Canadian Brass Remember Johnny Carson
January 24, 2005 - Toronto
We at Canadian Brass are very sad to hear of Mr. Johnny Carsons
recent death.
We trace our success as a major hall attraction directly to our
guest appearance on the Tonight Show. The reach of the Tonight Show
to millions of viewers is beyond comprehension in todays TV
land, but at the time the Tonight Show totally dominated late night
television. So many people have commented to us that they were first
introduced to Canadian Brass by that very appearance.
Can you possibly imagine how excited we were, waiting for the commercial
break to end, hearing the Tonight Show Band playing and standing
on the very spot that Johnny performed his opening monologue
every night!
Meeting Doc Severinsen was another huge plus from that night --
a meeting that has resulted in collaborations from sharing the playing
of national anthems at an All-Star Baseball game to performing together
in a fund-raising event at the Music Academy of the West in Santa
Barbara, California.
We thank you Johnny. Rest in peace.
- Chuck
Official Johnny
Carson Web Site
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