[Dixielandjazz] Re: "Jazz" Festivals

[Adaywayne at aol.com]

Thanks Tom,

First off, I can't play any instrument but the gramophone. Born in Lancashire 
and fell in love with "jazz" listening to the likes of Sid Philips, Harry 
Gold, and George Chisholm on the BBC during the war (so I'm still quite young, 
you see!!). 

As a listener, cut my teeth listening to Humph at 100 Oxford St. and Cy 
Laurie in a cellar in Windmill Street in London ( the latter opposite a well-known 
theatre of interesting art). Came to US in 64 and have lived here ever since. 
My mother was a pianist of some note in England .....started on Blackpool's 
North Pier and later was accompanist for the likes of Gracie Fields and Tessie 
O' Shea. Always was music in our house but, sadly, I lack all talent for 
playing any instrument.

I shall continue to enjoy listening to you chaps/guys shooting the bull and 
may add a comment here or there.

Finally, thanks to the likes of all you people for keeping OKOM alive. By the 
way, the comment about the doctor was written with tongue firmly in cheek!!
Arn
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In a message dated 11/2/03 5:38:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, TCASHWIGG writes:
Hi Arn:

I don't even know you, except for your recent posts on the list, but

Well, sounds like you are a prime candidate for a Second Opinion, get an 
appointment with Dr. Feel Good :)   Music is indeed the BEST medicine. not 
laughter as the comics would have us believe.  :)   When all else fails MUTINY, Heck 
Bring the Doctor with you.

May you remain healthy enough to get out and listen to some good music, and 
if not, healthy enough to listen on your SONY Walkman all the way to OKOM 
Heaven.  It is indeed folks like you who inspire some of us to keep playing and 
hopefully never hear on the news that "Today is the day That Music Died."


Cheers, 

Tom Wiggins