Stan Getz Community2024-03-28T20:33:56ZBev Getzhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/BevGetzhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2979929152?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://stangetz.ning.com/group/memoriesofstangetz/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=2hgwgwe2es5js&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRoy Mathers & Stantag:stangetz.ning.com,2009-06-19:2085102:Topic:181042009-06-19T10:52:25.002ZBev Getzhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/BevGetz
The signed one of your Dad and me has an interesting story behind it that demonstrates a completely different side of him from the ‘bad boy’ side that we hear too much of.<br />
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When I was a teenager, I had a good friend who was a press photographer. He had an assignment to take some pictures at a JATP concert in London. When I heard that, and I knew Stan Getz was on the bill, I pleaded with my friend to take me with him as his assistant or something (Stan was then, as now, my idol). He finally…
The signed one of your Dad and me has an interesting story behind it that demonstrates a completely different side of him from the ‘bad boy’ side that we hear too much of.<br />
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When I was a teenager, I had a good friend who was a press photographer. He had an assignment to take some pictures at a JATP concert in London. When I heard that, and I knew Stan Getz was on the bill, I pleaded with my friend to take me with him as his assistant or something (Stan was then, as now, my idol). He finally agreed and off we went to the theatre.<br />
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After a while, after many pictures had been taken backstage, I saw the great man walking down the corridor. My friend than approached him and, before I knew what was happening, said to Stan “My young colleague here is a great fan and would like to have his picture taken with you. Is that all right?” “Of course, said Stan and indicated that I should come and stand next to him. I was so nervous and awe-struck in his presence that I literally couldn’t say a word. Stan put his arm round me and the picture was taken.<br />
I did think that the whole episode was going to pass with my being speechless and not saying a word to him, but I managed to pluck up courage to ask him a favour. When the picture was printed, would he sign it for me if I brought it to his next London gig in a week or two’s time. He said certainly and asked my name.<br />
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A week or so later, I turned up at the stage door of the next London theatre (I can’t remember the name now) and asked if I could come in and see Mr. Getz. The Stage Door Keeper (like all SDKs) said that no-one comes in without an official pass. I pointed out that Mr. Getz had said that he would sign my photo. The SDK then asked my name and, when I told him, he said ‘Oh yes, Mr. Getz is expecting you – second dressing room on the right’!<br />
I was amazed and impressed that, after one brief meeting, Stan had remembered my name and had also remember to take the trouble to inform the Stage Door Keeper of my possible visit. I can think of very people indeed that would do that! I found him in his dressing room (with Dizzy Gillespie) and he was extremely kind and charming.<br />
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I met him on a number of occasions after that and always personally found him very easy to talk to. (I did witness one or two occasions when he was a bit short with promoters, for instance, but that was only ever because, being a perfectionist, he wanted things to be right.).<br />
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I hope this is of interest to you Bev, and that I haven’t gone on for too long!<br />
Regards<br />
Roy Mathers WHY WAS STAN ABLE TO CROSS NATIONAL AND CULTURAL BOUNDARIES SO EFFORTLESSLYtag:stangetz.ning.com,2009-01-14:2085102:Topic:127112009-01-14T14:32:31.488ZBev Getzhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/BevGetz
IS IT POSSIBLE TO ANALYZE THE GREATNESS OF THE STAN GETZ MAGIC<br />
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OR DO WE JUST SAY THANKS STAN<br />
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AND REPLAY THE VIDEOS AND JATP FRAGMENTS AND FILM CLIPS AND RERUN OUR MEMORIES IF WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH HIM IN LIVE CONCERT<br />
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SURE WE HAD LESTER AND ZOOT AND MILES AND DUKE AND SO MANY MORE LEGENDS<br />
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BUT NO-ONE BRIDGED OUR CULTURE MORE UNIVERSALLY THAN THE UNASSUMING GIANT GETZ, WHETHER GUESTING WITH THE GOODMAN BAND, BLOWING KENTON OUT OF THE WATER , HOLIDAYING IN BRAZIL OR REACHING…
IS IT POSSIBLE TO ANALYZE THE GREATNESS OF THE STAN GETZ MAGIC<br />
<br />
OR DO WE JUST SAY THANKS STAN<br />
<br />
AND REPLAY THE VIDEOS AND JATP FRAGMENTS AND FILM CLIPS AND RERUN OUR MEMORIES IF WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH HIM IN LIVE CONCERT<br />
<br />
SURE WE HAD LESTER AND ZOOT AND MILES AND DUKE AND SO MANY MORE LEGENDS<br />
<br />
BUT NO-ONE BRIDGED OUR CULTURE MORE UNIVERSALLY THAN THE UNASSUMING GIANT GETZ, WHETHER GUESTING WITH THE GOODMAN BAND, BLOWING KENTON OUT OF THE WATER , HOLIDAYING IN BRAZIL OR REACHING STRATOSPHERIC HEIGHTS ONSTAGE AT MONTREUX<br />
<br />
LET US DISCUSS THE MAGIC OF STAN GETZ<br />
<br />
AND DETERMINE WHY HE WAS SO GOOD<br />
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<br />
CAN WE DISCUSS THE MAGIC OF GETZ<br />
AND ISOLATE AND MAYBE DEFINE OUR MUSICAL SOUL Memories of Karen Kuehl Lestertag:stangetz.ning.com,2008-10-06:2085102:Topic:91952008-10-06T02:08:32.755ZBev Getzhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/BevGetz
I received the following email this weekend from Karen Kuehl Lester. As you read Karen's email, you will understand how she was a part of our family back in the 60's.<br />
