A Tribute To
Phillip 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 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 booze
smuggled into the
hospital and that's
what killed him? It
was all a lie made up
for the sake of drama
and sales.
But it sure sounded
good, eh? If it's well
written, that's all that
counts. And now it's
accepted as part of
Don's life. Do you
REALLY care to know
what caused Don's
skull fracture? How
about Bix's death?
Don't ask the
so-called "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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