[Dixielandjazz] Daniel Huck

[Gary Kiser]

Hi all,

I have written, talked and gargled the name 'Daniel Huck' countless 
times over the years.  I have stated and emphasized on how good he is 
and how glad I am to play with him a half dozen or so times per year.  
I've gone on and on on how great his sax playing, singing, scatting and 
stage presence are.  But, I have always had to leave you to trust me.

Well, this time 'round, I am sending a couple of video clips where you 
can see Daniel play.  I also include a couple of audio excerpts.

Daniel is a true working musician.  He plays over 200 gigs a year and 
commands a nice price.  I just know he would make a hit in the States.  
He has told me on many occasion that he would love to play a couple of 
American jazz festivals, because he never has.  I have informed him what 
festivals pay and he is still hot to do it.  I doubt he is good for more 
than 2 or three 'festivals' before he is swept up by the 'jazz party' bunch.

Actually, I should clarify that he wants to play jazz in the States.  He 
has made three tours with Les Primitifs du Futur, a musette/novelty 
group.  Here are two clips of Les Primitifs du Futur at the Webster 
Theater in New York :
-- http://youtube.com/watch?v=4u7MzUSyu3w (Daniel plays alto sax)
-- http://youtube.com/watch?v=uptVsdFJPkE (here he scats.  His wife 
joins in later)

Jazz wise, he can play pretty much any style.  He was a member of 
Charquet and Co, The Anachronic Jazz Band, Les Primitifs du Futur, to 
name just a few.  He played more modern/funky jazz with Eddy Louiss.  He 
has done many TV commercials.  I am a huge fan.

In 1997 (I think), Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie Erickson were over here and 
we played as a trio.  Except one evening we had Daniel too.  Great fun 
was had by all.  Daniel says that Eddie kisses him on the lips when they 
cross each other at European festivals.

Here are the new clips I just discovered.

I Lost my Girl from Memphis - Hot Antic Jazz Band 2004
Recorded in Nimes, France during the band's 25th anniverary.
Daniel -- among others -- is invited to play with the Hot Antics.  Here 
you can hear him scat, then mix it up with Jean-Francois Bonnel another 
excellent reed man.  It seems the video was edited as there are a couple 
of weird cuts.
==--> http://youtube.com/watch?v=iEQ82Vclflc

Sau Sha Stomp - Hot Antic Jazz Band 2004
Recorded in Nimes, France during the band's 25th anniverary.
Daniel's solo work is near the end of the tune.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YY0v_ViKLBE

Do Something - Hot Antic Jazz Band 2004
Recorded in Nimes, France during the band's 25th anniverary.
Here, Daniel has his solo a little past half way and  Jean-Francois 
Bonnel gets one a bit latter.  This video looks cut too.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LtZ_RLwDKWg

Here are a few short excerpts from the second CD he made with his wife 
Monique.
-- Il Scatte : Monique sings of a crazy guy that scats.  Daniel takes a 
short chorus here.
http://media.virginmega.fr/PreviewStreams/ZBR_0826596004174_01_001_32.wma
-- Improvisation pour Monique : Daniel sings a love song to his bride to 
the chords of Body and Soul.
http://media.virginmega.fr/PreviewStreams/ZBR_0826596004174_01_008_32.wma
-- Quand on est au volant : Daniel and Monique sing and whistle together
http://media.virginmega.fr/PreviewStreams/ZBR_0826596004174_01_011_32.wma
-- Java des fleurs d'oranger : Daniel backs up Monique on a waltz musette
http://media.virginmega.fr/PreviewStreams/ZBR_0826596004174_01_012_32.wma
-- Pourquoi tu Scatte? : More scatting.  The spoken voice is his son.
http://media.virginmega.fr/PreviewStreams/ZBR_0826596004174_01_015_32.wma
-- Retour à Paris : More singing by Daniel.
http://media.virginmega.fr/PreviewStreams/ZBR_0826596004174_01_014_32.wma
-- To hear all the sound samples from this CD, go to :
http://www.vm-wl.com/default.aspx?RefererId=18&BannerId=1&RechArtiste=DANIEL%20HUCK#063969778955326482

There are sound excerpts on this page for an out of print CD.  Here, 
Daniel is with just piano and bass.  Nice mix of tunes from Hoagy's 
Rockin' Chair to Dameron's Good Bait.
http://www4.fnac.com/Shelf/article.aspx?PRID=726540&Mn=2&Ra=-28&To=0&Nu=1&Fr=3

Here is a short sound clip with Le Petite Jazzband De Mr. Morel
Ozark Mountain Blues : http://www.jazzbymail.com/Streams/1344_6.rm
The whole CD is at 
http://www.jazzbymail.com/ViewAlbum.aspx?iPID=1131&iAID=1066&sPC=1066_1131&sLCD=1344&sAN=Le%20Petite%20Jazzband%20De%20Mr.%20Morel

And, lastly

Zoo Blues - Les Primitifs du Futur
This is just a strange video.  And, only 31 seconds long.  Here Daniel 
sings with a musical saw.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PThSJXHg-DU

Enjoy.  I wonder what you all think.

All the best, Gary

Gary Kiser
Clermont-Ferrand, France

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