VOLUME XIV JUMP NEWSLETTER MAY-JUNE 1991

We've had numerous questions about both films LETTERS TO THE BBJ NEWSLETTER starring the Miller Orchestra, but no one seems to know anything about them. We 'll keep trying to dig The following letters have been received by both the out the right person at Twentieth Century Fox. BBJ NEWSLETTER and the BIG BAND JUMP radio program, and have been edited for space Don Kelly A friend of mine has been consideration, retaining the meaning. We've selected Ft. Lauderdale, FL. looking for THE MOLE by the letters which either ask for or offer information Harry James. Do you have not previously presented. any information on it?

We cannot publish all the letters received, but we do We don't know o f any re-releases o f the original answer all the letters sent to either the Newsletter or Columbia version, or o f the subsequent Capitol the radio program, and we welcome your comments version, but London Records has re-released their and questions. Harry James album containing THE MOLE on CD number 820 1 78-2. As in all cases, you'll probably Our address is: have to get the record store to order it for you, and if you persist, they will. BBJ NEWSLETTER Box 52252 Ed Daneau Your show is unique with Atlanta, GA 30355 Montclair, CA your giving us some insight as to who, what, why and Charles Martin I remember seeing the Glenn when of the material you present. Would you have Raleigh, NC Miller picture ORCHES­ a photo of yourself? Would like to see what you look TRA WIVES but I never like. Keep up the good work. saw . Are there any copies of either of these pictures available? If so, Don Kennedy says the nice thing about radio is never where can they be secured? having to reveal your appearance. We got a picture from him, however, and it's below. He says the tie According to the STORY the and coat are unusual garb; he works in a running suit Millers adopted some children. Are they still living? and T-shirt, and the microphone doesn't seem to care. If so, what are they doing today?

I do not have a recording of that marvelous Artie Shaw recording of STARDUST. Can you tell me what album I might find it on? While in high school in the 40's this was one of the most requested records, especially near the end of the hop.

STARDUST is available from RCA/BLUEBIRD on a CD number 6274-2-RB. As always, if your local record store doesn't have it, they can order it, but you 've got to ask. Most o f them won't know who Artie Shaw is!

According to the business folks who handle the Miller Band for the estate, Joanie and Stephen are in their forties, and both live in California. Neither one is in the entertainment field, but they share equally in any incomefrom the estate. One o f the booking agents for the Miller Orchestra told us Stephen has a basement full o f memorabilia, and plans to display it before too long, but we don't know where or when. Don Kennedy in Sunday suit 4