[Dixielandjazz] Dixielandjazz Digest, Vol 188, Issue 18
Daniel Barrett
danpbarrett at hotmail.com
Wed Aug 29 01:47:05 EDT 2018
Hi--
I haven't chimed in now for quite some time, but thought I'd share a story about Spiegle Willcox and his colleague, Rosy McHargue. The late Rick Fay--a wonderful, funny guy and a very good soprano saxophonist and singer--shared this with me some time ago.
Back around 1996--within a year or so on either side, anyway--Rick was leading an "all-star" group for the weekend at one of the dixieland festivals. It may have been the Suncoast Dixieland Classic, but I'm really not sure. (Spiegle and Rosy passed away within two months of each other: Rosy in June of 1999, and Spiegle the following August. )
As Rick tells it, it was a very good band, with Spiegle on trombone. The band had played a few tunes, and toward the end of one of their numbers there was a small commotion at the back of the room. Rosy McHargue--in a wheelchair by that point--was being helped into the room, and was immediately surrounded by fans and well-wishers.
Rick told me the band ended whatever it was they'd been playing, and Rick stepped up to the microphone.
"Ladies and gentlemen," he said. "Thanks for the applause for that last number. Right now, I'd like to welcome one of the true legends of traditional jazz. He actually knew--and even played with--the great Bix Beiderbecke! I'd like you to give a warm welcome to our special guest here today. He recently turned ninety-four years old! Mr. Rosy McHargue!"
The audience applauded enthusiastically, and quickly rose to their feet. Rosy looked around and waved to them graciously, and appreciatively. While this was happening, Spiegle put his trombone back on its stand on the corner of the stage, and motioned to Rick that he wanted to get to the microphone. Rick stepped aside.
As soon as the applause subsided, and the audience had returned to their seats, Spiegle leaned into the microphone. (The way Rick told it, I got the impression that Spiegle was half-kidding; but only half. Rick thought Spiegle might actually have been a little put out by the sudden attention given to Rosy.)
"Now, ladies and gentlemen," Spiegle began. "I'm real happy to see my old buddy, Rosy. And, ladies and gentlemen...it's true that Rosy knew Bix and played with him, but...I recorded with Bix!
"And," he went on, "Rosy's ninety-four all right, but... but, hell, folks...I'm ninety-THREE! I think that should count for something!"
The audience laughed, and applauded. As the applause died down, Rosy cupped his hands around his mouth, and in a strong, clear voice shouted, "Oh, what I wouldn't GIVE to be ninety-three again!"
Rick said that at that point, the place was up for grabs! Spiegle laughed and shook his head. He went back over to his trombone, good-naturedly conceding defeat.
I'm glad and proud that I got to know Spiegle a little bit, and got to play with him a few times. He was very gracious, and at times very funny. I'll never forget it.
Thanks to all of you out there who continue to support this music, and the musicians who continue--against changing musical tastes and values--to play it.
Keep Calm, and Keep Fox-Trotting,
--Dan Barrett
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Our band The Climax Jazz Band first met Spiegle at the Chicago airport,
on the way to Sacramento. We became good friends with him and even
visited him at his house. We made a recording with him and also played
for and with him, when he got an honorary degree at his University on
his 85 birthday. We played several gigs with him and he came to Toronto
to play with us. His daughter Silvia (?) often came with him. Good
memories about Spiegle, what a guy !!! Jack Vincken
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> Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:55:15 +0000
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> To: Bill Haesler <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>
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> Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Spiegle Willcox (was 94 yr old
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> Spiegle lived in my vicinity in upstate NY and I first met him in 1964 in
> Syracuse when he came in with some of his band to a club called the Belmar
> where the Salt City Six was playing. Over the years he sat in with the
> various bands that I played in such as Gene Mayl's Dixieland Rhythm KIngs
> and the North Country Preservation Jazz Band.I have a private recording of
> him playing with Bill Rank that was made at a club in Syracuse.He was a
> character!
> Jim Butler
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> ---- Bill Haesler <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>> > Marek Boym <marekboym at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I heard Spiegle Willcox (born 1903) in either 1993 or 1996. He recorded
>> in Holland in 1994.
>
> Dear Marek,
> Not only did I have the pleasure of meeting Spiegle Willcox (2 May 1903 ?
> 25 August 1999) I also accompanied him for a bracket of tunes when he sat
> in with Peter Strohkorb's Hot Gossip Jazz Band, on tour in southern
> Germany, in July 1995.
> He was amazed that not only did I know who he was, but that I had copies
> of his early records with Jean Goldkette.
> A gentle person and with friendly it.
> His business card has the following message:
> "Old Trombone Players never die...... they just slide away."
> Cheers,
> Bill.
> Sp
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Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:40:36 +1000
From: "Ross Anderson" <rossanmjband at iprimus.com.au>
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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] SundaySept2nd with NMJBand at The Village
Green Hotel
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G`day to all our Friends,
This Sunday Sept 2nd We will be at The Village Green Hotel,
Corner of Ferntree Gully and Springvale Roads Mulgrave.
Doors open 11-30am , Band Plays Lots Of Foot Tapping Jazz
>From 12-30pm-till-3-30pm.
Please phone 9560 8400 to book a table for "Great Food and Service " and
Lots of Dixieland/Swinging/Jazz.
Thank you all for your on going support.
Cheers, Ross
98012237
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