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Hi Joe
Just had to send you an e-mail to tell you how
very much we enjoyed the band last night. As far as we're concerned, you're
the best band in this valley, and you can certainly hold your own against any
of the bands we get at the festivals. It was certainly worth the trip over to
Sun City in the rain to hear such great music and enjoy all the wonderful
dancing. My feet hurt like hell, but in a NICE way!!
Alex
Hi Joe
We want to thank you for a wonderful evening Monday. The band was superb and
the stories you told about the music and the selections of songs were
swinging.
We expect to see you Sunday eve and continue to enjoy the group.
I do believe you made several people believe you were doing an very good job.
The people sitting at our table was interested in how they could hear more of
the band and we all told them to come to Chances Are on Sunday so we will see
if they make it.
Keep up the good Music. Larry & Betty
Dear Joe,
Just want to thank you, thank you, thank
you. Everyone seemed very happy and enjoyed
themselves. Could not do this without you and the 52nd St Jazz Band.
As warm as it was with the early sun, it
became real cool in the evening, that’s Arizona. To quote the great Clint “YOU MADE MY DAY’
and I thank you again. Love you all.
Jean
Jean is the agent who put the jazz festival together in Sun City West.
We were the opening band for the event.
Dear Joe, Gary and Cheryl,
How wonderful and generous you were to play for
our SIMADA members last Tuesday afternoon. I have received many phone calls
telling me how GREAT you guys were and how they are now converted to being a
JAZZ fan. You were all so nice and we loved getting to know you all.
As ever, Marlene Lyons
Gary,
Thank you for sending me the CD of the band you are playing with. I love
it. Takes me back to the days when I was in the City and listening to Condon,
Wild Bill, and the gang. This band is a perfect fit for you. It was a
pleasure to hear you play with such fine musicians, you never should have
wasted all those years with those cowboy bums. I assume this Joe Hopkins guy
is from Arizona. has he been there all his life? I find it hard to believe
that someone that plays that well has escaped my attention unless he's always
been out west. I never have enjoyed the west. I went to the Sacramento
Festival once, maybe 25 years ago, and did not enjoy it. Did get to see Wild
Bill, and Peanuts, enjoyed that. Playing with a band like the CD you sent
would make it fun again. But I'll always have my memories of good bands. I
loved the recording. Your girl plays well, reminds me of Stubby. You
remember him? Is that her standing next to you in the picture? If so, you
are one lucky S.O.B. The band sounds very good, Even the electric bass and
guitar don't ruin it for me (still better than a damn banjo and tuba) You've
always reminded me of the good cats like Wild Bill and Yank. The trombone
player has his shit together too. Sounds like Jack Teagarden took a few
lessons from the Allred boys, And your Hopkins guy plays like I always wanted
to, beautiful tone, and phrasing. Reminds me very much of the first time I
heard Bob Wilber at Condon's. The regular band was off on Tuesdays and
Butterfield would be playing with either Peanuts or Wilber. But the real band
with Wild William and Edmond was the real exciting bunch. Love the whole damn
band, nice choice of tunes. Most Dixieland recordings I find now have all
those dreadful Lou Waters type crap that I don't know or can't identify with
at all. There is a reason those tunes became obscure.. they suck, they sucked
in the 1920's and they still suck today. Only west coast bands I ever gave a
crap about was Matlock. Well, once again thanks for sending me the fine
music. I have a dozen kids here at SMSU that have formed 2 jazz bands to
play at pep rallies and I want to play it for them. I hope they continue
interest in the fall. Last year was the first time I've had enough students
show interest to form 2 bands. Continue with your music my friend, and if you
are ever close by, let me know.
Jerry
Hi Joe
We all sure enjoyed the music Wed evening and the couple that was
with us are still talking about how much they liked the music. She was
very impressed with Cheryl Thurston and her keyboard style.
Thanks, Joe...
Larry and Betty
To Joe and the band,
Thank you so much for playing our wedding. We
could not have asked for a nicer day and you made it possible. Your music
really set the tone for a beautiful wedding. We hope you enjoy the pictures.
Dianne and Travis
Hi Joe
Congratulations, you did it again! Wowed the
crowd with your wonderful music, and it just keeps getting better and
better.
Thank you so much for the CD's and DVD for my
bowling league. Maybe we can convert a few more people to OKOM. If you
would like me to write up a "thankyou for your donation" (for tax
purposes), let me know and I'll bring something along on Sunday.
Thanks again, Alex
Dear Mr. Hopkins,
We want to thank you and the members of your
band for playing at our wedding reception at the Millenium Resort on Oct, 4,
2008. We truly loved your music and feel that you guys helped make our special
day that much more memorable. We adore jazz music and were honored that you
chose to play at our reception. We continue to have our guests tell us how
much they enjoyed your music and we just wanted you to know how much we
enjoyed the jazz and appreciated your performing at our wedding.
Sincerely,
Jennifer and Chris Mobley
We went to the church in Scottsdale last
night to hear your band. Great sets we really enjoyed it. we are life members
of Ariz. classic jazz soc. The people we sat with said they got an email about
last nights performance. we would like to get on that email list. We live in
Peoria and most of our kind of music seems to be in the east valley. Thanks
again for providing us with live music we so enjoy it.
Denny&Flo Curran
Dear Joe, I just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed the
jazz on Thurs. night. The vocalist was great, I didn't expect such a big
voice from such a delicate lady. Thanks for the email. Gaye Kloster
''Thanks, Joe, for a wonderful evening of music. Everyone told
me they really enjoyed it. Maybe we will do it again in the future."
Jackie'
Thank you Joe for coming to the west side
with your group of musicians and dancers for the concert on Sunday night. The
concert was super as usual. We hope you will continue to schedule events on the
west side in the future so we can attend. Fondly, Bill and Liz Blake and Crew
Just wanted to comment on what a nice show you gave last Sun. night. We
have been to many Sun Bowl shows and you held the audience wonderfully.
Normally, people are leaving after the usual Sun City "hour" but not so last
Sun. night and that is a great compliment to you and your band plus the
dancers.
Marilyn Urbany (ACJS)
Joe,
Your group never sounded better. What a great front
line you have and what a great back line. Cheryl sounded the best I have ever heard here today too. An all around good show.
Lynn
Joe and band...we LOVED dancing to and hearing
all of you again.....the very best band!!! looking forward to
hearing cheryl's band next week...but if not...because of
guests...we will get there as soon as we can! it was so much fun
dacing to you all!! thanks!!!
Eric & Luana Foster
Thanks for letting us know about
last Sunday at Sun Dial in Sun City. We were having some withdrawal
pangs from the previous weekend at San Marcos so it was good to get
a fix with your band last Sunday. Excellent program as always! Gene
& Marilyn Urbany ACJS
We came to your show o Sunday at the
Sundial and enjoyed it
emensely. Thanks for the updates - I hope to come to more of your
performances soon. Lots going on out here right now. Happy
holidays.
Kelley
Well, we are now returning home after another amazing gig with the
amazing 52nd St. Jazz Band!! Two nights in a row of standing ovations,
and tonight they even had us play an encore! Karen and I also busted
some aerials, including the one we tried Saturday night at Kats. Nailed
it! Next gig, this Wednesday! — with
Karen Vizzard and
Joe Hopkins
This is Nancy from Monte Vista. I wanted to let
you know that I have never had so many wonderful, positive comments about
one of our show time performances here. The people here loved you...what a
talented group of musicians you have and the dancers were awesome. We loved
the show and hope to have you back in the future.
Joe,
Just a short note to
say ‘thanks’ for letting me sit-in with your group. It was a highlight of my Arizona visit. Please
share my thanks with the others in the group. I’d enjoy playing with your
group again next year if I’m lucky enough to be able to visit Arizona. I’ll
let you know in advance next year if we will be visiting Arizona.
Thanks, again……………you
and the band were terrific! Also, your son and the other dancers were great,
as well.
Regards,
Red Arwood
Hi Joe,
John tagged you in a post.
John wrote: "I had to collect my jaw from the floor
last night after watching Hot Jazz clarinetist Joe Hopkins transpose a
song to an unfamiliar key in real time (no charts,
folks!) and flying loose on solos with a Gypsy Jazz
band!"
While at the Palm Court on 4/14/12 ...(a
prominent jazz club in New Orleans), Joe was approached by Don Marquis, the
curator of the New Orleans Jazz Museum and author of a book about Buddy
Bolden. He said " I have been coming to the Palm Court every week since it
opened in 1989 and I have watched a lot of dancers. But Dabney and Karen are
the best dancers I have ever seen."
Hi Joe,
I'm on my way to Oregon with Devil Mtn. and was just recalling our times in
New Orleans. Thank you for allowing me to join you on that fantastic set. I
had to run off and didnt get to chat much but I thought you did an awesome
job with your jazz history presentation. I've played quite a few of those (
even with Tex Wyndham) but yours was the best. The dancers were great and
put it over the top.
Keith
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