CRANE RIVER JAZZ BAND: DAUPHIN ST. BLUES

The story of Crane River Jazz Band seems to more or less be an early chapter in the story of the British jazz trumpeter Ken Colyer (1928-88). Colyer has been described as a jazz traditionalist and this recording is a good example of that. The lovely yellow and purple Melodisc label (a label design that isnt as traditional as the recording itself) doesnt state who the musicians are on this recording of Dauphin Street Blues, but according to Wikipedia, Colyer formed Crane River Jazz Band in 1949 together with Monty Sunshine, Sonny Morris and Ben Marshall, so they probably play on this recording together with some other musicians. Jazz journalist Chris Albertson kindly gave me this information:
"The Crane River side was recorded in London, March 22, 1951.Ken Colyer (tp,vcl); Sonny Morris (cnt); Ray Orpwood (tb); Monty Sunshine (cl); Pat Hawes (p); Ben Marshall (bj); Julian Davies (b); Cyril Louth (dr.)"

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Entertainment

Tags:

• 78 rpm
• record collecting
• Crane River Jazz Band
• Ken Colyer
• Björn Jakobsson

[DADRENO]

Very nice memories of those days - thanks! Al.

[nebrot219293]

Yez !!

[elainem1220]

My mom grew up with the crane river behind her house in Cranford.. she knew most of these guys.. will make her happy to hear this .. thanks for posting :)