!
Monthly
Concert & Dance Parties
An
afternoon of live music is presented on the 4th Sunday
of each month at the Elk's Lodge in Palo Alto, California
(please see the schedule on our Web site for featured bands
and date confirmation). You can listen, dance, and/or jam
with us. Each month we present a nationally known jazz band,
along with jam sets featuring SBTJS members and guest musicians.
Food and drinks are available. Come out to socialize and get
your strut on! The party is held from 1:00 PM to 5:00
PM at the Sunnyvale Elks Lodge
(get map)
(get directions),
at 375 N. Pastoria Av. Sunnyvale, California.
Parades
The SBTJS participates
in several parades
each year. Musicians, parasol strutters and helpers are always
welcome. To participate, contact the parade director, Mr.
Tom Howell, @(408) 245 1193 or at the monthly meeting.
SBTJS Mission
We
are a nonprofit organization dedicated to the performance,
promotion, and preservation of traditional jazz
Holding monthly jazz/dance parties
(get map), for people to dance or listen to a combination
of guest bands and jammers.
Issuing a monthly magazine announcing upcoming jazz events.
Providing outreach programs to seniors.
Supporting youth bands that encourage young musicians
to play traditional jazz and ragtime
Support and work with other jazz groups and organizations.
Updated 12/16/08
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