ghost of miles Posted July 6, 2003 Report Share Posted July 6, 2003 The other day I was listening to a Kitty Kallen collection that I recently picked up. The first 8 or 9 cuts feature her with Jack Teagarden's 1939 big band, with some wonderful trumpet work by Charlie Spivak. I have to admit that this is the first time I've heard Teagarden's big band, which evidently continued on in some form or fashion for the next several years. I'm guessing the Classics are probably my best route for exploring this particular unit... Any fans of big-band Texas Tea out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted July 6, 2003 Report Share Posted July 6, 2003 Tea's big band sides are pretty darned good for the most part. There are several cds on the Vernon label of live broadcasts of the band, and then there are the Classics. There are some duds in the sides, but if you enjoy those on the Kallen disc, I think you'll enjoy exploring them. I like the Vernon (live versions) better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted July 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2003 Tea's big band sides are pretty darned good for the most part. There are several cds on the Vernon label of live broadcasts of the band, and then there are the Classics. There are some duds in the sides, but if you enjoy those on the Kallen disc, I think you'll enjoy exploring them. I like the Vernon (live versions) better. I'll seek out those Vernon CDs, Lon, given that you're one of the leading Teagarden authorities around these parts. I understand from my reading that financial problems forced Teagarden to alter the band's makeup somewhat after its first year of existence... It will be interesting to investigate this phase of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montg Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 I have a CD that I really like, "Big T Jump", that covers transcriptions made between 1944-45 by the big band. The label is Jass. Excellent remastering from Jack Towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 I'd forgotten about that one Mont! Good call. There is also a two cd set on Jazz Classics that reissues the other two cds of Teagarden transcriptions on the Jass/Stash label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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