John Lodal and Tony Baca
Recorded
May 22, 2020
Archived
May 22, 2020
39:44 minutes
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Id:
mby019768
Description
John Lodal (62) and his friend Tony Baca (60) recall their longstanding Big Jazz Band in Boise which has had a strong impact on their community. The friends share memories of some of their memorable shows, and talk about why they are draw to Big Band music.Subject Log / Time Code
JL recalls the Big Band he formed with TB through both working at Hewlett Packard.
JL talks about community service and raising money via the band for the community, they've raised over $75,000.
TB says "I think WE are the pros!" and describes the level of musicality that he feels each member of the band possesses.
JL and TB describe a show where several things went wrong but how they pulled it off.
JL and TB recall some memorable shows they played together, including one at Relay For Life.
TB talks about playing for Rosa Hewlett (one of the founder's wife of Hewlett Packard) and bringing her onstage.
JL says WHY the band is still together.
TB describes why he is drawn to Big Band Jazz.
JL describes the difference between a good night and bad night, the feelings of those nights on stage.
JL talks about the legacy he feels the band has left and his gratitude for the band.
Participants
- John Lodal
- Tony Baca