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I wanted to share Karen's memories with you all here in "Memories of Stan" as these are Karen's memories of Stan! I was so completely touched by what Karen wrote. She describes my Dad so beautifully. It's a part of him that most people never knew, but we knew so well.<br />
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I had a lovely conversation with Karen on the phone this…
I received the following email this weekend from Karen Kuehl Lester. As you read Karen's email, you will understand how she was a part of our family back in the 60's.<br />
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I wanted to share Karen's memories with you all here in "Memories of Stan" as these are Karen's memories of Stan! I was so completely touched by what Karen wrote. She describes my Dad so beautifully. It's a part of him that most people never knew, but we knew so well.<br />
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I had a lovely conversation with Karen on the phone this evening. She told me something that made me smile! She said that Stan used to introduce her Dad, The Rev. Kuehl to his friends as "my Preacher"! LOL! Too funny! Especially coming from a nice Jewish boy!<br />
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Thank you Karen for getting in touch and for sharing your memories!<br />
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Hi Beverly,<br />
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My name is Karen Kuehl. My Dad was Gus Kuehl and the minister at St.<br />
Barnabas Episcopal Church in Irvington NY and our house was just<br />
about across the street from your Dad's at the intersection of Main<br />
and Broadway. Stevie and I were friends even though he was a grade<br />
or two behind me. He promised me he would get me a Getz/Gilberto<br />
Album as soon as it came out. We were in the school parking lot one<br />
day and I asked him if the albums were out yet and he said he would<br />
be right back (!). He took off at a full run (track star that he<br />
was) and returned in about 15 minutes with the album. That was quite<br />
a long run and all up hill! Your drive way was very steep. My<br />
friends and I were appalled but I was so very grateful. I still have<br />
that album. Steve and Monica (who was a friend of my mother's) came<br />
with my folks to visit me on parents day at a camp we Kuehl kids all<br />
went to in CT . We had a great time swimming in the lake and had a<br />
great day together. I graduated from HS and went to college in FL<br />
and we lost touch. Stevie wrote to me for a while but life took us<br />
down different paths.<br />
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At one point Stan was going to try to play for a dance at my<br />
college but we couldn't work it out. Gosh I had such a crush on<br />
him. I remember you tearing around that huge house with your long<br />
dark hair and always bare foot. You were a little pistol! One very<br />
hot night a church group came up and swam in your pool. I remember<br />
Stan coming up to check out the bedlam having just gotten home from<br />
the city. He came to the edge of the pool and crouched down to say<br />
hi. He was so hot. I put some cool water on his face. That was a<br />
poignant moment for me at the age of 18.<br />
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When my Dad was called to a church in Rochester NY Stan was at the<br />
fair well reception on Dad's last Sunday in Irvington. Dad was<br />
leaving before we got out of school so we were staying behind until<br />
after I graduated. Then we were off to camp. Stan mentioned that he<br />
had a gig at St. John Fisher College there. He suggested to my Dad<br />
that he bring me with him for a visit while he did the concert. I<br />
couldn't believe it! We went to the airport with Joao and Astrid.<br />
Gary Burton and Chuck Isreals met us at the plane. It was pretty<br />
funny as chuck had to buy a ticket for the bass and strap it in.<br />
Astrid could hardly speak any English then but she told me she liked<br />
my hat.<br />
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When we got to the college Joao said he could not go on. Evidently<br />
this was something he did quite often. Stage fright leading to shear<br />
terror. He said his guitar was broken. Well back in those days<br />
(1964) EVERYONE had guitars! About 20 showed up instantly. No<br />
excuses then so he went on and was wonderful. That was before Astrid<br />
ever sang. Stan put me to work setting up a display of the albums,<br />
photographs etc. out in the lobby and making sure the stock was<br />
replenished. It was a wonderful trip for me. My Dad loved the<br />
concert and I loved seeing my Dad. My mother was not so happy when I<br />
go home at about 1:30 AM on a school night! She went out to the car<br />
in her nightgown and stuck her head in Stan's window and chewed him<br />
out for getting me home so late. I was mortified. But I floated on<br />
air for about a week.<br />
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I remember jam sessions with Kai Winding, the Williams Brothers and<br />
the Perry Como Singers. Those were very special times. I cherish the<br />
albums I have. Such wonderful memories.<br />
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I know Stan had his troubles but he was kind to me and thought the<br />
world of my Dad.<br />
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I am so glad I found this site. I would really love to find Steve.<br />
I wonder if he even remembers me! If you could pass this on to him I<br />
would really appreciate it.<br />
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Best Regards,<br />
<br />
Karen Kuehl Lester Stan and Carl Fontanatag:stangetz.ning.com,2008-05-02:2085102:Topic:10772008-05-02T13:42:51.711ZBev Getzhttps://stangetz.ning.com/profile/BevGetz
Bev and all...<br />
A student of mine asked me today if Stan and Carl ever recorded together and I couldn't think of any examples. Any insights?<br />
<br />
Thanks to everyone...you all rock!<br />
<br />
Greg
Bev and all...<br />
A student of mine asked me today if Stan and Carl ever recorded together and I couldn't think of any examples. Any insights?<br />
<br />
Thanks to everyone...you all rock!<br />
<br />
Greg