jeffcrom Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I just got word that Dixieland cornetist Ernie Carson died on Monday in his native Portland, Oregon at 74 years of age. He was part of Atlanta's Dixieland scene in the 1970's; he was based in New Orleans in the 1980's and 90's before moving back to Portland. During his New Orleans years, he played on Pud Brown's Jazzology album Palm Court Strut; the title tune, written and sung by Danny Barker, was a local hit in 1992, and is still played by many bands in the Crescent City. Other than the news from a Facebook friend, I can't find anything about Carson's passing on the web, and that saddens me. He was one of those journeyman musicians that form the backbone of jazz. By all reports, he was quite a character as well as being a great cornetist. So long, Ernie Carson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAL Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Sad news. For me, Ernie's recordings really brighten a dull day. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 RIP Ernie . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 First heard him with Turk Murphy in the early 1960's. A fine player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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