[Dixielandjazz] Long-running gigs

[Marek Boym]

Wow!

On 8 January 2011 17:01, Jerry Gordon <jerrygordon at juno.com> wrote:
> This should be of interest mainly to residents of New York State's Capital
> District:
>
> Is This the Area's Longest Running Gig?
>
> John Romano, owner of the Fountain Restaurant, had been a long-time fan of
> Skip Parsons' Riverboat Jazz Band. He really wanted Skip's band to play at
> his restaurant, but the place was small and the price would be prohibitive.
> After several months of conversation, they finally came to terms. In January
> of 1971, the band went to work on the second weekend of the month for a
> trial.  Luck was with them, and after a few months they began to draw
> crowds.
>
> After one night of hot jazz and extended laughter, John went home to his
> wife Bonnie and said, "I had such a great time with those guys tonight. I
> want you to know, if something ever happens to me and you keep the Fountain,
> I want those guys to always have their job." Three months later, in March
> 1976, John died of a massive heart seizure. He had a New Orleans funeral
> complete with you-know-whose jazz band. Bonnie and her new husband, Pete
> Benedetti, still own the Fountain, and in January of 2011, Skip Parsons'
> Riverboat Jazz Band will celebrate their 40th anniversary there.
>
> The band plays at the Fountain on Friday and Saturday, the second weekend of
> every month (the weekend that includes the second Saturday).  You can always
> phone (482-9898) to reserve a table at this highly rated Italian-American
> restaurant, located at 283 New Scotland Ave in Albany. Jazz begins both
> nights at 10PM. You can find out more about the band and the rest of their
> schedule at www.SkipParsons.com.
>
> More at http://tinyurl.com/3ygch77
>
>
> Jerry Gordon, Troy, NY
> Webmaster for APlaceForJazz.org and SwingtimeJazz.org
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