Dorsey's pianist's piano purchaseable....

[gordon stelter]

Atlanta. After a  South American tour in 1951, he
settled here, and bought the piano then. Opened up
jazz clubs and helped Atlanta integrate through music.
Please email me privately if you have any more
questions.
 
     Thump


--- Andrew Olson <andrew@birchcreek.org> wrote:
> Where is it?  New York?  Chicago?
> 
> Andrew Olson
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
> [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
> Behalf Of gordon stelter
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 11:43 AM
> To: Pianotech
> Subject: Dorsey's pianist's piano purchaseable....
> 
> 
> Dear List,
>     Fred DeLand started subbing for Roy bargy in the
> Whiteman orchestra in 1929, at age 13 (!)  He went
> on
> to play for Ted Lewis, then the Dorsey Orchestra
> when
> Sinatra was with them. He also did solo gigs in 
> New York and Chicago, and was a close
> friend/asociate/pupil of Art Tatum.  At one time he
> was considered the "best all-around pianist in 
> New York". Considering what he showed me a few years
> ago, in his 80's, I have no doubt about it !
>      His family has asked me to find a  buyer for
> his
> piano, a 9', 1929 Everett. Everetts are excellent
> pianos. This one is in "very good" unrestored
> condition. Perfect bridges. Restrung neatly probably
> 20 years ago, but the pins are loose. Soft tone,
> which, since there is good bearing  along all the
> bridge I could reach, is likely due to the very
> cheap,
> super-soft hammers someone put on it, which are worn
> to nibs. Wessel Nickel and Gross action. Massive ash
> beams beneath, criss-crossed in a  sturdy lattice
> pattern. All joints soliod and tight. Extremely
> sturdy
> constructioin ( heavier than Steinway ).
>      If you want a high-quality 9 footer, but don't
> want to pay Steinway prices, this would be a very
> good
> bet. I have an Everett, and it is superb . 
> Price: $3,300. 
>      Thump
> 
>    
> 
> 
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