As 2018 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on Local 802’s accomplishments and challenges this past year. In 2018, we awarded our first Emerging Artists Project grant to the Roxy Coss Quintet. The EAP is a

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and jazz is a critical part of the history of both Local 802 and New York City. Jazz is truly one of America’s gifts to world music and Congress has even declared jazz to be

March is Women’s History Month, which has its roots in the textile industry, where women historically endured terrible working conditions. It’s the month when we remember the 146 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, the largest industrial disaster in the

Local 802’s election of officers, Trial Board members, delegates and alternate delegates will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, for a term of office beginning January 1, 2019. The offices open for election are: President, Financial Vice-President, Recording Vice-President,

Our union takes allegations of sexual harassment and abuse extremely seriously, and we work every day to ensure that all musicians have the support they need to thrive. Harassment has no place in our union or community, and we’ve strengthened

Pianist Joanne Brackeen, a member of Local 802 since 1966, has earned the prestigious NEA Jazz Master designation this year. Whatever the musical setting – whether solo, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet – Brackeen’s unique style of playing commands attention.

Local 802 is proud to announce that the Roxy Coss Quintet is the winner of Local 802’s inaugural Emerging Artist Project grant. This exciting quintet was selected over 51 other applicants to win the grant of $10,000 per year for

I’m sure I am not alone when I report that the relentless bluster and bumbling incompetence – plus a healthy dose of malevolence – emanating daily, even hourly at times, from Washington, D.C. leaves me frequently exhausted and a bit

It’s already shaping up to be a busy fall season at Local 802 and there’s lots to report this month. First of all, as most of you know by now, Local 802 and AGMA announced the details of an agreement

The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, died on Aug. 16 at the age of 76. She had been a member of Local 802 for almost 25 years, in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Ms. Franklin was one of the best-selling

Our Union takes allegations of sexual harassment and abuse extremely seriously, and we work every day to ensure that all musicians have the support they need to thrive. Sexual harassment and abuse are an unfortunate reality of the music industry,

Congratulations to (clockwise, from top-left) Cole Davis, Zaq Davis, Lynnea Harding and Evan Pillow, each of whom won a $1,500 Anne Walker Scholarship award from Local 802 to attend music school. The deadline for next year’s contest is May 1,

Our elected officials sound off about their musical tastes, the music in their district…and what instrument they wish they played! CARLINA RIVERA Councilmember Carlina Rivera is a Democrat representing District 2, comprising the neighborhoods of the East Village, Gramercy Park,

Our elected officials sound off about their musical tastes, the music in their district…and what instrument they wish they played! RUBEN DIAZ JR. Ruben Diaz Jr. is serving his third term as Bronx Borough President, during which time he has

MARCHING TOGETHER: Local 802 officers, members, staff and supporters came out in force for the NYC Central Labor Council’s annual Labor Day Parade, featuring live music from Local 802 members. A new Gallup poll shows 62 percent of Americans approve

The Roxy Coss Quintet is the winner of Local 802’s inaugural Emerging Artists Project grant. This groundbreaking four-year award was designed to support emerging ensembles in New York City as well as further efforts to ensure that all professional musicians

The U.S. midterms gave New Yorkers a dash of hope as we look forward to the new year. Now it’s up to us… After absorbing the results of this year’s U.S. midterm elections, one thing should be transparently clear: whenever

Visit nyc.pollsitelocator.com to find your polling location and a sample ballot. As many musicians and New Yorkers have seen in recent years, all politics is local and one of the best ways to impact our lives and careers is through

Almost a year ago, the Organizing Department received a call from an enthusiastic Local 802 member who wanted to see how he could get the work of his ensemble covered by an 802 contract. That member was Steven Behnke, and

An endorsement by the labor movement can be very powerful, but not every union member might know how one comes about. The New York State AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education held its convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square

Local 802’s Bob Pawlo and Maria DiPasquale caught up with Roxy Coss to learn more about her musical journey and her plans for the quintet. Maria DiPasquale: To start off, where are you from, and how did you end up

