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Meadow Brook memories and Lincoln ballroom scene recounted
In Lincoln Nebraska a writer laments vanishing big bands and old clubs while noting ongoing shows at the Pla Mor ballroom. He recalls touring legends such as Buddy Rich Maynard Ferguson Stan Kenton and Mercer Ellington and urges renewed appearances by Basie Woody and others as residents reminisce and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Basie
Stan Kenton
Mercer Ellington
Daddy Duke
Ellington
Omaha
Buddy Rich
Eddie Howard
Russ Morgan
Lincoln
West O
Emerald
Gene Benes
Bobby Layne
Glenn Miller
Wayne King
Gene
Basie
Woody
Stan