[Dixielandjazz] A Word About Mike Vax - 2

[art wood]

It is ironic that Mike Vax is keeping the Stan Kenton memory alive and one of Mike's best friends is Fred Radke who is the leader of the Harry James band. Both Mike and Fred are alumni of Oakland High School and were classmates together in the late 50's. If Mike and Fred were around in the heyday of big band jazz they would have been in the ranks of Conrad Gozzo, Ziggy Elman, Bunny Berrigan or Johnny Best, etc.
The Oakland High student dance band was directed by Jewel Lord who in my opinion was one of the most inspiring music teachers I've ever known. 
I was lucky enough to have been one of Jewel's students as well and easily recall his encouraging methodology. He was one of those unforgettable teachers who instilled a love and respect for music in countless students.








-------- Original message --------
From: Don Kirkman <donsno2 at charter.net> 
Date:  
To: art wood <artwoo at aol.com> 
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com> 
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] A Word About Mike Vax - 2 
 
Trombonist Bobby Knight who is active in a different newsgroup has
posted information about Mike's coming tour.  He adds "He's a great
lead trumpet player and a good guy.  He busts his ass trying to keep
Stan's music alive.  With the way music has gone that's no small
feat."

>Here's the itinerary.
>
>http://www.mikevax.net/performances_upcoming.php

>More info at:
>http://www.bigbandjazz.net/Calendar_Stan_Kenton_Alumni_Band.php

Sorry for messing up the first attempt to post this.
-- 
Don Kirkman
donsno2 at charter.net

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