Uploaded by erwigaudio on Jun 25, 2008
Wild Cat Blues - Clarence Williams Blue Five 1923
Although Sidney Bechet has recorded in 1920 and 1921 as well, his first official recording came from a session with Clarence Williams' Blue Five in New York on July 30, 1923. Together with cornetist Tom Morris, trombonist John Mayfield, Clarence Williams piano and Buddy Christian they recorded just two tunes. The Wild Cat Blues became a popular feature for Bechet. He recorded the tune again in 1947 and 1949.
It had a big impact on the revival world. Claude Luter did it on record again and later Monty Sunshine with the Chris Barber Band made it into a tophit. Even today, many of the better revival bands have this great piece in their repertoire.
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this is my man!
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I don't get it. This is an incredible recording! Why on earth don't modern so-called jazz men play like this anymore?
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Sure this is 1923? The sound quality seems too
good for 1923. 1927 seems more realistic.
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Like, like, LOVE!
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@Squarerig You need to revisit Ken Colyer. A brilliant band-leader and much underrated cornet player. There is lots of evidence of this here on You Tube. My complaint with COLYERFAN concerned the suggestion that the Chris Barber/Monty Sunshine's version was more popular/better than this. A bit like comparing a beefburger to a steak.
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@Squarerig You need to revisit Ken Colyer. A brilliant band-leader and much underrated cornet player. There is lots of evidence of this here on You Tube. My complaint with COLYERFAN concerned the suggestion that the Chris Barber/Monty Sunshine's version of was more popular/better than this. A bit like comparing a beefburger to a steak.
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Mr electricity Absolutely!Colyer was enthusiastic but really a most mediocre cornet player.He was surpassed by all the other members of his band.But this is PURE,talented,inspired and joyous.
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@COLYERFAN Your parochial knickers are showing.
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@MrJimmienoone Kansas City Man Blues
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@HissVideo eat dick
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Great! I love the old rough sound
GuyKornowski 2 years ago 7
it's true, authentic, it's art
erbode1 3 years ago 7