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Tuba Skinny is a traditional jazz street band based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band's instrumentation includes cornet , clarinet, trombone, tuba, tenor banjo , guitar, frottoir , and vocals. The ensemble draws its inspiration from the early jazz, ragtime, and blues music of the 1920s and 1930s. [ 1 ]
Alvin Gilbert Cohn was born in Brooklyn, New York. [1]In addition to his work as a jazz tenor saxophonist, Cohn was widely respected as an arranger. [1] His work included the Broadway productions of Raisin' and Sophisticated Ladies, and his arrangements of his own compositions were recorded by big bands led by Maynard Ferguson, Gerry Mulligan, Terry Gibbs and Bob Brookmeyer. [1]
The Faraway Part of Town and That's How It Went, All Right, lyrics by Dory Previn (1960, for Pepe – The Faraway Part of Town was performed by Judy Garland in the movie, Academy Award Nomination for Best Original Song of 1960; That's How It Went, All Right was performed by Bobby Darin in the movie, with Previn at the piano on screen)
Esther Phillips (born Esther Mae Washington; [1] December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984) [2] was an American singer, best known for her R&B vocals. [3] She rose to prominence in 1950, scoring several major R&B hits including "Double Crossing Blues" and "Mistrustin' Blues" under the moniker "Little Esther".
Stompin' the Blues (Arbors, 2008) The Harry Allen Quintet Plays Music from the Sound of Music (Arbors, 2011) With Peter Beets. New Groove (Criss Cross, 2007) Chopin Meets the Blues (Criss Cross, 2010) With Bill Crow. From Birdland to Broadway (Venus, 1996) Jazz Anecdotes (Venus, 1997) From Birdland to Broadway II (Venus, 2009) With Buddy DeFranco
Tallahassee artist Donna Cotterell launches a celebration of groovin’ beats and moody blues this summer at the Far Out Funk & Blues Festival.. Cotterell is bringing together acts like Loose Ends ...
Robin Rapuzzi is the washboard player for New Orleans old-time jazz band Tuba Skinny. [8] English actor Deryck Guyler was well known for his washboard-playing skills. At least one player has twice appeared at Carnegie Hall. [6] Meagan Michelle plays the washboard for folk punk group Days N' Daze.
Finney worked as a background pianist for the St. Louis Crackerjacks in 1933 and 1934. [2] Tunes written by him were performed by Tuba Skinny and Hot Lips Page. [3] Finney later started a public relations firm and was a columnist for the St. Louis Argus. [4]