I saw Alan play lots of times in Boston. He was the first call drummer for visiting out of towners. In all those times, he never played vibes (but I know that he did record on them on at least a few occasions.
Hi Ken. I missed the show but will check it out from the archive.
I had the pleasure of seeing Alan Dawson many times close up in Boston. What a subtle player!
I suspect the reference is to this:
Michel Hausser (vib) Martial Solal (p) George Duvivier (b) Charles Saudrais (d)
Paris, May 22, 1956
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Rue Dauphine
? Coronet
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Nautilus
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No whiskey for George
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You go to my head
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Just for kicks
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Fine and dandy