Ken Colyer and Chris Barber. Two giants remembered from my youth. Thank you both. From an 87 year old Englishman who will never forget you..(as long as he lives!!!).
This man was stellar in his love of New Orleans jazz and his dedication to keeping the spirit of the magic of this 'liberation music' alive. Like John Brown's body, his "soul goes marching on" a hallmark of musical integrity. His timing on the trumpet was uncanny and his sense of melody and syncopated blending with the rest of the band visionary and instinctive.
Just currently reading Peter Frame’s “The Restless Generation” you get a real sense that these were the true pioneers. Their exploits seem so adventurous in this online digital age. Being 15 in late ‘50’s London I seemed to have bypassed this genre and was immediately smitten with “R n R” having attended a Eddie Cochran / Gene Vincent concert at Finsbury Park.
This video comes from a wonderful dvd. I did it for the music. Ken Colyer and his dream of New Orleans. Recorded at the 100 club in 1987, it also includes Ken’s skiffle group at the Pizza Express in 1986. Plus a cd.
Ken Colyer came closer to giving us the real sound of New Orleans than anyone else in those early days at 100. I found that out for myself when a, few years later, my work took me to the Crescent City twice yearly for many years. One of my prized mementoes is the recording he made in New Orleans in 1953 with Emile Barnes and other locals. He will live forever in our memories.
If you haven’t come across Tuba Skinny, which is one of the new bands in New Orleans, and London base Ewan Bleach, who has played in some of the New Orleans bands, loads on TH-cam.
Characteristic music by the Guvnor. He could pull any group of musicians together and make them an integrated whole. Don't ask me how but it was wonderful to hear. My first Colyer gig was 1956.................
Wunderbar,es muss nicht immer Chris Barber sein!Ich habe Colyer leider nur einmal hier in Hamburg im Cotton Club erleben können.Ist laange Zeit her ....
We all remember Ken as a trumpet player, but unless my old eyes deceive me he is playing a cornet here. Anybody agree with me? It looks very similar to the King Master which Shaye Cohn uses nowadays.
February, 1987 to be exact - the set had to be re-recorded, as the November, 1986 set at the 100 Club was spoilt by a poor soundtrack, using mics on the cameras.
Ray Foxley on piano, I think it might be Ian Wheeler on clarinet but don't take that as gospel, Julian Twiston-Davies on bass, Les Handscombe on trombone, Pete Lay on drums, Bill Stotesbury on banjo.
Keith Bridgefoot .Ian Turner clarinet, Les Hanscombe trombone. Just watching the dvd this video came from. I did it for the music it’s called, it also has a cd.
That's Ian TURNER on clarinet - not Ian Wheeler or Johnny Cole. The rest of the personnel looks correct to me as it has been mentioned: Len Handscombe, tbn; Ray Foxley, pno; Bill Stotesbury, bj; Julian Twiston-Davies, sbs; Pete Lay, dms.
I'd guess Johnny Cole on clarinet and Tony Bastable on banjo, but I'm open to correction. During the Colyer 100 Club gig I turned up at maybe five or six years earlier, soprano sax player Dudu Pukwana, who had been on earlier doing his bebop stuff, stood on one of the tables and traded call and response with the Colyer band, who quite enjoyed it!
Ken Colyer and Chris Barber. Two giants remembered from my youth. Thank you both. From an 87 year old Englishman who will never forget you..(as long as he lives!!!).
Still not sure about Chis Barber. We, my friends from the Fishmonger's Arms, Wood Green, felt - believed! - Ken was the only pure one.
There is not much fun in growing old but at least I was alive to see this great man many times..This is true NO jazz as it should be played..
Many many thanks recording much appreciated now 83 it was a great time for music
Ken Colyer Club- late 50's . Best time of my life.
listen to Ken every day in my car what a good message he gave us all . for all the years thank you Ken .
Ken, thank you for all the great traditional jazz you left for generations to come!
This man was stellar in his love of New Orleans jazz and his dedication to keeping the spirit of the magic of this 'liberation music' alive. Like John Brown's body, his "soul goes marching on" a hallmark of musical integrity. His timing on the trumpet was uncanny and his sense of melody and syncopated blending with the rest of the band visionary and instinctive.
THANKS KEN FOR ALL THE JOY YOU GAVE ME DEN JOHNSON
Me too! My jazz tastes are wide - bop and beyond - but Ken is still the Guv'nor to me. I guess it's what you grow up on.
Thanks Ken to be the Best... From Caracas...
Just one word - Inimitable.
So sad Ken is no longer with us but his legacy lives on.
