Here’s music to feel very very good about. In fact, you might have to hold on to your chair. Here is the BUGLE CALL RAG, as performed by the IVORY CLUB BOYS, Paul Mehling’s evocation of Stuff Smith’s delicious swing on Fifty-Second Street circa 1946-45. They are, for this hot concert, Paul, guitar; Evan Price, violin; Marc Caparone, cornet (subbing for Clint Baker); Sam Rocha, string bass; Isabelle Fontaine, guitar. This was recorded on May 31, 2014, at Armando’s in Martinez, California. I was behind the camera, so you can’t see how much I was and am grinning.
May your happiness increase!
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Wonderful band.I’m sure the great Stuff Smith would be highly impressed with Mr. Price’s violin.I loved the quotes,particularly the nod to to Lester’s “Jumpin’ with Sympony Sid.
Dear Michael, This is indeed exciting by a group of terrific musicians! Thanks, Roo
scary good swinging fiddling!
What a great way to make a living!! These fantastic musicians are entertaining and having the time of their lives! I love !! Thank you for the delightful post NM,,,,,
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Thanks Michael! That was great stuff.
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