[Dixielandjazz] New - Old drummerless band

[Don Kirkman]

On Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:21:42 +0300, you wrote:

>A very short snippets, the Alcoholic Blues.  To me, it belongs to Bob Helm,
>although I heard a very imaginative version by a Dutch band based in
>Enkuizen when I attended a jazz festival there.  A very nice fesival in a
>very nice town.  This year it takes place between May 30 and June 2.  When
>I was there, accomodation was rather scarce, so early reservations are
>recommeded.  I found a room without facilities, and even that ws a little
>difficult.

I've always liked Clancy Hayes's vocals on Alcoholic Blues and Ace in
the Hole, but maybe that's the nostalgia talking--I heard the band
live once while they were at Hambone Kellys; they were playing at a
football rally in Berkeley when I heard them--I didn't know the
personnel then so I don't know who I heard do live vocals.

They were pretty much my initiation into the Dixieland/MKOM world, but
mostly from records.

>On 19 April 2013 23:22, pcrums <pcrums at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> It has been both interesting and timely to read the postings on drums vs
>> drummerless these past few weeks.  After more than 40 year of creating jazz
>> with a drummer as part of the band, Natural Gas Jazz Band is now a sextet
>> with no drums.  Following the retirement of our long-time drummer, the band
>> decided to reduce the rhythm section to piano, tuba, and banjo.  That
>> decision may have been influenced in part by our banjoist, Carl Lunsford,
>> who was with Turk Murphy for many years and had been mentioned on this list
>> in regards to Turk’s Heidelberg recording.
>>
>>  This list has also mentioned Carl’s vocals.  He is still doing great vocal
>> solos, one of which is a very soulful, poignant interpretation of Alcoholic
>> Blues.  You can hear a snippet of this on our website:  www.ngjb.com
>>
>>  Click on “recordings & sounds” , then “Alcoholic Blues”  under NEW CD
>> SAMPLES.
>>
>>  While on our website, check out our schedule at the following events
>> including:
>>
>> April 27 - Motherlode Hot Jazz Party
>>
>> May – 27 Sacramento Music Festival
>>
>> July 13 - Cline Wine & Jazz
>>
>>  Is this a great list – or what?
>>
>>  Phil Crumley
>>
>> Natural Gas Jazz Band
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