For all information about this recordings and all of Berigan's recordings and life, check out the new biography "Mr. Trumpet--the Trials, Tribulations and Triumph of Bunny Berigan" by Michael P. Zirpolo. Go to "Mr. Trumpet" and then follow the links.
There is a very informative book out about Bunny Berigan; it is called Bunny Berigan , Elusive Legend of Jazz, by Robert Dupuis, Louisianna State University Press; it is a bit formal, but beyond that, a fascinating and detailed history of this brilliant musician whose solos are seared into our minds with joy.
@greentom7777 Can you name a couple of Berigan's so l can look them up..Goodman was very reluctant to perform on her sides as he,at that time considered himself a bandleader at the time.However his record company had a reciprocal agreement and he was made to do the session work
Great thanks much for posting.also one of my Favorittes.have many of his Recordings. I once met the Clarinet player from his band . he lived at one time, in madison Wis and also Fox Lake wis.there are digital Archives of Berigan on line.with many photos and Articles. from the Fox lake publiclibary.
@greentom7777 My big sadness is that l got into the music just as the very last of them were about to take the eternal sleep..Therefore that wonderful era of music all seems a little unreal to me, more of a fairytale than actual reality..Thanks for your comments
Wow, Davidglow3, nice tribute. I always though, did wonder why I heard sp little of Bunny over the years. This is just a phenom recording, and I am lucky to hear it.
@davidglow3 The vocal does sound more like Jack Teagarden than Bunny, but I don't think it's Jack either. I looked up the discography for this recording. Gene Gifford and His Orchestra: Bunny Berigan; Morey Samel-trombone and Bud Freeman-tenor sax are both playing behind the vocal, it can't be them; leaving Matty Matlock-clarinet; Claude Thornhill-piano; Dick McDonough-guitar; Pete Peterson-string bass; Ray Bauduc-drums. Gene Gifford director-arranger. Maybe Gifford is the vocalist.
@lesterwyoung I believe Bunny is the vocalist; according to the book, Bunny Berigan , Elusive Legend of Jazz, by Robert Dupuis, Louisianna State University Press, p. 333; "Gene Gifford and his orchestra: Gifford, director-arranger; Bunny, trumpet, Morey Sambel, trombone, Matty Matlock, clarinet; Bud Freeman tenor sax, Claude Thornhill, piano, Dick McDonough, guitar, Pete Peterson, string bass;Ray Bauduc drums. In this session, Wingy Manone only sang on "Squareface."
@ddkoda A tragic genius.Drinking and the trumpet where his loves.In the end he seemed to have loved the booze just that bit more.The song has ended,but the melody lingers on...
For all information about this recordings and all of Berigan's recordings and life, check out the new biography "Mr. Trumpet--the Trials, Tribulations and Triumph of Bunny Berigan" by Michael P. Zirpolo. Go to "Mr. Trumpet" and then follow the links.
mikezeee722 3 months ago
The vocalist is Wingy Mannone. He does not play trumpet on this but sings
RUSSVJM 4 months ago
There is a very informative book out about Bunny Berigan; it is called Bunny Berigan , Elusive Legend of Jazz, by Robert Dupuis, Louisianna State University Press; it is a bit formal, but beyond that, a fascinating and detailed history of this brilliant musician whose solos are seared into our minds with joy.
countryleaves 5 months ago
thanks for this wonderful tune of an outstanding trumpetplayer,
one of my favorites for ever.
JazzmanBerlin 7 months ago
Bunny also played on Billie Holidays songs.and Benny goodmans
greentom7777 8 months ago
@greentom7777 Can you name a couple of Berigan's so l can look them up..Goodman was very reluctant to perform on her sides as he,at that time considered himself a bandleader at the time.However his record company had a reciprocal agreement and he was made to do the session work
davidglow3 8 months ago
Great thanks much for posting.also one of my Favorittes.have many of his Recordings. I once met the Clarinet player from his band . he lived at one time, in madison Wis and also Fox Lake wis.there are digital Archives of Berigan on line.with many photos and Articles. from the Fox lake publiclibary.
greentom7777 8 months ago
@greentom7777 My big sadness is that l got into the music just as the very last of them were about to take the eternal sleep..Therefore that wonderful era of music all seems a little unreal to me, more of a fairytale than actual reality..Thanks for your comments
davidglow3 8 months ago
Definitely Wingy, and Bud.
orson15 8 months ago
Wow, Davidglow3, nice tribute. I always though, did wonder why I heard sp little of Bunny over the years. This is just a phenom recording, and I am lucky to hear it.
niagaraorbust 9 months ago
@niagaraorbust Yep it's one of his best..Great great trumpet player
davidglow3 9 months ago
Does anyone know who does the vocal? It doesn't sound like Bunny.
drzarkov39 1 year ago
@drzarkov39 Jack Teagarden sings on this track
davidglow3 1 year ago
@davidglow3 The vocal does sound more like Jack Teagarden than Bunny, but I don't think it's Jack either. I looked up the discography for this recording. Gene Gifford and His Orchestra: Bunny Berigan; Morey Samel-trombone and Bud Freeman-tenor sax are both playing behind the vocal, it can't be them; leaving Matty Matlock-clarinet; Claude Thornhill-piano; Dick McDonough-guitar; Pete Peterson-string bass; Ray Bauduc-drums. Gene Gifford director-arranger. Maybe Gifford is the vocalist.
drzarkov39 1 year ago
@drzarkov39 Ah! You are right it is not Teagarden..It is actually Wingy Manone on vocal.(he does not play trumpet on this session,just Berigan)...
davidglow3 1 year ago
@drzarkov39 The vocalist is Wingy Manone, the New Orleans trumpet player. The trombonist is Morey Samuel.
lesterwyoung 10 months ago
@lesterwyoung I believe Bunny is the vocalist; according to the book, Bunny Berigan , Elusive Legend of Jazz, by Robert Dupuis, Louisianna State University Press, p. 333; "Gene Gifford and his orchestra: Gifford, director-arranger; Bunny, trumpet, Morey Sambel, trombone, Matty Matlock, clarinet; Bud Freeman tenor sax, Claude Thornhill, piano, Dick McDonough, guitar, Pete Peterson, string bass;Ray Bauduc drums. In this session, Wingy Manone only sang on "Squareface."
countryleaves 5 months ago
@drzarkov39 The vocalist is Wingy Manone. The trombonist is Morey Samuel.
lesterwyoung 10 months ago
A number of hit recordings by Tommy Dorsey had Bunny as a featured trumpet solo.
Is it any wonder that songs like Marie and others were such a success for TD?
ddkoda 1 year ago
@ddkoda A tragic genius.Drinking and the trumpet where his loves.In the end he seemed to have loved the booze just that bit more.The song has ended,but the melody lingers on...
davidglow3 1 year ago
Agree.l prefer the 20s to 30s,but in the 30s people stopped playing like Bix and adopted a strong full on Armstrong sound.Glad you enjoyed it
davidglow3 1 year ago
@davidglow3 nice tone thanks for the post
berriganfan 1 year ago
great swing era blues
wesm65 1 year ago