[Dixielandjazz] Benny Goodman

[Robert Ringwald]

Vinny wrote:

> A terrific bassist, Bill Crow, wrote a book entitled "Jazz Anecdotes" and in
> it are many wonderful and funny stories.
> 
> 
> 
> In the early 60's when the BG quartette we're to record the lp "Together
> Again" the group would rehearse at BG's place 
> 
> The heat was either on very low or off and it being cold, after a few tunes
> Gene mentioned how cold it was.
> 
> BG said sorry or words to that effect, left the room and came back with
> three sweaters.



What you failed to say, according to what I heard, Benny was wearing the sweaters himself, never turned up the heat and let the guys be cold.  

--Bob Ringwald

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