Musical moments in time: ABQ 78 Spinners savor the music, history and nostalgia of an earlier era
Richard Bowman hosts the ABQ 78 Spinners monthly record spins at his home. Some 78 record collectors specialize in a style of music — jazz, blues, string bands — but Bowman collects widely.
From left, Judy Muldawer, Phyllis “Phyl” Bowman and Lynne Anne Maxwell visit during a recent meeting of the ABQ 78 Spinners at the Bowman residence.
Dan Moss accompanies a recording on an imaginary trumpet during an ABQ 78 Spinners record spin.
This 78 record, featuring comedian and actress Fanny Brice singing “Cooking Breakfast for the One I Love,” was played during a recent ABQ 78 Spinners record spin.
A collection of record player needles at an ABQ 78 Spinners record spin session.
Richard Hinds, left, and Dan Moss discuss 78 records during a monthly meeting of the ABQ 78 Spinners.
A member of the ABQ 78 Spinners, collectors of 78 rpm records, prepares to play a disc during one of the group’s monthly “shellac soirees.”
Richard Bowman listens to a 78 record during a recent meeting of the ABQ 78 Spinners at Bowman’s home, which is filled with music memorabilia.
