[Dixielandjazz] Who is Eric?

[Jack Mitchell]

> Calling Aussie listmates:
> My Graeme Bell CD features a Bell original "This One Is for Eric."
> Who is that "Eric?"
> Cheers
>
>Marek, that ERIC is/ was Eric Child who ran a jazz session on ABC radio for 
>many years, and was very knowledgeable. Featured lots of Australian jazz on 
>his programmes. When the ABC tried to shut down his programme there was 
>such an outcry that they back flipped promptly. I went to the USA in 1976 
>with a tour hosted by Eric and we became good friends.

He was an Englishman served in the Royal Navy, finished up in Australia at 
war's end and stayed here. A true gentleman.

Best wishes
Jack Mitchell