[Dixielandjazz] Jazz in Madrid and Portugal

[eighthst7 at aol.com]

Listmates:  Leticia and I are back and resubscribed after 5 stressful and, 
yet fulfilling weeks in Europe.  We rode on camels in Morroco, went to a 
bullfight in Sp-ain,  
Walked on the beaches in Normandy, and watched the changing of the guard at 
Buckingham Palace.  But best of all, were the 2 nites I spent playing jazz  
with Kash and the Canal Street Jazz Band in Madrid, and the Good Time Jazz Band 
in Portimao, Portugal.  Kash has a real powerful group.  They are all monster 
players, and I felt a bit intimated trying to keep up with them.  But they were 
very gracious, warm and hospitable. to us.  They fill the clubs where they 
play with YOUNG PEOPLE, who cheer and clap with great enthusiasm.  It Doesn't 
get much better than that.  

Listmate Ivor, a bloody welsh man living in Portugal has put together a very 
acceptable group considering it was off season for them.  a band with real 
soul, and a band that really brings joy to an area of the world that has much 
peace, sunshine and relaxation.  It was a very pleasant and fulfilling experience 
for us.  So we are back to Palm Springs with temps in the comfortable110's 
Farenheit  (with air condtioning) instead of the sticky and sweltering 80's and 
90's of  Europe.It was a great experience, but I don't think I will do it 
again.   Many thanks to Kash and Ivor, and for the CD's they gifted me  us with.   
I am taking a Jazz cruise in  South America With Jassdagen Tours and several 
jazz groups starting in October for 17 days.  Should be a great experience.  
Dick Redmond. Palm Springs, CA.






























































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