[Dixielandjazz] : Review of Alyn Shipton biography of Cab Calloway--Larry Ham writes

[Norman Vickers]

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From: Norman Vickers, Jazz society of Pensacola

 

NYC jazz pianist Larry Ham gives follow- up on current Cab Calloway
Orchestra led by grandson, C. Calloway Brooks.

Thanks, Larry.  That's the fun of this list, I always learn something.

 

Listmates not familiar with Larry Ham, please look him up on internet.  I
have a review of an Arbors Record of his on my blog at www.jazzpensacola.com

 

From: larryham22 at gmail.com [mailto:larryham22 at gmail.com] On Behalf Of Larry
Ham
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 8:44 PM
To: Norman Vickers
Subject: Re: Review of Alyn Shipton biography of Cab Calloway

 


Didn't see any mention here of the current version of the Cab Calloway
Orchestra, led by his grandson, C. Calloway Brooks. "CB" has the original
book of arrangements, and leads the band, singing and conducting, and even
wears a zoot suit. All part of the fun and an authentic music and showbiz
tradition. Please see www.cabcalloway.cc/ for more info about their
activities.

Over the past 5 or 6 years I've done occasional gigs with CB and the
Calloway Orchestra in the NYC area and around the states, and in 2005 we
played the grand opening week at the Tokyo Cotton Club. A lot of the guys
are also in the Basie and Ellington bands, the level of musicianship is very
high, and we always have a great time. 

It's a kick to play those arrangements live...I would encourage anyone to go
and hear the band if they're in your area. And be ready to sing along with
Hi-De-Ho etc, etc.

Best regards!
Larry

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Larry Ham
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917.406.4572 mobile
www.larryham.com

 
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