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Looks like a test of the UK versio of the Victor Vintage series collection called "The Be Bop Era." Here's a link to the cover: http://www.parisjazzcorner.com/en/dis_fich...8&LANGUE=uk

OK, I'll bite. What makes it a "square root" birthday?

It shows up in an on-line database of Dylan covers (but without much any additional information): http://baseportal.com/cgi-bin/baseportal.p...all&Id=9207

Here's a bit more information on some odd 45s from Prestige, including the Manfred Mann. Incidentally, Ruppli doesn't appear to list the Manfred Mann: >>> Alfredito Valdes Alfredito Valdes, and others unknown location, date Charanga New York Tru-Sound 45-1101 Almendra - * Alfredito Valdes - Charanga New York c/w Almendra (Tru-Sound 45-1101) Andres Hernandez Andres Hernandez, and others unknown location, date Pecuerdo De Ipacarai Tru-Sound 45-1102 Pica Mi Gallo - * Andres Hernandez - Pecuerdo De Ipacarai c/w Pica Mi Gallo (Tru-Sound 45-1102) The True Endeavor Jug Band The True Endeavor Jug Band, and others unknown location, date Blues, Just Blues... Prestige 45-290 Jug Band Blues - * The True Endeavor Jug Band - Blues, Just Blues... c/w Jug Band Blues (Prestige 45-290) Manfred Mann Manfred Mann, and others unknown location, date 5-4-3-2-1 Prestige 45-312 Without You - * Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 c/w Without You (Prestige 45-312) Brett And Terry Brett And Terry, and others unknown location, date The Beatle Hop Prestige 45-313 Beatle Fever - * Brett And Terry - The Beatle Hop c/w Beatle Fever (Prestige 45-313) Jimmy Brand Jimmy Brand, and others unknown location, date Don't Cha Leave Me This Way Prestige 45-360 Fly In The Buttermilk - * Jimmy Brand - Don't Cha Leave Me This Way c/w Fly In The Buttermilk (Prestige 45-360) Carol Lee Carol Lee (vo) and others unknown location, date I'll By You Gold Tru-Sound 45-423 Poor Little Rich Girl - * Carol Lee - I'll By You Gold c/w Poor Little Rich Girl (Tru-Sound 45-423) Frank James Frank James, and others unknown location, date Sea Of Faces Tru-Sound 45-424 The Story Of My Life - * Frank James - Sea Of Faces c/w The Story Of My Life (Tru-Sound 45-424)

I don't do Facebook either. Googling "Capitolians" yielded this, which, based on the other descriptions, appears to be the clip in question: http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/searc...-capitoli_music

A bit more information: >>> Coleman Hawkins A Documentary Coleman Hawkins (speaking) NYC, summer 1956 Early Days Riverside RLP 12-117 The Henderson Period - Europe In The 30's - Body And Soul - The Coming Of Modern Jazz Riverside RLP 12-118 New York: The Toughest Town - Some Thoughts On Today And Tomorrow - Some Thoughts On Rock And Roll - * Coleman Hawkins A Documentary, Vol. 1 (Riverside RLP 12-117) * Coleman Hawkins A Documentary, Vol. 2 (Riverside RLP 12-118) >>> As previously noted, this was a double album (gatefold). Jean-Francois Villetard's discography of Hawkins notes: "Tapes were cut in Bill Grauers's (sic) New York living room on a summer night." Thx, Chuck! Do you know when it was recorded and what the Riverside catalog number was...and was it really all "Talk by Hawk"? No music? An interviewer? Coleman Hawkins - A Documentary Riverside RLP 12-117/118. It as all talk, edited to make it a monologue and issued in 1957. About 2 hours of material, IIRC. Thanks very much!

