@bluesgerd and oldtimejazzfan: Sometimes it's extremely hard to tell with these old records. E.g., at least two King Oliver records give Buster Bailey as clarinetist on the cover, but it' s Jimmie Noone without any doubt.
You forgot to mention the great Stump Evans on alto saxophone playing here (it's not Johnny Dodds doubling on sax). He was an important influence on Coleman Hawkins' tenor style but unfortunately died very young.
These are the recordings that caused a storm in the Armstrong household, as I understand it. Lil organized this session behind Louis' back - perhaps her way of telling history that the Hot Five was essentially her creation.
George Mitchell plays as good on these New Orleans Wanderers sides as he does on the Jelly Roll Morton Red Hot Peppers Victors. Didn't this same band also record some sides under the name The New Orleans Bootblacks?
The substitution of George Mitchell for Louis, created a completely diferent sound from the Hot Five. It is a shame that they only recorded the four tunes that are so well known by serious jazz collectors.The tunes that you have recently put on "erwigaudio", Bob, are all jazz classics and will always be my favourite music.Besides George Lewis that is!!!
@bluesgerd and oldtimejazzfan: Sometimes it's extremely hard to tell with these old records. E.g., at least two King Oliver records give Buster Bailey as clarinetist on the cover, but it' s Jimmie Noone without any doubt.
ErnieHollerhagen 8 months ago
One of the best Alto-Sax players of that time; but it is not Evans, but Joe Clark. Listen to "Mixed Salad", "Flat Foot" and "Mad Dog" also.
Bluesgerd47 1 year ago
@Bluesgerd47 According to KINGS OF JAZZ: JOHNNY DODDS by G.E. Lambert, it's neither Evan nor Clark on Alto but Jimmy Walker.
oldtimejazzfan 1 year ago
You forgot to mention the great Stump Evans on alto saxophone playing here (it's not Johnny Dodds doubling on sax). He was an important influence on Coleman Hawkins' tenor style but unfortunately died very young.
MrJimmienoone 1 year ago
people would be smarter if they listened to this growing up rather than you know what radio BS
MrDylanJG 2 years ago
These are the recordings that caused a storm in the Armstrong household, as I understand it. Lil organized this session behind Louis' back - perhaps her way of telling history that the Hot Five was essentially her creation.
eruptionista 2 years ago
We sure could use some of this wonderful music right about now. I wonder what it would take for a resurgence?
phyllodendron 3 years ago
George Mitchell plays as good on these New Orleans Wanderers sides as he does on the Jelly Roll Morton Red Hot Peppers Victors. Didn't this same band also record some sides under the name The New Orleans Bootblacks?
jazzgirl1920s 3 years ago
Yes, these were about the same folks. also with George Mitchell, july 1926
erwigfilms 3 years ago
@jazzgirl1920s The Wanderers records date from July 13, 1926, the Bootblacks one day later, same personnel.
oldtimejazzfan 1 year ago
I love George Mitchell. He is definitely underated.
GS336 3 years ago 5
Johnny Dodds at his best. Driving the music along. Just fabulous!
Thank you.
cicero3 3 years ago
As fresh today as it was 80 + years ago. This is fantastic!! *****
A thousand thanks for sharing.
Corrie121 3 years ago
You are either a Dodds fan or just became one, this from your different comments.
Bob
erwigfilms 3 years ago
Really enjoyed your pics of these jazz greats, especially the "Lil Hardins". Hope to be posting Lil's version of Papa Dip soon.
Somerset45 3 years ago
Barry, I'm going to follow your site as well.
I got kicked of my other site called ilbofilms.
There I had 1500 subscribers and had received more than 5.00.000 views. All is fortunately still available on daily motion. check under boberwig.
Take care
Bob
erwigaudio 3 years ago
This is New Orleans jazz at it's finest!!!
The substitution of George Mitchell for Louis, created a completely diferent sound from the Hot Five. It is a shame that they only recorded the four tunes that are so well known by serious jazz collectors.The tunes that you have recently put on "erwigaudio", Bob, are all jazz classics and will always be my favourite music.Besides George Lewis that is!!!
Jazzbobill 4 years ago