A native of Texas, Drew started his career in Dallas. He “grew up” in the jazz field with such well known personalities as Lyle (Spud) Murphy, Harry James, Warren Smith, and Dave Mathews. From 1938 to 1940 Drew was featured at the famous Chicago jazz spot, the Gay Nineties, with Mel Henke. HIS HOLLYWOOD period included work with Red Nichols, Phil Harris, Freddy Martin, and the KHJ radio staff orchestra.

IN 1951, Drew felt that he could better express himself in a small group. such a combo was the Billy Roe Quartet. They were frequently heard at the famous West Coast restaurant, Maison Jaussand, in Bakersfield, California.

IT WAS HERE that Drew came in contact with Georgie Starbuck Galbraith, famous poet and lyricist, and Ralph Yaw well known composer and arranger. Their song, Lonesome Horn ,sets the mood, and gives the title to the album you are about to enjoy.

–Scott Seely

by Scott Seely

Performed by Dr. Phillip Rehfeldt and Scott Vance

Dr. Phillip Rehfeldt and Scott Vance performed Flight of the Asp as a world premier at Redlands University Monday Evening Concerts January 5th, 1986 . It was recorded in composer Scott Seely's studio in Rancho Mirage , CA on January 31,1986 and mastered by Scott Vance in 2004. Dr. Rehfeldt's solo performances include the International Clarinet Clinic and ClariNetwork Conferences as well as composer Barney Childs, New Music for Clarinet and Friend. He has recorded more than seventy five works on Advance, Desto, Grenadilla and Zanja labels.

Scott Vance was a pupil of Dr. Phillip Rehfeldt and his recordings include Concerto, by Phillip Crumb for New World records. He has developed several electro acoustic instruments and now teaches courses in music technology at the University of Redlands in Redlands, CA. He is also a freelance engineer with credits on CRI, Advance, and Rastascan Records. His recording of Flight of the Asp with Dr. Phillip Rehfeldt, displays his expertise as a clarinetist.