A superb playlist - many thanks Jack for recalling so many old favorites, and introducing a surprising number of quality surprises. You have really hit the button, in my judgment!
Is there really a "commentary" from you somewhere or is Hollerhagen in fact referring to Ross Russell's perceptive comments, which you have had the good sense to quote? It will probably take me the rest of (several) days to enjoy the remaining selections you have skillfully chosen, and we are all of us indebted to you.
Sometimes I feel the same way. Back in the 70s when I first discovered Bird I'd stay up late having a few smokes, listening to his records, going back in time.
this is not the Trocadero, but the KFBI studios in Wichita, 30 Nov. 1940. The only surviving Trocadero Ballroom track is I Got Rhythm, August '40 with a very brief Parker solo.
see: "Early Bird - Charlie Parker w. Jay McShann" , Stash ST-CD-542
In the photo above and playing the bass on this recording with the Jay McShann Orchestra is my friend and mentor the late Gene Ramey. He apprenticed with Walter Page and, yes, swung like crazy.
Great historical record!! Charlie Parker was still an unknown. Gus Johnson's drumming predates the use of the ride cymbal for time keeping but incorporates the use of "bomb dropping". Very cool!! Be Bop is just around the corner!!
@mtibberon but there's an alto solo in the middle that's definitely Bird playing. So what do we know about the tenor player, who just solos at the beginning BTW?
I am currently reading the book and have just gotten to the part quoted in the description. I thought "hey, why not look for these recordings on Youtube?" thank you for uploading!
@kakahich Ross Russell - Bird Lives! , The High Life And Hard Times Of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker. Very nice book, although many people argue, that Russell made some things up, and he modified a lot of the info he got. I have my own personal opinion on this, but just to let you know.
Brilliant
mickhutchinson 1 month ago
A superb playlist - many thanks Jack for recalling so many old favorites, and introducing a surprising number of quality surprises. You have really hit the button, in my judgment!
Is there really a "commentary" from you somewhere or is Hollerhagen in fact referring to Ross Russell's perceptive comments, which you have had the good sense to quote? It will probably take me the rest of (several) days to enjoy the remaining selections you have skillfully chosen, and we are all of us indebted to you.
Mrchaseruk 2 months ago in playlist Jck's Favs
@Mrchaseruk
You're too kind. Yes, Hollerhagen is referring to Ross Russell's insightful passage.
JckDupp 2 months ago
i dig his "version" of Young. his rythmn has snap!
impala327 2 months ago
thanks!!!
LENIN990 6 months ago
MANOOOOOO Q FODAAAA AMEIIIII PQP
mystery666ish 6 months ago
grazie!
sonopaolotorre 6 months ago
This why YouToob rox...thanx 4 this
kevinherbert 8 months ago
genial!!!!!!!!!
Antillano100 8 months ago
JckDupp's commentary is about the best I have ever read on youtube.
ErnieHollerhagen 10 months ago
omg i so wish i could go back in time and be alive during the era. man i would give anything. serioulsy! i was born in the wrong era :-(
AlergicToStupidity 10 months ago 2
@AlergicToStupidity
Sometimes I feel the same way. Back in the 70s when I first discovered Bird I'd stay up late having a few smokes, listening to his records, going back in time.
mjazzguitar 5 months ago
wow - i would never have picked this as bird. Fascinating!!! thanks
jujutay 11 months ago
this is not the Trocadero, but the KFBI studios in Wichita, 30 Nov. 1940. The only surviving Trocadero Ballroom track is I Got Rhythm, August '40 with a very brief Parker solo.
see: "Early Bird - Charlie Parker w. Jay McShann" , Stash ST-CD-542
robchalfen 1 year ago
that phrasing is just amazing!!
locriansrevenge 1 year ago
So modern!
hep2jive 1 year ago
Man, Bird on his home soil, still sowing his oats.
Outstanding piece of archiving! :)
SwingMan1937 1 year ago
In the photo above and playing the bass on this recording with the Jay McShann Orchestra is my friend and mentor the late Gene Ramey. He apprenticed with Walter Page and, yes, swung like crazy.
TexMando007 1 year ago
Great find, never heard before. Thank you for posting !
tenorbanjo4 1 year ago
Great historical record!! Charlie Parker was still an unknown. Gus Johnson's drumming predates the use of the ride cymbal for time keeping but incorporates the use of "bomb dropping". Very cool!! Be Bop is just around the corner!!
bcc50 1 year ago 2
that so good rytmh !!!!
gleo123 1 year ago
Great !!!
profeso07 1 year ago
Fantastic! I never heard this before! It's amazing to hear Bird play like Pres.
mtibberon 1 year ago 7
@mtibberon Reacting on that - have you heard Bird play Shoe Shine Boy? That one just blew my mind...
matoflash 1 year ago
@mtibberon but there's an alto solo in the middle that's definitely Bird playing. So what do we know about the tenor player, who just solos at the beginning BTW?
dogadder 2 months ago
I am currently reading the book and have just gotten to the part quoted in the description. I thought "hey, why not look for these recordings on Youtube?" thank you for uploading!
chronzie99 2 years ago 3
@chronzie99
hey! man what is that book called?
kakahich 1 year ago
@kakahich Ross Russell - Bird Lives! , The High Life And Hard Times Of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker. Very nice book, although many people argue, that Russell made some things up, and he modified a lot of the info he got. I have my own personal opinion on this, but just to let you know.
matoflash 1 year ago
this is amazing!
pakycracky 2 years ago 2