[Dixielandjazz] The Fantastic Polka

[Roger Wade]

WOW!  Thanks for posting this Steve.  During the whole solo I was reminded of Arthur Pryor, the turn-of-the-century trombone virtuoso who I've heard on really old records, and sure enough he did it first.  Bravo Glenn Dodson!

Roger Wade
Really Old Records


On Dec 7, 2011, at 12:23 PM, Stephen G Barbone wrote:

> Especially for the trombonists
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> About 70 years ago, shortly after his graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, the late Glenn Dodson joined the Marine Corps Band (The President's Own) It was and still is arguably the finest military band in the world.
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> In his early 20s, Staff Sergeant Glenn was their trombone soloist for 3 years. Below is a link to one of his solos while with that band. WOW!!!!!
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> http://marineband.usmc.mil/downloads/audio/Fantastic_Polka.mp3
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> As many of you know, Glenn went on to become the principal trombone for the Philadelphia Orchestra until his retirement. For about 8 years, until his death, he was the trombonist for Barbone Street JB. Extraordinary musician as well as an extraordinary man.
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> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
> www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband
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