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Punchinello Harlequn Pantaloon

That's a terrific CD - some of the stuff on it is eye-opening, especially where one can hear regional characteristics. I knew the Lamar/Britt sides but heard the Phil Baxter recordings for the first time. His rhythm section is fascinating in its feel. Not quite jazz, not quite Western Swing.

Reginald Manningham Buller Harry Legge Bourke Norman St.John Stevas (comedians all)

Max Bacon Peter Gammon Werner von Brawn

Red Rodney Black Pete Dead Eye Dick

Percy Thrower Lord Hurlingham William Claude Dukinfield

Marlene Ver Planck Tony Studd James Joist

Dick Diver Muff Diver Miss Muffett

I think Bob Crosby's recordings are some of the most rewarding to listen to from the whole of the swing era. The orchestra both from the point of view of the superlative soloists. Eddie Miller, Irving Fazola, Matty Matlock, Billy Butterfield, Yank Lawson, Muggsy Spanier, Jess Stacy, Bob Zurke - Ray Bauduc's drumming and a book that was much more than just big-band dixieland. My favorite track by the band would be 'Woman on My Weary Mind' and as far as the Bobcats are concerned I wouldn't want to be without 'Mournin' Blues', 'Hindustan' and 'Spain'

Love his work on the Condon jam sessions. Bill's solo on 'Fidgety Feet' on the 'Jammin' at Condon's album is one of the most perfect in jazz. The timing, the sound, the rhythmic drive....!!!!!!!!

Santo Pecora Nat Peck Natty Bumpo

In his favor - the Champion Jack album to which he refers is terrific, with great playing by altoist Pete Brown

Spade Cooley Ace Brigode Clubb Pasha

Frank Bridge Rummy Pokerhontas

Phineas Newborne Baby LeRoy Harold Bissonette

beat you by a minute I think!

Betty Box Sydney Carton Heinrich Boll

One director whose films really reward repeat viewings. A lifeline in a sea of dross.

Sad Sack Manie (sic) Sacks (sic) Don Bagley

Harry the Rat with Women Squeaky Fromme Marat

Stinker Murdoch Pig Pen Captain Foulenough

John Wain John Osborne Alan Sillitoe

Edgar the Outlaw Pedro the Cruel William the Bastard

Doc Holliday Glyn Paques Baron Samedi

Captain Hook Adrian Lyne Michael Schenker