"Weary Blues" ~ The Saint Louis Rivermen

[glevito]

Great as always, Tom. Was this performed in KC? All the best to you.

[tdub1941]

All the excitement took place in Decatur, Illinois at the Central Illinois Jazz Festival.

Thanks for watching!

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[kingoliver45]

This is a great group. I think the cornets name is Steve lilly if I remember correctly. He kills at playing ballads. I saw this group at seaside. Good stuff!!

[tdub1941]

Hi and thanks for watching!

Yes, the Cornet guy is Steve Lilley, and all of the names of these musicians are listed in the writeup above and to the right of the video.

RagJazzMonkey

[CharlestonDog6]

OUCH! Hot Stuff! I'm burning up! What a great arrangement! This is one of your very best! Thanks tdub1941 for posting it!

[tdub1941]

Thanks for watching!

With such a glowing comment, I wonder if you are a member of the band? haha

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[hmbgct]

The Title is "Weary Blues" by Artie Matthews Who also composed the pastime Rags 1-5

[tdub1941]

Thanks so much for your helping me out with this tune title. I knew the melody, but couldn't remember the title.

RagJazzMonkey Tom