A Tribute To
Philip R.
Evans
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This is something I've been planning to do for a long
time. I've only had the chance recently to spend the
time need to do justice to Phil and his life's passion.
His passion was Early Jazz, and the focus of his
passion was Bix Beiderbecke, as anyone who has
studied the great Bix can tell you. Some have called it
obsession, and there's quite a bit of truth to that
statement. But it was a magnificent obsession if there
ever was one. Without his 45 year quest in search of
the truth about Bix, very little would be known about
the man who changed the face of popular music during
his very short lifetime. With his kind manner, total
honesty and gentle approach, Phil befriended just
about every person who was still alive in the early
1950's that were close to Bix Beiderbecke. And in
the 1950's most of Bix Beiderbecke's friends and
family were still alive, although most were reluctant to
go into details about the times they shared with Bix.
Too many "researchers" had come before Phil Evans,
conducting their interviews like a police interrogation.
By twisting the stories and making what they didn't
know, those who knew Bix were fighting mad at the
results. So they quit talking about him. This included
former band mates, friends, girlfriends, family and
even people whose encounter with Bix was brief.
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THREE OF THE GOLDKETTE BOYS - FUZZY
FARRAR - RAY LODWIG - Trumpets - DOC
RYKER - SAX
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Here's a smaller version of
the 1931 photo with more
definition for the Bix
impaired experts. Kicking up
a bit of a fuss, isn't it?
Bottom line is - don't take
your car to a dentist to get
it fixed.
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Bix Beiderbecke - 1931
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BIX BEIDERBECKE
IN THE SPRING
OF 1931 AND
DOING GREAT!
Sorry R.S.,
No sad drama to
exploit here.
AND...NO CANE!!
Where did that
story come from?
Oh yes, the
"bottle" story.
Again sorry,
it just never
happened.
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Quick note here. Of course I
have documentation for this
photo, and that he played with
this band. Just because a couple
of ego driven gasbags think
otherwise, who should care?
Why folks even bother with this
type is way beyond me. Ignore
them, they will go away. Like
I'd risk all credibility with a
stunt like that. I'm just a guy
who has been working his ass
off doing research for many
years, very quietly in the
background while "experts" are
thumping their chests and peeing
on their territory. Why in
God's name should I have to
prove ANYTHING to them? I
am NOT out to show everyone
how much I know, but I don't
mind showing folks how little
THEY know. Please, just get a
life. And I don't mean Bix's
either. I just thought it would
be nice to share this with those
who truly love Bix. That's all.
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LITTLE LORD CARMICHAEL - I.U.
1925
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BIX'S BEST FRIEND
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Remember that story
about Don having a
chance to survive,
but he had some
booze smuggled into
the hospital and
that's what killed
him? Sorry, it just
didn't happen. Mr.
Sudhalter made it all
up. But it sure
sounded good, eh? It
was very well
written. And now it's
accepted as part of
Don's legacy. Do you
REALLY care to know
what caused Don's
skull fracture? How
about Bix's death?
Don't ask the
so-called on-line
"experts". They just
don't know.
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DON MURRAY'S DEATH WRONG
INSTRUMENT, BUT RIGHT FACTS.
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It looks like Bix and the other kid
are getting ready to collect a debt.
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Tram could scare Boris Karloff
with this photo.
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Kirk, You want to give up acting and do
what? Are you insane? Relax and hear
me out. Settle down and listen to a
couple of those Kazoo Lips CD's and
you'll feel much better. Forget the
music business, it stinks! They all say I
sound just like Harry James, and I
can't get a job! By the way, you're
starting to get a "roll" on your bottom
lip. You should go and study a bit more
with Art Hazzard. And if you meet a
girl who looks like Lauren Bacall, run!
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