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'Paulie'
was born in a little run-down shack outside of Tupelo,
Mississippi. It was the third of June, a sleepy dusty
Delta day. Mom was out chopping
cotton and Daddy was baling hay. And at dinner time
they stopped and walked back to the house to eat. Mama
hollered out the back door, "Y'all remember to
wipe your feet. And then she said, "I got some
news this morning from Doctor Gray. He
said this swelling in my belly's gonna be a baby boy
today.
So,
he grew up big and strong on Mama's black eyed peas,
biscuits, apple pie and poke salad. Fortunately for the
band, he took up the trumpet, following in his
grandfather's footsteps. (Gramps is Gene Chord, well
known by jazz aficionados hereabouts.) As much as
we enjoy having him play in the big band and combo, he's
said he might go play on Caribbean cruise ships
for a while. In order to keep that from happening, we
encourage you to send him multiple emails. If he thinks
they're from girls, he'll pay attention, so
tell him this...
Baby,
please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go, down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Keep
your eyes and ears open for Paul's newest endeavor, The
Original Senn Jazz Band. If you like traditional jazz
with a modern sensibility, find this band and go see
them!
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