[Dixielandjazz] ANNOUCEMENT: Stan McDonald -- 3 Radio programs

[Dradjazz at aol.com]

Hi -

This is an invitiation to 3 hours of OKOM streaming online at :
http://jazzhotbigstep.com/50401.html

Some of you may know Stan as one of the founding members of New Black 
Eagles, or his journeyman work since with his own Blue Horizon Jazz Band.  He's 
an outstanding Bechet-style soprano saxist and clarinet player.  Listen and 
enjoy!

Dave Radlauer
www.JAZZHOTBigstep.com

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Boilerplate announcements follow:

A three part, 3-hour radio series featuring an in-depth portrait mixed with 
rare, live performances.  

Featuring 24 previously unissued live recordings from McDonald’s personal 
treasure trove, lovingly restored to pristine sound quality!

This series is an intimate portrait of an artist who feels the music 
deeply, illuminated by lovingly restored, previously unissued musical treasures.

Part 1: Featuring McDonald’s early years
McDonald recalls his role in forming the New Black Eagle Jazz Band, 
reflects about his early years in jazz and provides personal insight on how the 
Traditional Jazz ensemble functions.  Included are rare recordings of Boston’s 
Historic Jazz Band (1958), The New Black Eagle Jazz Band (1980s), and live 
sessions from Stan’s own Blue Horizon Jazz Band.


Part 2: The genius of Sidney Bechet
An incomparable soprano saxist in the Bechet manner, Stan plays tunes from 
the Bechet repertoire interpreting the Master in music from his own CDs and 
archival tapes.


Part 3: Stan joins the Masters (Internet exclusive: expanded to 77:00)
As he reminisces about his encounters with the greats, we hear McDonald in 
noteworthy live performances from 1980-96 in live concerts with: trumpeter 
Doc Cheatham and clarinetist Kenny Davern; and Stride, Ragtime and Blues 
pianists, Ralph Sutton, Terry Waldo, Sammy Price and Art Hodes.

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AND

Stan McDonald bonus audio
http://jazzhotbigstep.com/53301.html

There are quite a lot of wonderful jazz performances from Stan McDonald's 
archive that could not be included in the three broadcast programs.

These, and other performances yet to be posted here, are previously 
unissued and are online JAZZ RHYTHM exclusives!

More rarities and unique treasures from Stan's personal library,  spanning 
a half-century in jazz, will be added to this archive over time.