[Tradjazz] New Orleans Jazz & Blues this wednesday nite!!

[Bruce McNichols]

Jerry, 

Some years ago, I was subbing with Bob Leive's wonderful Wooster Street Trolley Jazz Band.  At one point, Bob asked if I'd mind if a friend of his sat in on banjo. His friend was a 14 year old fellow so I didn't expect very much.

Bob asked him what he'd like to play.  When he said "Riverboat Shuffle," I perked up.  Turned out it was Brett Boyd who was very very good.  He played with a crisp rhythm, a good sound, and he played very good solos.

A few months later, at that same (steady) gig, Bob welcomed Brett, who now was playing trumpet!  To my amazement and delight, he was excellent.  He sounded almost exactly as Bob does and Bob is a classically trained player.

A few years later, Brett had formed a band and I had the pleasure of playing in it a few times.  As if all that isn't enough, Brett has composed some songs including the wonderful "Listen to That Jazz Band."  He and tuba man, Paul Scott, have recorded several tunes.   Using the miracle of over-dubbing, they've created a full jazz band, with all the instruments.  Oh, I forgot, Brett also sings and he also plays piano.

He has a complete knowledge of old-time jazz repertoire to which he has added a variety of Cabaret and other material.

If you have a chance, be sure to catch Brett, et al, whenever you can.
  More to Jerry's point: the subject line does say "this wednesday nite!!"  That said, I prefer a prominent date/time mention in the body of the message.
McN


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Gordon" <jerrygordon at juno.com>
To: <tradjazz at list.okom.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Tradjazz] New Orleans Jazz & Blues this wednesday nite!!


> Looks like an interesting event - I wonder when it is?
> Jerry Gordon, Tryo, NY
> 
> 
> -- The Brett Boyd Experience <jazzland at optonline.net> wrote:
> You don't want to miss......
> 
> THE BRETT BOYD EXPERIENCE
> New Orleans Jazz, Ragtime & Blues Band
> 
> featuring Fred Fischer (piano), David Winograd (Bass/Tuba), Dave Henion (Percussion), Dadge Terlemezian (Sax)  
> & Brett Boyd (Trumpet/Vocals)
> 
> Brett Boyd is a 20 year old singer and trumpet player, specializing in New Orleans Jazz.  His grandfather Chap Boyd, was a trombonist from the Northern New Jersey area and played in the bands of Ted Lewis and Sammy Kaye early on. The grandfather on his other side, Howard Conklin was a professional singer and opened for Frank Sinatra on occasion! So there's no doubt that Brett has come from a good line of breeding! He's now almost 21 years old, and has assembled a great band, playing the music his grandfathers did, and at the same time bringing a fresheness to it that is keeping it alive for the younger generations! Please come out and support his efforts and enjoy yourself! The food is wonderful and there's NO COVER CHARGE! 
> How could you miss an opportunity like that! 
> We all hope to see you there!
> -David Rosenberg (Booking Agent)
> The Brett Boyd Experience
> 
> LIVE 
> at
> COLUCCI'S RISTORANTE
> 279 Haledon Ave - Haledon, NJ 07508
> 973.956.9030 (For directions & Reservations)
> 
> Located right off of Route 208 South near Mahwah, NJ.....
> 
> It will be a night of wonderous roaring 20's music, bluesy interpretations of old standards, NEW standards, and a rip-roarin good time! We look forward to seein  you all there!!!
> 
> 
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