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ffi»S5*S£ TAILGATE RAMBLINGS, Vol. 1, No. 3 EDITOR - Alan C. Webber ART - Thomas E Niemann

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ST. LOUIS BLUES » SEE SEE RIDER ♦ AFTER YOU'VE GONE « JAZZ M E BLUES ♦ OSTRICH WALK ♦ MAMA'S GONE. GOOD-BY MANASSAS FESTIVAL LINE-UP first time in 15 years. Georg also just happened to show up at the '69 festival, Fat Cat's lineup for this year's two- and on both occasions the verbal ex­ beat taffy pull at Manassas is a pleasant changes between Condon, mix of old familiar faces and fresh faces. and Brunis were colorful to say the Complete cast of character's according least. So was the music, thoughtfully to the latest word from Portly Pussy is interspersed between the vaudeville as follows: routines. Trumpets: Wild Bill Davison, Wallace The records are: Davenport (a New Orleanian Fat Cat swears "Jazz As It Should Be Played" Jazzo­ is one of the world's best), and Tom Saun­ logy JS-50 ($4.35 to P.R.J.C. Members) ders, lead horn with the Surfside Six. and "'s Strolling Reunion Clarinets; (brother of the Commodores" Fat Cat 114 ($4.60 to

late Edmund Hall), (formerly P.R.J.C. Members) with the Armstrong All-Stars), and Tommy Wild Bill Davison, , Gwaltney. and Brunis make up the front-line on Trombones: Herb Gardner, Spiegle Wil­ both sessions, and Bethesda's Bill cox (played with Bix, Tram and Goldkette Goodall plays bass on both occasions. in the 1920's), and Slide Hnrris. and Frank Marshall of Piano: Art Kodes (Mr.Barrelhouse him­ Manassas play piano and drums res­ self), Jean Kittrell (MrnrjnmJ' Lush, lovely pectively on the Jazzology release. and plays, tool) and John Eaton. John Eaton and take over Bass: Jack Lesberg, Van Perry, and their slots on the Fat Cat collection. Bill Goodall. And Mr. Condon directs, gags, and Drums: Cliff Leeman and Hodes1 long­ strums his four-string guitar when time sidekick, Freddie Moore. the mood strikes him on both records. Guitar: Butch Hall and, would you bel­ Though the per forma ncesjwere live ieve it, Eddie "Himself" Condon. and unrehearsed, the tunes are vener­ At intervals while these stellar pers­ able jam favorites and everybody knew onages are scratching themselves off-stage the routines cold. The Manassas audi­ the Original Washington Monumental Jazz ences were enthusiastic and the Con- Band and, from Wilmington, "Tex" Wyndham's donites responded in kind. The '68 Red Lion Jazz Band will hold the floor. session is particularly fiery, with Remember, to get ycur P.P.J.C. discount Wild Bill at his slashing, bashing you must mail your check for $1+ to Box h58, best. Tommy Gwaltney is a master of Manassas, Va. no later than Nov.26. Other­ many moods, and on these platters he wise you pay £6 at the door like the rest plays in a wry, spiky fashion that fits of the peasantry. well into his brash "Chicago" surround­ ings. WAX IN MY EARS Brunis obligingly trotted out all the cliches, instrumental and verbal, New prices to P.R.J.C. Members on which have kept his faithful fans in G.H.B. and : $4.35 for stitches for the past 35 years or so either mono or stereo, reflecting George and which sometimes disguise the fact Buck's decision to price both at $5.95 that he is still one hell of a fine reta il. trombonist of the old slip-and-slide George, incidentally, is going to school. But we laughed, and we loved try to make this year's Manassas Jazz it. He also loused up the balance on Fes tival. the jazzology session somewhat by stick­ Old Manassas Festival hands and ing his horn into the mike when he soloed. Eddie Condon fans generally may be Someone who hadn't fallen under the interested to know that the groups spell of this particular subdivision of Eddie fielded at Manassas in '68 and traditional jazz at a tender age could '69 are now out on record, available easily knock both records: The tunes to P.R.J.C. Members through Ye Editor are hackneyed (three are repeated on at discount