Tyler, I grew up in STL (county) & for one year lived on an estate @ the confluence of the MO & Mississippi Rivers. I know just what you mean re: the different streams of water & their colours. Incredibly, I missed your post on the BAG so I'll read it and comment there. Just 1 more thing: STL is the town of trumpet players: Shorty Baker, Clark Terry, Lester Bowie and a certain identity from East St. Louis..
As always, thanks for sharing your incredible journey with us. Cairo Blues blew me away. I was not familiar with Henry Spaulding. The music world lost a future titan when he passed way too early.
Tyler, I grew up in STL (county) & for one year lived on an estate @ the confluence of the MO & Mississippi Rivers. I know just what you mean re: the different streams of water & their colours. Incredibly, I missed your post on the BAG so I'll read it and comment there. Just 1 more thing: STL is the town of trumpet players: Shorty Baker, Clark Terry, Lester Bowie and a certain identity from East St. Louis..
Safe travels!
I enjoy reading about your big journey down the Mississippi and its jazz history. Safe travels!
As always, thanks for sharing your incredible journey with us. Cairo Blues blew me away. I was not familiar with Henry Spaulding. The music world lost a future titan when he passed way too early.