Rae Ann Berry is back on the case — and we are so much richer for her diligence. Here she captures a rocking session with the New El Dorado Jazz Band, that hot group honoring cornetist Papa Ray Ronnei and his friends.
In its current incarnation at the Sounds of Mardi Gras in Fresno, California, it is made up of Hal Smith, drums (he’s the co-leader); Marc Caparone, cornet (subbing for co-leader Clint Baker); Howard Miyata, trombone (“Uncle Howie” of Gordon, Justin, and Brandon Au); Mike Baird, clarinet (a charter member); Katie Cavera, banjo, guitar, vocals; Carl Sonny Leyland, piano; Georgia Korba, bass.
Katie assures us THE WORLD’S JAZZ CRAZY (AND SO AM I):
Do you like Mexican food? HERE COMES THE HOT TAMALE MAN:
The soaring, pensive FAR AWAY BLUES:
GATEMOUTH BLUES (harking back to Miss Lil and the Dodds brothers):
OLE MISS (named for a very fast train) has Kim Cusack subbing for Mike Baird:
THAT’S A PLENTY (how true):
Hotter than that!
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