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	January 2006 Newsletter "You and I will meet again When we're least expecting it One day in some far off place I will recognize your face I won't say goodbye my friend For you and I will meet again" - Tom Petty We begin the year on a sad note. Our longtime friend and colleague, Jamie Brees has decided to move to Arizona, and is leaving Seaside Brass. So, this month's newsletter is dedicated to Jamie, as a small "thank you" for his outstanding performance and dedication to our ensembles. I met Jamie around 1996 when he played on the Beach Band recording "Making Waves," but I only really began to comprehend the depth of his musical talents a year later, when the "new" Beach Band was formed and he became a regular. In that year, amidst a tumultuous and difficult working environment, Jamie and I became fast freinds. As Beach Band '97 dissolved, Jamie and I (and Troy Lombard) decidied we should start a new band and contract to SeaWorld. Thus, Seaside Brass Consort was formed - although, we called ourselves the "SoundWaves" at first. Jamie further displayed his miriad talents by arranging tons of tunes for us, and performing on the baritone, trombone, and banjo.
		Jamie, Blake, Matt, Troy, Mike, & Karl The original "SoundWaves"
	The next year, 1999, presented new opportunities for us at SeaWorld, and the group "Lost at Sea" was formed. Jamie continued to wow us with his versatility, as he played guitar and sang in the new group.
	Karl, Terence, Kevin, and Jamie in "Lost at Sea"
	In that year, Seaside Brass also released their first CD "Jingle Brass", in which you can hear Jamie's unmistakable style in a few of the arrangements (my favorite, to this day, being "An Appalacian Carol")
	Jingle Brass at the Holiday Treelighting in Shamu Stadium, circa '99.
	In 2000, Jamie continued to amaze, as he switched to accordian for our pirate band, the "Irate Pirates".

	He added electric guitar and keyboard to his litany of instruments when we became "Gypsea" in 2001. Can you believe we wore this?
	Kevin, Jamie Terence, and Karl in "Gypsea"
	In the next few years, we developed "The Patriots" and our latest ensemble, "Maritime Wind Corps". Jamie also performed with us at weddings and educational outreach concerts. It always amazes me the he can read an F-horn parts (or Bb trumpet parts) on a Bb Baritone or a Trombone with ease. Clefs or keys don't seem to matter - I guess it's all just dots on a page to him!

	Throughout the years, Jamie has always played crucial role in the development of our bands and special projects. He was truly a founding father of Seaside Brass. I'll always remember the great times we've had on and off set. Playing back-alley-bridge or Nintendo in the trailer, or busting up on set at some dumb thing one of us said, or just smiling 'cause we played a really in-tune, resonant chord. How do you replace the irreplaceable? You can't. Jamie, you're one-of-a-kind. You'll be sorely missed: as a baritone player, trombonist, vocalist, guitarist, pianist, banjo & accordian player, composer & arranger, tech guy, computer toubleshooter, sound engineer, philosopher poet . . . but especially, as a freind. We wish you the best in all of your endeavors. Come back and perform with us anytime. Farewell! - Karl Soukup, Proprietor