I sometimes think I was born singing...it was all I remember as a child, brought on by the radio, then the 1940's films. By the time I was a young teenager, my Dad's influence as a first class guitarist directed me to jazz and all the great musicians. I would sit and listen to him for hours, practising his chords. He loved Laura and I’m Getting Sentimental Over You. My brothers all played too so we were a musical family. We still are, as both of my sons play guitars and live for their music. Above all though is our family passion for Django Reinhardt. My Brother Les is an authority on him. When Denys and I got together he introduced me to the genius of Stan Getz, and Here’s That Rainy Day was our song.
I have seen many of the greats, Ella, Frank, Stephane, Dankworth, Cleo, and most of the big touring bands of the 1950's. I frequently visit the Victoria Vaults and the Phoenix in York, both great jazz venues. Just when you think you have found your fave, along comes another, last week it was Sue Raney. Lance knows the number which never fails to deliver for me My One and Only Love!
If music be the food of love...play on!
Liz
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To Liz from Ann Alex, It's lovely to hear about your key moments, which are so different from mine. I wish everyone reading BSH would tell us their key moments - so interesting.
oh thank you Ann, I enjoyed reading yours too. We all have come to music in different ways, for me it is life blood, I simply could not live( happily) without it. It stirs up the emotions like no other form of art. Sending best wishes.
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