Jazz / Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz
Alan Cooper Clarinet
Alan Elsdon Trumpet
Bjarne "Liller" Petersen Banjo
Chris Albertson Liner Notes
Finn Otto Hansen Trumpet
Graham Stewart Trombone
Jim Bray Double Bass
Jørgen Svare Clarinet
L.B. Lindschouw Drums
Mike Peters Trumpet
Mogens Seidelin Sax (Bass), String Bass, Double Bass
Papa Bue Jensen Performer, Trombone, Trong De
This CD represents a collaboration between two of the top European traditional jazzbands in the 50's: Papa Bue's Viking Jazzband from Denmark and Graham Stewart And His New Orleans Band from England. More than that, the CD is a very unusual compilation, since all the tunes are either rags (ragtime) or marches - two musical genre, essential to traditional jazz, which not only pre-date the advent of jazz music, but also have their roots in the 19th Century European musical tradition. The twenty tunes here were all recorded in Copenhagen between 1958 and 1962 - 14 numbers with Papa Bue, two with Graham Stewart’s band and four where the two bands join forces. This CD is a goldmine for trad jazz lovers to go back to Where It All Began!
The original plan for this CD was that it would include New Orleans-style marches and rags from a variety of traditional jazz groups. But as it turned out, only Papa Bue's Viking Jazzband and Graham Stewart's New Orleans Band had recorded music that fit those related idioms. This disc has 14 songs from Papa Bue (dating from 1958-1962), two from trombonist Stewart's group (both previously unreleased), and four interesting numbers that have the two orchestras combined as one band. Among the tunes that are swung are "Washington Post March," "Maple Leaf Rag," "Black and White Rag," "The Entertainer," and "1919 March." Fun music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Papa Bue Jensen
Active Decades: '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s
Born: May 08, 1930, Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz
Moods: Bright, Exuberant, Fun, Joyous, Lively, Party/Celebratory, Playful
Leader of the Viking Jazz Band beginning in 1956, Papa Bue Jensen is an excellent dixieland trombonist who has been active for decades in Denmark. He had recorded with Chris Barber before forming his group (which, during 1956-1958, was known simply as the New Orleans Jazz Band). Through the years, the band has recorded (sometimes for Storyville or Timeless) with such American guests as George Lewis, Wingy Manone, Wild Bill Davison, Edmond Hall, Champion Jack Dupree, Albert Nicholas, and Art Hodes. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
