Slam Stewart Trio "Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Gosh" (1947)

Slam Stewart Trio:
Slam Stewart - bass, vocal
Beryl Booker - piano, vocal
John Collins - guitar

from Boy! What A Girl! (1947)

Synopsis:
Two smooth-talking producers are trying to raise money for their musical review. They line up a potential backer who will put up half the cash if they can find someone else to co-finance the production. The duo enlist the services of a cigar-smoking cross-dresser named "Bumpsie" (Tim Moore), who poses as the wealthy "Madame Deborah" to fool the backer. Their scheme goes smoothly - until the real Madame shows up! Madness and mayhem mix with jam sessions at a Harlem roof party where legendary drummer Gene Krupa performs a surprise drum solo. Famous black entertainers include Big Sid Catlett and his band, The Slam Stewart Trio, Deek Watson and The Brown Dots, and The International Jitterbugs.Tim Moore is known to millions of fans as George "Kingfish" Stevens, of the extremely popular "Amos 'n' Andy" television show (1951-1953). He played in musical revues on Broadway and in Europe before embarking on a movie career that includes His Great Chance (1923) and Darktown Revue (1931). Moore had already retired from 50 years of performing when he was cast as "Kingfish."

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[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

Saw Slam in my hometown with "The Great Eight" in 1984. He hadn't changed a bit: He's a funny guy and a great musician. For more swingin' jazz feel free to visit my jazz blog. It's linked with my profile.

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[lewisldurham]

I love the guy at 1:44 who spins around!

[jahlaune]

I love this song from that tim moore movie I wonder if a commercial version was released

[TheJazzPoetAmy]

Slam spent his last years with his wife, Claire, who was a fantastic pianist in her own right, in Binghamton, NY. All of us who were lucky enough to catch their gigs at that Chinese joint downtown, let alone the larger stages, were blessed. And HE co-wrote "Cement Mixer," even though his former partner Slim Gaillard claimed it was his composition.

[MrJimmienoone]

It`s a shame that a great pianist like Beryl Booker is forgotten nowadays.

[Happyforest]

Lost count of the times I have  played this clip,the laid back groove just knocks me out every time. wonderful evocative film of the period.

[gilgamess]

Apparently, it's Beryl Booker.

[Circus53]

Big Sid on the tubs!

[hootinouts]

The pianist is awesome. Is that Marilou Williams on piano?

[cdiaz55]

I got my strings from ebay! the global gut string co. out of India! buy it now for $125. or you can bid on sets as well there's always a few set listed! I have a short clip on you tube if you want to hear strings! just click on user name!

[imnottroy]

I've got an old Kay, too. Where did you find gut strings? Did they cost a fortune? Because I hate my metal strings.

[MrInkSpotsBillKenny]

it is deek watson of the ink spots