[Dixielandjazz] Who was Mabel?

[john p birchall]

hmmmm ...
the song you play is probably 'Maybelle's Dream' by Ike Smith ...

Eric Townley suggests 'Mabel' or 'Maybelle' was possibly a relative of Ike's
... ;-)

cheers and beers
john p birchall
Bush sax player from Chester
http://www.meister.u-net.com/dixie/dixieland_jazz.htm

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jan Nichols" <hotjazzcornet at earthlink.net>
To: "DJML" <Dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 1:41 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Who was Mabel?


> Dear Listies
>
> I have followed, with amazement, your thoroughness with regard to the
"1919 v. Rifle Rangers" thread.  The depth of knowledge on the list is truly
impressive.
>
> Here's a question for you:  We play "Mabel's Dream", a tune that is
credited to Ike Smith in 1923 (by the Anderson index).  Who the heck was
Mabel?
>
> I will now step back into the shadows and await your response......
>
> Jan Nichols
> Old Town Jazz Band
> San Jacinto, CA, USA
>
> hotjazzcornet at earthlink.net
> Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
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