[Dixielandjazz] Jack Teagarden

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Dear Pamela,

Jack was one of the greats of Jazz.  He was the absolute best of his time.

He ranks right up there with Louis Armstrong, trumpet; Benny Goodman,
clarinet; and Earl Heines, piano.  He was a true Jazz pioneer.

Unfortunately I never met Jack but did know Charlie.  I also knew their mom
& Norma quite well.  In fact, somewhere I have a picture of Norma, Mom &
myself.

I am on the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
here in California.  I am also the Guest Star Coordinator for the Society.
We have a Norma Teagarden scholarship fund for young musicians that was
started by Norma's husband after her passing.  In fact, we have a 17 year
old girl on the list here who is a recipient of that scholarship.

You should be very proud--You have royalty in your blood.

I hope that you stay on this List.  I am sure you will learn much about
Jack.

Best wishes,

Bob Ringwald
mr.wonderful at ringwald.com
Placerville, CA, USA, Earth, Sol's System, Milky Way
Amateur (ham) Radio Station K6YBV
Fulton Street Jazz Band
See: http://www.ringwald.com
Boondockers Jazz & Comedy Band
See: http://www.theboondockers.com