[Dixielandjazz] obscure tunes

[Charlie Hooks]

On Monday, June 13, 2005, at 10:55 PM, Snogpitch wrote:

> Last weekend I saw West End Jazz Band.  Here is what their own 
> website (
> http://www.westendjazzband.com/ ) says about themselves:
>
> Our specialty is playing the music of the 1920s and 1930s in a hot 
> dance
> style. 
>
> I enjoyed it

This is an interesting bunch of good musicians, very likable people, 
and a generally all-around fun bunch.  I've played with them many 
times and always enjoyed them.   The leader, Mike, plays equally well 
on any brass instrument--trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba and (I'd 
assume) on French horn or whatever: he's a very good player.   His 
wife, on banjo, is a sturdy supporter, and they hire other players as 
needed.  I agree in recommending these folks to any prospective 
contractors.  You'll love 'em!

Charlie Hooks
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