[Dixielandjazz] Judy Eames - I'm Still Here

[Jim O'Briant]

Gluetje1 at aol.com wrote:
 
> To me that's an interesting life dilemma; i.e., when should we pack it in

> because we've done better versus giving it what we've got at whatever age.


Herbert L. Clark, who was the lead cornet in John Philip Sousa's band from
1898 - 1917, retired from playing at the age of 50. When asked why, he said
he didn't ever want people to say, "He's not as good as he used to be."


Jim O'Briant
Gilroy, CA
Tuba & Leader, The Zinfandel Stompers