[Trombone-l] Fantasy dream gig

[John Burton]

I suppose, in my own special way I'm most envious of you, Dr Dyess.

OK... Next time I'm in Texas, could I sit in with YOUR big band?  Might not be the same as sitting in with Mr Roberts, but .. well, one can dream.

Not so many big bands 'round Charleston.  


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john burton
Bach 50B3 Bass Trombone
Kanawha Valley Community Band / Slide-by-Slide
South Charleston, West Virginia
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From: Wayne Dyess [texastbone at gt.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 1:59 AM
To: John Burton
Cc: Trombone List
Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Fantasy dream gig

Wow.  You know, I actually had that to happen.  I met George way back
in the early 70s at the Navy School of Music.  The DC band was playing
a concert featuring Mr. Roberts, and he presented a clinic after the
rehearsal.  Fast forward to the 1990s and lo and behold I was in the
bone section with George Roberts in a Frank Sinatra, Jr. show -- and
the man actually remembered my name.

That was a killer band, too.  Buddy Childers on lead trumpet... Shelly
Berg on piano.  They even flew in a couple of strings from the New
York Phil, so I'm told.  Most all were friends of Pt. Arthur's own,
and Jr's arranger at the time -- Bill Rogers.  Pete Peterson (leads a
big band in Dallas) on the bari sax.  There were so many great players
on that band that day.  I guess I've played a few dream jobs in my
lifetime, for which I am most thankful.

That was a very special day.  George Roberts has to be one of the
nicest people on this planet!

--Wayne Dyess



On Feb 15, 2009, at 7:45 PM, John Burton wrote:

> Y'know...
>
> I think my fantasy gig would be with George Roberts in a big band.
> Naturally, I'd like to "work up" to the gig with him, learning the
> charts and getting advice on how to make that "Mr Bass Trombone"
> sound .. the dollar notes if you will.
>
> It'd be nice if I were to be paid for it, but I think I'd enjoy
> simply sitting in and playing with him .. big band with Nelson
> Riddle charts .. maybe some of the 60's Sinatra sessions...
>
> But learning from Mr Bass Trombone .. WOW!  That'd be worth the
> extra work...
>
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> john burton
> Bach 50B3 Bass Trombone
> Kanawha Valley Community Band / Slide-by-Slide
> South Charleston, West Virginia