[Dixielandjazz] River Boat Five

[Henry C. Mason]

Hi Cindy,
You might try calling George Buck's Jazzology foundation at 504-525-5000
during the work week and see if they might have those recordings. If not
they may know a collector who would.   Also if Sammy Duncan is still around
(I haven't heard of him in a while)  he probably has all those recordings.

While I unfortunately do not have any of your dad's recordings I did know
him well and respected him as a player.I played on many  jam sessions with
your dad in the 70's and was glad to count him as a friend and learned a
lot from him.  He was always willing to help a younger player.    I was
getting back into playing trombone and your father was very helpful to
me.    He was a fine musician and later played with my big band several
times.    I remember Wray as a very funny cat and one I really enjoyed
knowing.

Henry

On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 8:22 AM, Cynthia Johnson
<cindyjinjga at bellsouth.net>wrote:

> To whomever may be able to help me:
>
> I am writing to inquire about any of the River Boat Five Albums that may
> still be available.  My name is Cindy (Thomas) Johnson, and I am the
> youngest daughter of the trombone player Gene (Wray) Thomas in this band.
> I have been trying to put together a collection of my father's music for my
> youngest son David.  I have watched him over the years pick up an
> instrument and learn it by himself within about a week!  :)  He is now 19
> years old and plays at least 8 instruments.......  he definitely got the
> music gene in the family!  I have been able to get "Ma, They're Comin Down
> the Street"; "In Person at Banjo Palace"; "On A Swinging Date"; and "Take
> the Train".  I have not been able to get "Roaring Twenties" and there is
> one more I believe.  If there is anybody that you know who might have
> information, I would surely appreciate it.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Cindy
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