[78-L] Rex Stewart? [was Some thoughts on J.J.Johnson]

Julian Vein julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk
Sat Dec 22 15:05:42 PST 2012


On 03/11/12 20:51, David Lewis wrote:
>   I think the Connie's Inn band of Fletcher Henderson was one of the greatest swing bands ever. But the trumpet solo that opens Crown 3107, "Somebody Stole My Gal," is vac at; whomever it is (maybe Rex Stewart?) has no lip left and piddles out a few notes here and there trying to get something out, totally failing to do so. This was take 3, and you've got to wonder why Obie didn't try takes 1 or 2, but perhaps they were even worse.
> Uncle Dave Lewis
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David,
According to Walter Allen's "Hendersonia" the trumpet is by Bobby Stark. 
I'll give it a listen.

      Julian Vein



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