"Emporer Norton's Hunch" ~ Yerba Buena Stompers @San Diego Dixieland Jazz Fest ~2006

[Casie60]

Do you hear this song also from Jurbena Jazz Band?

[tdub1941]

@Casie60

Yes, and you can see the video I posted back in 2006 of Jurbena performing the number.

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[Abriggs500]

What's the difference between Chicago Dixieland versus New Orleans Dixieland?

[tdub1941]

@Abriggs500

According to Google Maps it looks like about 927 miles.

[RaintreeLDS]

I think that by being aware of the effect of the straight rhythm downbeat of the "banjo in the background", its propulsive effect on the collective presentation of the band becomes more noticeable.

The element of understatement of this banjo style greatly adds to the effect of the entire presentation, as is usual with any understatement in any of the arts.

The purpose of music is joy. It's just like our own purpose. Fits right in.

[RaintreeLDS]

Yeah man. Hot joy, boy. By the way, this banjo is of the four-string variety, as is traditional in the Dixieland band instead of the 5-string of the other favorite, Bluegrass. But what I really want to say is, do you notice how the background straight-rhythm, simple downbeat strum of this banjo provides and creates a jump 'n jive, nuclear hot background to whatever the rest of the band is doing. Whew.

[Klaasklinkert]

This worthy of Lu Watters, wonderful! We used to play this in Holland with the Green River Jass band....

[tdub1941]

Hi!

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hope you have a great 2009!

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[zelde025]

Emporor Norton's Hunch in OPTIMA FORMA Frisco Styl we say.

Thanks for posting Tom.

Paulz

[tdub1941]

Hi Paul!

Great to wee you dropping in. Thanks for you nice comment. I hope our paths cross one of these days. Are you planning on attending any festivals in the USA anytime soon?

Best regards,

Tom

[Squarerig]

Lu Watters would have loved this;I do too,Wonderful jazz keeps coming out of the USA

[HeliconSteamer]

Oh, and Alan Adams is on tuba. Just noticed that was missing.

[silver3B]

In my hometown San Diego!! Wonderful! Great vid!!

Thanks for posting.

[texasjazzlover]

Clint Baker - on drums

[tdub1941]

Thanks, I put this info up in the description where it belongs.

Tom Warner = tdub1941

[tdub1941]

HeliconSteamer,

Thanks for your kind assistance and helping to enlighten me with the above info. I posted it above with the other info.

Tom Warner = tdub1941

[HeliconSteamer]

The name of the tune is Emporer Norton's Hunch written by Lu Watters during his time aboard the S.S. Antigua during WWII.