[Dixielandjazz] "King Oliver" book

[Glen Page]

Walt Allen the author of the originally published Oliver book passed away in
Dec.1974. Before doing so he discussed a revision of the book however he was
tied up with other matters at the time. The other contributor Brian Rust
was unable to work on the book and the original publishers had no further
interest.This left Laurie Wright who had been in discussion with
Allen regarding an updated version being the logical person to attempt the
work.

All of the above is to set the background for the book "King Oliver" which
was published by Storyville Publications in 1987 with Laurie Wright as the
author. There was a considerable increase in content following Wright's
detailed research. Clarence Williams himself was positive that it was Oliver
on cornet and as Clarence put the group together and played on it he should
know.This was reported in detail in the 1987 book and I am quite happy to
accept this fact as well as the opinions of the other experts as given by
Bob Smith.

Cheers, Glen Page.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Bob Smith
Sent: February-27-13 7:23 AM
To: glen page
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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Dorseys on trumpet

It seems to me to be significant that Okeh issued the "Blind Willie Dunn" 
sides on their "Race Series" - numbered 8000 upwards, whereas Tommy Dorsey
recordings were issued on their 40000 series. Tommy Dorsey recorded in New
York City November 20, 1928 playing trumpet and trombone and these three
sides were issued on Okeh's 40000 series. The BWD sides were recorded on
November 23, 1928 (also in NY City), but these were issued on Okeh's 8000
series.
Notable jazz experts Ralph G.V. Venables, John H. Baker, Harry Avery, Brian
A.L. Rust, and Walter C. Allen all identified the cornet player on the BWD
sides as King Oliver. Venables stated that King Oliver's name was in the
Okeh files, but Helene Chmura denied this. This latter information is taken
from the 1957 Jazz Book Club edition of "King Joe Oliver" by Walter C. Allen
and Brian A.L. Rust.

Cheers

Bob Smith

 


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