Phil Evans would never accept a story without proof or some sort of confirmation, no matter how good it sounded. In the 1950's he brought the surviving members of the Jean Goldkette Orchestra back in touch with each other. The boys worked hard recalling every possible detail they could about the best time of their lives with a band they all loved. They wanted their story told by someone they could trust. Back in 1927, every member of the Goldkette Band felt they had the best band in the country. Thirty years later, that feeling was the same. Recalling those Goldkette years became something they all enjoyed very much.
WILBUR HALL DID QUITE WELL IN LATER YEARS
WITH AN ACT LIKE THAT, HOW COULD HE MISS?
THE BOOK NOOK AT I.U. Hoagy On Piano Wearing His Famous Green Slicker
Every person who really knew Bix, was very happy to finally have someone that they trusted and liked as well. In the 1960's Phil's book was starting to take shape. He would send those had helped him, the entire chapter where they were mentioned for their approval. He would tell them they could add or subtract anything that they like. He would tell them, "It's YOUR story, not mine". When the mess happened with the 1974 book Bix, "Man & Legend", Phil's biggest fear was that those had helped him over the years would think that it was he who had changed many of the stories about Bix. Worse yet, there were other stories that were included which had no basis in fact at all. What was done to the memory of Bix's family, mostly his father, should be a source of shame to the person responsible. Not a word was true. However it's now considered a major issue in Bix's life, and used as the primary reason behind Bix's drinking and downfall. This is so firmly planted in the minds of those who follow Bix that any attempt to explain that this never happened, is met with hostility! The Beiderbecke family were proud beyond words of their youngest son. Davenport was his home and he was always welcome, no matter what was going on in his life at the time. Some people can't grasp the true meaning of "unconditional love". Nor was Bix ever "banished" from Davenport! Isn't the truth enough? Is the money that you hope to make from destroying his family's reputation worth it? Shame.
EMMETT HARDY - One Of Bix's Early Idols?Probably, He Idolized ALL The Early Cornet Men. He Just Didn't Want To Sound Like Them!
Watch Out Hogwash! If RalphBerton Sees This, He'll Have You Engaged To His Brother Gene!He Could Make Some Big Bucks From A Story Like That! So CouldA Couple Of Other Parasites I Know!
A COUPLE OF EARLY GOLDKETTE PHOTOS
Hey! Great gig you got us, pal. Remind me to thank you when we're done....
What are you complainig about? I think we have the same agent.
Are You Sure This Is How The WolverinesGot Started?
Davenport Gets Electric Lights!
And Davenport Gets Jazz Bands!
Yah, ve juss luft dos Kazoo Lips CD's. In our country, eef you don't buy von Kazoo Lips CD effry day, dey shoot you! And dat hurts! You vant to see my scar? No? Den buy some CD's! Right now! Go ahead, I'll vait. And bring a receipt!
