[Dixielandjazz] The Glenn Miller? Band

[Stephen Barbone]

Noticed the following quote on the Tex Beneke web site Dingo so kindly
linked.

"After Tex had achieved fame with the Miller band, he continued touring
and when he would arrive in a given city, he would
contact a band contractor who would actually put together a band for
him, composed mostly of local musicians. By then
(the 1960s) it was not economically feasible for a band of 15 or more
players to travel as an "intact" unit. At times Tex would bring along a
few key people, like a drummer, lead saxophonist or vocalist, with the
other chairs filled in by the local union roster members. This was, and
still is, a very common practice."

I guess that means the Glenn Miller retro band is just a bunch of locals
from whatever town they visit?  Yes indeed, common practice among most
traveling bands playing today. Apparently simultaneous bands do exist
quite often. Especially when those bands use boring arrangements.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone