JSngry Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...ro/5511176.html I heard them often in the early 1970s at various stage band festivals. They were so far ahead of anybody else in both ability and poise that the notion of "competing" was absurd. Those guys were in a class of their own. These days, when too many adults have a hard time believing in anything other than perpetual mediocrity, and too many kids have a difficult time aspiring to even that, it's inspirational like a big dog to think back not THAT far ago when people, young and old alike, had dreams and the fire to make them happen. Conrad Johnson was no doubt a blessing to those who knew him, as well as for those of us who merely witnessed the fruits of his and his students' labors. RIP, and thank you, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I saw him and his bands perform many times at various jazz festivals when I was living in Austin in the 80s. Those bands were swinging hard and played with a ton of energy and spirit. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I dig the Kashmere Stage Band, I've got one of their LPs and several loose tracks on compilations. Definitely a funky ensemble. RIP, Conrad Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Weiss Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 The Captain Walter Dyett of his day. My school competed with Kashmere in the mid 70s in Brownwood, TX. A great opportunity to hear what a great HS band can sound like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Garrett Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Just found out about the KSB reunion concerts toward the end of last week, and thought about going but couldn't swing the $125 ticket price (despite it being for a worthy cause). The afternoon following the second concert, news of his passing had started to spread. Will be spinning the CD in remembrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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