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the lives of part-time jazz instructors at the New School. Stewards have stepped up in new and courageous ways and are looking to build an ever-stronger presence for the benefit of

As I sat in heavy traffic on my way home from work this past Friday, unconsciously feathering the clutch in my car as I crawled up the FDR at six miles an hour (I’m one of the last holdouts in

Horn player and Local 802 member Steven Behnke recently signed an agreement that provides union wages and benefits to his musicians in the Patriot Brass Ensemble (see story). Below, Behnke explains why he did it. There is no more affordable

As Local 802’s Broadway negotiations approach, here’s how one organization is strengthening the position of Broadway’s unions and guilds The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds began after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. During this dark time for

As Allegro went to press, the Broadway League was set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free outdoor celebration in Duffy Square under the banner of VIVA BROADWAY. The show was scheduled to be hosted by singer, actress and

Each time a Broadway show goes up, it also records a soundtrack under a union contract. Allegro photographer Walter Karling got access to the recent cast album recording session of “Mean Girls” at the Power Station, which was contracted by

Welcome to the third in a series of articles from the Communications Subcommittee of the Local 802 Executive Board (Bud Burridge, Sara Cutler, Martha Hyde and Wende Namkung). Our mission is to expand direct communication between musicians and their representatives

The Council for Living Music produced its first ever Jazz Mentors Student Jam in mid-March at Local 802. The jam was conceived by the Local 802 Jazz Committee, with the direct support of members Henry Conerway III, Rebecca Patterson, Kevin

Local 802 is very pleased to report that the Emerging Artists Project continues to move toward selecting our first awardee. The jurors have finished their work rating 52 groups of musicians who perform all styles of music. The level of

Women face real discrimination in the music world related to both gender and age. It’s time to change that. But first, we have to admit that the problem exists. In 1930, Harpist Edna Phillips made history when she became the

Our elected officials sound off about their musical tastes, the music in their district…and what instrument they wish they played! JUSTIN BRANNAN Elected to his first term in 2017, Justin Brannan serves as City Councilmember for District 43, encompassing the

Local 802 musicians performed an incredible live broadcast of “Jesus Christ Superstar” on NBC on April 1 (Easter Sunday) at the Marcy Armory in Williamsburg, starring John Legend, Alice Cooper, Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon, Norm Lewis, Ben Daniels, Jason

Photos on this page contributed by Todd Bryant Weeks, Bettina Covo, Alvester Garnett, Henry Conerway III and Maria DiPasquale I remember it like it was yesterday; I was in high school, and after finishing my homework for the evening, my

Our elected officials sound off about their musical tastes, the music in their district…and what instrument they wish they played! RAFAEL ESPINAL Councilmember Rafael Espinal represents District 37 in Brooklyn, comprising the neighborhoods of Cypress Hills, Bushwick, City Line, Ocean

The last 18 months will be remembered for many things in Washington. President Trump’s social media habits, constant turnover in the West Wing and Cabinet, Robert Mueller’s investigation, the questionable ethics of administration officials, fighting with the G-7 allies, tariffs

The Local 802 softball teams played their hearts out this season. As usual, we competed in the Performing Arts Softball League, a 12-team league composed exclusively of Broadway unions and other entertainment professionals in New York City. To get information

The Diversity Committee of Local 802 was recently formed and I have the honor of being its chair. In a union that represents all types of musicians, the committee is devoted to support the already diverse membership of Local 802

As we celebrate Black History Month this year, we gain insights – and perhaps some inspiration – from the union’s history. In 1939, Marian Anderson, one of the great opera singers of her decade, attempted to stage a concert at

Earth Day is held every year on April 22 and it is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. On this day, individuals, communities and politicians come together to fight to reduce our global environmental impact. Since the

I feel incredibly fortunate to work on projects that strike that special chord in me, the one that compels me to dive wholeheartedly into a record without any hesitation, happily putting in countless hours as I strive to make the

