Savoy Orpheans Debroy Somers - Charleston - Roaring 20's.MP4

This is my second "coincidental Charleston"! I was surprised to find out about two years ago that the Varsity Eight had recorded on Cameo an abbreviated arrangement of the same song on the Edison label--then about three weeks later there it was on eBay, which I bought for a fairly reasonable price. Then sometime late last year I discovered that the always wonderful Savoy Orpheans had recorded a Charleston as well. One day at random I put "Savoy Orpheans" on eBay and there was their Charleston! It was being offered by long-time UK record collector and jazz historian Mark Berresford, from whom I've bought many records before, specifically Duophones. As you can see, I was successful in that auction too, again at a very reasonable price. Mr. Berresford goes by the name "mr.jelly" on eBay and always has many great listings of dance and jazz records as well as related items.

This recording features a brief announcement by leader Debroy Somers. This disc was also owned and is autographed "Willard" by jazz pianist Willard Ringstrand, who was Musical Director for the famous Swedish Sonora record label in the 1930's--he chose Nipper on which to place his name! I'm eternally thankful it's not the same Willard about whom the 1971 movie was made--a true rat!

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• Orpheans
• Debroy
• Somers
• Charleston
• Roaring
• 20's

[grafonolafavorite]

great info VictrolJazz.

[VictrolaJazz]

@grafonolafavorite Thanks!

[longpast78]

Armstrong was well loved over here ,I in particular like the early Dorsey Brothers .

[VictrolaJazz]

Well whatever the explanation, they certainly sound good!

[Paal1994]

That could be right. As a Norwegian, I find it quite annoying that I can't find Norwegian jazz records over here. If Europeans didn't learn it properly, the British learned it the best out of my experience.

[VictrolaJazz]

I'm sure many professional careers take such trajectories. Louis Armstrong was headed down that same path in the late 40's, but he got himself together and completely rejuvenated his career for the rest of his life--I just wish he could have lived 10 years longer than he did.

[VictrolaJazz]

Thanks! This is just a speculation, but I've heard that the Europeans never really learned how to play jazz--they could follow the notes, but their "jazz" was not authentic--maybe that's why the music sounds hot, but at the same time retains its elegance! Their culture is after all a much older one than ours as well.

[longpast78]

According to a book on the Savoy Hotel which is facinating reading he never reached the same heights after leaving the Savoy.First Broadcasts,Marconi,the B.B.C were all connected to the Savoy,which was built by Richard D'Oyly Carte.

[Paal1994]

Excellent rendition! I just love the British dance bands! I don't know how to explain it, but they manage to keep it hot and elegant at the same time!

[VictrolaJazz]

I just hate to hear things like that--people who brought so much joy and pleasure to so many people for so long dying in such dire circumstances! It doesn't seem right!