[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Violinists

[Charlie Hull]

I'll probably get some flack from the purists, but am compelled to point 
out that there are many excellent jazz fiddlers in the western swing 
field, depending on how you want to define Jazz. (Let's not go THERE.)

Excellent improvisation, knowledge of jazz standards, and definitely 
swinging. Among the living, Johnny Gimble is one of the better known. He 
and Herb Ellis recorded together. Paul Anastasio from the Seattle area 
is another of the many jazz 'fiddlers' relatively unknown to the jazz 
community. Among the deceased are several Bob Wills alumni who could 
hold their own in a swing jam session; Jesse Ashlock, Joe Holley, Lou 
Tierney, etc.

If you listened to the clip of the Time Jumpers posted by listmate Bob 
Newman, you'll get an idea of the swinging skills of western swing fiddlers.

Gotta speak up for western swing, the other jazz.

Charlie Hull