[Dixielandjazz] Local, Unknown, Overlooked (was Dick Ruedbusch)

[BillSargentDrums at aol.com]

Ruedebusch was on the cusp of becoming legendary on the world stage. Had he 
 lived longer, he would have been.
 
It's similar with many of us who chose to live in non-major markets as a  
lifestyle choice. Just because they're not in California or New York, or even 
 Chicago, does not mean phenomenal players like Dick and those who played 
with  him don't exist.
 
There are many players, like those with Ruedebusch, and I do humbly  
consider myself among them, who, had we lived elsewhere, would be consistently  
playing with the best, well-known bands, with top billing at all the major 
jazz  festivals, etc.
 
Chuck Hedges was an exception to the rule. He established himself with  
certain Chicago people who took him elsewhere.
 
As for me, I've been content doing whatever comes my way and I love living  
here in Wisconsin. Now that I've finally become an empty nester (as of two 
weeks  ago), the thought of doing more festivals and hired gun work 
interests me, but  two things conflict with that interest.
 
1. The lack of really good bands to play with. Yea, unfortunately, most of  
them I hear are really tired old dogs.
 
2. Festivals are beginning to fade away.
 
So, looks like I'll be content, for the most part, with playing with really 
 awesome musicians locally, that most of the world will never hear, with 
some  really kick-ass bands. Unfortunately, most are not trad, and I AM trad 
starved.  :(
 
However, if you happen to be down the way of the Sea of Cortez, I will be  
doing a jazz festival there the weekend of October 7 & 8 with Gary Church  & 
Joe Hopkins. Come & say hi.
 
Bill
414-777-0100
BilllSargent.com
 
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 9/21/2011 8:53:16 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
marekboym at gmail.com writes:

Thank  you, Bill, for posting "more that we needed to know."  To me,
Dick  Ruedebusch has been just a name, and I was not even sure he
played MKOM -  whatever I read on the subject was not clear (the reason
I've never  purchsed the LP in question).
With kind  regards

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