Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 5, No. 7. September 24, 1942
Jam Session
Jam Session
The hep cato and the alligators and the unenlightened, somewhat bewildered these last, clustered round the pickup in some numbers on Tuesday and absorbed some sizzling culture. Did Artie Shaw "send" on that liquorice stick, and Glen Miller on his slushpump, boy, was that room chockablock full of rhythm. Oh! Oh!
Doug. Yen ran the session, which may be said to be the official introduction of jam to V.U.C. The number present, and their enthusiasm, showed that swing is really in Victoria, just looking for expression. Highlighted was Artie Shaw's "Concerto for Clarionets," maestro's magnum opus to date, while Larry Clinton's introduction of a Persian market to the Occident, Glen Miller's "Tuxedo Junction," Woody Herman's "Woodchoppers' Ball," and Muggzy Spanier's "Relaxin' at the Touro," provided some glorious swing. Perhaps a little rug-cuttin' next time too? We're waiting for it.