[Dixielandjazz] George Probert

[Marek Boym]

Didn't Clarke Mallery (clarinet) precede Probert as the reed player with
the FH5+2?
Cheers

On 12 January 2015 at 16:28, Robert Ringwald <rsr at ringwald.com> wrote:

> Along with the Lu Watters YBJB, the Fire House 5+2 was my earliest
> introduction to “Dixieland Jazz.” I loved George’s wailing soprano sax in
> that band. I always felt that his sound was a great part of the FH5+2’s
> distinctive sound.
>
> Of course as I grew up and became a professional musician I met and then
> played with George many times.
>
> My first time seeing the band live was at the ill-faded Monterey Dixieland
> Festival in 1968. It was held at the fairgrounds where the Monterey Jazz
> Festival was held. The hope that it would continue each year did not happen
> as the weather was very cold and rainy and the attendance was very bad.
>
> It was a great line up of bands and musicians including Louis Armstrong
> and the All-Stars.
>
> That was the first time I met Louis. And I can proudly say that i played
> on the same show as he.
>
>
> -Bob Ringwald
> Bob Ringwald Solo Piano, duo, Trio, Quartet
> Fulton Street Jazz Band
> 916/ 806-9551
> Amateur (ham) Radio station K 6 Y B V
>
> Why do I have to press one for English when you're just gonna transfer me
> to someone
> I can't understand anyway?
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