[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Fiddlers

[Jack Mitchell]

I would like to add another name  to the list of present day jazz 
violinists - Nigel Kennedy. Actually he is a leading classical violinist who 
originally became famous by speaking with a rough Cockney accent and wearing 
safety pins in his nose and lips.

I have just heard a version of HONEYSUCKLE ROSE played by Nigel as an encore 
at the end of a classical concert, accompanied by a trio from the orchestra. 
It's great, not only the violin which leaves Grappelli and others for dead, 
but the drummer knows what he is doing and and the bassist with a great 
walking line would be more than welcome in any jazz group or big band.

My wife found it on a replay of last night's JAZZ UP LATE on the Australian 
ABC radio FM station.

Best wishes
Jack Mitchell