prices. both records); the recording balance The '68 proceedings reunited Georg on both records leaves something to be Brunis with the Condon retinue for the desired; and Brunis goofs badly on the intro he himself made a standard part We cannot vouch editorially for the of "Sister Kate." musical ability, or lack of it, of any But if Davison's cock-of-the-walk of the musicians listed. You'll have cornet raises goose pimples on your to find that out for yourselves. flesh; if hard-driving ensemble boosts Musicians who would like to jam your temperature; and if you remember occasionally: the thrill of getting off the subway Trumpet/cornet: Walter Babb, 765- at Sheridan Square and racing up one 7175; Elwyn J. Darden, 671-9687; Robert block to Nick's...then both these Harris, 768-2465; Joseph Hochstein, records are for you. 538-6739; John "Scotty" Lawrence, 548- The Happy Jazz Band of San Antonio, 5198; Dick Mankin, 971-5056; Tony Texan specialists in the Lu Watters Newstead, 265-9440; Dan Priest, OL 6- idiom, are in the throes of bringing 5217; Bob Redding, 493-4333; John out their nineth LP, to be called Thomas, 461-7234. "The College Street Caper." From the Clarinet: Rudy Adler, 345-1584; advance tapes it sounds pretty good, Chuck Brown, 262-3206; Ken Domer, 528- i'll have a limited number on hand 7758; Jim Hamilton, 385-9796; Greg by January 1, at a special price to Harrison, 474-0146; Larry Kopp, 384- P.R.J.C. Members of $3 each (stereo). 5116; Steve Rwass, 811-2930; Dan If you want one reserved,- phone me Lederer, 768-6255; Gene Stutzman, 725- at 530-5378. Only catch is that 0575; Steve Vento, 588-3057. you'll have to pick up the record Tenor sax: Dan Lederer, 768-6255; at my home -- 5818 Walton Road, Gene Stutzman, 725-0575; and Steve Bethesda, Md. Vento, 588-3057. (Other clarinetists A1 Webber listed earlier undoubtedly can also do the bit; they just don't admit it on their application forms). TO PLAY'S THE THING Trombone: Jim Adkins, 528-5682; Harold Farmer, 942-5435; Dick Mankin Just a year ago your worthy Prez, (valve trombone), 971-5056; A1 Webber, Tom Niemann, and I were digging deep 530-5378. into a bottle of Gilbey's, trying to Piano: Del Beyer, 256-3399; Jack come up with a scheme which would: Clifford, 671-1737; Ed Fishel, 536-8065; bring into contact one with another Ralph Huss, 333-9397; Lewis Lederer, the people who enjoy playing Dixie­ 560- 5292; Tom Niemann, 461-7640; Sam land and allied traditional jazz Smith, 543-5850; Gary Wilkinson, 223- styles chiefly as a hobby; bring this 0147. group into contact with the record Bass: Stan Booth, 536-8348; Robert collectors and other enthusiasts who Harris (tuba) 768-2465; Steve Mangiapane, liked to listen to this sort of jazz. 937-2464. The Potomac River Jazz Club was Banjos Jerry Addicott, 530-1290.; the eventual outcome of this parti­ Don Helm, 649-4010. cular intake of juniper berry. Guitar: Norman E. Williams, 893- Many of the present PRJC frater­ 8310. (Condon, where are you when we nity (150 members to date) have indi­ need you?) cated in their application forms that - Drums: Ossie Barr, 525-7036; they enjoy getting together with sympa­ Fraser Battey, 356-8442; Carlos Conde, thetic souls and booze to jam. 534-8453; George Green, 530-3530; Don A somewhat smaller core have stated Ramos, 532-4075; Jim Robertson, 768- that they would like to join, or to 6954; Sam Smith, 543-5850; Ken Under­ organize, weekend jazz bands. wood, 591-9310. As a service to PRJC members, play­ Miscellaneous: Johnson McRee, kazoo ing and non-playing, who would like to and vocals, 703 368-3637; George Mercer, throw jam sessions in their basements washboard, spoons, swinette, 529-4823. or elsewhere, and who would like to So much for the, jammers. The follow­ try their hands at organizing bands, ing hard core Dixie freaks would like to we print herewith both groups, with join, or organize, weekend jazz bands, their home telephone numbers. with all the heartache, domestic tur-

