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jeffcrom: The clarinetist on your Sir Lancelot 78 is most likely by a musician known by various names but who generally recorded on Calypso records as Gregory Felix. I've heard him as a sideman on some Gerald Clark recordings, and your description of his playing is consistent with his sound. Here's some more background information: Sir Lancelot often performed with bands let by Gerald Clark. I found a reference on line linking Sir Lancelot to a recording on Keynote (#548) of "Scandal in the Family" where he is backed by Gerald Clark's Carribean Serenaders. Sir Lancelot earlier sang the tune in the 1943 movie "I Walked With A Zombie." Link to some information on Sir Lancelot: http://www.calypsoworld.org/noflash/songs-10.htm#1 Link to picture of Keynote 78: http://www.calypsoworld.org/songs/scandal.htm Other information on line suggests a 1946 recording date. See, for example, the following from: http://www.robomod.net/pipermail/madness/2...uly/000294.html >>> [5] - SHAME AND SCANDAL'S FAMILY TREE The earliest known version of the song "Shame and Scandal" features in the RKO-film "I Walked With A Zombie." (Black and white 1943). Actor Lancelot Pinard Sings "Shame and sorrow for the family" in this film in a Calypso style version of the tune with differing lyrics to the new Madness single. This song tells the story of a woman doing it with her husband's brother and then she gets cursed and turns into a zombie. It is sung in a cameo spot in the film, to stir the plot by letting the cat out of bag on certain family issues and to embarrass the films lead characters. In the film script for I Walked With A Zombie this song is mentioned as "The Fort Holland Calypso Song" after the place of the scene. Co author Ardel Wray was involved in the script writing, so at first the song may well have been written for the film exclusively. This version was released on record by "Sir Lancelot with Gerald Clark's Calypso Serenaders" (1946) on Keynote as "Scandal In The Family" again he sings "Shame and sorrow" instead. It was reissued on Mercury in 1953 and it then triggered covers by the dozen. >>> The quote above appears to mistakenly refer to "Calypso Serenaders" rather than "Carribean Serenaders" unless it was also issued as such (but the picture of the 78 clearly indicates "Carribean." They Keynote label was sold to Mercury, so there's another clear connection here to your Mercury 78. Clark's clarinet player was usually Gregory Felix. Pages 105-106 of the following provide more information on Gregory Felix: http://redalyc.uaemex.mx/redalyc/pdf/377/37719206.pdf Felix (real name Gregorio Felix Delgado) performed earlier with notable groups including James Reese Europe's Hell-Fighters and Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra. Although his early recordings were in a jazz vein, he later switched to calypso music, a genre in which he became well known. As explained in the prior link, Gregory recorded at various times under the following names: - Gregorio Felix Delgado - Gregorio Felix - Gregory Felix - Felix Gregory

Saxpet: Are you certain that Picasso is based on the chords of Body and Soul? My recollection is that some have argued either that it may be based on another tune ("Prisoner of Love" or am I confusing this with something else?) or on no tune at all. I think Chilton said something about this in his Hawkins biography. Let me see if I can find it... OK. Check out pages 260 and 261 of John Chilton's "The Song of the Hawk." He argues that "the improvisations are not based on any standard harmonic progression." Here's a link that may or may not work: http://books.google.com/books?id=54EX2a-kf...esult#PPA262,M1 It might be intstructive to check out the liner notes to the expanded, CD reissue of the "The Jazz Scene" to see what, if anything, is said there regarding the basis of Picasso. I don't have access to that at the moment.

For later Steward, there was an LP on Famous Door (which may have been reissued on CD). I recall also having an LP of his on Ava -- more of an "easy listening" session as I recall.

Lazaro: It's a commercial recording from the early 70s. Appears to be available still from Audiophile: http://www.jazzology.com/item_detail.php?id=ACD-238

I heard a bit of the CD earlier this week while checking in new releases at the station. Based on what I heard, I can't argue with the assessment offered by John Norris. Bennett is fairly young, so perhaps he'll find his own voice in time.

Good point. I guess the notation "Promo!!!" should have tipped me off if I had bothered to read the description. I gave up after awhile trying to discern some information from the blurry image...

I thought that there were some licensing issues that came up unexpectedly on the Stuff Smith set that caused it to be withdrawn suddenly.

Here's a link to another image: http://cgi.ebay.com.hk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...3&indexURL= This one doesn't look like a promo.

*****SPOILER***** Not sure why you don't want to check. If you don't want the answer, don' read what follows. If you want a better answer, there's this information from an on-line Armstrong discography: >>> On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) October 28, 1969, London, England We Have All The Time In The World -- United Artists 50617 Pretty Little Missy (Armstrong, L.; Kyle, B.) -- United Artists 50617 Armstrong, Louis (Trumpet, Vocal) Barry, John (Conductor) Unknown personnel (Orchestra) Armstrong's first recording since suffering major health problems in late '68 and early '69. >>> So, that was not his final "studio" recording. Not even close. Here's what appears to be his last: >>> Louis "Country Western" Armstrong August, 1970, New York, NY Miller's Cave Almost Persuaded Running Bear Get Together Crystal Chandeliers You Can Have Her The Easy Part's Over Now Black Cloud Why Did Mrs. Murphy Leave Town Wolverton Mountain Ramblin' Rose Crazy Arms Armstrong, Louis (Vocal) Eubanks, Jack (Lead Guitar) Basore, Stu (Steel Guitar) Grammer, Billie (Rhythm Guitar) Butler, Larry (Piano) Strzelecki, Henry (Bass) Ackerman, Willie (Drums) An odd ending to Armstrong's pioneering studio career. The instrument tracks were supposedly recorded in Nashville with Armstrong recording his vocal tracks later in NYC. However, pictured below are Louis and the "Nashville cats". To his left are Willie Ackerman, Henry Strzelecki and Stu Basore. (Photo courtesy of Trey Ackerman.) [Photo not pasted here] >>>

Didn't realize you had the cover. No matter. Slow day at work... That's right. Mine has the finished cover. Many test pressings just came with an inner.

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