Posted on 12/30/2004 2:05:46 PM PST by Captain Peter Blood
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bandleader and clarinetist Artie Shaw, famed for his recording of "Begin the Beguine" and one of the giants of the swing era of jazz, died on Thursday at age 94, his manager Will Curtis said.
A self-declared perfectionist, Shaw put down the clarinet in 1954 and never played it again, saying he could not reach the level of artistry he desired.
He had been ill for several years, Curtis said.
Thanks, bd. Just sent an e to McIntyre. Suggested this would be an appropriate time to re-air the interview. Will keep you posted.
Thank you Bonaparte, because hours ago I was thinking about asking him via e-mail since he's local and it's great listening to Doug McIntyre. Of course I'm not listening quite as much as when he was on The Red Eye Flight overnights, but the occasional "McIntyre in the Morning" is good with a cuppa java.
Happy New Year to Doug "how are you?" ; Penny "Sit back, relax..." his wife; Rob "Mandinko" Marinko and "Peace Feelings" ;) if you're all here reading this great website Free Republic. It's also likely you are heavy into celebrating or eating turkey chili.
Doug, after this big of a plug, if you hurry you can get to the Post Office and mail that check to me, and as usual, my manuscript is in the mail.
Sincerely,
bd476
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