- 3- moil, and sweat that entails. Good was, all lined up on the top of Dutch luck to 'em. I've been down that Hill for the triumphal circus parade road! through town. Trumpet/cornet: Walter Babb, 765- Up front was the shining band wagon, 7175; Tony Hagert, 524-2707; Joe with the circus band hitting away at Hochstein, 538-6739; Dick Mankin, the traditonal circus marches. Just 971-5056; John Thomas, 461-7234 as the parade started an excited kid, (Ed. note: Thomas already belongs one Johnny Hartwig, came running up to at least five bands; a gutsy guy- and shouted, "Listen to the band at or maybe hungry! the back-it's playing all kinds of Clarinet: Chuck Brown, 262-3206; music!" Steve Kwass, 811-2930; Ken Doner, 528- Johnny was one of the star students 7758; Greg Harrison, 474-0146. of our local Mr. Music, the great Pro­ Trombone: Jim Adkins, 528-5682; fessor Dorsey. This gaunt band direc­ (and maybe Ye Editor; can't tell at tor and teacher was a strict discipli­ this writing). narian whose own sons, Tommy and Jimmy, Piano: Del Beyer, 256-3399; Jack were the best examples of his teaching Clifford, 671-1737; Lewis Lederer, skill. We ran to the rear of the parade 560-5292. Bass: Steve Mangiapane, 937-2464; just as it started to move forward. As we got nearer we heard The Music. Stan Booth, 536-8348. Banjo: Don Helm, 649-4010. It came from on top of a shabby wagon, Drums: Ossie Barr, 525-7036; part of the sideshow. Up there were 10 or 12 Negro' musicians, in faded band Fraser Battey, 356-8442; Carlos Conde, uniforms and with less than highly 534-8453; Don Ramos, 532-4075; Jim Robertson, 768-6954. polished instruments. But they were playing such music as we had never When you phone an intended victim, heard before-the exciting, rollick­ tell him you are a fellow PRJC member. ing, pulsating great jazz of New Maybe he won't hang up so soon. If Orleans. any of you have any success from this, We stood stock still for a moment write Tailgate Ramblings and tell us and then we reacted-we jumped, leaped, about it. If a new band or bands danced, hopped and hollered. It would should materialize, we'll want to have taken at the very least a cage of run band biographies in an upcoming escaped lions to pry us loose from these issue. magic sounds. A . C .W . During the parade, and later when the band played for the sideshow acts, we stayed glued to the music. Some of our TH2 FIRST JAZZ I NO DCUBT local kid musicians had begun to try and play some of the Original Dixieland Jazz 3VSR HE A R D IN MY LIFE Band numbers. But in this town, as in most others, the height of daring jazz Ken Kramer ideas in those days was considered to Annandale, Vae be the Whiteman record of "Whispering." Somehow^however, we knew that the music The mining town of Tamaqua, Pa. has of this Negro circus band was the real little claim to be one of the world's product. None of us ever forgot it. jazz centers, but for one wonderful Years went by before I heard the day in mid-May of 1922 it came as echoes of this music from that mid-May close as possible. day. Some of it came out in Fletcher A circus was in town that day, Henderson's music, other parts were in arriving on its big cars in the grey the bands behind the blues singers in pre-dawn. It was a new show, bigger Philadelphia's back street joints in than our old standards. I don't re­ the early Thirties. The Heywood Broun call the name but it was one of these- records of New Orleans men recalled it, Sparks Bros.; A1 G. Barnes Show; Hagen- and the nights hearing Bunk Johnson at back-Wallace Combined Shows, or possibly the Stuyvesant Casino were almost total the Walter L. Main Show. And there it recollection. I still hear it in the

