My Old Kentucky Home -Crane River Jazz Band.wmv

Another wonderful old track from the 1950's jazz scene in London. The track and contemporary photographs of the band were sent to me (once again) by John Westwood -who played drums on this track. Recorded at the Piccadilly Arcade studio on the 2nd. August 1950, the full line-up was :-
Ken Colyer; tpt. Sonny Morris; cnt. John R.T. Davies; tmb. Monty Sunshine; clt. Pat Hawes; pno. Ben Marshall; bjo. Julian Davies; bss. and John Westwood; dms.
The recording suffers a little from copying and e-mailing, BUT this is a real 'must have' for the archives of anyone (like myself !) who gets all dewey-eyed thinking of the U.K. jazz scene in the 50's and 60's.
Thanks, again, John.

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[OSSI002]

da geht mir das herz auf .........!!

[hom859]

One of the best versions i've ever heard - From a Kentuckian. Thank you.

[Teddyb1939]

I think one of my mates played drums with this band, Ken Connor is his name. The area was Southall & acton West London, great old sound.

[mahoganyhall]

Beautiful .. is that the right word? .. yeh just beautiful

[ScotsjohnSE]

What a lovely sound, ah the memories it conjures up! Thanks for uploading and sharing the JOY! You and jphar are most generous in sharing your great collections! You are much appreciated!

[drjazzisme]

FANTASTIC SOUNDS!!!MAKES THE HAIRS STAND UP SOMEWHAT.WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES IT CONJURES UP.OH SO HAPPY I AM THAT I GREW UP IN THAT TIME TO ENJOY IT SO MUCH. THANKS MoleDFig and John FOR THIS AND OTHER POSTINGS.DEREK.SOMERSET.

[MrPetepohl1]

WONDERFUL ! took me back a few years too !

thanks PETE uk

[vacationdr1]

Thank you! Nice true tone sound.

[jphar]

Wonderful Clive, thanks. As you say it takes you right back to those lovely days.

It still sounds as fresh now. Good old Ken

John

[fredjmp]

Thanks for sharing!