[Dixielandjazz] Solano County Fair

[Richard Broadie]

Got to play clarinet with Resurrection marching band in Los Angeles where 
90% of members were originally from New Orleans. Probably were 30 to 40 
members.  It was organized and lead by Gordon Mitchell who hosted the 
Southern California Hot Jazz Society before I joined it circa 1960.  The 
most exciting performance I ever played with this band was going to LAX 
airport to welcome Louis Armstrong prior to celebrating his birthday at the 
Shrine Auditorium on July 3, 1970.  And the way those guys played rhythm on 
those drums, you KNEW they were from New Orleans.

Hope you don't mind my popping in on the list now and then.  Wish I had time 
to visit you folks more often.

Dick Broadie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Romans" <cellblk7 at comcast.net>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 8:43 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Solano County Fair


Hi Listmates! Yesterday I had a great time playing my double bell euph at 
the Solano County Fair with St. Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band! It was 
little ol' white kid me and of course Tom Wiggins playing with the 
brothers...such nice guys to be around! Playing in a New Orleans type 
marching band is a fun experience...you should all try it sometime if you 
never have done it! We were resplendant in our red pants, white shoes, 
yellow shirts, and Aussie maroon hats! I took a picture of the band...if you 
want a feast for your eyes, let me know off-line!

Warmest regards,
Bro Bob Romans,
1617 Lakeshore Drive,
Lodi, Calif., 95242
PH 209-747-1148
www.cellblockseven2002.net
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