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Great news about Bob Edmondson!

Discussion in 'The Beat of The Brass: Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass' started by Ann Kopfer, Feb 9, 2012.

  1. Ann Kopfer New Member

    Good news, everyone!

    Just to let everyone know, there was an article from Captain Bacardi who interviewed Pat Senatore last year who stated that Bob Edmondson from the Tijuana Brass was having GI problems. Heard from Jeannie Pisano, (John's wife) a few months ago, that Bob is doing much better, and has recovered from his illness. Way to go, Bob! Keep playing that horn!
    Ann Kopfer, Feb 9, 2012
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  2. Steve Sidoruk Administrator

    Yes, this is great news! Bob reportedly hasn't played his trombone in years.

    But thanks to the wayback machine we can see this:

    Steve Sidoruk, Feb 9, 2012
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  3. junglero New Member

    The above clip was filmed at Lick Pier's Aragon Ballroom (former home to Lawrence Welk) next to Pacific Ocean Park Amusement Park/Pier in Santa Monice CA.. I'm guessing the year is pre-1967, as in that year, the Aragon Ballroom became the Cheetah Club, home to rock acts such as the Doors. (The movie "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" was also filmed there the year before it burned down). The Lick Pier and Aragon Ballroom were subsequently destroyed by fire on May 27, 1970. Check out http://pacificoceanpark.tripod.com/ and scroll down to Lawrence Welk section to see photos to compare with the opening images of the video.
    junglero, Feb 9, 2012
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  4. Jazz Fan New Member

    That's wonderful news about Bob Edmondson! Hope he starts playing the trombone again.:goodie:
    Jazz Fan, Feb 10, 2012
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  5. Harry Administrator

    This is a shot of Pat Senatore, Bob Edmondson, and John Pisano as they appeared in the 2010 documentary on BBC4, reminiscing about their days of touring as the Tijuana Brass.

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    Harry
    Harry, Feb 10, 2012
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  6. Captain Bacardi Administrator

    Glad to hear that Bob is doing better, although he's not going to play trombone again. Health is more important anyway.



    Capt. Bacardi
    Captain Bacardi, Feb 10, 2012
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  7. Captain Bacardi Administrator

    I mentioned before that this shot and interview was taken at Pat's house. You can even see his bass in the right background.


    Capt. Bacardi
    Captain Bacardi, Feb 10, 2012
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  8. mikeargo Member

    Incredible photo--priceless. So glad to hear that Bob is better. Thanks for this news! I hope that the full BBC documentary will be made available to the US sometime.

    Love Bob's solo stretch on "Getting Sentimental" and the visuals from that first TJB Special, courtesy of Steve.

    =Mike A.
    mikeargo, Feb 10, 2012
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  9. Captaindave Active Member

    I bet they're glad all that touring is over.
    Captaindave, Feb 12, 2012
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  10. jazzdre Member

    I'm glad to hear that Mr.Edmondson is doing well. He's getting quite a fan base at youtube due to the "A Banda" clip from "The Beat Of The Brass" special,where he explains the word "septet":"We're a sextet plus one...orrrr...an OVERSEXED-tet!" Man, I have never seen Herb so angry looking as when Bob said that!(laughs)

    Again, I'm glad to know that Bob is doing well!
    jazzdre, Feb 13, 2012
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  11. alpertfan Member

    Saw the clip a few days ago. Funny.
    alpertfan, Feb 15, 2012
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  12. Steven J. Gross Active Member

    Very good news!!!
    Steven J. Gross, Feb 19, 2012
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  13. Pieter PASTOOR New Member

    Any way to see that BBC documentary?
    Pieter PASTOOR, Feb 19, 2012
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  14. musicfirst Member

    This is wonderful news. Nick may have been the beat of the Brass, but Bob was its heart and soul-no concert or special was complete without Bob's signature infusion of humor. "Strutting' With Maria" IS Bob's element to showcase the verbal and the physical aspects of his comedic talent. Knowing that his health has improved just puts life back into those tunes on my iPod and on my computer. Best wishes, Bob!!
    musicfirst, Feb 19, 2012
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  15. Harry Administrator

    Sadly, the BBC4 documentary was only ever broadcast in Britain. Too bad too because it's excellent. Some of us here were able to see it thanks to our friends in the UK - which remains the only source at present.

    Harry
    Harry, Feb 19, 2012
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