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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=031155115-21062016>Thanks to all the
members that contacted me privately about the loss of our trumpet player,
Pepe. It was a difficult time. However, we had a gig two days
after his burial, and we played some very happy music! A good way to send
a friend off!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=031155115-21062016>We had our first
encounter last Sunday nite with the Swing dancers crowd. There are a
number of dancing groups in Madrid, and they dance to live bands from time to
time. Must have been a success as we have been just contracted by another
group for the 1st of July!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=031155115-21062016>Interesting, playing
for dancers. They were very attentive to the band (surprising!) and
applauded crazily. Very young crowd. All well under the age of
30. Doing all the swing steps! We, of course, held our tempos down,
and shortened our solos, etc. Fun!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=031155115-21062016>Our sub trumpet for
the last 8 years is now with us. A Russian kid who plays up a storm.
More important...a real nice guy!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=031155115-21062016>The music rolls
on..........</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=031155115-21062016>Jim</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>