[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Musicians who carry Guns. - Was Mingus

[Mike]

I'll bet that's a memory that you'll always treasure, Steve. I 
know that I would.

Mike


Steve Barbone wrote:
> Mike <mike at railroadstjazzwest.com> wrote: (polite snip)
>I was introduced to Bechet by Hank D'Amico in January 1950 at Jimmy Ryan's
> in NYC. Then in 1955, I sat in with him for 3 nights in Paris. He remembered
> me and on the 3rd night handed me $20 US saying: "Don't forget to tell
> people you played a paying gig with Bechet."
> 
> He was very nice to me in 1950 and in 1955.
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
> 
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> Cheers,
> Steve
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