[Dixielandjazz] Re: Turk Murphy Band Set Up

[Robert S. Ringwald]

George Thurmond wrote regarding set up of Turk's band:

>         I heard Turk at Earthquake McGoon's on Pier 39 several times, but
> never when Jimmie Stanislaus sang Yama Yama - one of my favorite tunes.
> Turk and his "front line" played up front of the rhythm section, as
someone
> has previously mentioned - but I remember Pete Clute and his piano set up
on
> the band's left side (audience's right).


Bob Ringwald says:

It was me who reported the band's set up @ Earthquake Magoons.  However, I
was speaking of the Magoons before Peer 39, the one @ Montgomery & Clay
Streets that used to be a German beer hall.  It was a great place with a
balcony overlooking the stage.

There, Pete was in the middle rear.

At the Magoons later on Peer 39, you are correct, Pete's piano was stage
left, rear, (stage right rear from audience POV).  I did play one night
there.

Bob
mr.wonderful at ringwald.com
Placerville, CA