[Dixielandjazz] Somebody that deserves a lot of OKOM respect

[tcashwigg at aol.com]

Hey folks:

if you really want to preserve OKOM,   try supporting artist like Louie 
Bellson and Anita O'Day, and Herb Jeffries,  who gave us so much and 
yet are often passed over in favor of so many mediocre artist of today. 
   These artist still have so much to contribute, yet their names are 
almost non existent on the OKOM Circuit.

Oh but that our organizations were even half what they profess to be.   
Preservation Schmeservation, Give em' the flowers while they are still 
living and playing.

Cheers,

Tom Wiggins




Louie Bellson wrote: bellson at dncpa.net

  There are some really exciting Bellson doings coming up, including > 
notification of concerts in your area. Also:

 Oct, 2005 "Classic Drummer" - Cover Story! (order from Mrs. B)

 Nov, 2005 Tommy Dorsey Centennial Cruise

 Dec, 2005 "The Sacred Music of Louise Bellson" CD Release

 Mar, 2006 Newberry (SC) Opera House Jazz Series

 July, 2006 Louie Bellson Heritage Days


  To receive future event notices for your area, you MUST send your > 
/Country/ and /e-mail/ address to:

 bellson at remo.com >

The holidays are coming! CDs, DVDs, shirts, caps, bags, souvenirs,
  incl. laser-etched crystal blocks, ink-pens and the latest issue of  
"Classic Drummer" Magazine mentioned above. All are available from  
Mrs. B at concerts or by mail

  (send address for catalog). Thanks, &  see you at the gig!