The new Single Engagement Club Date Agreement has finally arrived. This agreement is utilized for club dates and one-off concerts (non-classical). After more than a year of negotiating for better wages, benefits and working conditions, the agreement went into force

The Musicians’ Voice is an open forum for discussion about the state of union affairs. The letters here do not necessarily express the views of Local 802. E-mail letters to Allegro editor Mikael Elsila or write to Allegro, Local 802,

Jazzmeia Janea Horn strides on stage, radiant in a bright yellow head wrap and a stunning, wax print dress patterned with orange, red and yellow leaves. She’s about to perform on national television for the first time. It’s been quite

Passing the torch from one generation to the next is one of the most sacred duties an artist can fulfill, and that’s what Local 802 members do each year at the NYU Broadway Percussion Seminar. The deadline to apply is

I had temporarily left Local 802 after I went on the first national tour of “The Bodyguard: The Musical.” Now I’m happy to be back in New York and rejoining Local 802. My musical goal in NYC is to create

Presented below are the statements of all candidates for Local 802 offices who submitted their statements to Allegro by the deadline. As per the election rules, “all candidates were afforded the right to submit statements and photos in accordance with

New York Philharmonic concertmaster Frank Huang, a member of Local 802 since 2015, has enjoyed a rich musical life. Born in Beijing, Huang moved to Houston at the age of seven, where he began violin lessons with his mother. Four

The Writing/Composing team of Aryanna Garber and Benjamin Velez are the winners of the Weston Playhouse Theatre’s 12th annual New Musical Award for their musical “Borderline.” The only award of its kind in the country, the Weston New Musical Award

Steve Danenberg recently retired from his full-time position at Local 802 as supervisor of electronic media services. Steve has been serving our members for nearly a dozen years and we want to thank him on behalf of all of us

After many years as a music director and pianist, my dream is to play in Broadway and Off Broadway pits, as I’m sure it is for so many. Until then, I want to earn my NYC cred by playing benefits,

I joined Local 802 to play “Elf: The Musical” at Madison Square Garden, which was also my favorite recent gig. My musical goal in New York City is to play in an orchestra on a Broadway show. My principal instrument

Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to hsmlaborlaw@harveymarsattorney.com. Harvey Mars’s previous articles in this series are archived at www.harveymarsattorney.com. (Click on “Publications & Articles” from the top menu.) Nothing here or

Labor relations, like any complex subject, requires that its practitioners keep up to date with current trends. The U.S. presidential election of 2016 changed the makeup of the NLRB, which in turn affected collective bargaining and rights in the workplace.

I joined Local 802 after I recently recorded my first CD here in the U.S. My musical goal is to become a true bridge between NYC and my home country of Japan, where my nickname was the “bravest jazz musician”

The Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund collects money for musicians. Specifically, when a musician provides services for a film, TV show or new media project under an AFM union contract, we identify, track and collect residuals for the use of

 

By now, we’ve all had time to absorb the horrible implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus vs. AFSCME, which was decided over the summer. In a nutshell, the decision means that public employees who choose not to join

The voices of immigrant artists were heard loud and clear at a recent panel convened by the Immigrant Arts Coalition and the New York Times Latino Network. “American Dreamers: The Immigrant Artists’ Voice in the USA” covered the panelists’ immigration

Throughout my career as a teaching artist, I’ve had the privilege of working with the most dedicated and inspiring teachers, administrators and staff, whose commitment is unmatched. When arts budgets are cut and resources reallocated, they fight to keep arts

I was a member of AFM Local 174-496 when I lived in New Orleans, and I joined Local 802 when I became involved with the new Broadway show “The Band’s Visit.” Though my background is in jazz guitar, these days

Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to hsmlaborlaw@harveymarsattorney.com. Harvey Mars’s previous articles in this series are archived at www.harveymarsattorney.com. (Click on “Publications & Articles” from the top menu.) Nothing here or

I joined Local 802 to pursue my music career in Manhattan after graduating with my master’s degree from Northwestern University. I earned my B.Mus. degree from Juilliard and am excited to be returning back to New York. I am very

