Someone commented on the drive of the band. A good deal of this can be attributed to Alcid 'Slow Drag" Pavageau. I saw this band in about 1953 in Ca. Slow Drag was a marvel he drove that band with his relentless beat. I have never forgot it. If course Lewis is my favorite clarinetist.
What a power, what a steady relentless drive these old guys had! I wanna dance and play my clarinet at the same time listening to this thundering apotheosis of spirítualism.
I own an amazing recording of George Lewis and Kid Howard playing this but Im not sure what the year is. I dont have the technology to put it in an mp3 or any other audio format. I hope to soon though so I can get some info on it. I believe its the best version ever recorded!
MoleDFigg The answer to your question:Not one of the Jazz afficianados listening to and watching these clips.Thank you for your efforts,they are much appreciated.Wonderful music
Beautiful. The session was made in 1943 rather than 1945, and it's Chester Zardis playing bass and not Slow Drag. This song was in 1943 a relatively new addition to the repertoire and has, since then, become closely associated with New Orleans music, but it had only been recorded for the first time a year or two earlier by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. This shows that the music was a living, evolving, and contemporary phenomenon and represented no sort of "revival."
Hi Clive,my records also indicate that Bill Russell didn't want Howard on trumpet and he tried to get Kid Shots Madison,locally,who was playing a funeral on that day. I'm glad it came out the way it did, as I find Howard to be a dynamic player who can build tunes up to an exciting climax.This was also the very first time that a jazz band had played"Closer Walk"(more history).Bunk recorded it in 1945 with the Lewis/Robinson front line and I will send you Bunk's version so that you can compare.
This wonderful track was recorded in May 1943 at the Gypsy Tea Room in New Orleans. A few tracks were recorded in rehearsal the day before at Mosley's house and without Howard. Bunk was in San Francisco that year so Bill Russell had to "settle" for recording the band with Kid Howard on trumpet instead? Clive: where did that photograph of Edgar Mosley come from?
Someone commented on the drive of the band. A good deal of this can be attributed to Alcid 'Slow Drag" Pavageau. I saw this band in about 1953 in Ca. Slow Drag was a marvel he drove that band with his relentless beat. I have never forgot it. If course Lewis is my favorite clarinetist.
bluesman33 1 year ago
This is American Culture :) One day it will be again. Just have to get rid of the 'Murdochites'
vladdrac88 1 year ago
Typical and unique George Lewis: playing "solo" for 4:20 with and in a group. Timeless masterpiece. Thanks for sharing!!
MrRepizza 1 year ago
What a power, what a steady relentless drive these old guys had! I wanna dance and play my clarinet at the same time listening to this thundering apotheosis of spirítualism.
MrJimmienoone 1 year ago
awesome work!!!!!
GasperH 1 year ago
great trumpet work
bszwed 1 year ago
I own an amazing recording of George Lewis and Kid Howard playing this but Im not sure what the year is. I dont have the technology to put it in an mp3 or any other audio format. I hope to soon though so I can get some info on it. I believe its the best version ever recorded!
kingoliver45 1 year ago
I am thrilled by the music, but it saddens me to read that the musicians died at such a relatively young age.
Thank you for sharing.
Corrie121 2 years ago
MoleDFigg The answer to your question:Not one of the Jazz afficianados listening to and watching these clips.Thank you for your efforts,they are much appreciated.Wonderful music
Squarerig 2 years ago
Beautiful. The session was made in 1943 rather than 1945, and it's Chester Zardis playing bass and not Slow Drag. This song was in 1943 a relatively new addition to the repertoire and has, since then, become closely associated with New Orleans music, but it had only been recorded for the first time a year or two earlier by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. This shows that the music was a living, evolving, and contemporary phenomenon and represented no sort of "revival."
RobeGre 3 years ago
Thank you for your posted comment. it enlightens me, and is much appreciated.
Corrie121 2 years ago
AMAZING....I feel so gooooood
shbswife 3 years ago
Hi Clive,my records also indicate that Bill Russell didn't want Howard on trumpet and he tried to get Kid Shots Madison,locally,who was playing a funeral on that day. I'm glad it came out the way it did, as I find Howard to be a dynamic player who can build tunes up to an exciting climax.This was also the very first time that a jazz band had played"Closer Walk"(more history).Bunk recorded it in 1945 with the Lewis/Robinson front line and I will send you Bunk's version so that you can compare.
Jazzbobill 3 years ago
This wonderful track was recorded in May 1943 at the Gypsy Tea Room in New Orleans. A few tracks were recorded in rehearsal the day before at Mosley's house and without Howard. Bunk was in San Francisco that year so Bill Russell had to "settle" for recording the band with Kid Howard on trumpet instead? Clive: where did that photograph of Edgar Mosley come from?
RobeGre 3 years ago 3
Thanks for your up-date information, I will answer your quyery re. Edgar M. by a 'message'.
Clive.
MoleDFigg 3 years ago
Thanks, I can now listen to it here, rather than on my old crackly, jumpy "45"
Stewart2240 3 years ago 2
Thanks so much for this.
smithywess 3 years ago 2