[Dixielandjazz] Tommy Dorsey on Trumpet

[Don Ingle]

On 12/19/2010 4:36 PM, Bill Haesler wrote:
> Stephen G Barbone advised:
>> ........interested folks who have the book will enjoy what Sudhalter had to say about TD and the trumpet on pages 362 and 363.
> Thanks Steve,
> An excellent summary of TD's trumpet playing.
> For some reason, I frequently forget to consult Dick Sudhalter's 'Lost Chords' for observations regarding early white jazzmen.
> The pages you recommended were new to me.
> But, as you know, 'Lost Chords' cannot to devoured in one sitting.
> However, DS does not name the 1937 Clambake Seven title featuring Tommy Dorsey's trumpet work.
> It looks like my busy next two or so days will include listening to the twenty-three 1937 Clambake Seven titles.
> Hopefully, uninterrupted.
> But I wouldn't bet on it.
> Maybe, Marvin can help me out.
> *>)
> Very kind regards,
> Bill.
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Bill: MY fuzzy mind seems to be sending up a recollection that Tommy D 
was on trumpet on one of the last records made in NY with King Oliver 
-who by then has lost his stronger chops and was not strong enough to 
carry it all.

Incidently, my dad, who worked with Jimmy D. with Goldkette groups said 
that he also played trumpet. Dad and my mother, almost newlyweds 
themselves, were at Jimmy and Jane Dorsey's wedding in Detroit. 
Ironically, my first "paid" gig was at 14 with my junior high band and 
it was for a birthday party for a classmate at No. Hollywood Jr. High, 
Jimmy's daughter Julie.
Halfway through the night, Jane Dorsey called me to the phone to talk to 
someone. It was Jimmy calling from some gig on the road, and when his 
wife told him they had Red Ingle's kid playing the gig, he said put him 
on the line. When I answered, he said, "well, kid, welcome to the music 
business. " I floated all the way back to the stand.

Anyway, was my fading memory bank correct on the TD on trpt with a late 
recording by Oliver, or has the fog of aging overtaken "the little grey 
cells."

Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year to Come. Convey the same to our 
good mate John McCarthy if you would.
For any Scots lurking, have a Happy Hogmanay!