[Dixielandjazz] Nodding Off On The Stand

[Steve Barbone]

A while back we had a thread about nodding off on the band stand. If that
interests you, take a look at this Duke Ellington clip on Youtube: Gonsalves
is on the left side of the sax section as you look at the video. Also, dig
Jimmy Hamilton's clarinet solo. IMO, one of the most underrated clarinet
players in jazz.


>From another chat list:

I was looking at some old Ellington video clips on youtube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUCj1jc9AuE  (complete video)
and captured this incredible screen-shot from a clip of Perdido.

Paul Gonsalves, in his usual spot on the left end of the sax section,
has been using way too much of a good thing and has nodded off with
his horn still in his mouth. Notice his left hand lying in his lap.
He doesn't move for the entire seven minutes of the song. Jimmy
Hamilton had to put down his clarinet and take Gonsalves' solo.
Also, check out the look he's getting from Johnny Hodges
Meanwhile, Duke just ignored him.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone