Frederick Hodges-Russian Rag@Old Town Music Hall July 2007

[carlvehse]

Great play!! It's even better getting to hear Hodges play in person. And I especially like Frederick's Russian Rag on his "Kitten on the Keys" CD, with the little extra excerpt he slips in from the good ol' Cold War days.

[idasynco]

@carlvehse

Where did you hear Frederick play in person? I agree, in person is the best! His vocals are also very entertaining...like "Veronica" for example.

[OofusTwillip]

This tune is very familiar to Benny Hill fans. Benny used the minor-key parts to underscore many of his comedy sketches. The ones that immediately spring to mind are delivering an urgent message from King Charles I, the Scarlet Pimple, and Wondergran Meets Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

[tdub1941]

Ida,

This one is fantastic. I'm thinking that even if I can't find it in my remaining 10 hours of tapes that this one is pretty darn hot anyway.

Fun stuff!

RagJazzMonkey,

Tom Warner

[idasynco]

Hey Tom, I see you FINALLY found and posted Frederick playing this at the WCRF this November in Sacramento! It is great to hear both!

[tdub1941]

Ida,

I can't remember if I got this one or not. I still have 10 hours of tapes to work though, so we'll see. This one that you captured is plenty good enough though. WONDERFUL ! ! !

Tom

[Mexmando]

wonderful !!

[tdub1941]

Dr. Fred sure knows how to manufacture musical magic with a piano. Luvit. Thanks Karen!

tdub1941 = Tom Warner