[Dixielandjazz] Connie Jones All-Star Concert

[Jim Beebe]

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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Connie Jones All-Star Concert


> Dear Listers:
>
> I thought I would mention the October 19 concert by Connie Jones and his
> Jazz All-Stars, sponsored by the Austin Traditional Jazz Society.  I have
> heard some really good jazz over the years.  This concert was as good as
> any--real top-shelf stuff.
>
> The lineup was:
>
> Connie Jones (cornet), Tim Laughlin (clarinet), Glenn Wilson (tenor sax),
> Bob Havens (trombone), Dave Boeddinghaus (piano), Ed Wise (string bass),
and
> Hal Smith (drums).
>
> The concert was held in the Scottish Rite Theatre.  I have performed
there,
> and it's a nice lively venue acoustically.  The band played hard for two
> long sets, and the crowd got to hear some great jazz.
>
> Regards,
> Dave Stoddard
> Round Rock, TX

Anything with Connie Jones on has to be good.  Connie is one of the great
cornetists in this country and seems to be not as well known as he should
be.
He is a great guy to work with musically and personally, and he is equally
at home being a leader or a sideman.

Thanks for this report on his concert. I'm going to send him a copy.

Jim Beebe