- 4- Onward Band parading and now and then In the U.S., the Condon formula when everything comes together for a of casual jamming on 16-and 32-bar chorus at Preservation Hall. Whoever standards probably still claims the they were, sitting up there on that greatest number of adherents, both wagon at the back of the circus parade, performers and listeners. It's a they started me on the righteous path. pretty poor hamlet that can't muster seven men able to bash their way through "Indiana," "I Found A New NEW BOTTLES, OLD WINE Baby," or "Sweet Georgia Browm" for the edification of local inebriates. By AI Webber Condon devotees, like the music Eddie promoted so ably, tend to be Traditional jazz is like IT). Every open minded toward pre-bop jazz time the critics and other humbugs get styles. But a very large audience, ready to murmer a few appropriate both U.S. and foreign, confused Bunk words over the grave, ol' jazz raises Johnson's reappearance on the jazz up for another go 'round. scene with the Second Coming. They The first "great revival" of tradi­ are as rabidly single-minded about tional jazz burst on the scene in the their slice of the traditional pie midst of the Swing Era 30 years ago. as members of the Flat Earth Society Its impact lingers on today in three are about their fetish. After Bunk fairly distinct schools of small band Johnson's death in 1949, the torch of jazz with New Orleans overtones: Chi­ Jazz Purity passed to the late George cago/Dixieland, primitive New Orleans, Lewis, and his simple, wistful clari­ and West Coast Revivalist. net is preserved for the faithful on In the East, Eddie Condon and his at least three score LPs. troop of fugitives from big bands per­ The musicians worshipped by the suaded a generation of school and col­ ultra-purists are in most cases lege youngsters that their free-and- elderly, black, and Louisiana-born. easy "hot jazz" or "Chicago style" was Preservation Hall in New Orleans has the only true jazz. In the early been their rallying point for several 1940's, the kids responded loyally by years. Some of them, like Lewis and worshipping the Master at such shrines his longtime sidekick, trombonist as Nick's, Ryan's, and, from '45 on, Jim Robinson, are competent jazzmen. Condon's, and happily shelled out a But many more are unschooled prima- hefty $1.05 per for Eddie's Commodore tives, jazz versions of Grandma Moses, records. Endless ensembles on the simplest 8-, Meanwhile, out in San Francisco, a 12-, and 16-bar themes in heavy, un­ cornetist with a County Limerick mug accented 4/4 time is their stock in and a dogged, antiquarian quirk named trade. Lu Watters was startling, delighting, Where Condon and the ultra-purists and occasionally appalling jazz fans have stressed improvisation, Lu with his recreation of the rolling Watters and his West Coast Revival­ rhythms of the legendary King Oliver ist successors, most notably Turk Creole Jazz Band. Lu called his out­ Murphy, have come down strong for fit the Yerba Buena Jazz Band and order, structure and theme. Lu and broke with current practice by using Co. went back to the Morton, Oliver, two cornets, as had Oliver. Armstrong and Dodds records of the And down in New Orleans, the 1920's for both tunes and style. mother lode of all jazz, record col­ When Watters first recorded, in 1941 lectors bought teeth and a new trum­ and 1942, some critics howled because pet for a venerable (or so it seemed his records sounded "arranged" — in 1942) field hand who allowed as which to a great extent they were. how he had taught You don't sit down and jam a three- most of what Satch knew about cornet strain ragtime theme like "Smokey playing. His name was Willie "Bunk" Mokes" which moves back and forth Johnson, and he would soon challenge from theme to theme with interludes 's claim to be the in between. But time has exonerated Number One legend of .jazz. the Watters/Murphy heresy somewhat.

- 5- Word has gotten around that some of with your name, address, and phone those "Improvised" polyphonic en­ number. If another member has what sembles on the hallowed Morton Red you want, he can contact you, and you Hot Pepper records were also played can work out details on brand of tape, right off the little black dots. tape speed, number of titles, etc. The West Coast approach — multi­ by phone or letter. strain stomps, rags and blues impro­ To start the ball rolling, I would vised within a sketched out frame­ like to make a plea for tape of the work -- has produced some extremely following: Small group stuff cut on durable bands. Murphy's may claim the Jump label in the 1940's; Mound the longevity palm. But the Red Onion City Blue Blowers; Wingy Manone Blue­ Jazz Band has been preaching the gospel birds from the 1930's with Brady C.owans or George Brunis on trombone. A1 in for 20 years or so. And the Queen City Jazz Band of Den­ Webber, phone 530-5378. ver and the Happy Jazz Band of San Other PRJC members who have expressed Antonio have each been at it for an interest in tape swapping are: nearly a decade. Ralph Huss, 333-9397; Del Beyer, In recent years, pianists like 256-3399; Robert M. Warner, 301 448-0128; , Max Morath, Ralph Gene Cagle, 703 437-9537; and Harlan SuttOn and Trebor Tichenor have done Wood, 560-7851. much to revive one of the antecedents of jazz — ragtime piano. And as the SEZ YOU waves of nostalgia continue to beat on American shores the day may yet .If your memory is reasonably good, come when the late 1930's offerings you may recall that on the PRJC appli­ of , Tony Pastor and the cation form we asked for comments and like are eagerly sought by collectors suggestions in regard to future PRJC of "traditional" jazz. activities. We want to thank all of you who made ATTENTION, TAPE SWAPPERS! suggestions, offers of service, etc. and list a representative sampling as Though it may send chills down the follows: spines of record company executives, "Would be glad to offer legal ser­ the home tape recorder is here to stay. vices if needed." C. Douglas Adams, And, as many PRJC Members can attest, Jr., Burke, Va. (Thanks, Doug, we may it offers a relatively inexpensive take you up on that). way of adding to one's jazz library. "Like the idea of a picnic/beer Several PRJC Members, the editor bust,, with several bands playing in included, are interested in swapping alternation." Jerry Addicott, Bethesda, tapes made from their own record Md. (Hope you enjoyed the September collections for tapes made from the picnic. There'll be many more). collections of other members. "Why not expand record labels avail­ Some logistics are involved in the able to include such as Impulse, Pres­ tige and New Wave releases as well?" process. For instance, most collectors Walter Babb, Alexandria, Va. (It's a won't be happy about swapping a reel good idea, Walt. Trouble is, I don't of 2400 ft. Scotch brand tape for an 1800 ft. reel of Zippy Doo Bargain tape, have' any personal contacts with the regardless of the rare gems recorded on people who put out those labels. If the latter. you do, why not tell ’em about the club Also, some collectors have learned and approach them?) from grim experience that lending Drummer Fraser J. Battey, McLean, Va. records to someone for taping is a writes: "Am addicted to Dixie on boat risky proposition. Your idea of a decks. Could we do something on Wilson needle in good condition may differ Line?" (We may next summer. A lot of somewhat from someone else's. us are similarly addicted, Fraser). The best plan may be to mail in to Pianist Del Beyer, Falls Church, Va. TAILGATE RAMBLINGS a list of the tunes would like to get together with other and artists you want on tape, along PRJC members to listen to tapes and

- 6- records. Any.one interested, phone New Sunshine Jazz Band trumpeter him at 256-3399. Tony Hagert, Arlington, Va. allows prexy Bill Cannon con­ as how he "would like to give group tributes this interesting comment: lessons in practical harmony of basic "Anything having to do with the pro­ tunes." (Any takers? You can reach motion of jazz is, of course, of inter­ Tony at 524-2707). est to me. The more jazz, Dixieland Good Time Six stalwart Bob Harris, and otherwise, the more business for Alexandria, Va. advises that we need Blues Alley. In addition, I personally "PRJC benefit bashes; borrow a hall or have an interest in traditional jazz backyard and a keg of beer; feed the and wish that I could afford to do no­ kitty; blow." (I'm with you Brother thing other than traditional Dixieland Harris; let's hope we can find some at Blues Alley." (Remember Nick's in suitable spots this winter). Greenwich Village, Bill? From the day Joe Hochstein, McLean, Va., asks, Nick Rongetti opened Nick's in the "How about programs on local television middle 1930's until he died in the and radio stations?" (Good idea. 1950's, he featured nothing but Anybody got any contacts at any of Chicago/Dixie? And i'll wager one, the stations?). that he made a good buck out of that Joseph Hurley, Lor ton, Va. probably policy; and, two, that more Americans speaks for many when he says, "My picked up the Dixieland virus at Nick's main reason for joining (PRJC) is than at any other saloon in the land. to find out what and where jazz is be­ A.C.W.). ing played.". (We're doing our best; "Encourage more use of Dixieland being a quarterly, it isn't easy). bands in places of entertainment and Gentle George Mercer, Washington, encourage support of same." Shannon one of our PRJC founding fathers says Clark, Laurel, Md. (With your fine he would like to see a "What's happen- help, Shannon, that's what we're try­ t ing" column in Tailgate Ramblings. (So ing to do). would I, George. You were going to Pianist Jack Clifford, Arlington, write one. Remember? Now how about Va., says he is looking for "sources getting off your butt and doing same????) for printed music, lead sheets, lyrics, Janet Roberts, Chevy Chase, Md. very especially those out of print." (Don't kindly offers "to be 'a girl Friday' read the stuff myself, Jack, but Tony and do some typing." (Many thanks, Hagert is the lad who could give you Janet. We'll probably call on you guidance). sometime for a bit of typing). "We should keep the jam sessions Dave Robinson, Jr., Herndon, Va. going, perhaps through sessions in wants to know whether it is permiss- individual homes, or with ‘rent party1 able to tape jazz sessions for personal sessions where we rent a room and chip use. (Certainly at PRJC functions, in for the rent among musicians and Dave. But I doubt it at clubs like fans." Carlos Conde, Falls Church, Va. Blues Alley. You'd have to ask the (Amen, Brother Conde. See "To Play's respective club managers). The Thing"). Carolyn Stevenson, Arlington, Va. Our club secretary, Hal Farmer, is yet another kind soul who has Wheaton, Md. is of similar mind and offered to do some typing for PRJC. writes, "I suggest regular sessions at She would also like to see the club members' homes as a means of keeping "help high schools organize jazz bands, the club active." through tutoring and demonstrations." "A barge trip with jazz band would (I don't think we're up to this sort be good," writes Don Farwell, Arlington, of thing yet, Carolyn. Maybe in years Va. "I sponsored one about a decade to come). ago, and people still talk about it." And finally we have a confession, (How about sponsoring another, Don? from Betts Turner, Hyattsville, Md. I don't think you would have any trouble Betts says he "became interested in laying hands on interested musicians. styles exemplified by Tommy Gwaltney, For the club to sponsor one would be and Louis Armstrong. And tricky because of the limited accomo­ also Fat Cat." (Man, that's like say­ dation aboard a barge). ing you like steak, lobster, caviar

