[Dixielandjazz] Update on drummer Hal Smith

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Karen Brooks 
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From: "Ron L'Herault" <lherault at bu.edu> 
To: "Karen Brooks" <coastsidegiraffe at comcast.net> 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:21:17 AM 
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Update on drummer Hal Smith 

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Ron L 

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[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Norman Vickers 
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 9:59 AM 
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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Update on drummer Hal Smith 

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From; Norman Vickers, Jazz Society of Pensacola 



Dear listmates. Many of you know drummer Hal Smith. He's a native 
Californian. Has spent a number of years in New Orleans and then for at 
least a decade was associate director of the Jazz Society in San 
Diego-America's Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society. Last year he took a 
position with Jim Cullum Band in San Antonio. He has written numerous 
historical notes for the "Jazz Rambler," newsletter of the AFCDJS in San 
Diego. 



He sends this update. I asked if I could post for his friends on both 
lists. So, with Hal's kind permission, here is latest update on him and his 
career. We all wish him well. If you wish, drop him a note at his 
e-address below. 



fnv 



From: Hal Smith [mailto:hws08 at live.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 12:36 AM 







Just so you're up-to-date on my situation: I'm leaving the Jim Cullum Jazz 
Band. Feb. 26 is my last night with them. I have been playing with severe 
shoulder pain (result of a torn rotator cuff that was never repaired) and 
have also developed "bad" carpal tunnel syndrome. Both doctors I consulted 
recommended surgery and REST. 



I am heading back to San Diego on Feb. 28. Will have the carpal tunnel 
procedure first, with its short recovery time. After that, I have gigs 
booked in April and May. Following the last gig in May, i will have surgery 
to repair the torn rotator cuff. I expect to be playing again by the fall. 



Later this year, my wife and I plan to relocate to Arkansas (where her 
family lives). I will concentrate on playing weekend festivals, mini-tours, 
concerts, recording sessions, etc.--but no more steady, five-night-a-week 
gigs! 



Looks like I will keep writing for the Jazz Rambler, at least for the 
immediate future. Haven't thought of my next historical subject yet, but I 
have a long drive coming up and maybe that will serve to give me some 
ideas... 



Best, 

Hal 

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