That is a 1923/24 Gibson RB-3 for those who want to know. It has a 10 1/2" head, hollow brass tube on ball bearings without springs and a "trap-door" resonator. The neck has a 24 fret ebony board. I used to have its twin.
I'm his great nephew. I'm a studio musician (piano) and live in Eastern KY right over the hill from where he grew up. My grandfather (Jesse Powell Kazee) was his brother. The oldest of 4.
I knew him pretty well and have spent plenty of time on the front porch of our homeplace and living room playing guitar as he played and sang. He truly was amazing and insightful. Had a great sense of humor. Much of the family is musical. My brother lives in NYC, plays piano for many people.
@kazeejohn It's so great to see Buell Kazee come to life in this video. I greatly enjoyed his music when I first heard it on the Harry Smith collection (which opened my mind to so many great rare pieces).
That is a 1923/24 Gibson RB-3 for those who want to know. It has a 10 1/2" head, hollow brass tube on ball bearings without springs and a "trap-door" resonator. The neck has a 24 fret ebony board. I used to have its twin.
pfslow 1 year ago 3
How about posting the other 2 songs? And the Roscoe Holcomb? Watsons?
Any chance?
8thatchmo 1 year ago
So nice to find some footage of these older players, and pretty rare too....
foxtrotyankee 1 year ago
KZ IN DA HOUSE!
kyubinaruto078 1 year ago
I'm his great nephew. I'm a studio musician (piano) and live in Eastern KY right over the hill from where he grew up. My grandfather (Jesse Powell Kazee) was his brother. The oldest of 4.
I knew him pretty well and have spent plenty of time on the front porch of our homeplace and living room playing guitar as he played and sang. He truly was amazing and insightful. Had a great sense of humor. Much of the family is musical. My brother lives in NYC, plays piano for many people.
David Kazee
kazeejohn 2 years ago 12
@kazeejohn It's so great to see Buell Kazee come to life in this video. I greatly enjoyed his music when I first heard it on the Harry Smith collection (which opened my mind to so many great rare pieces).
MROSEN62 1 year ago
great videos and informative blog. keep up the good work.
ludicovic 2 years ago
Wish I could have met Buell. He was a classic.
ArkRed1 2 years ago
What a treasure to have one of the old-time Banjo greats break it down for you. Where on earth is this film from?
SWBMAI 2 years ago
Great to see Buell Kazee. One of the greatest. That "rake back" is news to me. Looking forward to trying it.
Thanks for posting.
frictionpeg 2 years ago
Killer! I had no idea there was footage of Kazee. His version of "Wagoner's Lad" sends shivers down my spine each time I listen.
Fantastic! Thanks for posting.
NewtHarvest 2 years ago
I really should probably know, but does anybody know what model gibson that would be?
thanks!
stanleypicker 2 years ago
It's a trapdoor Gibson(a pre-Mastertone model). Maybe a style 3?
DanNPitts 2 years ago
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BlondeBassooner 2 years ago
cool thanks! it's got a nice sound......
stanleypicker 2 years ago
One of the best. His tone especially is tremendous.
blindjesse 2 years ago 2
This is very special. Thanks for posting it!
pomea 3 years ago 3
I just happened upon this rare and wonderful filmclip.What a great picker he is!Thanks for making it available to us all!
fespar 3 years ago
This video is gold. Thanks for posting.
:)
BrunoEspo 3 years ago 3
I have admired his singing and playing for twenty years. Great voice, good expression. Thank you Buell!
Lilli Buck, Bristol, VA
astrolog7000 3 years ago
did he file down the frets on that gibson?
darius97 3 years ago
That's great, thanks for putting it up.
HunterRobertson 3 years ago
Oh, I love Buell Kazee. Didn't realize there were any videos of him. Lady Gay is one of my favorite tunes..
rpeek 3 years ago
Very very helpful Thanks you !!!He is wonderful . Describing the Raking with the thumb !! Thats a lot of years work .. Guy
guywolff 3 years ago
That was neat....thanks...
banjoden 3 years ago