Wayne G’Froerer

I was taking the week Presenter’s Course at RTR a few years ago and I received a phone call from Warren Kimble, after the 3rd week, who was recruiting new presenters for his baby Saturday Jazz. He wanted me to jump start my Presenter’s broadcasts ASAP so I scrambled in a panic to get two hours of music with commentary.

I had listened to many Jazz programs over the years but sitting on the other side with the microphone presented a big challenge for me. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the past few years at the station and the staff and presenters I’ve gotten to know have been fabulous backups and co-presenters.

I was in the Canadian Chamber Orchestra, quite a few years ago, at the Banff Festival (Alberta Canada) and spent a fabulous two months in the Rocky Mountains. Being an International Festival many artists come through the Festival each year and one of the concerts was one with Oscar Pederson, virtuoso and jazz legend.

Before the concert he needed to rehearse with a new bass player Dave Young, and Oscar and Dave jammed for 4 hours one afternoon. Luckily we got to witness the rehearsal as eight of my colleagues and myself sat mesmerised as this giant of a man and musician went thorough chart after chart preparing the bass. This impromptu rehearsal and concert following has stuck with me as a beautiful memory.

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