Based on some prior discussions with Scott Wenzel, my understanding is that the ABC material would be part of what's on the Select. I don't remember what else he had in mind for the rest of the box. Thanks for posting this. It will be interesting to see if this project comes to pass and what's on it. I could see them issuing the Decca and Urania material plus "Tricotism" though the latter has been available on cd. The big question is all the French stuff. The "Jazz in Paris" series has issued a fair amount of Lucky's Paris sessions both as leader and with various other people, but I don't think that series has issued the sessions recorded for "Swing." But I think all this would be too big for a Select, wouldn't it? greg mo The Decca and ABC material are both owned by Verve, I believe, so some combination along those lines could be possible. Whatever the case, a Lucky Thompson Select would be great.

The first six issues of Jazz Review are now available on line with the promise of more. It looks like the next one to be posted will be the June 1959 issue. Here's a link to what's available so far: http://jazzstudiesonline.org/?q=node/923 Hello. I'm interested to know more about this Crow review. Do you have the full review? Do you know where i can find it? And about the letter of Bill Evans? Thanks a lot

Out of curiosity, do you remember if her fund raising efforts were effective? That is very interesting. Did she sing the children's songs in a conventional sweet voice, as opposed to her screaming style on her commercial recordings? It was funny, in a way, because Yoko described each song in a sweet voice, then rendered it in a deafening, grating manner.

Glad that you received the index. It wasn't an issue with several earlier editions which included the index as part of the second bound volume. Of course, some other Rust discographies (such as the dance band discography) didn't include an index at all (which, as you observed, made them far less user friendly). The books arrived yesterday, and it did include the paperback index with the 2 Vol. hardcovers. You are correct about needing it, though. These books would be difficult to use without it.

Here's the text and a link to the death notice placed by his family in the Toronto Star: JOE (JOHN C.) SHOWLER It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe on February 10, 2009 at Scarborough General Hospital, at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Cameron and Dawn Showler. Cherished brother of Barbara Showler-Lewis and Helen Moulds. Lovingly remembered by Susan, Kim and Alex. Sadly missed by Cathy. Joe was the world's foremost authority on the life and music of jazz trombonist Jack Teagarden. He will be greatly missed by collectors and friends all over the world. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (at Windermere, east of Jane subway) for visitation only on Monday, February 16, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m., followed by interment at Park Lawn Cemetery. A celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later date. http://www.legacy.com/TheStar/Obituaries.a...e=SEARCHRESULTS

Just heard (and confirmed elsewhere) that the well known Jack Teagarden collector and discographer died earlier this week. Will post additional details if I can find them.

The version of "Organ Grinder Blues" recorded by Clarence Williams on July 2 1928 is a solo piano performance. It was originally on Okeh. It's been reissued on LP on Herwin 402 and on CD on Collector's Classics CC-28 (and probably elsewhere). Clarence Williams next recorded the tune for Columbia on August 23, 1928. That performance has Williams accompanying Ethel Waters. It's currently available on Frog 14. Next, Williams recorded the tune on September 12, 1928 for Okeh. It was issued as by Victoria Spivey accompanied by Clarence Williams' Blue Five (King Oliver ©, Ed Cuffee (tb), Omer Simeon (cl), Clarence Williams (p), Eddie Lang (g)). It's on Collector's Classics CC-28 and on Frog 68 (King Oliver). Next, there's a version recorded for Okeh by Clarence Williams' Orchestra on September 20, 1928. This is an instrumental version with a larger group. It was on LP on Swaggie 853 and on Collector's Classics CC-28. Next, there's a version by Williams' Jug Band recorded for Columbia on August 7, 1933. This appears to be the version that you're asking about. Eva Taylor is the main vocalist, although other members of the group back her as the "Lowland Singers." Ikey Robinson has a tasty solo (as noted). Cecil Scott provides some of his distinctive "buzz tone" clarinet work. Clarence Williams sings, but the piano chairs are filled by Willie "The Lion" Smith and Herman Chittison. This version was on Swaggie 827 (LP) and on Timeless 1-056 (CD). Finally, there's a version by Clarence Williams and His Orchestra recorded for Vocalion on July 6, 1934. Eva Taylor sings again. The rest of the group consisted of Ed Allen ©, Cecil Scott (cl), James P. Johnson (p), Floyd Casey (wbd), Clarence Williams (vcl only). Swaggie 813 (LP) and Timeless 1-057 (CD).