Live music sounds best when it’s shared. In late January, members of the MET Orchestra were joined by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer at the New York Public Library’s Harry Belafonte Branch in Harlem to perform a free “Musical Read-Aloud”

I joined Local 802 because in the current political climate, it is more important than ever to support the labor movement. Unions are responsible for all of the fair labor practices that most workers enjoy every day. I recently ran

The phone rings at 8 a.m. on a Monday morning. “Can you get to Riverdale by 9 for a two-hour stroll?” I hang up the phone and jump in the car with guitar in hand. So begins another week as

I joined Local 802 to stay protected as a professional musician. My musical goal in NYC is to perform again as an actor/musician on Broadway. One of my favorite recent gigs was being a part of the original Broadway company

As advocacy by artists for the digital future of the arts becomes more and more common and articulate, making it somewhat more difficult for copyright skeptics to play artists and labels against each other (although not for want of trying),

RICHARD DALLESSIO Richard Michael Dallessio, 60, a member of Local 802 since 1987, died on May 1. Mr. Dallessio served as associate principal oboe and English horn with the New York City Ballet Orchestra, and also performed with the Metropolitan

Since I joined Local 802 in 1971, I have worn many hats: percussionist, drummer, keyboardist, conductor, copyist, orchestrator and educator. But 10 years ago an unexpected one came up: inventor. Well, co-inventor actually. In 2008, my two partners and I

For most musicians, achieving a successful career is about setting goals and accomplishing them – mastering an instrument and perfecting your craft, creating positive momentum in your career, and attaining a certain level of employment or professional status. When the

I joined Local 802 because I’m interested in meeting new musicians, playing high-level theatre gigs, and performing solo, chamber and orchestral work. I also enjoy composing and arranging music and would love to have more opportunities to collaborate with other

Donald Knapp Donald Roy Knapp, 98, a percussionist and a member of Local 802 since 1960, died on June 11. Mr. Knapp first learned how to play drums from his father Roy Knapp, a well-known Chicago drum teacher who taught

JOSEPH CIPRIANO Joseph Cipriano, 91, an alto saxophonist who also played clarinet, flute and piccolo, died on Dec. 24. He had been a member of Local 802 since 1951. Mr. Cipriano was born in Philadelphia but his family moved to

I joined Local 802 to meet new people, find new opportunities and grow my network. I play piano/keyboard, and I’m also a musical director, composer and educator. I perform solo as well as with jazz ensembles and pit orchestras. My

  In my music classrooms, I teach kids how to compose. We start simple, with rhythms and syllables. I love to see the excitement on my students’ faces when I tell them that after they write their names, they should

Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to HsmLaborLaw@HarveyMarsAttorney.com. Harvey Mars’s previous articles in this series are archived at www.HarveyMarsAttorney.com. (Click on “Publications & Articles” from the top menu.) Nothing here or

Local 802’s election of officers and delegates will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, for a term of office beginning Jan. 1, 2019 The offices open for election are: president, financial vice president, recording vice president, nine Executive Board

Paul Harris, 64, a bassist and a member of Local 802 since 1976, died on Sept. 2. Before his death, Mr. Harris had written his own obituary and requested that Allegro publish it in its entirety, which we do below.

  “Well, we left it cleaner than we found it!” my Dad would say with some satisfaction. He had just made each of us (all seven kids) pick up ten pieces of litter at whatever roadside picnic area we’d pull

I rejoined Local 802 to be to be a part of the NYC music scene and support fellow musicians. I was also encouraged to join because of the late guitarist Ronny Jordan, a fellow Local 802 member who was known

David Gilbert conducted the Senior Concert Orchestra at its annual recital at Carnegie Hall in October. The ensemble is composed of the most experienced professionals in New York City, many of them former musicians with the New York Philharmonic, MET

I joined Local 802 when I was hired by the New School as a part-time teacher. I joined the union to honor the work that my colleagues and Local 802 staff have achieved in negotiations with the New School. Thanks

