[Dixielandjazz] bio

[Randy Fendrick]

Born in Minden, Louisiana, on December 25, 1939.  Took piano lessons 
for one year when 8 years old and told by my step mother, that I didn't 
have any talent and should quit.  Picked up trombone as a freshman in 
high school, played in beginning band, one semester then moved to 
advance band the next.  Graduated from high school, joined the US Navy, 
graduated from the school of music,  played in several navy bands for 3 
years, 10 months, 11 days, but who counted.  While in high school I 
began to play jazz and continued through the navy.  In 1961, I got out 
of the navy went back to school, ultimately graduating from Fresno 
State in Social Science, with a minor in music.  Later, got a Masters 
degree in History and taught high school history for 25 years and the 
last 10 years directed the orchestra.  Musically, I have played 
numerous casuals, everything from circus bands to ice shows. have 
played in the Bakersfield Symphony for well over 30 years and am 
co-leader of the Southside Chicago Seven.  We have 2 CDs, "I Never 
Knew" featuring Gene Bolen, and "Tank Town Bump."  If anyone is 
interested in getting either just contact me.  Currently, I am a 
retired teacher, but do at least 150 dates per year,  this year, I have 
played the shows "Gypsy," and "Evita," in addition to work with the 
Symphony, jazz with Southside,  and wind ensemble work with the 
Bakersfield Municipal Band. Future, begin work on our third CD, 
continue to play and get more festival work.
later,
Randy Fendrick, trombone and co-leader
Southside Chicago Seven
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra