[Dixielandjazz] The Wife

[Doug Burnley]

Hi Gang
   
     I'm normally a lurker, but found I couldn't resist this thread.
   
     I have always found it puzzling, why so many jazz guys have partners that don't seem remotely interested in the music. I have been playing (semi-pro), since my teens and am an "old guy" now, but to me music is such an integral part of my life - that I can't comprehend having a partner that doesn't share my interest in OKOM.
   
     Although currently unattached, I have had the good fortune to have had 2 partners in my life, that were very supportive of my efforts and knowledgable of the music - we remain friends, stay in touch and I thank them for sharing my passion.
   
     I also realize that there are wives / partners that just tag along on a gig, to make sure their significant others behave themselves ;)
   
  Doug Burnley
  Cornet - The Jazz Rascals
  http://thejazzrascals.com
  

Richard Stevens <richard at thejazzfactory.net> wrote:
  Hi All,
I followed this thread with interest and someone suggested that it only
"amateur"
Bands had their partners attending gigs. The venue manager for a dinner
concert we are doing on Sunday in fact has invited The Wife as his guest to
dine with him. Very professional of him as he understands just what her
contribution is.

The wife can sell CD's
The wife can entertain celebrities
The wife can do a sound check from the room
The wife can take a booking enquiry
The wife can tell you if you are boring
The wife is not a spare part but an integral part of the show, often
organising the audience to a venue.
That's among the professional things she does.......

MY wife will also buy a drink and bring it over to the stage 
MY wife actually loves jazz and is a regular contributor, that's 2 of the
reasons I married her! 

regards,
Richard Stevens
www.thejazzfactory.net 



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