Reminds me of the 100 club sessions, Ken colyer sadly missed
Magical Ken still keeping the human and jazz spirit alive in this world. Thanks 'Governor'. John (who heard you live twice)
Just currently reading Peter Frame’s “The Restless Generation” you get a real sense that these were the true pioneers. Their exploits seem so adventurous in this online digital age. Being 15 in late ‘50’s London I seemed to have bypassed this genre and was immediately smitten with “R n R” having attended a Eddie Cochran / Gene Vincent concert at Finsbury Park.
This video comes from a wonderful dvd. I did it for the music. Ken Colyer and his dream of New Orleans. Recorded at the 100 club in 1987, it also includes Ken’s skiffle group at the Pizza Express in 1986. Plus a cd.
th-cam.com/video/rIzBJAj3AwM/w-d-xo.html
@@GordonHudson . Thank you Gordon.
The great sound of my teenage years!
Great to see and hear Ray Foxley on piano: he also played with Roland Kirk!
Sensationell! Colyer always had that wonderful compact sound in his band!!
What a piano player. He is fantastic.
That's Ray Foxley
marvellous sound....
Grossartig:ken colyer unf chris barber sind die unetteichten könihr des MELODIÖSEN Jazz
Just another lovely tribute to the great man
Ken Colyer came closer to giving us the real sound of New Orleans than anyone else in those early days at 100. I found that out for myself when a, few years later, my work took me to the Crescent City twice yearly for many years. One of my prized mementoes is the recording he made in New Orleans in 1953 with Emile Barnes and other locals. He will live forever in our memories.
If you haven’t come across Tuba Skinny, which is one of the new bands in New Orleans, and London base Ewan Bleach, who has played in some of the New Orleans bands, loads on TH-cam.
Characteristic music by the Guvnor. He could pull any group of musicians together and make them an integrated whole. Don't ask me how but it was wonderful to hear. My first Colyer gig was 1956.................
He is the god of my idolatry!
Len Handscombe -my favourite local trombonist - a great musician
Simply Wonderful !! R.I.P. Ken
Wunderbar,es muss nicht immer Chris Barber sein!Ich habe Colyer leider nur einmal hier in Hamburg im Cotton Club erleben können.Ist laange Zeit her ....
Fantastic and well done to whoever did the filming .
I had a drink last week with a guy who used to play bass for Ken Colyer.
INCOMPARABLE TALENTO
Thank You Ken - - Great Art.Aniando Sweden.
And the clarinet si a German system clarinet at that!
The greatest ever
We all remember Ken as a trumpet player, but unless my old eyes deceive me he is playing a cornet here. Anybody agree with me? It looks very similar to the King Master which Shaye Cohn uses nowadays.
Good band!"Delicious" solos...
R.I.P Les Handscombe - Trombonist
yes always relevant , even though some of your fans have passed over .doing the stomp up above !!!!
February, 1987 to be exact - the set had to be re-recorded, as the November, 1986 set at the 100 Club was spoilt by a poor soundtrack, using mics on the cameras.
Brian Mitchell, banjo. Ian Turner, clarinet
South rampart street parade
Ray Foxley on piano, I think it might be Ian Wheeler on clarinet but don't take that as gospel, Julian Twiston-Davies on bass, Les Handscombe on trombone, Pete Lay on drums, Bill Stotesbury on banjo.
Maybe Mac Duncan on trombone?
Keith Bridgefoot .Ian Turner clarinet, Les Hanscombe trombone. Just watching the dvd this video came from. I did it for the music it’s called, it also has a cd.
Any more from this session ?
That's Ian TURNER on clarinet - not Ian Wheeler or Johnny Cole. The rest of the personnel looks correct to me as it has been mentioned: Len Handscombe, tbn; Ray Foxley, pno; Bill Stotesbury, bj; Julian Twiston-Davies, sbs; Pete Lay, dms.
Godfrey Daniels my old mate is Les Handscombe in the Hugh Rainey Jazz Band these days and still playing well.
its brian mitchel on banjo I went to school with Brian sadly no longer with us
Anybody out there have the chords or dots? Coldy Trom Australia
class....
Chapeau - - - thanks a bunch for the post............ norbert
I'd guess Johnny Cole on clarinet and Tony Bastable on banjo, but I'm open to correction. During the Colyer 100 Club gig I turned up at maybe five or six years earlier, soprano sax player Dudu Pukwana, who had been on earlier doing his bebop stuff, stood on one of the tables and traded call and response with the Colyer band, who quite enjoyed it!
Sam Mckinstry I remember John Bastable on banjo in the '50's! jphar
Who are the other musicians?
Hi
This is wonderful, great to see Ken in such great form. Don't think that's Malc Murphy
No it's Pete Lay
Barrett Deems
Don't think that is Ian Wheeler on clarinet.
It's Ian Turner
Malc Murphy on drums.
Wrong! It is Pete Lay.
Sorry! Of course it's Pete Lay!
Should be compulsory listening for the young who don't what syncopation is!