FW: [Dixielandjazz] jam session in Calif.

[BSimp57584 at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/3/2004 12:55:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, kash at ran.es 
writes:

> I originally wrote:
> >>>Listmate Bill Simmons was on piano. 
> 
> Followed by Bob's answer:
> >That was a great report, Jim. The Bill Simmons on piano was actually me,
> Bob Simpson. You're forgiven

Hey Jim, mental lapses are pretty commonplace with our aged group, but with 
you, a generation younger, it has to be jetlag. 
     The group, starting with Jim Shelton, the trombone player that you 
praised, was Don Rose - trumpet, Chuck Kelley - trombone, Jack Widmark - reeds, Jim 
Matheson - string bass/bass sax, Pete Kier - bass, Jim Jones - banjo, Brian 
Bowlby - drums, and me. Many others were drained off by the Sacramento 
Festival.
     We, in the Southern California area, have jazz clubs every Sunday with 
the exception of the months having 5 Sundays. So I provide a venue and we jam. 
Works great. 
     Your presence was the frosting on our cake. I know your father and son 
enjoyed the afternoon. 
    I also make up bands for the 6 one-day cruises out of San Pedro, 
California,  aboard the SS Lane Victory. It is a fully restored WWII cargo ship, but 
that's a story for another time.
     Again, Jim. Great meeting and playing with you.       

Bob Simpson
Yellow Houn Dawg Jazz Band