China Boy - The Statesmen of Jazz at the Bix

[joomuck]

Wow!

[ilovejazz14]

if i didnt have the bix society, youth band, and musicians like this, i feel like i wouldnt be the musician i am now

i may only be 14, but since my first time in bix band in 6th grade, ive grown so much

and i adore that piano

Jennifer Keys

Piano

Bix youth band

*no pun intended*

[trailsofillinois]

Great to hear from you. Watching Dick Hyman on the piano, the late Kenny Davern and the rest of these great players was a real thrill for us.

[trailsofillinois]

Jennfier,

That is a very nice comment. Hope to see you in July. We wouldn't miss the Bix.

[swingyoucats]

God bless these guys -- more proof that there's no old repertoire when it's approached with knowledge, heart, and swing.

[trailsofillinois]

We were just very fortunate to be there and to meet them. It was quite a thrill.

[Digdablues]

I was there, and I'm really lucky to have seen those guys. Not everyone of my generation can say that they saw that style played live by the people of that era. Yes, there will always be swing and dixieland records, and people will keep playing it, but it's very neat to see its roots firsthand. To be that close to the music. It was very special.

I'm going to remember that show for the rest of my life and I'm very appreciative that someone got footage and shared it.

Thanks!

[trailsofillinois]

Glad you like it. We can't wait to go back again this year.

[Jazzbobill]

What a fine collection of jazz greats - all still blowing wild and bringing pleasure to guys like me. Thanks for the post!!

[trailsofillinois]

Thanks.  Unfortunately, this past week, we lost that brilliant clarinetist, Kenny Davern. He will certainly be missed.

[jonnybogue]

Yes, Kenny Davern will be sorely missed, I am so grateful to have heard him, known him, and played with him, he enriched my life--he was one of the best ever. thanks again for preserving this on video. --Jon-Erik Kellso

[trailsofillinois]

Jon,

I hope you make it back to the Bix again sometime soon. We have already booked out hotel again this year. It was an honor for us to be there to listen to the Statesmen. Can't remember ever seeing Kenny when he didn't have a smile on his face. Stay well.

[ichbincarrie]

I live in the Quad cities. My fav time of year is when the bix happens.

[trailsofillinois]

Thanks. We live in Chicago. It's just about our favorite time as well.

[jonnybogue]

It's actually Eddie Locke on drums...Herlin was originally scheduled, but couldn't make it. Do you have more of this band on film? -- Jon-Erik Kellso

[blobskool]

great music!!

[trailsofillinois]

Thanks. Just wanted to share.