tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post1212284553191747091..comments2024-03-22T13:57:00.805-04:00Comments on Stomp Off: Howard McGhee 1961Chris Albertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-33036159561660597312012-01-31T17:38:01.552-05:002012-01-31T17:38:01.552-05:00"Didn't He Ramble" Jazzklubben's..."Didn't He Ramble" Jazzklubben's theme song, goes, I think, a little bit further back than I can remember. I seem to recall the Mulligan / Baker short version of "Utter Chaos" (approx.1955-56, when I was ten years and starting to listen to jazz - my first 78 was Armstrong's Basin Street Blues (1928) - a good place to start. If you disclose your great-great-grandfather's (tipoldefar) line of work, I'll se if I can find an organisation that might be relevant (a Historical Society or something like that). Another idea would be to get in touch with a couple of the leading Danish dailies, Politiken and Berlingske Tidende.<br />I worked for Politiken for ten years, doing jazz reviews and interviews. I'd suggest that you mail the editor of culture: anita.b.bundegaard@pol.dk and see if she can pass it on to the most relevant colleague.Thorbjørn Sjøgrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-90118328836694642982012-01-30T08:56:14.545-05:002012-01-30T08:56:14.545-05:00Thank you for visiting my blog, Thorbjørn. I am al...Thank you for visiting my blog, Thorbjørn. I am always happy to see that I have reached someone from the old country—after all, it was in København that it all started for me. Every time I hear Jelly Roll's "Oh, Didn't He Ramble" it brings back fond memories of DR's Jazzklubben (it was their theme). Som vi siger på dansk, jeg bliver grebet af hjemve.<br /><br />By the way, I am starting another blog that will be devoted to my family papers. It will include a diary kept by my great great grandfather, C. A. Broberg, in 1834, when he traveled from Copenhagen to Sicily. It will all be in Danish so I haven't yet figured out how to get the word out in Denmark. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Howard was a delightful person to be around and work with.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-83484530157838575952012-01-30T04:17:38.505-05:002012-01-30T04:17:38.505-05:00Howard McGhee was an excellent trumpet player, and...Howard McGhee was an excellent trumpet player, and he seemed to improve with age. He played in Copenhagen in (I think) 1976 with (a.o.) Kenny Clarke and turned out to be a very nice person to be around. He also recorded here, as well as for my friend Lars Johansen's shortlived JazzCraft label, both with Benny Bailey and Teddy Edwards. Luckily, most of this stuff is now available on the Storyville label. It's always good to be reminded of the great players of the past (not only for older people like myself - I think many young(er) jazz fans are not particularly aware of hin). <br />Your blog is both informative and entertaining, often at the same time, which is no small thing. Thanks very much.Thorbjørn Sjøgrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-57052126534564556042012-01-23T19:32:01.799-05:002012-01-23T19:32:01.799-05:00Its a joy to hear stories of what a good player he...Its a joy to hear stories of what a good player he was but equally as cool to hear what a good guy he was. My collection just expanded w/your blogBoots McGheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13057812593442826382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-36381668646262751152012-01-23T17:48:08.644-05:002012-01-23T17:48:08.644-05:00Mr. Albertson, Im so glad I discoverd your blog. ...Mr. Albertson, Im so glad I discoverd your blog. Amazing subjects about artists I adore! I'll be following your writings closely.<br /><br />I'm unable to send you an email, since yours isnt listed. I'm a Documentary film maker from Memphis TN and am in pre-production on a Documentary on whom I consider the greatest (and oft overlooked) jazz singer ever, Miss Bessie Smith.<br /><br />I was hoping to speak with you about my project if you had time. I'll leave you my email address and hope to hear from you. Thank you!<br /><br />-Chuck K., Memphis Tn<br /><br />charitychuck@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-86154416879239300002012-01-23T11:51:52.473-05:002012-01-23T11:51:52.473-05:00Aha. Thanks!Aha. Thanks!Clifford Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473100204943250160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-18975374788365452922012-01-23T10:23:23.439-05:002012-01-23T10:23:23.439-05:00That's an understatement, Boots. I can add tha...That's an understatement, Boots. I can add that Howard was also a delight to be with. Miles spoke very highly of him and, in fact gave him the trumpet he used on our session—it was green and he made it gold. Thank you for visiting my blog—keep snapping those photos!Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-37775017138458018592012-01-23T10:19:01.810-05:002012-01-23T10:19:01.810-05:00Thank you, Ehsan. Howard was indeed a remarkable m...Thank you, Ehsan. Howard was indeed a remarkable musician and I feel privileged to have had an opportunity to work with him.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-80201553886871881182012-01-23T09:56:20.588-05:002012-01-23T09:56:20.588-05:00Thanks for the spotlite on my pop. He didn't g...Thanks for the spotlite on my pop. He didn't get the recognition he deservedBoots McGheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13057812593442826382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-41951138712350070482012-01-23T09:54:17.049-05:002012-01-23T09:54:17.049-05:00For me, the clarity of ideas in Howard's playi...For me, the clarity of ideas in Howard's playing is the main thing. I discovered him by "The Return of H. M.," and since then I've enjoyed listening to any recordings made by him, including this treasure that you've produced, dear Chris.Ehsan Khoshbakhthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005110975164267813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-40805147252792583132012-01-22T17:57:16.769-05:002012-01-22T17:57:16.769-05:00Thank you, Ronan. It was indeed a great time to be...Thank you, Ronan. It was indeed a great time to be on the scene and I wish I had not taken it as much for granted as I did. One just doesn't think that such wonderful thing are going to end without a comparable extension—but it did, in a way. I met and became a friend of many wonderful, creative people, and I am grateful for that.<br /><br />I will be posting more from the McGhee date and other sessions.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-22542155170494494852012-01-22T17:56:28.564-05:002012-01-22T17:56:28.564-05:00A Cliff Jackson solo album (see previous post), a ...A Cliff Jackson solo album (see previous post), a Bud Freeman Quartet session with pianist Dave Frishberg (his first commercial session), Bob Haggart, bass, and Don Lamond, drums. The fourth album was an Elmer Snowden Sextet date with him on guitar, Roy Eldridge, Freeman, Ray Bryant, Tommy Bryant, and Jo Jones. A background vocal chorus included John Hammond and Dan Morgenstern.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-53528040256688618642012-01-22T17:45:01.183-05:002012-01-22T17:45:01.183-05:00Yes - a fantastic session. I have it on a Dutch Fo...Yes - a fantastic session. I have it on a Dutch Fontana LP.<br /><br />What were the other records you produced in this series, Chris?Clifford Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473100204943250160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398250808488627384.post-7953009947718909252012-01-22T14:58:41.995-05:002012-01-22T14:58:41.995-05:00So swinging! I really envy you your immersion in t...So swinging! I really envy you your immersion in the jazz scene of those days, when the music existed in, and was the product of a community. And to be around and work with all those great musicians..wow. Thanks very much for sharing this Chris!Ronan Guilfoylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668316692753726447noreply@blogger.com