Reminder- Jack Costanzo this Friday.

[Gallichio]

Congaplace,

You and all the drumming community are invited. This is a free event.

Mark your calendars for Friday May the 20TH from 7PM to 10PM.
You can ask "Mr.Bongo" Jack Costanzo questions or tips about drumming, congas and bongos. "Mr. Bongo" will also sign your instrument so bring your congas/bongos/cameras! Free Pizza and soft drinks around 8:00PM. We always have a wonderful time when "Mr. Bongo" comes to town. The link below is the location information. It is the same location that we have our every other Friday night Rumba drum party. Come on out bring your drums and lets have some fun! Below is a bit about "Mr. Bongo" Jack Costanzo.

Jack Costanzo “Mr. Bongo” is known and responsible for the popularity of bongos all over the world.
He introduced the popularity of bongos into American music when he was with the famous Stan Kenton Band, which shot him into jazz fame overnight. Jack had recorded with Stan on about 50 records. He later joined The Nat King Cole Trio for five years recording many famous hits. Peggy Lee invited Jack to travel the country as part of her band and after that came endless appearances with an array of stars such as Betty Grable, Harry James, Judy Garland, Jane Powell, Ray Anthony, Francis Faye and even Martin & Louis.

Mr. Bongo then started his own band which then opened a whole new era for himself, recording seven great albums with Liberty Records. His band appeared on television many times on the Diana Shore Show and The Ed Sullivan Show as well as many others. This catapulted him into motion pictures. Appearing in Elvis Presley’s - Harem Scarum, Pat Boones - Bernadine, Jerry Lewis’s - Visitor to a Small Planet and several others. Through this experience he was coined the name “bongo player to the stars”. Mr. Bongo’s fans, some of which studied under him read like a Who’s Who in Hollywood. It included names like Marlon Brando, James Dean, Rita Moreno, Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra and Gary Cooper, who was one of Jack’s most avid pupils. Mr. Costanzo also appeared with his own live show in Las Vegas at the Sands & Tropicana Hotels for years as well doing world wide tours.


The Links below for the location, map and directions.


http://www.folc.net/index.php?option=co ... &Itemid=66



http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 41513&z=11




Thanks
Mike Gallichio
Congaman54



Address to the event.

Fountain of Life Church
2 S 361 Glen Park Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 630-627-7202

Directions

FROM THE WEST:

Take Butterfield Rd (east) to Lloyd Ave (turn left). Turn right on Glen Park Road. The church entrance is 500 feet on your right.

FROM THE NORTH:

Take I-355 (south) and exit at Butterfield Rd. Take a right (west) on Butterfield Rd. Turn right (north) at Lloyd Ave. Turn right on Glen Park Road. The church entrance is 500 feet on your right.

FROM THE EAST:

Take Butterfield Rd (west) to Lloyd Ave (turn right). Turn right on Glen Park Road. The church entrance is 500 feet on your right.

FROM THE SOUTH:

Take I-355 (north) and exit at Butterfield Rd. Take a left (west) on Butterfield Rd. Turn right (north) at Lloyd Ave. Turn right on Glen Park Road. The church entrance is 500 feet on your right.

If you search for "Fountain of Life Church, Lombard, IL", GoogleMaps will display the correct location.

[SpEd]

I'll be there Mike, and I've passed the info on to my lesson-mates as well.

[Anonimo]

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[Gallichio]

Hi Ed,

Great! we will have fun.

Mike

[Gallichio]

Thanks Leedy2 for the extra information.
Mike

[Gallichio]

I would like to thank everyone that came out to our "Mr. Bongo" Jack Costanzo drum party. Once again "Mr. Bongo" told wonderful stories and answered our drumming and Musical history questions. Then we had fun playing and trying some different things. "Mr.Bongo" Jack Costanzo gave us all helpful information that will last us a life time.

One special note to the wonderful "Mr. Bongo" Jack Costanzo- Thank you so much for your tireless giving back to the drumming community. You are truly a wonderful person. A class act. and you have contributed a plethora of fine Music for the world to enjoy. Thank you and God Bless You.

Bottom row left to right Miguel, "Mr. Bongo" Jack Costanzo
Top row left to right Miguel, James, Ed, Jim, Jerry, Grant, Frank, Mike

[No.2-1820]

Congrats Mike, wish I was in the area I would have been there for sure ! When you've sat down and drummed with Jack you're joining a prestigious club !!

Barrie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSz9ZpETXhs

[SpEd]

It was an honor to meet Mr. Costanzo, and a pleasure to play with him... He really kept things rolling.
Thanx to all in attendance... hope to play with you again!