Chris Barber & The Clarinet Kings
British bandleader-trombonist Chris Barber was very fortunate to have two great clarinetists in his band for extended periods: Monty Sunshine (1953-60) and Ian Wheeler (1961-68).
Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen and Skiffle Group 1956
Trumpeter Ken Colyer (1928-88) always fought for what he believed in. From the start, he loved ensemble-oriented New Orleans jazz, and he never really veered
Brad Kay My Dinner With Kurt Nauck III
Imagine visiting a friend who owns a huge 78 collection, and enjoying an evening discussing music and life with him while your friend pulls out
Pete Allen’s Dukes Of Wellington I Wish You Love
Pete Allen, who plays most of the reeds but is best known as a clarinetist, first recorded with his brother banjoist Bernie Allen’s group in
Joe Licari with Mark Shane Swing It, Brother, Swing!!
Joe Licari has been a top clarinetist for over 60 years although widespread fame seems to have eluded him. How many musicians still on the
Scott Hamilton Danish Ballads…& More
Since he burst upon the national jazz scene in the mid-1970s, tenor-saxophonist Scott Hamilton has been remarkably consistent. A world-class player from the start, he
Dixieland Goes Progressive and Modern Jazz With Dixieland Roots
With the popularity of Dixieland throughout the 1950s, there were occasional attempts to “update” the music and place the repertoire in a different setting. A