- 7- and collard greens!). bass, drums, and kazoo a m needa jug We'll close this off with kind player who isn't too stiff to play it af­ words from Bob Warner, Baltimore, who ter he empties it. Thiswill be a real fun writes: "Sounds like a great club band, and we'll play things that haven't to me. Am interested in taping old been heard for years. If interested, call 78 records (reel/reel or cassette). George Mercer at $29-Ji323 after 5 p.m. I have the facilities to make, tape copies." (Tape freaks may reach Bob at 301 448-0128). FREE PLUGS FOR A.C.W. LOCAL JAZZ SCENE

LOCAL DIXIELANDERS The December or January issue of the Washingtonian Magazine will carry a com­ FOR BLUES ALLEY prehensive, maybe even exhaustive, arti­ cle on the local jazz scene by Good Time When Blues Alley announced its change Six pianist Ed Fishel. Alongside the of policy early in October, John Sea- text will be printed a complete calendar graves reported in the Evening Star of jazz events, to tell the faithful that Monday would be Dixieland night. where and when they can find the bands. Owner Bill Cannon would like to amplify Casilal and one-time actions are that description of his Monday plans, covered in this calendar by a state­ which involve something more elaborate ment that the P.R.J.C. keeps a book than straight Dixie. on such things, and that the latest The Monday scene will feature local info can be had by calling Anna musicians, "Dixie or whatever else Wahler, 894-6370. comes up," Bill says. He has in mind So it is up to you, bandsmen in rotating among a couple of jazz bands, the P.R.J.C., to promote your band trios if suitable ones come around, by keeping Anna informed of all your perhaps even so small a unit as a gigs that are open to the public. We pianist and vocalist, again assuming repeat that phone number as insurance they have the right kind of material against bad typography: 894-6370. and enough of it to turn out a full- The Washingtonian not only was glad sized gig. to print this calendar, as a way of Although this looks pretty fluid, hewing the jazz public find the it's not to be a sit-in affair. action, but also asked Ed for a list The rest of the Alley's new policy, of bands and their phone numbers, so in case you missed Seagraves' report, that readers could book jazz for is the replacement of the house band private parties. If you get any fronted by visiting stars with com­ gigs as a result of this publicity, plete units that featured names will Ed (and the Washingtonian) would like bring with them. This will run from to hear about it. Tuesday through Sunday, instead of Monday through Saturday as formerly. Bill's action will change too fast UP FOR GRABS for Tailgate Ramblings to keep abreast, so call Bill at 337-4141 to find out (Items more or less musical for who's playing when. sale or swap. Free listings to Ed Fishel PRJC Members. Send 'em to Tiie Editor)

