[Dixielandjazz] Baritone as Trombone

[Roger Snell, Jr.]

Just listened to a great Mosaic reissue, " The Complete Roulette Jack 
Teagarden Sessions".  Big T plays baritone on one magnificent cut; 'Ol Man 
River.  It is just super.  There is an interesting picture of Jack playing 
the baritone in the liner notes.  The playing of Jack and his bandmates on 
this collection of tunes is quite simply magnificent.  Need it be said thant 
I am an unabashed fan of Mr. Teagarden.  The playing of all the members of 
the band on these sides is superb.  Don Goldie, trumpet.  The peerless Don 
Goldie.  Don Ewell, piano.  My, my.  Mosaic recordes should be commended for 
the work that they do.  When I recieved the box set and read the notes, 
found out that Jack was indeed playing the baritone horn, I became excited. 
Not disappointed.  Great stuff.  See ya around;  Roger