Make sure that you get the index. This edition was originally published without the index. You had to buy the paperback index separately. What's the deal on the CD ROM issue? I wasn't aware that it was offered in that form. I'll have to check this one out. Thanks for the information, everybody. I became curious about the discographies of Brian Rust as a result of these posts. His JAZZ AND RAGTIME RECORDS (1897-1942) is available on CD Rom from the publisher, but currently OOP in book form. However, today I was able to order an OOP hard copy set (library bound) here: http://www.rustbooks.com/books.php at a discounted price. Anyone interested might want to email the webmaster for pricing and availability.

The following site purports to be "the official repository of material for the Errol Garner estate": http://errollgarner.com/ The curator is identified only by an e-mail address: fchoodless@comcast.net

I suspect that some of Robison's records are listed in some of Brian Rust's discographies, perhaps the Dance Band discography. I'd have to check at home later. In the meantime, you might find some information from some of the following sites: http://settlet.fateback.com/PE12000.htm http://settlet.fateback.com/PE14500.htm http://settlet.fateback.com/PE15000.htm If you list the titles and issue or matrix numbers it would help track down the information.

OK. Here's a bit more information from the official Tony Scott website: >>> Scott went back to the USA and on the 16th of November 1957, in only one day, Tony’s Quartet, Quintet, and Sextet ,composed of Bill Evans(p), Henry Grimes(b), Paul Motian(d), Jimmy Knepper(tb), Sahib Shihab(bar), and Clark Terry(tp) recorded all of the following: * Perfect 12010 My Kind of Jazz * Seeco 425 The Modern Art of Jazz * Carlton 12-113 Free Blown Jazz And the following songs: A Shoulder to Cry On and At Home With the Blues (on Harmony 7196); Over and Over, the alternative track of The Chant (on Allegro (E) ALL 737); and Francy Pants (issued on Dick Garcia-The Hi-FI Land of Jazz -Seeco 428). >>> So, amend my earlier response. The album on Perfect was not a compilation.

Yes. My understanding is that it's part of some material that Tony Scott recorded on his own and shopped around. There was this album on Carlton, one on Seeco, and some odd tracks that showed up on compilation albums on Harmony and Perfect. I think an alternate or perhaps edited take of one tune also shows up on a compilation on Allegro. Most or all of the material showed up on a 2-CD set on Fresh Sound several years ago. Good material. Scott plays clarinet and baritone sax. There may be more information on line on a Tony Scott home page. I'll post a link if I can find it quickly.

Since you asked, here's a preliminary answer providing several early recordings of the tune (and leaving for others to decide what qualifies as a "jazz" recording). The dates are from on-line sources and are assumed to be recording dates (but I can't confirm at the moment). Ted Fio Rito and His Orchestra. 10/7/32. Brunswick. Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (vcl by Irene Taylor). 11/17/32. Victor. Ed Loyd and His Orchestra (Gene Kardos). vcl by Dick Robertson. 12/2/32. ARC (Banner, Melotone, Oriole, etc.) Felix Fernando and His Orchestra (vcl by Carl Forsell). 12/7/32. (possibly a pseudonym?). Crown. Johnny Lee Palm Beachers. 1/20/33. Bluebird. Grace Keller. 1/24/33. Brunswick. Boots & His Buddies. 9/17/37. (Issued as "The Weep"). Bluebird. Harry James and His Orchestra. 9/17/39. Columbia. Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. 1/16/41. Okeh. Just the words, apparently. When was the first jazz recording of Willow? The earliest I've heard is by Boots and His Buddys from 1937. Did Art Tatum do it before then?

It looks like Paul Whiteman recorded "Willow Weep for Me" in 1932. I don't currently have access to other sources that might provide other early recordings. Perhaps this evening. Just the words, apparently. When was the first jazz recording of Willow? The earliest I've heard is by Boots and His Buddys from 1937. Did Art Tatum do it before then?