OLD TIME RADIO ON TAPE... The Shadow, The MUSICIANS WANTED Whistler, Lux Radio Theater, Amos 'n Andy, Lum and Abner, Suspense, Fibber McGee a*.d BANJO/JU I TAR man who can solo and fill on Molly, Jack Benny _ you name it...Also, rhythm, plus piano man who can cut honky- jazz concerts and band renotes: Artie Shaw, tonk, ragtime, boogie and stride styles: Benny Goodman, Jan Garber, Satehmo, Jack for skiffle groin or "spasm band." We al­ Teagarden, Eddie Cohdon broadcasts, '“*ing ready have clarinet, washboard, washtub Crosby's first commercial broadcast, Judy Garland's first radio aptearance, and many run down on who is playing where in the other programs, including wartime newscasts Washington area. The best we can do is and historical happenings. Join NOSTALGIA tell you where it's at as of press time. INCORPORATED and help bring back old time radio. Call George Mercer after 5 p.m. at BLUES ALLEY, 107& Wisconsin Ave., N.W, 529-U 323. Name jazz groups, plus local Dixie JAZZ COLLECTORS, HEAR THIS I More than hO and other jazz talents on Monday nights. traditional jazz LP's in good to excell­ ent condition (some never played; some P U C E WHERE LOUIE DWELLS,lOOh Uth, S.W. played only once or twice) for sale at $2 each. New Orleans, Dixieland, Chicago, Tommy Gwaltney's quartet Mondays Mainstream. Artists include , through Saturdays — Tommy plus John *ilbur de Paris, , , Philips, piano; Van Perry, Bass; and Skip , Wingy Mannone, Kic Thomas, Tomlinson, drums. Sharkey Bonano, Paul Barbarin, 3?efet Emma Barrett, George Lewis, Ruby Braff, Al Hirt, HOLIDAY BIN, 10000 Baltimore Blvd., Conrad Janis, Lawson-Haggert Jazz Band, College Park, Md. Original Memphis Five, Jimmy McPartland. Must part with these priceless gems of Am­ Maryland P.R.J. C. members can now en­ erica's noblest art form to raise loot to joy Sunday night Dixieland in their own replace my worn out Gpy Lom­ backyard. Clarinetist Rudy Adler leads the bardo records. My loss, your gain. Phone CAPITAL CITY JAZZ BAND Sundays, 8 p.m. till Al Webber 530-5378. Act now] Don't let Hal midnight at the Holiday Inn's newly opened Farmer buy 'em alll Abbey restaurant. Larry Skinner, trumpet; Adler, clarinet; Glen Sullivan, trombone; JAZZ TAPES - Three hours of D.C. area Dix- Al.Forehand, piano; Frank Tate, bass; and land recorded at first PRJC picnic at Blob Al Pometto, drums. Farm, Md.,Sept,18,1971. Stereo or mono,$5 per tape. Also, Australian traditional jazz groups, three hour tape, stereo or mono, Sessions at Bratwursthauses in Arlington $5 per tape, postage included. Harold Far­ and Manassas are temporarily in eclipse. mer (Phone 9k6-ljl;03) 11806 Georgia Ave., However, watch your mail Dor.cards from Wheaton, Md. 20902. P.R.J.C. Prez Niemann notifying you of current location ^fiis Sunday Night floating TAPE LIBRARY of 150 piano rolls recorded jam sessions. from Griffith 83-note player piano: fox­ trots, ragtime, waltzes, classical, nov­ Tom Niemann and the Potomac River Ramblers elty, popular, etc. Recorded non-profes- now appear each Friday night at the Village sionally at 3 l/h i.p.s. but with good fid­ Pizza Parlor Inn 13710 Twinbrook Parkway, elity. All tapes labelled with names of Rockville Maryland. They go from 8:30 Hi rolls. All rolls complete. A gold mine for •til 12 :30* music lovers, $20 psr tape postpaid, David Robinson, Jr. (Rhone U37-llii7), 355 Dranes- A.C.w. ville Rd., Herndon, Va. 22070.

WOULD LIKE TO TRADE TAPES in the following I THOUGHT I HEARD. . . categories: Dixieland, honky-tonk piano; Spike Jones. Tell me what you have in Jazz shows, more or less traditional, UiH::e catogori«*s and what categories you on the air in the D.C. area want. In return. I'll send list on request. David Robinson,Jr. (see phone and address Jazz Anthology; George Mercer, Sat. above.) 3 p.m. WAMU-FM, 88.5

Felix Grant, Mon, thru Fri. 8 p.m. TAKE ME TO THE LAND OF JAZZ to midnight, WMAL-AM, 630

As a quarterly, it is impossible to Fat Cat's Jazz, Bun. 6-7 p.m., WPRW- give P.R.J.C. members an up-to-the minute FM

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We regard the social aspects of the PRJC as sort of a solidifying factor as well Deadline rush and a rather preoccupied as an opportunity to introduce more people PRJC prez almost eliminated the column to this fine and happy land of Dixieland this time around. Since we did need jazz. To this end, the Roaring 20*s an extra page for the story on the happening on November 19th is guaranteed Dixieland Roaring 20's dance, it seemed to turn everybody on to the Dixieland like a good time to remind the member­ sceneo We've contracted for the College ship that the unqualified success of Park American Legion Hall which is first our last social, the jazz picnic, was class and will hold up to 300 wild not jast a happy accident. Your great jazz buffso The music will be provided attendance was terrific and, I think, by not one, but TWO fabulous bands. a tremendous boost for the club. Then, First, the NEW SUNSHINE JAZZ BhND and there was the dedicated efforts of all the ORIGINAL WASHINGTON MONUMENTAL JAZZ the people who worked to make the picnic BaND. These fine bands are well organ­ a great one. First, to our program ized that believe in rehearsals and chairman, Dan Priest, it looks like he we think you'll find their performance has got us off to a running start and very enjoyable. Additionally, the party we look forward to a fine year of fun committee is going all out to transform and jazz. There doesn't seem to be this night into a real part of the enough words around to describe the prohibition era...flapper, yes she is I herculean efforts of entertainment We'd like to see you all out for the committee chairman, Shannon Clark, •affair. It's jazz night and also dance who aided and abetted by his lovely wife, night and a lot of fun for all. We' re Germaine, masterminded, planned and planning all sorts of surprises and organized the picnic day. These guys hideously amazing door prizes and what­ are one of the most enthusiastic not. This great big monsterous blast does fans on the east coast and travel any­ take place at 9*00 PM on November 19th where about the country to catch the and will be located at the College Park scene0 Thank you Shannon and Germaine American Legion, 9218 Baltimore Blvd, for a great job! Hal Farmer, our College Park, Md (About 3 blocks south treasurer, did splendidly in the manage­ of the beltway on Md route #1 right ment of financial arrangements. Thanks, next to the Knights of Columbus, you Hal, for keeping us solvent. For tnose can't miss it). Also beer, wine and lovely ladies who devoted their time mixed drinks will be served at very to the gate, a special word of thanks minimal prices0 Cost being charged are in order...,...Anna Wahler, for this social smash is $2 .5 0 for members Eleanor Johnson, Germaine Clark, and and $3.50 for non-members. Following Polly Wagener. Incidentally, Fred club members are selling tickets: Tom and Anna Wahler put in a great job on Niemann, A1 Webber, Eleanor Johnson, Anna the entertainment committee and are Wahler, Dan Priest, Don Ramos, Del Beyer, also two of the area's greatest en­ Ozzie 3arr and Shannon Clark. Also, you thusiasts and loyal supporters of the can send your check to Hal Farmer, H 8 o 6 good beato Thanks again to Shannon Georgia Ave, Wheaton, Md. 20902 and he'll Clark, whose efforts netted the PRJC send the tickets to you. Look forward a fine upright piano (incidentally, to seeing you all there. gang we need a home for this instru­ ment) and thank you Fred for having this tuned at your expense 1 Also to others who were on the committee and came early to help set up, our most grateful thanks.....Ozzie 3arr, Don Ramos, Rita Murphy, Hal Farmer, and A1 Simeoneo A very special thanks go

