NEW Date: : Thursday, February, 21, 2008, 09:18:30 AM
Subject: : Barbara Young and Jonny Oxley
My parents were barbara young and jonny oxley.Many of the photos I had of them have been lost.I would like to have some for my children and grandchildren and hoped someone out there would have some to spare. My father is still with us but my mother died in 2000. (my father has no photos) but he does have his bass! I have vague memories of being in my mothers arms while she rehearsed duing the 60's. My parents were members of Joe daniels Dinha Dee Eric delany, and others.
eMail: juliemh@tiscali.co.uk Julie Levsen (née: Oxley)
NEW Date: : Sunday, February, 17, 2008, 11:58:04 AM
Subject: : Big Bands Music
Tons of Big Bands LPs+ memorabilia & More at www.musiccollecting.com and www.NYJazzMuseum.com
eMail: info@musiccollecting.com rob hess
NEW Date: Friday, February 15, 2008 at 23:36:31
Subject: Gene Krupa
Please join me, Denny Farrell on the Original Big Band Showcase radio show has I pay tribute to Gene Krupa on an upcoming show this Feb 2008. Your request are always welcome. You can hear the Original Big Band Showcase at www.DennyFarrell.com
eMail: Denny@dennyfarrell.com Denny Farrell
NEW Date: Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 17:42:57
Subject: Lou Prager
A friend of mine is looking into her family history and was told that she was related to Lou Prager. However we dont know that much about him and are not able find anything more than he was a famous bandleader. Any information about his life and background would be appreciated.
eMail: copmt4@blueyonder.co.uk Michael Compton
NEW Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 16:17:31
Subject: Walt Stuart
Hello Musicians Does anyone know if Walt Stuart is still around. Walt is a great arranger and trumpet player who played with Pat Dorn in New Haven at one time. Our band plays many of his charts, but we are missing some parts, and for this reason I would like to contact him. Thank you for any assistance you may offer. George Rose
eMail: marose@execulink.com George Rose
NEW Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 22:01:19
Subject: t: Does anyone have information on Duke Brentley?
eMail: gotabasset@aol.com Kathy Evanilla
NEW Date: Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 14:46:32
Subject: : music for piano and guitar
looking for maybe out of print music. It's called do you remember these by the stateler Brothers Thanks
eMail: levelone@mywdo.com lew hooser
NEW Date: Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 11:40:40
Subject: : Internet Swing/Big Band Broadcast Schedules
I have recently started a one-page website listing broadcast times for many free Internet sources of swing/big-band music. Many of the weekly broadcasts include excellent commentary on the era as well as its great music. The audio is just a click away for many of the sites. It's at: http://swing-sked.wikispaces.com/
There is also a section listing swing/big-band music archives.
The site can be edited by its viewers, so feel free to add appropriate listings. Tom McKee, NC-USA
eMail: allmckees@earthlink.net Tom McKee
NEW Date: Friday, January 18, 2008 at 06:22:35
Subject: Need to find a position in a Big Band
Hi all you Band Leaders in the Midlands area of the UK. I want to join one as I have just left the VCO Big Band. Great band but limited in the outlook and ethos. They just don't want to work very often and there are no modern pops etc.
Perhaps a showband or Mecca style band would suit me best but I love singing the Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble stuff also.
Please contact for details and pictures etc.
Thanks again and please help ! ! Paul Q
eMail: paul_quinton@talktalk.net Paul Quinton Tel: 07710 688276
NEW Date: Friday, January 18, 2008 at 06:16:12
Subject: Can you help to find my old 'Band Leader'
Hi every one,
I am looking for my old Band Leader from my "Mecca" in the UK. His name is GORDON JAMES(Staples) and was bandleader at Stafford / Stoke-on-Trent etc in the 70's.
The band was great and I would really like to say hello again. Think he went to the USA but not sure.
Please contact if you have any contact details. Paul Q
eMail: paul_quinton@talktalk.net Paul Quinton Tel: 07710 688276
NEW Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 07:29:56
Subject: Frank Gillespie Alto Sax & Clarinet Remember Him?
