[Dixielandjazz] World Series of Jazz

[fred spencer]

Dear Don,
A most intriguing, exciting, happening! Can you, or anyone else, supply any more
information about the "World Series of Jazz", which would allow further
investigation of this piece of jazz lore? Regards.
Fred

dhs@ev1.net wrote:

> Dear Listers:
>
> The discussion about jazz band cutting contests reminds me of the notorious
> World Series of Jazz, held in Indianapolis in 1976.  I was not there, but
> friends of mine attended and had a great time.  It was held as a
> competition, with prizes to be awarded.  Unfortunately, the promoter came up
> short, and decided to head for the hills with the prize money.  The World
> Series was never held again.
>
> Regards,
> Dave Stoddard
> Round Rock, TX
>
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