[Dixielandjazz] More On "In The Mood" and Miller

[Randy Fendrick]

Actually Whitey Thomas, who played in the trumpet section in all of the 
Miller Army Air Force bands performances is still alive and well in 
Bakersfield, California.  He is blind but recently got married to a 
singer who lives in the same retirement home.  I understand he still 
plays valve bone,
later,
rf
On Aug 23, 2007, at 9:09 PM, Robert S. Ringwald wrote:

> As you know, Zeke Zarchy 92, is about the last living original member 
> of the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band.
>
> I asked him about the "In The Mood" sax solos on the recording and if 
> after that time, the solos were played the same way for live 
> performances.  Below is his answer:
>
> (snip)
> Hi Bob
>
> the saxes  usually--played the same solos. The
> audiences expected that and sang along - with the band
> most of the time.
>
> Clyde Hurley  played the original solo . Tex Beneke
> and A L  Klink
> played the two tenor sax parts .  Yes, they played
> the parts like the records .  I hope that answers
> your Questions
> Best. Zeke
> (snip)
>
>
> --Bob Ringwald K6YBV
> 530/642-9551
> 916/806-9551 Cell
> www.ringwald.com
> Fulton Street Jazz Band
>
>
>
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Randy Fendrick
Southside Chicago Seven
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, ret