[Dixielandjazz] Aaron Weinstein

[Marek Boym]

Hi Harry,
I cannot come up with many more either, although I'd definitely
include Eddie South, Ray Nance,Johnny Frigo and Claude Williams.
Another well known Europan violinist is Svend Asmussen, who, despite
his name, is Danish.
Among the younger generation, Andy Stein comes to mind, as well as
listmate Tamas.
But there are countless Gypsy swing groups all over Europe and the US,
many of which feature violins.
Cheers

On 09/04/2010, Harry Callaghan <meetmrcallaghan at gmail.com> wrote:
> Marek:
>
> You are absolutely correct as to there not being too many jazz violinists,
> that's why I believe this Jonathan Russell, (who Steve Barbone claims is NOT
> his protege but the facts indicate otherwise) has a bright future ahead of
> him.
>
> As to the old-timers, I hear the term jazz violin, and I can't come up with
> any right off the top of my head beyond Joe Venuti, Snuff Smith and of
> course Stephane Grappelli, particularly famous for his association with
> Django Reinhart.
>
> A few years ago, I came across an inexpensive CD that featured different
> artists who had performed on NY's 52nd Street in the 40s and 50s.  They were
> not live, but studio recordings reproduced from 78s and some of the Snuff
> Smith stuff was really terrific.
>
> Also, if you ever have the opportunity to get a hold of a VHS or DVD of
> "King of The Gypsies", watch it as it has a great soundtrack by Grappelli.
>
> I should also mention that near the end, NY's Smith Street Society Jazz Band
> appears on screen playing the title number as a part of a funeral march.
>
> I will refrain from mentioning whose funeral it was, not wishing to spoil
> the ending for anyone.
>
> Tides,
> Harry
>
>
> On 4/8/10, Marek Boym <marekboym at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Gee, that we here (Israel) should be better informed than American
> listmates!
> > Whoever has no knowledge of Aaron, is urged to acquire some - he is
> > terrific.  BTW, he played the Caesarea Jazz Festival here (but would
> > not have been invited had Ms. Pasternak, the musical director, not
> > known him before).
> > An excellent musician; there aren't too many jazz violinists,
> > especially outside the Gypsy swing coterie.
> > Cheers
> >
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