My Uncle was a musician in the UK, Frank Gillespie. He died in 1967, he died young in his early 40's. I know that he played Lead Alto Sax and Clarinet for Joe Loss and Sid Laurence and many other big bands. He started his career in the RAF. I understand that he was well known. We have newspaper clippings with rankings - and he is up there with the best. My Sister is called 'Laura' because he was the soloist on the Joe Loss hit in the 50s. I have googled him and found a couple of entries. Would love to know more about him and his musical career if you remember him I would be really grateful if you would share your knowledge and memories and I know my mother, his sister Angela, would be pleased Thank You.
eMail: louise.murphy@royalmail.com Louise Mcloughlin
NEW Date: Monday, January, 14, 2008, 21:26:13 PM
Subject: Eagles and Ivories Ragtime weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 14, 2007 EAGLES AND IVORIES WEEKEND CONTACT: David Ales, 563-263-9978 davidales@machlink.com or Muscatine Chamber of Commerce 563-263-8895 Enjoy two American icons during the 14th Annual Eagles and Ivories Weekend this upcoming January 25th-27th (2008) held in the heartland of America along the rollicking Mississippi River. Eagle watchers and ragtime music enthusiasts are invited to join the fun in Muscatine, Iowa, where they can watch the annual migration of these majestic birds and listen to fabulous sounds of authentic ragtime and jazz. Scheduled to appear are nationally-acclaimed Bob Milne, Brent Watkins, Jeff and Anne Barnhart, Brian Holland, the Mad Creek Mudcats, Flute Cocktail and Just For Fun. Together, these accomplished musicians provide the soundtrack to a weekend full of the music that accompanied the growth of our nation. One of the first indigenous music forms of the United States, jazz, stride piano and ragtime can trace their progress up the mi
eMail: mckraig@machlink.com Molly Cantrell-Kraig
NEW Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 10:58:09
Subject: Trumpet mouthpiece
Do any of you trumpeters out there have a Conn 5 trumpet mouthpiece that you're willing to sell or trade for 3-horn charts in PDF? Thanks, Jim Maffett
eMail: jmaffett261@charter.net Jim Maffett
NEW Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 14:41:30
Subject: Mildred Shirley
i am looking for information on Mildred Shirley. she was a singer with jack teagarden around 1945 at the golden gate theater. i have an autographed photo to my father-in-law that is signed "mildred Shirley, A Leonard Orch, Dec '44"
anyone with any information or suggetions where i can continue searching, please e-mail at JMEstudios@comcast.net
eMail: JMEstudios@comcast.net jim moser
NEW Date: 2007/12/31 Mon PM 09:19:16 CST
Subject: Looking for a Band
I would like to find a Jazz Band that I could play with. I am a drummer that reads music really well. I have privately studied going on 7 years. (Currently Residing in the Zephyrhills area of Florida, USA.)
eMail: jpillivant@verizon.net Ryan Pillivant
NEW Date: 'Tuesday, January, 01, 2008, 07:51:56 AM'
Subject: : 'A request'
'I am trying to contact those who may be interested. Petula Clark is one of the most venerated of British female vocalists she is now 75 years old and still touring, writing and recording. please can you consider signing and giving this publicity. There is a Downing Street online petition asking the British Government to make her a Dame. This is being supported by many of her contemporaries and Wendy Richard, Anita Dobson, Sir Michael Caine, Sir Tim Rice, Susan Hampshire, Michael Jayston, Bill Kenwrght, Ruthie Henshall , Amanda Jane Manning, Leo Sayer, Bill Tarmey, Guy Fletcher, members of the Shadows, Searchers, 10CC, Honeycombs, and many others have signed. Please can you consider signing and pass the link on to anyone else who may be interested. I feel this is a very worthy cause. The link is : http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Damehood/ Just click on . fill in and SIGN Then you get a reply email from Downing Street and you need to open this and click on to validate the signature'
eMail: richard@richardandeileen.co.uk Richard Harries
NEW Date: Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 09:50:36
Subject: John Edmondson
I was wondering if John Edmondson was still alive & kicking. I played trumpet in one of John's six-piece bands during the '50s at Ent & Peterson Air Force Bases in the Colorado Springs area. Jim Maffett
eMail: jmaffett261@charter.net Jim Maffett
NEW Date: Friday, December 21, 2007 at 11:59:46
Subject: Russ Columbo 100th Birthday tribute (NYC) Jan.11th
Please join me at my musical tribute to Russ Columbo in New York City on Friday, January 11, 2008, commemorating his centenary. We'll be giving a biographical narrative, as well as performing many of his songs (with my new, 11-piece 1930's-style orchestra, and me singing "as" Russ). I do hope some of you can make it! And please spread the word to anyone you think might like to be there as well!
