[78-L] October 22nd 78 session

[David Jessup]

Thank *you,* Inigo, for wonderful thoughts and enthusiasm on your playlist for last evening. 
I have three of these, and after reading your message I've pulled them off the shelf (out from
behind files and etc.) and have them set up for a listening session here tomorrow after work.

The Boswells, Ellington (Columbia C-38; I don't have the Brunswick set) and Waller will be a great way to
kick off the weekend.

Thanks again!
David Jessup

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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:55:18 +0200
From: I?igo Cubillo 
Subject: [78-L] October 22nd 78 session
To: "78-L" <78-l at 78online.com>

 
I need to report. These are only some sensations and souvenirs from the
just ended two hour 78 session. It was since several days ago that I
did not have a session. I usually enjoy them very much... but today's 
session has been a bit more special than others.
(snip)
Today I played first the full Columbia CBS album of Boswell Sisters
repressings, 'cause I entered the room humming the "Everybody Loves My 
Baby" tune, and I had to play it. One after another, the eight 1932-1934
sides (originally Brunswick) by the Sisters were parading in front of my 
ears and imagination... and I spent a great time. I almost didn't remember
the last two songs, two LA recordings with Jimmy Grier's orch: "Rock and 
Roll" and "The Object of my Affection".
(snip)
After that, my hand doubted one moment in front of the later Columbia CBS 
reissue album of Ellington 1932-1933 Brunswicks, "The Duke" (C38, Hot Jazz 
Classics no.5) but suddenly I shifted to the "Waller On the Ivories" spine and 
pulled it out. Victor P-109. 
(snip)
I played through the complete album, marveiling myself on the always 
surprising strong playing by Fats, the solid left hand accompaniment, the 
incredible light right hand, and all that magic that he deployed in all his 
renditions of everything. He was music, and rhythm. God bless him.
And I want to thank God for this present, two hours of musical delight. 
I always like 78s, and I know I like them. But every time I play them in such
sessions, I always find them ---to my delight--- much better than I remembered!