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Jimmy Dorsey. Anyone? For past few days I've been watching you tube extensively, and found some clips with Jimmy Dorsey and his band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6j9gzILItM Also with the band called The Capitolians (around 1928): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjVP81wSZ4w Now, I know what Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey band really was during beginning of 1930s, but I always listened to Tommy more than Jimmy Dorsey. Now, when I saw "Man, That's Groovy" I finally realized what Jimmy really was capable of. If you listen closely to his clarinet playing, you will almost hear Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw in one person - great tone with perfect control over any register and great swing. In addition, I'm almost certain that Bird heard Dorsey and his perfect, airy phrase and usage of grace notes... So, my question is: do you like Jimmy Dorsey?

I don't know what exactly is on those discs, but I've heard that Doug Pomeroy recently did some transfer form metal matrices - and that the sound of those transfers is unbelievable...

Totally understood the point, but... Well, to my opinion we can go further, and notice that many (if not all) of jazz musicians we put nowadays in our imagined hall of fame were, from one time to another, shall we say, problematic persons. Benny Goodman, nice looking, quiet, elegant guy... not a chance - hear from Jimmy Rowels about Goodman... Sidney Bechet? Terrible, arrogant person. Stan Getz? Also. Buddy Rich? The same as for Jo Jones. Billie Holiday? Unhappy woman, but with no scruple for those she didn't like (she even was capable of fighting with men that were abusing her). Chet Baker...? Today we know what he was doing with his girlfriend after recording sessions... Even Bird was unpleasant from time to time, but it was his way to struggle for life, more than to put his ego in outer space. Still, I can't understand what did you mean about Pepper? To me, he was very unpleasant one, but his music is deeper than most of others ever produced - so, I can find no link between Pepper as a person and Pepper as a musician... IMHO, of course...

Jim, anything as an answer from Corinthian Records?

People, These rememberings about Jo, as not so pleasant person to work with are interesting, and are some kind of a new light to his personality. Anyway, if you tell me that Jo killed 1000 people he will remain the same great, among them greatest drummers anytime - musically and rhythmically pure pleasure to listen to.

You know, you can't "learn" to be this much of a badass. You either are are you aren't. Jo Jones was. There was a lengthy interview with him in Modern Drummer about 25 years ago that still boggles my mind. Pure Truth. The man was a freakin' force of nature, simple as that. "Music" was just the vehicle. Agree. There are things that are spirit or nature of a man. Look at him, he's like a cat... BTW, I've heard about audio, even film or video tapes Jones recorded as his drum school, anyone saw it? Another thing is some recording session with Jo Jones and Duke Elington in France, that was made for non commercial reasons? Any info about that? There is one more clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPGMgCVCyv0

Well, I must say that this: inspired me to open new corner for this great player. It is so nice to see Papa Jo performing - such elegance, and so much feeling for "body language", that even the most difficult details are just easy as ABC. Not the fastest, even not most precise one, but clever and musically unmatched drummer, ever. How about you? Any particular CD, solo... whatsoever... (I still can remember our discussion about his influence on early development of bebop rhythm section)

Thanks Flurin, I think that Jazzview label "lifted" material from Boris Rose LPs...

I still remember discussion form this board about Gordon appearance in Swedish porn movie.

We can only hope that extensive search through Boris Rose archives, now owned by University, and in good hands and full enthusiasm of Doug Pomeroy will show more recorded material...

Fully agree! Pardon me, if I wasn't quite clear in my post, but your statement is right what I think about Kenny.

This is small dialogue and argues I had just about two hours ago: Me: "I like Hank Jones' playing very much" My friend: "I found him boring... met him at (some jazz) Festival (abroad), last year..." Me: "He is in the hospital, you know, struggling for life... not so well" My friend: "I found him boring, anyway" Me: "You're an idiot, anyway"

Here's the original US issue of the Helen Merrill/Teddy Wilson LP on ebay still sealed for eight bucks. I have the record--it's a good one: Helen Sings Teddy Swings 8$ only for Merrill with Wilson... Gee, this world is weird place...

The same with me. And you put it right: Joe Newman is far more interesting player than Terry! He and Charlie Shavers both share the same brittle, shiny technique and they never used it inappropriate.

Yep, he certainly is one of few "unknown heroes" of bebop movement. Although his singing is a bit outdated nowadays, I always thought that if someone (back in those days) really sounded bad, or worth nothing, will he/she ever get the chance to record/play with Dameron group? I doubt so.

Just found this 10 minute film: http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/...mphony-of-swing Awesome!!!

... never believed in such constructed turntable...

Ouch, something in my web browser went wrong, I'm afraid: "You tried to access the address http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/...x1fr78_bix-1928, which is currently unavailable. "

I laughed a lot when I first read it. Perhaps digital format is reserved for truly remarkable music, and analog is for less remarkable.

Your description fits perfectly! And it is perfect music, may I say? When I first heard it, Carter sounded a bit strange. You know it was not alto sax as I expected, but lightweight tenor tone, and fast, melodic flow... and all of his characteristic lines were there... very nice. Now, it's totally clear that he solos on tenor saxophone. Unfortunately, it is "local" issue, licensed or stolen (piracy was not unusual thing back in these days), on Elektroton label (after the WWII it was Jugoton label, now it is Croatia records) - it's not original Vocalion record. Anyway thanks a lot!

While doing some digitization work on one particular 78rpm record collection, I came across this title, uploaded here: http://rapidshare.com/files/21366578/Tiger...Carter.mp3.html It is Yugoslavian issue, by local record company, and record label, cut and acoustic qualities can put this record around 1935-40 period. It is only written “Benny Carter and his Orchestra”, and “Tiger Rag” as title of the composition. My question is: What it is? Is it Benny Carter with some European band? That walking bass line and bright trumpet solo reminds me of early Grapelly/Reinhardt sides with various sidemen... Can you help me identifying it? Thanks in advance. P.S. Opposite side is some British band with "Alexanders Ragtime Band" tune recorded...

As far as I know (and I don't know too much) probably Goodman/Wilson/Krupa/Hampton at that 1937. "Hollywood hotel" can be first appearance of integrated small group on film. I also have few radio broadcasts from the same group from 1937, so this could be the answer. Now speaking of drummer, around 1941. Goodman really recorded bigband without the drummer. Got to check my old Columbia/CBS vinyl, but I'm almost certain it was around that time.

You mean integrated big band?

John, many thanks for your wishes. I'm in hope things will be better from now on. Speaking of LOC, there are few more examples of Lester Young that remained unissued buried under the vaults... I'm almost certain that, while doing some exhaustive search, I found 1949 session with Lester Young interview - located and preserved in LOC. Doing the same search right now, it's impossible to find same data. But, I saved that particular page, and if you are interested, I can try to find it in my archive and copy to this forum. M. P.S. We will never know what Boris Rose left unissued regarding our subject. According to brief look at Pres discography, so many examples of live broadcast material remained unknown and unissued. Pitty - for such musican...