[Dixielandjazz] Body and Soul history----update

[Tony Orr]

Hello, Ken

This has been an interesting thread. I only check list infrequently but 
I'd like to confirm Melbourne bands I have played with usually do "Body 
and Soul" in Db

hard to go past the Cozy Cole version with Ben Webster on Tenor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCihOBjx5P8

best regards

Tony Orr
Creole Bells

On 18/01/2014 7:40 AM, Ken Gates wrote:
> For those interested in "Body and Soul" discussion.  I found the
> web site for Chris Tyle, a well known source of jazz information.
> Here is his reply as to the key of Db being "standard".
> -------And thanks to Chris for taking the time to reply---and also
>   for his efforts to keep the music alive and well.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Hi, Ken,
> I don't have a copy of the stock arrangement, but I'm guessing, based on
> the Fred Rich recording from 1930 - that the stock is in Db. This recording
> on youtube, of the Rich group, is pitched in "D", so I'm assuming it is
> running fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKmPOvfYik. Leo Reisman's
> recording ends up in Db, and Jack Hylton's is in Db.
>
> Standard-issue piano music would likely never be in Db, as it was always
> geared to the home pianist, so the published "vocal edition" would be in
> easy piano keys, hence "C" for Body and Soul.
>
> You're welcome to post my comments on the DJML if you like.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
>