Best always, Gregory Moore
(and I have a YahooGroup as well, dedicated to Russ, if you'd like to learn more about him: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/russcolumbo )
"Who was Russ Columbo?" Sadly, that's the question asked by most when his name is mentioned today, nearing the centenary of his birth (January 14, 1908). But in his short, but blazingly electric 26 years, he was one of the most popular radio, recording and film stars of the early 1930's. His success nearly equaled that of his "friendly rival," Bing Crosby, and his tragic, premature death in a shooting "accident" in 1934 forever left the question of "what might have been". He was the very first of the Italian crooners, creating the template for many who followed, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Perry Como...and even Elvis Presley credited him as a vocal influence. He was also a virtuoso violinist and composer, penning several songs that are still being recorded today, such as "Prisoner of Love," and "You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)".
On Friday, January 11th, 2008, Charley O's (713 8th Avenue at 45th Street, NYC) will commemorate Russ Columbo's 100th birthday in an evening of song and remembrance. This evening will mark the New York debut of Gregory Moore and the Cosmopolitan Orchestra, a 1930's-influenced, 11-piece dance orchestra, featuring some of the top "trad jazz" sidemen in New York. Gregory Moore has spent the past 5 years researching the life and music of Russ Columbo, and this night will be the fruition of his years of research. Recently back from his writing/directing/performing debut in London's West End (Jermyn Street Theatre) with his enthusiastically-received debut show, Pennies From Heaven: The Life and Songs of Arthur Tracy, 'The Street Singer,' Moore, an operatically trained baritone, formed his band in 2007, and has collected over 400 original 1930's band arrangements, including two dozen that Columbo either performed or wrote. These songs will be interwoven into the evening, along with a pictorial narrative of Russ's life and career.
Also appearing on the evening's roster will be the legendary television and radio star, Joe Franklin, who will speak of his great admiration of Russ Columbo and his own personal collection of extremely rare Columbo collectibles. And putting Russ Columbo into historical context will be Rich Conaty, who has hosted, arguably, the greatest weekly radio program in America that features the music of the 1930's (with a heavy rotation of Russ on his playlists), WFUV-FM's "The Big Broadcast," which will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2008 ( 90.7 FM in NYC, or on the web, worldwide, at http://wfuv.org/ every Sunday from 8 until Midnight). And (if that weren't enough!) the legendary New York cabaret star, Steve Ross, will be appearing as well, performing a few songs made famous by Russ Columbo.
It should prove to be a memorable and very entertaining evening. There is a $20 cover, with a $25 food/drink minimum per person at tables, or $20/2-drink minimum at the bar. There will be a dance floor, and dancing will be most encouraged. Also encouraged: DRESS UP! It's not required, but this would be an excellent occasion to really "put on the dog," and wear that beautiful vintage dress or tuxedo you've been hanging onto for years (or been wanting to buy---or borrow!). Make your reservations by calling: 212-977-0025 Send email inquiries to: cosmopolitanorchestra@yahoo.com
For more information on Russ Columbo, Gregory Moore has a YahooGroup dedicated to Russ Columbo with many photos, music files and information about him at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/russcolumbo/ . You'll need to join the group to view/hear the files, but it's quick, easy and free. We hope to see you there!
eMail: howyoodoon@yahoo.com Gregory Moore
134 E. 64th Street, New York, NY, 10065, USA, Tel: 212-977-0025 Reservations
NEW Date: Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 11:45:20
Subject: Paul Whiteman playing in the Will Rogers Coliseum
Would love to know the year that Paul Whiteman played at the Will Rogers Memorail in Ft. Worth. My parents took me and I will never forget the Rhapsody in Blue. I was in my pre-school years, but will never forget it.That is all I remember about the wonderful day/night? Colleen Collier.
eMail: genec714@earthlink.net Colleen Collier
NEW Date: Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 22:05:38
Subject: Dance Band Music & Stands
I have for sale: Dance Band Stocks & Special Music Arrangements with Music Stands/Fronts..Used 11-12 Piece Orchestra--4 Sax-2 Trumpets- 2 Trombones-Piano-Bass-Drums w/some guitar parts....2 books--When I fronted the Ted Weems Orchestra & the Eddy Howard Orchestra with male vocal Parts...1980-87..Interested call 317-897-8936...Tommy Wills-hornman24@webtv.net
eMail: hornman24@webtv.net Tommy Wills
5148 Dustin Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46235, USA, Tel: (317) 897-8736, fax: (317) 897-2993
NEW Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 10:10:48
Subject: What to play..
