RIP Jim Cullum Jr.

[AaronG]

Sad news out of San Antonio, as reported over various local sources.

https://www.tpr.org/post/jim-cullum-jr-jazz-band-leader-and-cornetist-dies-77

 

 

[duaneiac]

OMG!  This is so weird -- without even knowing this news, this morning I listened to this CD:

It's a wonderful treatment of this classic music.  Arrangements are by the group's pianist, John Sheridan.  Some excellent playing by all the musicians, but Mr. Cullum is particularly expressive on many of the tunes and clarinetist Allan Vache really shines.  I could only find samples from a "Live" recording of this material (the CD I have was recorded in studio in 1985 & 87), but this version of "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" will give you an idea of the beauty and sincerity with which this music is presented.

Thanks for some wonderful music Mr. Cullum.  I for one will miss you and your music.  Rest In Peace.

[Peter Friedman]

I visited San Antonio once a number of years ago. Went to Jim Cullum's club one evening. Enjoyed the music.

R.I.P.

[jazzbo]

RIP Jim. Enjoyed seeing you several times and enjoyed your music. You had a good life!

[JSngry]

They had a good radio show for decades, maybe still do?

[lipi]

1 hour ago, JSngry said:

They had a good radio show for decades, maybe still do?

Riverwalk Jazz unfortunately ended six or seven years ago, but there is a large archive at Stanford:

http://riverwalkjazz.stanford.edu

[JSngry]

Sorry to hear that. Pretty sure it's still aired here in reruns?

Well, yes, apparently it is!

https://tunein.com/radio/The-One-881-s34379/

[Dan Gould]

On 8/12/2019 at 4:18 PM, lipi said:

Riverwalk Jazz unfortunately ended six or seven years ago, but there is a large archive at Stanford:

http://riverwalkjazz.stanford.edu

 

On 8/12/2019 at 6:21 PM, JSngry said:

Sorry to hear that. Pretty sure it's still aired here in reruns?

Well, yes, apparently it is!

https://tunein.com/radio/The-One-881-s34379/

Just this week came across the riverwalkjazz page Lipi posted ... they run all 360 shows but not on demand. Two channels run simultaneously, 24/7. So I've spent the last few days trying to monitor (new shows about :30 past the hour, I think) and catch a stream via goldwave, when they get to the Joe Williams show and the Sweets Edison show. Ought to be enjoyable but not great odds at any individual hour. Anyway now listening to the first one I actually wanted to grab - a Boogie Woogie theme with Dick Hyman, McShann and Joe as guests. Highly enjoyable.

Here's the list of programs they did:

https://riverwalkjazz.stanford.edu/programs