[Dixielandjazz] Vic Dickenson

[JimDBB at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/7/2003 8:27:27 AM Central Standard Time, 
charliehooks at earthlink.net writes:

>  Yeah, I played a set with Vic Dickenson (and, come to think of it, Beebe
> was also there) at the Big Horn in Mundelien, IL. back in--I think--1973 or
> maybe '74.  I can't account for my impression of him: maybe he was more 
> than
> a bit overserved; but, then again, maybe he always sounded that way.  But I
> thought I was playing next to some guy with a garden hose and a mouthpiece.
> 
> puzzled,
> Charlie 

   Careful now, Charlie, Vic Dickenson is one of the all time great jazz 
trombonists with his own unique style and sound.  My advice is not to arouse 
us Vic Dickenson enthusiasts. 

   Jim Beebe