[Dixielandjazz] Dave Bargeron live with Jaco in Japan - 1982

[Gary Kiser]

Hi yall,

Sure, I am a big fan of Eli, Rick, Dave, Dan, Westy, Red and others.  
But, the tuba players that really rock my boat more than anyone are 
those in Gravity -- Howard Johnson, Dave Bargeron, Bob Stewart, Earl 
McIntyre, etc...  I still believe the definitive "Funky Tuba Solo" was 
played by Dave Bargeron in 1972 when he was trombone man with Blood, 
Sweat and Tears.  You can hear it on their "Live and Improvised" album 
(now on double CD).  Many argue with me, but I haven't heard anyone -- 
not even Dave -- touch that solo since.

Yet, I stumbled on a video of Mr. Bargeron live with the Jaco Pastorious 
Big Band in Japan in 1982 that isn't too shabby.  Ok, many of you won't 
like this, but it is definitely MKOM.  For my money, he is one of the 
best -- ever.  Note on the slow intro, he sings and plays at the same 
time.  The tune is Donna Lee (which may turn many of you away right here).

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADrN-y8peKM

Enjoy the vid.

All the best, Gary