Double rainbow, Evergreen, Colorado, 2014. Photograph by Michael Steinman
Wonder of wonders (continue) with the Miracle Boys of Hot, The Fat Babies, at their July 29, 2016. Even the elk were swinging. They are (of course) Alex Hall, drums; Beau Sample, string bass; Paul Asaro, piano / vocal; Jake Sanders, guitar / banjo; Jonathan Doyle, John Otto, reeds; Dave Bock, trombone; Andy Schumm, cornet, clarinet, arrangements.
MANDY, MAKE UP YOUR MIND:
PLEASURE MAD (later known as VIPER MAD, by Sidney “Bash-shay” in any case:
HE MAY BE YOUR MAN (BUT HE COMES TO SEE ME SOMETIMES):
and a quick but satisfying set-closer, MAPLE LEAF RAG, Charles LaVere 1935 style:
So hot it’s delightful. And another whole Evergreen set to come.
And . . . the Babies have three CDs out on the Delmark label: CHICAGO HOT, 18th and RACINE, and the new Baby, SOLID GASSUH, as well as two featuring Paul Asaro on Rivermont, WHAT A HEAVENLY DREAM (devoted to Fats) and SWEET JAZZ MUSIC (for Jelly). Lay in a supply. They say it’s going to be a cold cold winter.
May your happiness increase!
