[Dixielandjazz] Detroit OKOM History

[Steve Barbone]

"Rob McCallum" <rakmccallum at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> After a rather lengthy leave of absence, I'm happy to be back on the list.
> 
> Today's Detroit News is featuring the second installment on the history of
> Woodward Avenue (the city's main thoroughfare).  This segment highlights
> Woodward as Detroit's music and entertainment center, and talks about the
> Graystone Ballroom (home of Jean Goldkette and the McKinney Cotton Pickers)
> as well as Orchestra Hall/Paradise Theatre.  There is also some info
> regarding Bix's stay in Detroit.
> 
> Make sure to click on jazz historian Lars Bjorn's audio slideshow (that's
> the best part).
> 
> http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070326/METRO/703260389&theme=M
> ETRO-WOODWARD

Hey Rob:

Welcome back. Great post, great slide show.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone