Not-So-Modern Jazz Quartet +

In Memorial of

those Musicians No Longer With US

WALLY GARNER

David "Wally" Garner died on August 24, 2005 of complications from lung cancer.  He had been a member and musical leader of the Not-So-Modern Jazz Quartet since 1990, a span of 15 years.  He will be missed by all who came to know him, play with him and hear him. He has played many venues over a 50 year period, including a long stint for Sunday brunch at the four seasons with Larry Eanet and Tommy Cecil.  He joined the NSMJQ in 1990 when Mac McGown the original reed player could no longer perform, and became the musical soul of the band.  Wally chose his instrument at age nine after hearing Benny Goodman on the radio. He remembered paying 35 cents to listen to Goodman play two live shows a day at Washington's Capitol Theater in 1937 and 1938. Born in Georgetown and lately a resident of Falls Church, Wally studied with Tommy Dorsey, trombonist Raymond Casey, and Goodman saxophonist Lee Hardesty. Wally, of course, styled himself in the Goodman tradition, and has appeared in concert at the Smithsonian, Blues Alley, Manassas Jazz Festival, and the Kennedy Center Theater.

BILL WHELAN

Wild Bill Whelan, a long time member of the Not-So-Modern Jazz Quartet died on August 21, 2003. Wild Bill was a fixture on the Washington area jazz scene for over forty years as a trumpet player, playing in the style of Bill Davidson. He is known for his many years at the old Bayou. In recent years Bill has taken up the string bass, playing a strong and melodious beat. In spite of his many physical difficulties which kept him from playing his instrument, he continued to sing with us at our regular Thursday night jam sessions until just two weeks before his death.  

Bill was a great supporter of traditional jazz, and generous in his support of musicians both accomplished and beginners.  His encouragement to beginners resulted in many fine new musicians playing the jazz scene.  

Members of the NSJMQ No Longer With Us

William (Bucky) Buckingham                        Piano*

Jim Green                                                           Tenor Sax

Tom Nieman                                                       Piano

Monroe (Mac) McGown                                   Clarinet*

Steve Jordan                                                     Guitar

William (Bill) Goodall                                     Bass

Dave Kaseman                                                   Reeds

Ron Kirkpatrick                                              Rhythm Guitar

Frank Borror                                                   Bass*

William (Wild Bill) Whelan                         Bass, Vocals           2003

Wally Garner                                                  Clarinet                    2005

Charles LaBarbara                                        Guitar                        2007

*Original Members of the NSMJQ

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