[Dixielandjazz] Baritone as Trombone

[Bob Romans]

Several people have told me that Turk Murphy played baritone...VERY 
smoothly, not with the raspy, jazzy tone he played on trombone...completely 
different sound altogether! Maybe some listmates who heard Turk can verify 
this...
Warm regards,
Bob Romans,
Cell Block 7 Jazz Band
1617 Lakeshore Dr.
Lodi, Ca. 95242
209-339-4676
www.cellblockseven2002.net
Cell 209-747-1148
Because I play trumpet, I envy no one.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Snell, Jr." <Renocharlie at comcast.net>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 11:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Baritone as Trombone


> 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
>
>
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