[Dixielandjazz] Woody Herman's Caldonia

[Stan Brager]

Speaking of Woody Herman's vintage 1945 "Caldonia", when I was merely a lad,
I was told that during the recording, someone shouted a vile 2-word
profanity which begins with an "f" sound. To hear this musical gem (the
timing was just right), listen at the end of the unison trumpet chorus
during the rhythm section's brief interlude. It's best to put on headphones
and turn the gain up somewhat.

I was told at the time that the shouter was Shorty Rogers but I have no
confirmation of that.

Stan
Stan Brager
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Wheeler" <ronald_wheeler at bellsouth.net>
To: "'Steve Barbone'" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>; "DJML"
<dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Woody Herman's Caldonia


Close, but only a cigarillo this time, Steve.  Woody's blazing sax player
was Sal Nistico, not Hal Nestico.  I caught them on tour in Casablanca,
Morocco about 1965.  He had a trumpet player in those days named Bill Chase
who would give Maynard a run for his money on the top end.  Had to wear his
collar open to allow for the swelling in his neck.  Like Dizzy's cheeks.

Interestingly, there's another musician named Sam Nestico, who for a long
time was an arranger for big military bands... USMC, USAF, etc.

Cheers,

Ron Wheeler

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Steve Barbone
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 23:35
To: DJML
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Woody Herman's Caldonia


Hey Charlie Suhor:

Since you mentioned it . . . . .

For Woody Herman's Caldonia see:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6mzjiFugHo

If those saxes (Joe Lovano, Hal Nestico) are too blistering for other folks
then go to the following to hear Woody's & "Jazz Me Blues". Complete with
Woody playing (at) Dixieland clarinet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODL_5YZFro

BTW, before anyone condemns this music, listen to the applause. Kind of like
that which Louis got with Ambassador Satch. Too few bands, regardless of
style, play with anywhere near that heat these days. And that may be part of
our problem with jazz and lack of audience interest.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone


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