[Dixielandjazz] Riverside Album "Sounds of New Orleans" personnel question

Bill Haesler bhaesler at bigpond.net.au
Mon Dec 1 16:17:20 PST 2008


  artwoo at aol.com replied:
> The cd I was referring to is a recent Riverside 3 cd compliation.   
> Johnny Wiggs and Armand Hug (was that his real name? Did he have a  
> brother named "Handand Shake?) sounds correct. Thanks for your great  
> detective work! Regards, art


Thanks Art,
I tried searching again for new Riverside CDS but still could not  
locate any, so gave up.
Liked your take on Armand Hug's name.
Wot about Tapand Toes?
8>)
In case you are unfamiliar with pianist Armand Hug here is a biog.
If you do know who he was, I apologise.
Kind regards,
Bill.

"A superior New Orleans-style pianist, Armand Hug tended to be  
underrated throughout his life, but his many recordings are still  
quite enjoyable. Hug spent much of his life in his native New Orleans,  
where he began playing in public in 1923. He joined Harry Shields'  
band in 1926, worked a bit with the New Orleans Owls in 1928, and made  
his recording debut with Sharkey Bonano in 1936. Hug primarily  
performed as a solo pianist, having long residencies at various clubs  
and also hosting his own series on local television. Armand Hug  
recorded as a leader for New Orleans Bandwagon, Capitol, Good Time  
Jazz, Circle, Paramount, Southland, and Golden Crest, along with three  
fine albums in the 1970s for Swaggie.
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide"

PS.
The Swaggie sessions are now available on Swaggie CDs.
Bill.




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