[Dixielandjazz] Firemen in Japan

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Hi Sandy,
Lee posted a bit about this gig on fourstring list last night.  Here's  more 
info for all from Lee:
 
 
 
 
Hi Ginny,

Thanks for sharing this. We are indeed having fun doing a  non-standard show 
that includes standard instruments; Banjo, Sousaphone.  Trumpet, and Drums. I 
had no idea when I won the contract that we would be doing  a highly scripted 
choreographed show. The show was written, conceived, and  produced by Dwight 
Kennedy from L.A. who is a pretty fair plectrum banjoist in  his own right. He 
is also a talented actor/producer singer guitar player agent  etc. 

I consider it a minor miracle at my age to be doing something like  this at a 
theme park (Universal Studios Japan) on a long-term contract at my  age. I 
hope to win an extended contract here but as it is we will be here until  at 
least next January 15th. 2009 five days a week. Hope all is well back home in  
the good ole U.S.A.!

Lee Floyd






In a message dated 3/26/2008 9:51:54 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
dongumpert at cox.net writes:

Ginny,
I don't know anyone else except the banjoist and the horn  player.  Mike 
Fulton played trumpet with the Dukes of Dixieland for  quite a while and when 
Lee asked him about the Japan gig, Mike jumped at  the idea.  I don't know 
any of the others but, both Lee and Mike are  dear friends of mine and having 
a great time.  Of course, with their  height, they certainly stand out in any 
crowd!  Lee was with Rosie  O'Grady's band in both Pensacola and Orlando for 
a number of  years.
Sandy Gumpert
Fort Walton Beach,  FL





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