Diana graciously and generously hosted Sarah and I for two weeks of jollity. Eating was a priority and I gained several pounds. Xmas morning was marked by the gift exchange. I am now clothed, Crossworded, liquored and chocolated for the year ahead. We were able to attend Kelly's Pub for a spirited performance by the Jazz Knights who have been putting out good trad jazz for the last 38 years or so! Manon Guerin, trumpet, Arent Nieukamp,reeds, and Dave Reilly, trombone supported by good rhythm were in fine form . Ran into Robin Shepherdson who played Bass in the Al Peters Jazzband back in the '70s. Brian Dinsdale played trumpet, Len Gosling trombone, Brian Gravel, piano, Hank DeBruin,drums,Herbie Franz, banjo and me on clarinet. We were at the Cock'n Bull in Montreal. I spent a few days with Judy Filipowski in Ottawa and was able to go to the Royal Oak in Kanata to hear the Apex Jazz Band. Great afternoon of trad jazz. Mick Collins was replaced, one hopes temporarily, by Gord Tapp who plays well. Nice to see all the guys.Ivor and Ina visited - to see them nice! Also got to see Doug Jacques and Anna Sipos in their new improved house. All in all a good way to celebrate the season.
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ReplyDeleteIt's Doug Jacques! Tsk, tsk, tsk!
A big thanks to The Al Peters Jazzband for introducing Brian to traditional jazz and encouraging him in his musical endeavors. Brian now has his own jazz band - Dinny And The All Stars, they have just recorded their first CD - Live At The Lanc.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you ran into some of the boys and that they are still actively involved in the promotion of jazz.
Visit http://www.dinnyandtheallstars.com to see his events calendar, if you or any of the boys are in the Toronto area we would love to see you.