[Dixielandjazz] Maybe OT, but has anybody heard of Teddy Brown?

[David M Richoux]

An American Xylophonist who moved to the UK in 1926 - he was a  
comedian, soloist  and film star, apparently!
While he could only be described as rotund, he was very energetic and  
played very well!

I don't recall knowing about  him until today - saw a reference on  
another list and I was surprised!
I like to think that I know a bit about this sort of thing, but even  
with his  bulk he managed to slip under my radar.

A few Youtube clips are available:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abGfgWGflVs (and see related.)

Great graphics behind the band ;-)

Dave Richoux