What to play...
The manager of a club that we regularly play at wants us to play "up-tempo and swing" most of the time. However, the core audience i seniors with the average age of about 75. They want more waltzes, Latin, and "belly-rubbers." Now, do I write the sets for the audience? Or do I write the sets for "the boss." What would you do? Please let me know what you all would do in this situation. Thanks.
eMail: Baytones1@aol.com Leslie Campbell
NEW Date: Monday, October 1, 2007 at 09:09:02
Subject: Eric Winstone Band ( trumpet)
i am trying to find information on Eric Siddons who I believe Played and arranged for Eric Winstone Band in The 50,s
eMail: Mallow1@tiscali.co.uk Bernard Brooker
NEW Date: Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 14:57:25
Subject: big band newsletter
"The Great Escape" newsletter, created by Bob Knack and friends, remembers The Browsers on the ABC network, Bob�s radio shows on WJJG-AM 1530, Elmhurst, Illinois; and contains articles for all aficionados of big band, swing and traditional jazz worldwide. It is an attempt to fill the void when periodicals such as The Browser�s Notes ceased to publish. We will concentrate on, but will not be limited to, fun-to-read articles on the music from �back in the day�. Initially, we intend to publish as an E-letter only. Letters, articles, suggestions or any help whatsoever is appreciated. Send inquiries to bobknack@hotmail.com or PO Box 642012, Chicago, Illinois 60664.
eMail: bobknack@hotmail.com bob knack
NEW Date: Friday, September 21, 2007 at 02:01:33
Subject: musical cassette tapes
intrested in musical cassette tapes of big band leader RAY ANTHONY, RECORDED AFTER 1990.
eMail: washburnr@att.net bob washburn
NEW Date: Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 12:59:22
Subject: Singer Bill Lawrence
Attempting to find out whereabouts of pop singer Bill Lawrence who sang with Jimmy Dorsey Band in 1948 and then starred with Arthur Godfrey as "One of the Little Godfreys" in 1949 - 50. Afterward, he was a lounge singer at the Fountainbleu in Miami, Fla. After that, we lost touch with each other. If anyone has any information, I would certainly appreciate it
eMail: scurry2000@yahoo.com Sharon Curry
NEW Date: Friday, September 14, 2007 at 08:29:35
Subject: Jazz Records
Request:
Ex-wife had taken everything from good collection in jazz. since I am doing radio program I urgently need any kind of jazz. If you want to get rid and want to do many listeners a favor please send anything you like. Sorry, no money. Dr. Michael Frohne
eMail: michael-frohne@t-online.de Dr. Michael Frohne
Edwin-Kessler-Str. 16, 79787 D-79787 Lauchringen, GERMANY
NEW Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 20:14:22
Subject: White jackets?
Our orchestra is looking for 15-20 used white/ivory tuxedo jackets. We just landed a sweet weekly gig, and the manager wants us to wear the old fashioned white jackets. We have a very small bank account, so used is all we can afford. Changing your look? Need to get rid of your old stuff? Let us know. Thanks.
eMail: Baytones1@aol.com Leslie Campbell
Location: (City): Saginaw, MI, 48605, USA
NEW Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 14:01:26
Subject: Art Cope, early Chicago jazz
Art Cope,(1891-1940), was a jazz musician and band leader in Chicago. He was music director at the Moulin Rouge Gardens in 1917 and in 1926 led the band at the Vanity Fair Cafe. He also received credit for tenor sax, clarinet, and violin on recordings of Tin Roof Blues and When Sweet Suzie Goes Steppin By. He played with the Midnight Serenaders and Bill Haid.
I'm seeking other information on his musical training, career, personal life, etc.
eMail: harwood7@gmal.com Donna Harwood
NEW Date: Monday, September 10, 2007 at 13:29:53
Subject: Looking for agent to promote a Tom Jones tribute b
I would like to find an agent or agents represent my Band.
I would like to book a Tom Jones Tribute band that I manage. The band has been together for several years and is very tight. My lead singer is very close to Tom Jones persona duplication. Is a great look-alike impersonator.
Your reply will be greatly appreciated. Frank Conti, Tom Jones Tribute Band manager
eMail: cmscomm@hotmail.com Frank Conti
NEW Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 12:21:12
Subject: Denny Farrell / Bill Porter, Orch.
