Jazz
Danny Alguire (cor) Ward Kimball (tb) George Probert (cl) Frank Thomas (p) Dick Roberts (bj) Ed Penner (b, tu) Monte Mountjoy (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January 23, 1954
Basin Street Blues
Tuck Me To Sleep In My Old Kentucky Home
At A Georgia Camp Meeting
Harper Goff (bj) replaces Roberts
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1954
Alabama Jubilee
I'm Gonna Charleston Back To Charleston
Original Dixieland One-Step
Danny Alguire (cor) Ward Kimball (tb, siren) George Probert (cl, ss, ocarina) Frank Thomas (p) Dick Roberts (bj) Ed Penner (b, tu) Jim McDonald (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 10, 1956
Swanee River
Birmingham Papa (Your Memphis Mama's Comin' To Town)
Milneberg Joys
Tishomingo Blues
After seven years of unprecedented popularity the Firehouse Five Plus Two continue to delight their fans throughout the world with their exuberantly happy music. The Walt Disney crew of artists, writers and directors who parlayed a spare-time hobby into America's favorite jazz band dedicate Volume 5 of their GTJ series to the Old South. This is a fabled and oft-celebrated region thought by some to be a creation of Tin Pan Alley, although there are those who believe there really is such a place.
The Firehouse Five Plus Two's humor sometimes came dangerously close to corn although their musicianship was usually quite strong with soprano saxophonist George Probert being a first-class soloist. Comprised mostly of members of the creative staff of Walt Disney, these part-time musicians always seemed to enjoy themselves and had a wide audience during the 1950s. This CD reissue is straightforward Dixieland featuring a crisp lead by cornetist Danny Alguire and even two siren breaks from trombonist/leader Ward Kimball. Fun music.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
