Klarinet Archive - Posting 000107.txt from 2008/08

From: Martin Marks <martymarks@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Vincent J. Abato Website
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:31:33 -0400


On Sunday, August 31, 2008, at 12:22PM, "Adam Michlin" <amichlin@-----.com> wrote:
>Dear List,
>
>I have finally begun developing a proper website dedicated to legacy of
>Vincent J. Abato. You can see the early stages at:
>
>http://www.michlinmusic.com/abato
>
>I have added a movement of the Elie Siegmiester's "Clarinet Concerto"
>which Mr. Abato recorded with Percy Faith (only one movement was
>recorded) as well as an alto saxophone recording of "Oodles of Noodles"
>which Mr. Abato himself initially said was not his playing, but through
>some detective work (and with the help of Al Gallodoro, the only other
>saxophonist to play with Percy Faith at the time), there is about a 90%
>certainty it is Mr. Abato's playing. I have also posted the text of my
>tribute published in the June 2008 issue of "The Clarinet".
>
Hi Adam,
It's a small world. I met Jimmy Abato in 1950 through my uncle, Sammy Spears, who was the conductor and music director
for the Jackie Gleason Show in New York City. Jimmy was playing lead alto and my saxophone teacher, Sid Cooper was the
2nd alto player. Shortly thereafter I auditioned for Julliard as a clarinet major. I don't remember anyone else but Jimmy Abato
in the audition room, but I was accepted as a Duques student. I vividly remember Jimmy Abato playing lead alto on the
tune, "Tenderly" when Gleason did his "Poor Soul" bit. Gorgeous sound, played pp with amazing control. It's still in my head.
Good luck with your project.
Marty Marks

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