Good music is alive and well. The Original Big Band Showcase, Radio Show, did a broadcast from "Chicago Summer dance series" in Aug, Our Broadcast took place, adjacent to Michigan Ave,with The Bill Porter Orchestra. Bill Porter is one of the best dance bands in the country today. All of us here at the Original Big Band Showcase are happy to endorse his Orchestra. Please join me from Sun Valley,Idaho, at the famious Sun Valley lodge starting Oct 17, 2007 for the Original Big Band Showcase on the rd series. Be a part of our live nightly broadcast of the Swing and Jazz jamboree, we hope to see you.
For More Information:
eMail: Denny@dennyfarrell.com Denny Farrell
NEW Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 17:17:18
Subject: Big band slogans/intros
I'm looking for a list of things like, "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven", "Swing and Sway With Sammy Kaye"---not sure if they're called slogans or intros or what.
eMail: sdelahoyde@netscape.net Stan Delahoyde
NEW Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 16:17:26
Subject: Available drummer
Drummer in Central NJ looking for weekday or nite gigs.
Swing, Standards, Jazz, Country, Dixieland.
Sinatra, Ella, Oscar Peterson type stuff.
Gene 609-586-7819 from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
eMail: gpuzio@gmail.com Gene Puzio
NEW Date: Monday 27 August 2007 17:02
Subject: Russell Moore Music Fest
The Russell Moore Music Fest, -- honoring this wonderful Jazz trombonist -- will take place on November 17, 2007, -- on the Gila River Indian Community. If you are anywhere near Chandler, Arizona, USA on that date, you will not want to miss all the excitement.
For more information, please contact:
Jean M. Nahomni Mani, Marketing Manager
Gila River Telecommunications, Inc.,
7065 W. Allison Drive, Chandler, AZ, USA. 85226-5135
Telephone: 520-796-3333 Cell: 520-610-1223 Fax: 520-796-7534
Web URL: http://www.gilanet.net
eMail: jmani@gilanet.net Jean M. Nahomni Mani,
NEW Date: Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 23:15:11
Subject: Worthington Big Band Dance
Jump, Jive and Wail in Worthington, Ohio
Whether you're a seasoned ballroom or swing dancer, an aspiring dancer who might be taking a class at the the Community Center, a fan of Dancing with the Stars, or just a fan of good live band music, this is an event for you! On Saturdays September 8 and November 3, we're opening up the south gym at the Worthington community center for a community big band dance. We promise a wide variety of fun, danceable music performed live by In Full Swing big band. Your admission fee also includes refreshments and a quick dance lesson during the band's first break.
The dance will be from 7:30 - 10:00. Tickets are $5 per person in advance and $6 per person on the day of the dance. For more information on the band please go to http://www.infullswing.us/
Hope to see you there!
eMail: INFULLSWINGBB@aol.com Jeff Harper
NEW Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 12:01:06
Subject: Denny Farrell's Original Big Band Showcase
Great site. It was ball hosting the Bill Porter Orchestra, Aug 12 2007 from downtown Chicago's Summer Dance series. Our remote broadcast went off without a hitch. The remake of the 1940's radio show can be heard at www.DennyFarrell.com Thank you to all of our Big Band and Jazz friends for keeping the good music alive. We fill Big Band and Jazz request. EMAIL Denny@DennyFarrell.com Best Regards, DF
eMail: Denny@DennyFarrell.com Denny Farrell
NEW Date: Monday, August 13, 2007 at 14:13:47
Subject: Sweet Summer Serenade
Sweet Summer Serenade. An evening of Jazz at The Manor's Le Dome. Friday, August 24th 9pm tix $35 per person $65 with lobster buffet included. An encore performance of the lovely Lynette Sheard with Bob Pianoman Richards, Ernest Brodus, and Larry Kantor.
For reservations: Please call the "The Manor" 111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, USA Telephone: 973-731-2380
NEW Date: Monday, August 6, 2007 at 18:25:54
Subject: Bandstands/Band Fronts Needed ASAP
I'm forming an 11-piece band and need to purchase bandstands/bandfronts (from 8 to 10 of them). Ideally, they'd be the ultra-portable Humes&Berg models that all fit into one large case, though other varieties would be considered as well. Must be in good shape. Will pay fair market value. Even better, if you're in the NYC Area, I could pick them up in person to avoid shipping. Please email me if you know where I might find these. Thanks much! Gregory
eMail: howyoodoon@yahoo.com Gregory Moore