Billy's been to the RIJF twice. The first time was in '94 -- he wasn't scheduled to appear, but another act backed out at the last minute, and they asked Billy to come (after Jeff Springut caught him at the Bop Shop and loved him). Then they invited him back this past summer.
Yeah, but he was here at the 2004 festival. Was there a 1994 and 1996 festival, or were those typos? This was the 5th Annual show, the original being in 2002. I was asking if there was an earlier version of the RIJF, perhaps w/o John Nugent?
I don't know how I missed "1994 and 1996," but I read that as "2004 and 2006." I don't know about appearances all those years ago. My guess is City made the same mistake I did and misprinted the years.
Hey,
Sorry I missed it. He was great in June. BTW, what was with this quote in the City:
"Anyone who caught the jazz violinist at the 1994 or 1996 Rochester International Jazz Festivals "
Is this a mistke, or are they referring to a previous incarnation of RIJF?
Posted by: Seth | October 13, 2006 at 04:22 PM
Hi Seth,
Billy's been to the RIJF twice. The first time was in '94 -- he wasn't scheduled to appear, but another act backed out at the last minute, and they asked Billy to come (after Jeff Springut caught him at the Bop Shop and loved him). Then they invited him back this past summer.
Jason
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Posted by: Jason Crane | October 14, 2006 at 02:37 PM
Thanks for stepping in with the answer, Jason. Afraid the email alerts were buried. Not that I would have had the answer . . . .
Posted by: Greg | October 15, 2006 at 10:13 PM
Yeah, but he was here at the 2004 festival. Was there a 1994 and 1996 festival, or were those typos? This was the 5th Annual show, the original being in 2002. I was asking if there was an earlier version of the RIJF, perhaps w/o John Nugent?
Posted by: Seth | October 23, 2006 at 02:46 PM
Sorry about the delay, Seth. Been out of town and somewhat outta my mind busy. I'll try to get an answer from Jason Crane and get back to you.
Posted by: Greg | October 31, 2006 at 07:29 PM
Hi folks,
I don't know how I missed "1994 and 1996," but I read that as "2004 and 2006." I don't know about appearances all those years ago. My guess is City made the same mistake I did and misprinted the years.
Jason
thejasoncraneshow.com
Posted by: Jason Crane | October 31, 2006 at 09:43 PM