Did you catch the first chorus of Louis Nelson's solo? He slips in "Somewhere My Love" and it fits! BTW, this is largely the same Preservation Hall Jazz Band which performed at my university when I was a freshman in 1972-73. Kid Thomas Valentine was definitely the leader at that time.
This was shot at Presevation Hall about 1971 and used as a sequence in the documentary about New Orleans trumpeter Ernest "Punch" Miller entitled "Oh Didn't He Ramble"
The personell is definitely:
Kid thomas Valentine - tpt and leader
Louis Nelson - tbone
Albert Burbank - clarinet (fabulous player)
Emanuel Paul - tenor sax
Joseph "Kid Twat" Butler - bass
Alonzo Stewart - drums ( who rushes)
I think the piano player is either Joe James or Charlie Hamilton - I believe it to be the latter.
New Orleans piano player Charlie Hamilton NEVER recorded with Armstrong. Hamilton's an underated musician who also played some fine banjo. Cheers!
knulla08 2 years ago
Now I wonder about that. He was a great piano player but I don't know what he was doing in the 30's but I'm sure he was in demand.
punchsboy 2 years ago
Hey there B - Is Charlie Hamilton the same Charlie Hamilton who recorded with Louis Armstong in his big band in the 30s?
McVouty 2 years ago
Yes, it is Charlie Hamilton who also played on Sunday nights with Punch's band. Alonzo replaced Sammy Penn,original drummer with Thomas.
punchsboy 2 years ago
Charlie Hamilton is my grandfather... this is so great! I have never seen this footage, how can I get a copy?Thanks- Gia
Goddessinaction 3 years ago 2
I heard this band live at preservation hall in New Orleans in 1970. The pianoplayer is definitly Charlie Hamilton
jazzgossen 4 years ago
Did you catch the first chorus of Louis Nelson's solo? He slips in "Somewhere My Love" and it fits! BTW, this is largely the same Preservation Hall Jazz Band which performed at my university when I was a freshman in 1972-73. Kid Thomas Valentine was definitely the leader at that time.
Funbone2 4 years ago 2
This was shot at Presevation Hall about 1971 and used as a sequence in the documentary about New Orleans trumpeter Ernest "Punch" Miller entitled "Oh Didn't He Ramble"
The personell is definitely:
Kid thomas Valentine - tpt and leader
Louis Nelson - tbone
Albert Burbank - clarinet (fabulous player)
Emanuel Paul - tenor sax
Joseph "Kid Twat" Butler - bass
Alonzo Stewart - drums ( who rushes)
I think the piano player is either Joe James or Charlie Hamilton - I believe it to be the latter.
McVouty 5 years ago
shABBY. albert burbank is awesome. amazing tone and clarity. kid thomas, great band leader. can barely hear him but who cares. love it
crumhorn 5 years ago