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Joe Showler, R.I.P.


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Here's the text and a link to the death notice placed by his family in the Toronto Star:

JOE (JOHN C.) SHOWLER It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe on February 10, 2009 at Scarborough General Hospital, at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Cameron and Dawn Showler. Cherished brother of Barbara Showler-Lewis and Helen Moulds. Lovingly remembered by Susan, Kim and Alex. Sadly missed by Cathy. Joe was the world's foremost authority on the life and music of jazz trombonist Jack Teagarden. He will be greatly missed by collectors and friends all over the world. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (at Windermere, east of Jane subway) for visitation only on Monday, February 16, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m., followed by interment at Park Lawn Cemetery. A celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later date.

http://www.legacy.com/TheStar/Obituaries.a...e=SEARCHRESULTS

Just heard (and confirmed elsewhere) that the well known Jack Teagarden collector and discographer died earlier this week.

Will post additional details if I can find them.

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Joe was a tireless Teagarden collector - researcher. Several years ago he produced a documentary about Teagarden that was shown at an IAJRC convention, but Showler was unable to get a commercial release because music and video clearance costs were too high. Hopefully someday this film will be more widely released - it's worth it!

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  • 15 years later...

this seems to be one of the very few times, and best examples, of a serious jazz researcher letting a video camera into their music/research room.

a 2min interview with joe showler, a jack teagarden researcher in canada.

he has it down to knowing where teagarden was touring 75% of the time. and also to being able to open any newspaper microfilm, and find teagarded tour info.

Alan Zweig's VINYL documentary 2000

 

 

 

 

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  • 2 weeks later...

for those who didn't get enough:

joe shawler is a bit older here,

he does an intro to a compilation of teagarden footages (probably compiled by himself and others)

 

Jack Teagarden Far East tour 1958/1959 - part I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDQVovXGjHQ

 

Jack Teagarden Far East tour - part II & Snader Telesriptions & "You Asked For It"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X2xUPdKqr8

 

(info thanks to marcel)

 

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