[Dixielandjazz] Dr Fennell

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Seems a question has arisen as to actually conducted the  Eastman  Wind 
Ensemble for the Civil War series in l961-
 
The 24 page liner notes show Dr Frederick conducting, and the description  of 
the physical placement of the musicians is signed by Dr Frederick. The notes  
state that ""at the Eastman School of Music he entered into an association 
with  Mercury Records which finally gave him the chance to realize his old 
ambition of  recording the music and sounds of the Civil War. "
 
Dr. Frederick Fennell refers to "his podium" in describing the physical  
arrangements, and no where in the liner notes can I find a mention of  a  "John 
Fennell." I'm going to go with Frederick as the conductor, as stated in  the 
notes. 
Possibly there is a later conductor from the same family named "John" who  
made a subsequent recording??
 
A minor question for me-the brass instruments were outstanding!
                                                                              
                        Ted