[Dixielandjazz] Jazz in the East

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Hi Listmates!
Steve Barbone mentioned Vince Giardano's Nighthawks playing at the Cajun in New York. I had the pleasure of meeting Vince at the Hot Steamed Festival in Essex, CT last Saturday.  Apparently, his gigs at the Cajun are Mondays and Thursdays 8pm - 11 pm.
Vince was playing drums behind Tony Pringle and a somewhat makeshift New Black Eagles with subs John Clark on reeds and Jerry Zigmont on T-bone adding an aura of youth to the venerable Pringle's front line.  But smiling from behind was Vince Giardano, a handsome devilish smile it was, classily dressed, dark hair combed straight back with a part in the middle - someone, not anyone, out of the '20's for sure. 
Vince noted that he is not a drummer although he certainly had me fooled.  He also indicated how much he enjoyed playing with Tony Pringle - how Pringle builds tempo and dynamics to generate increasing excitement.
In all, I was only able to hear three sets, certainly enjoying the New Black Eagles, but also the Wolverine Jazz Band led by that same John Clark who sat in with Tony Pringle.  Apparently, John has a recently earned PHD in Musicology and looks the youthful age that suggests.  On the other hand his skills on the barry sax suggeest his virtuosity transcends his years.
Pat Briody
Catoonah Street Jazz & Blues Society
Newtown, CT USA 

-------Original Message-------
From: Stephen Barbone <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
Sent: 06/30/03 12:44 AM
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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Jazz in the East

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> "Suzie Ditmars" <jazzinroo at hotmail.com> asks about jazz in Washington DC
and Philadelphia / New York, end of July.

Google search for "PRJC" web site for Wash DC info. In Philly, come see
Barbone Street Jazz Band;

July 13 West Chester PA (30 miles west of Phila) One hour concert on the
lawn at 400 N. High Street West Chester. 7- 8 PM (Outdoors)

July 16, Moorestown NJ, 20 miles North of Phila at Perkins Arts Center
from 7:30 to 9;00 PM  (Outdoors)

July 23, Philadelphia, Commerce Sq. between 20th & 21st Streets on
Market Street. Noon to 1:30 PM

All concerts are free, bring lawn chair or blanket to W Chester, or
Moorestown as they are on the grass.

Call me for directions if in town, at 610-998-0431

In NYC check out The Cajun, where Vince Giordano holds court on Tuesday
and Thurs nights.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone


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