OK. Never mind. Looks like jostber found the same information.

I don't have access to the film at the moment, but the following information from an on-line version of Meeker's "Jazz on the Screen" might shed some light: >>> Songs note "It can't be love" by Charlie Barnet, performed by beach party group; also cues by Max Steiner from "King Kong" and cues by Nathaniel Shilkret, Roy Webb and Alfred Newman from previous RKO movies. Personnel on camera note In the beach party sequence members of Cee Pee Johnson's Band, including Raymond Tate, trumpet; unidentified trombone; Buddy Collette, alto sax; Buddy Banks, tenor sax; Cee Pee Johnson, drums; Alton Redd, vocal. Note(s) Feature film (over 60 minutes). Unconfirmed reports suggest that Orson Welles used a piano track by Nat King Cole during the club sequence in which the second Mrs. Kane is interviewed. Bernard Herrmann denied any knowledge of it to this writer: he also denied any involvement with the musicians in the beach party scene who were hired by Welles himself. Welles' liking for jazz is a matter of record and shortly after KANE was completed he commissioned Duke Ellington to compose a score for a future project, "The story of jazz". A few pages of this unused music still exist. >>> Based on your description, the vocalist is likely Alton Redd. By the way, ASCAP (as well as DESOR) list Charlie Barnet as one of the composers of "In a Mizz" so there seems to be a connection. Perhaps Meeker confused "In a Mizz" with "It Can't Be Love." Or perhaps it's an alternate title. Or perhaps both tunes are performed in the film. In any case, see if Alton Redd fits.

Bill Crow just replied to my request for information on Don Joseph. According to Bill, Don Joseph passed away in February 1994 in Staten Island (NY). So the information in Cadence is wrong (unless there was another trumpeter named Don Joseph). Don Joseph's passing away was noted in the Obituaries section of the October/November/December issue of Cadence. He died on July 22 in Celina, Texas. If you google his name, you get a couple of items which refer to him as 'the late Don Joseph'.

Brownie: Thanks for the additional information. I'm still not convinced the information is correct. I did subsequently find a couple of references to the late Don Joseph, but they were both passing mentions of musical influences on Joe Traina and may not be reliable. If trumpeter Don Joseph did pass away in 2008, it's odd that it should be so hard to find confirmation. Out of curiosity, I checked the Social Security death index and did indeed find a reference to a Don Joseph who died on July 22, 2008 in Celine, Texas. However, take a closer look at the information pasted below: >>> Social Security Death Index Name: Don Verne Joseph Date of Birth: Tuesday June 08, 1926 Date of Death: Tuesday July 22, 2008 Est. Age at death: 82 years, 1 months, 14 days Last known residence: City: Celina County: Collin State: Texas ZIP Code: 75009 Latitude: 33.3172 Longitude: -96.7590 Confirmation: Proven Social Security details: State of Issue: Oklahoma Number: 442-20-0348 >>> "Our" Don Joseph (i.e., the trumpeter) does not appear in either Feather or Grove, so the first attempt to verify details of his birth were thwarted. However, the notes to his Uptown album (Don Joseph. "One of a Kind") state that he was "Born (1923) and raised on Staten Island...". The Don Joseph who died in Celina, Texas on July 22, 2008 was born in 1926, had his social security card issued in Oklahoma, and died in Texas. I'm not convinced that it's the trumpeter. Don Joseph's passing away was noted in the Obituaries section of the October/November/December issue of Cadence. He died on July 22 in Celina, Texas. If you google his name, you get a couple of items which refer to him as 'the late Don Joseph'.

Another recommendation. The following is a fascinating collection of material drawn from the black string band tradition and blues: http://www.oldhatrecords.com/cd1002.html In case this hasn't been mentioned here (at least in this thread), the following site has a wealth of information on jazz violin: http://www.abar.net/