[Tradjazz] TREVOR RIPPINGALE

[Bruce McNichols]

Hi All,

Trevor Rippingale hasn’t told the half of it. I first met him when his band, 
The New Wolverine Jazz Orchestra, was in New Jersey. His fine group includes 
talented musicians who double on everything from reeds, bone, tuba, bass, 
and just about everything else. Many of them also sing.

The New Wolverines recorded a marvelous CD for Bill Taggart’s OKOM label 
(they also have several other CDs). Some years later, at Bill Taggart’s 
suggestion, we snagged Trevor who made a CD with The Smith Street Society 
Jazz. He played clarinet, alto sax and he sang. This is one of the 
recordings that I’m most proud of.

It was only years later than I heard Trevor in other groups, including the 
wonderful Benny’s Boys.

Catch this band if you can and surely check out their recordings.

McN



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james trevor rippingale" <trevrip at bigpond.com>
To: <tradjazz at list.okom.com>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 6:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Tradjazz] Special Galvanized Jazz Band Alert!


> Dear Fred Vigorito,
>                             I'd like to buy a copy of the "Airmail 
> Special"
> CD, but as I'm in Sydney, Australia, sadly I can't attend the launch 
> party.
> : Please advise the name and address of the person to whom I can send the
> money.
>                              I'm  a clarinetist and Goodman fan and have
> lead my own "Benny's Boys" sextet at festivals and clubs in Australia 
> since
> the early 1990s, issuing two CDs "Live At The Manly International Jazz
> Festival " and "Let's Dance".                          Trevor Rippingale
> ("New Wolverines" and "Benny's Boys").
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <VIGORJAZZ at aol.com>
> To: <undisclosed-recipients:>
> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:11 AM
> Subject: [Tradjazz] Special Galvanized Jazz Band Alert!
>
>
>> Special Galvanized Jazz Band Alert, Very Special!
>>
>> On Sunday, Jan 1, 1984, something magical happened at the Millpond Tavern
>> in
>> Northford, CT.   Guitarist Howard Alden, vibraphonist Dirck Spicer, and
>> clarinetist Noel Kaletsky, along with the Galvanized Jazz Band, played
>> their hearts
>> out.   It was a spectacular evening of jazz.   The inspirations were
>> obvious:
>> Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian, Gene Krupa, Teddy
>> Wilson,
>> and it all came together, like magic!   Fortunately the session was
>> recorded by
>> Art Hovey, but it sat on the shelf for 23 years.   Art was able to
>> retrieve
>> it, and preserve it forever on our latest CD entitled 'Airmail Special'.
>> This
>> CD is so special to us that we decided to introduce it to you at a 
>> special
>> CD
>> Release Party, a first for us!   Here are the details:
>>
>> Galvanized Jazz Band CD Release Party, 'AIRMAIL SPECIAL'
>>
>> When: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 6:30-9PM.
>>
>> Where: The Beachhead Restaurant, 3 Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven, CT.
>> 203-469-5450.
>>
>> This will be our last public performance for 2007, so please join us for
>> this
>> very special party.   We promise a very exciting evening of Jazz (and
>> dancing
>> too!) as we play the tunes from our Airmail Special CD, tunes like 
>> Stompin
>> at
>> the Savoy, Lady be Good, Sweet Georgia Brown, China Boy…, of course
>> Airmail
>> Special, and more.   And, we'll do it with a 7-piece band, featuring Noel
>> Kaletsky on clarinet and Dirck Spicer on vibes!
>>
>> To provide you with the best service, the Beachhead has agreed to limit
>> the
>> seating, to offer a full menu, and no cover charge, so please call for
>> reservations now (203-469-5450), before the general public advertising
>> begins.  It's
>> very important for us to share this evening with our regular fans.
>> Remember,
>> some of you were probably in the audience on Jan 1, 1984!   It's your
>> applause
>> we hear on the CD!   I almost forgot…..Yes, you'll be able to buy 
>> 'Airmail
>> Special' for $15 at the Beachhead on Nov 29th (while supplies last), but
>> not
>> before!
>>
>> See you there!   I'm counting on you!
>>
>> Fred Vigorito-The Galvanized Jazz Band!
>>
>> PS We start playing at 6:30PM, but you're welcome to make your 
>> reservation
>> for an earlier time to avoid any possible delays.
>>
>>
>>
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