[Dixielandjazz] Vale Johnny Malpas 1921-2012

[Jack Mitchell]

> Sadly, my friend, banjo/guitarist John (Johnny) Malpas, died in his sleep 
> overnight on 12/13 December 2012.
> Born on 28 May 1921, John was a founder member of the Adelaide-based 
> Southern Jazz Group in 1945, was with the Bruce Gray All Stars, Bill 
> Munro's Campus Six and had a long musical association for many years with 
> Dave Dallwitz groups.
> More later.
> Very kind regards,
> Bill.


Dear Bill,

My info is that John's birthdate was 28 March 1921, not May. This from his 
Army records.

Best wishes
Jack