[Dixielandjazz] European OKOM Society ???

[Zenith Sydney]

Sounds good Peter,
Some years ago (on this list I) tried to instigate a house swap directory
for musicians on tour similar to what school teachers have (even swapping
cars as well) but it did not take off.  However, we have hosted complete
Japanese, German, British and American bands with some on swap deals.  I
agree that this list seems to be mainly American voices and is getting a
little localised with information topics.  However, as well as a European we
will also need an "Australasian OKOM" which will obviously become an elitist
group. :)   Maybe some of our American colleagues can give our reeds player
Jack Wiard a gig or two whilst he is in town (Benny Goodman once said "who
the hell is he") !!!  Now that comment should also cause some trouble. :)
Don't worry about it Jack you should get a gig out of this, trust me.
Tom (business contra manager) Wood
www.sydneyzenith.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Sr. De Bruyn" <peterdebruyn at gmail.com>
To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 8:29 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] European OKOM Society ???


This message is especially forwarded to European participants to this list !
 Dear friends, is there, in Your opinion, a need for the creation of an
European OKOM Society ?
Most topics and subjects on this list do actually concern things that are
happening in the USA.
But over here, in Europe, there is also a large Jazz scene and a great
number of Jazz Festivals are organised !
Could'nd or should'nt we consider to create an organisation, dedicated to
OKOM, that would make it it's core bussiness, to
intermediate international European contacts between musicians ?
Even further, a European Society, could offer a possible support for
American or Australian or Asian misicians,
to come over here and play with "Our" bands.
 Please send me all Your thoughts about it.
 Peter De Bruyn
Trombonist/Leader "Dawn Square Jass Band"
Flandres
Belgium
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