I think these two guys are still trying to understand.
The picture is from a jam session many years ago.
J
ohn C.

Had to be some time ago ... Technics in the background ...

Yes, John, we were a bit younger then. I haven't had that garish shirt for years. Thanks for the memories of good times in the past.

Garish?? Gary D. thought it was under-stated!

Pretty sure i was there somewhere...

Roger I don't think you were there. I could be wrong.

John C.

Sorry, double pictures, John C.

Hey, my wife Anneliese.

And who’s the guy with the red shirt in the background?
Hint – His initials are B.N.

Those Jams brought people form Texas and a group from England; the Jams were that good. Hotel rooms – special dinner get-to-gathers. Teaching classes and a time set for performing.

John C.

I was with you in San Jose Roger.

Harry, Bob, and Bill Norrie

That's me John in the Black Synthzone T-shirt.

maybe its time for another Florida jam?....that would be nice...bernie?

It all evolved from a group of KN7000 people in Florida who wanted seminars on on different aspects of the then new machine. Myself, Jim Helwig(RIP), and John C(Bruno) would prepare material and schedule a suitable place and time for each event. After each session, we would go to our respective keyboards and just jam.

This went on for several years until all the bases were covered and it became purely a social event. Such fun it was. I thought several times about going to Gary's bash, but the distance and timing nixed that idea. It would be fun if someone in Florida wanted to have one.

let me know Bernie maybe I could shoot south to attend.....
would be fun!

http://nsaokc.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html

It would be great to finally meet you in person after over 15 years, as it would be many others, but I don't think there would be enough interest. I would love to be proven wrong. I would attend, for sure, but can't host it.

I would think Florida more then any other place except the UK would be more then a good place for arranger keyboard players to get together for a jam of some sort .....maybe yamaha or korg, ketron, etc, could be a host for it...I would gladly perform a few songs..if don mason & gary comes lol..

If my health allows, I'll be headed south on the sailboat on October 1st and spending the winter living aboard the boat in Marathon Key, Florida. I will be taking my gear with me, same as I did the last two times I went there. Not only does it provide me with an outlet for additional recreation, but it also provides me with a means of making some cruising/sailing bucks.

When I was there three years ago, I tried to put together a jam in Marathon Key, and I even got the city marina to provide the location to host it, and the city would have allowed us to use their brand new band shell, but no one seemed to have an interest in traveling to Paradise during the dead of winter and jam. Don Mason is a 2 to 3 day drive away, Donny was too busy, etc... I finally gave up on the idea.

So, if and when I make it down there, which would be early to mid November (sailboats are slow), I'll be sure to pose the question again. Hard to believe that the gang north of the Mason/Dixon Line would be making the trip, though. Just sayin"

Good luck,

Gary

I like the idea. It would be great meeting and playing with Synthzone members. I do believe there are enough keyboard players here in Florida to have a good size jam.

The Technics jams brought people from England, Texas, Jersey, and more. I do not expect the same because conditions have changed. I still have occasional contact with the friends we made from England. I’m sure Roger would come if we paid his way. (grin)

Is it worth giving it try? I think so.

John C.

I could escape from the Buffalo winter Jan 29- Feb9.

Regards,

JerryGHR

I'll be playing in Jacksonville next week ... does that count?
Brass Anchor Pub, 2292 Mayport Rd Unit 35, Atlantic Beach FL, 32233
4/29/17
https://www.facebook.com/BrassAnchorPub/?rf=1087643624603587

Dave what time is your job, I'll be in Jacksonville on the 29th.
John C.

John! The Saturday night gig is a huge birthday bash/jam session for my musical partner ... I'll get details for you - send me your phone number!
215-284-1328

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