[Dixielandjazz] Paul Barbarin trivia

[Don Ingle]

Don Ingle adds this bit abotu Barbarin

In the early 50's, I went to the old Jazz Ltd. first location at State 
and Grand. It was a typical Chicago half basement step down hole in the 
wall with bar, tables and a small band stand area.
On one visit on a college off weekend, I heard the band with Mel Grant 
on piano, Miff Mole, Bill Reinhardt (owner-clar.), Paul Barbarin and 
Marty Marsala. No bass at the time.
I heard drum rolls played the way they are supposed to be played but 
seldom are. For a young turk soaking up nuances of jazz styles, it was a 
rare treat to hear this gentleman play drums the way a New Orleans band 
should have behind them.
About a decade later I was hired and began what proved to be an overall 
five year stint on trumpet with the Jazz Ltd.House Band, then at the 
second location on Grand near St. Clair. Bigger room, bigger bandstand, 
and bigger band with Dave Raspbury - laer Jim Beebe -- on trom., 
Reinhardt, myself on trumpet, Mike McKendrick on guitar and banjo (and 
what a sweet, gentle soul he was), (Later Manny Sayles on bano/guitar 
after Mike passed away.) Quinn Wilson on tuba and string bass, and 
Freddie Kohlmann on drums -- also a great New Orleans drummer (and my 
fishng partner on days off.)
We had several piano men at that time, with Dave Phelps and Rozelle 
Claxton staying the longest on my stay.
To have worked with two authentic drummers of the New Orlean style 
remains one of the bright memories to this day.
Barbarin's press rolls were a delight to hear from 20 feet away.
Wanted to get up and march!
Don



Bill Haesler wrote:
> Dear friends,
> In the Preservation Hall article posted by Norman Vickers the 
> following appears:
>> As a boy [John Brunious] watched Paul Barbarin, who didn't read or 
>> write musical notation, hum "Bourbon Street
>> Parade" as his father, also a trumpeter, transcribed; even today, Mr. 
>> Barbarin's song is a staple of the Preservation Hall repertoire.
>
> Can this be true?
> Although it has been claimed by some writers that drummer Paul 
> Barbarin (1899/1901-1969) was an ASCAP member, he is not listed on the 
> ASCAP database.
> However, he is known as the composer of several jazz standards, 
> including:
> "Come Back Sweet Papa" (with Luis Russell). 1926
> "Don't Forget To Mess Around (When You're Doing The Charleston)". 1926
> "Bourbon Street Parade". 1951
> "[Paul Barbarin's] Second Line". 1954
> And also 'several pop tunes'. Whatever they may be.
> Wot say anyone?
> Butch Thompson?
> Kind regards,
> Bill.
>
>
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