I joined Local 802 to explore more diverse opportunities in NYC, including Broadway. My musical goal is to be as creatively challenged and inspired as possible by stepping into as many different NYC music scenes as I can manage. It

I recently finished a two-year run in “School of Rock” on Broadway, where I played guitar and drums. While most kids in the show were more interested in joining Actors’ Equity, I was excited to join the musicians’ union because

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. by President Gagliardi. Present: Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Dougherty, Garnett, Hyde, Namkung, Sharman, Suttmann. Minutes from September 26, 2017 reviewed. Executive Board

I re-joined Local 802 to be part of the conversation that helps us creative artists move forward. I’m a jazz singer and songwriter who also plays piano, percussion and guitar. In addition to teaching, touring and recording, I also produce

TOM MCINTOSH Tom McIntosh, 90, a trombonist, composer, arranger and conductor, died on July 26, 2017. He had been a member of Local 802 since 1956. Mr. McIntosh studied at the Peabody Conservatory before serving in the 427th Army Band,

Open up your mind Let your fantasies unwind in this darkness which you know you cannot fight the darkness of the music of the night. – Andrew Lloyd Weber, “The Phantom of the Opera” Andrew Lloyd Weber’s global phenomenon “The

I’ve been touring with Cirque du Soleil for the past six years. It’s been a beautiful and educational experience and I’ll never forget all the countries I visited and people I met. But now I’m happy to re-join Local 802

No worker should have to put up with bullying and intimidation – and that includes musicians. Recently, Local 802 members have taken the lead in addressing this issue. But as an attorney, I am keenly aware of the fact that

It’s just before 7 a.m. on a chilly Monday in March, and Bill Kirchner is on his way to work. The BX7 bus is running late. Three days a week he travels from his home in Riverdale to teach –

I joined Local 802 after I was advised by many colleagues to join the union. I have been lucky enough to meet and play with many top musicians of New York City, and I would like to meet and play

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Namkung, Olness, Sharman, Chief of Staff Carroll. President Gagliardi absent on union business.

I joined Local 802 after attending NYU’s Broadway Percussion Seminar. I would love to be able to say yes to any gig thrown at me. But I think my main goal is to become involved in the Broadway scene as

I joined Local 802 after moving to New York City. Previously, I was a member of AFM Local 571 (Halifax, Nova Scotia). I am an actor and a trained jazz and musical theatre vocalist, and I also play ukulele and

I joined Local 802 to connect with other like-minded musicians in New York and contribute to the thriving arts scene here. I’ll be graduating with my DMA soon, so now is a good time to join. My passion is playing

It’s not simply his abundant virtuosity that has made Christian McBride the most in-demand bassist of his generation. McBride, a member of Local 802 since 1993, consistently combines his deft musicianship with an innate ability to communicate his enthusiasm to

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Meeting called to order at 11:04 a.m. by President Gagliardi. Present: Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Brandford, Garnett, Sharman, Suttmann, Assistant to the President Bond. Minutes from August 8, 2017

I joined Local 802 after having been a member of Local 47 (Los Angeles) for many years. Over the past ten years, as a keyboardist and singer, I’ve toured with both Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder and also played in the

I joined Local 802 when I started subbing for the musical “Smokey Joe’s Café.” I play drum set, and my musical goal is to continue to work on and around Broadway and to grow my personal brand as a reliable

I joined Local 802 after I was hired as the associate conductor/keys 2 player for the second national tour of “Jersey Boys.” I’m currently traveling North America with a dynamic group of performers, crew members and management. My favorite thing

I joined Local 802 after many years of wanting to join. Some of my friends are members and have only wonderful things to say about the union. My musical goal is to continue to perform and record as much as

I joined Local 802 because I felt it was finally time. My father, Mike Christianson, has been a member of the union for as long as I can remember, and it’s something I’ve thought about for my whole life. My

The Immigrant Arts Coalition, an alliance of New York City cultural organizations, has unveiled an agenda aiming to recognize the important and ongoing contributions of immigrant artists and arts organizations representing America’s diverse cultural mosaic. Local 802 theatre rep Marlena

My old friend Howard Williams passed away recently (see Requiem). He sat at a desk next to mine here at the Local 802 Recording Checks Department from 1991 until recently, when he moved to Connecticut to live near his brother-in-law.

I am proud to say that I am now a member of Local 802. My musical friends have described how they’ve benefited over the years from their association with the union – including being listed in the Local 802 directory

EDWARD BIRDWELL Ed Birdwell, 81, a French hornist and a member of Local 802 since 1961, died on Jan. 26. Mr. Birdwell came to the French horn as a would-be trumpet player facing stiff competition in his hometown Texas high

I re-joined Local 802 after a few years’ absence when I was focused on being a mostly stay-at-home dad in Connecticut. Now I’m ready to get to work! I’m hoping to get into some opportunities to freelance in NYC and

NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet on July 3, 2018 or July 10, 2018. TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 Meeting called to order at 11:10 am by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Cutler,

NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, Feb. 20 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. by President Gagliardi. Present: Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty,

I joined Local 802 because I had the amazingly fortunate opportunity to sub on the Broadway show “Dear Evan Hansen.” I love to make music that inspires people as well as incites progress and radical change for social justice through

I remember my close friend, the trombonist and bandleader Bill Watrous, who died on July 2 and had first joined Local 802 in 1962. We met on a Kai Winding gig, four days in Virginia Beach, Labor Day 1962. One

I joined Local 802 to pursue more performance work in Manhattan. Formerly a member of Local 16 in Paterson, New Jersey, I’ve been working more recently at the Manhattan School of Music pre-college program as a collaborative pianist and assistant

Folks who choose the HMO option as an alternative to the Local 802 health Plans A or A+ will soon see dramatically higher premiums. Local 802 Musicians’ Health Fund has offered the option of an Empire Blue Cross HMO for

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Meeting called to order at 11:06 a.m. by President Gagliardi. Present: Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Dougherty, Hyde, Namkung, Suttmann. Minutes from October 31, 2017 reviewed. It was moved and

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017 Meeting called to order at 11:02 a.m. by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Namkung, Sharman, Suttmann, Chief of Staff Carroll. President Gagliardi absent. Minutes from

When I first started out in the club date field, there were a lot of club date offices in and around the New York area. My goal was to work with the top of the line, the best of the

I originally joined Local 802 when I moved to NYC from Boston, after another musician recommended I sign up. At the time, I had few connections but knew I wanted to be a part of the diverse and exciting musical

The following bylaw amendment will be proposed and voted on at the membership meeting on June 6 at 5pm in the Local 802 Club Room. (Admission to meeting by paid-up membership card only.) NEW LANGUAGE IS UNDERLINED: Article III, section

I  rejoined Local 802 upon returning to NYC after living in Virginia for 12 years, six years of which I was teaching flute and chamber music at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. My musical goal in NYC is to

Vinnie Burke was a wonderful bass player who was on the New York jazz scene when I first came here. I heard him at sessions when I was learning to play, and he sometimes let me sit in on his

This note from Local 802 member Sarah Seiver was published in the New York Times “Metropolitan Diary” in December: Dear Diary, When I was born, my brother thought I looked like a doll. He nicknamed me Dolly. It stuck. My

I started learning songs when I was still in my infant crib, and I’m still at it at the age of 90. Lately I’ve noticed that I don’t remember the bridges of some of the earliest ones, but I do

I usually have my car radio set to one of the two jazz radio stations in the New York City area. The music seems ageless, but the disc jockeys seem to be getting younger and younger. I suppose some of

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. by President Gagliardi. Present: Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Burridge, Cutler, Garnett, Hyde, Namkung, Sharman.  Minutes from October 3, 2017 reviewed. It was

I met Teddy Wilson when I joined the Benny Goodman band in 1962 for a tour of the Soviet Union, with a warm-up week beforehand at the Seattle World’s Fair. During that first week, Benny decided he needed a more