[Dixielandjazz] Paul Barbarin trivia

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[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Don Ingle
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 11:57 AM
To: Martin D. McKay
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Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Paul Barbarin trivia

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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