[Dixielandjazz] Re: Sweet Fields, First Choice

[Phil O'Rourke]

Sorry Bill and DJMLers, I could only find "traditional" as the author.
The 1955 Eureka Brass Band is the first recording that I could find of this
tune.
The rest of the recordings mainly appear to be from British bands starting
with Colyer.
It has been recorded in USA by a couple of bands but these bands have either
a Pom as leader or playing in the band (the Colyer influence?).
I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

Phil O'Rourke
Australia

> Dear Ingemar,
> Here is what I have regarding "Sweet Fields" and "First Choice".
> The easy one first.
> My information credits "First Choice" to (John Brunious-Bob Thomas-Willie
> Humphrey).
> It was first recorded in New York for Jazztone by Paul Barbarin's New
> Orleans Band in Dec 1954.
> "Sweet Fields" (by the 1955 Eureka Brass Band) I am sure, was discussed on
> the DJML some time back.
> Unfortunately, I can't find anything under that name in my DJML file.
> Listmate Phil O'Rourke may recall this, as he is more of an expert in this
> 1950s New Orleans jazz period. I think he may have been involved in the
> thread at the time.
> Kind regards,
> Bill.