[Dixielandjazz] Update on drummer Hal Smith

[Marek Boym]

Hi,
Could you please pass this to Hal Smith?
Speedy recovery from whatever surgeries you must undergo, Hal.
Best regards,
Marek Boym,
Israel

On 22 February 2011 16:59, Norman Vickers <nvickers1 at cox.net> wrote:
> To:  DJML & Musicians and Jazzfans list
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> From;  Norman Vickers, Jazz Society of Pensacola
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> fnv
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> From: Hal Smith [mailto:hws08 at live.com]
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 12:36 AM
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> 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...
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> Best,
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> Hal
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