- 10 - to the main-stay of the picnic which regard these sessions as an absolute was our great entertainment. These gas. They represent no real commercial fine organizations and great guys volun­ gain, but, over the past year we have teered their services at no charge. First, been successful in attracting some pretty Tony Hagert and Dan Priest* s New Sunshine fine talent from club ranks to perform Jazz Sand gave a marvelous performance in the idiom they love. Point is, guys, and did, literally, bring the sun from what would you like to hear? 'When would behind those ominous cloudso They were you like to hear it? How much do you fantastic! Thanks much to Tony (trumpet), want to pay to hear it? Who do you Dan (cornet), Don Rouse (clarinet), want to hear?.....etc. I'm wide open Clayton Eakle (trombone), Fred Stork to suggestions and more, am willing to (banjo), Gil Carter (Drums), Ed Fishel organize and keep this jam session going (piano), Chuck Liebau (bass)o Ken with the crowdo How about letting me Underwood* s fine Original Washington know your feelings on the subject..... Monumental Jazz Band group moved to the Hey, just in...Ken Underwood and his stand next to keep the beat going and OWMJBs crack Blues Alley, Monday, Nov the feet stomping. Thanks Ken (drums), 15th. What say we all go down and take Johnny Thomas (trumpet), Larry Kopp a listen, hrammmm? (clarinet), A1 Brogdon (trombone), John Hope to see you all out at the Roaring Wiggin (piano), Wild Bill Whelan (comet, 20's Party Nov 19. 'Til then, keep the bass, and outstanding vocals) and Jerry feet tapping.oo...... Addicot (banjo) for your outstanding Tom Niemann performance. Due to the heart attack suffered by our old friend, John "Scotty" Lawrence (and I understand that the Doc said he can blow his horn a -§■ hour a day now), the Good Time Six could not show, but we look forward to hearing this fine group in the future. I'd like to thank the crew in my band, The Potomac River Ramblers, for their last minute arrival to the rescue.....Johnny Thomas (trumpet), Country Thomas & Charlie Brown (clarinet), George Palmer (trombone), Frank Tate (bass), and Skip Tomlinson (drums). Also thanks to all of the many musicians who sat in to make the whole afternoon complete.... Bob Harris (comet), Hank Cooper (clarinet), Carl Price (drums), Ozzie Barr (drums), Del Beyer (piano), Jim Adkins (trombone), and all the rest. To A1 Webber, who stood like Horatio at the gate, we give a big hand for the splendid job of recruiting more of the good folks to our happy fold of jazzdom. Finally, a magnificent ovation is due radio station WMAL for their terrific support of the club and the picnic* In particular, Mr Felix Grant, who has been our staunch friend and ally from the very inception of the club. Felix has given us a terrific boost and the success of both our membership drive and the picnic owes no small part to his efforts. Thanks, again, Felix. While I think of it gang, I'd like HELUVA SOLO, BABY, BUT WHAT to bring up the subject of Sunday Jam YOU GONNA DO FOR a N ENCORE sessions. As some of you know, I personally

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