Ken Colyer's Jazzmen on Tour

by Ken Colyer

Overview

Recorded privately but with the permission of trumpeter Ken Colyer, this excellent live set (released for the first time on this 1994 CD) features the Colyer band shortly before clarinetist Sammy Rimington departed to tour with some top New Orleans veterans in the United States. Colyer is heard throughout in prime form, heading a group that also includes trombonist Geoff Cole, banjoist John Bastable, bassist Bill Cole and drummer Brian Hetherington. Of particular note is the interesting repertoire, which, in addition to the Colyer favorite "There's Yes! Yes! In Your Eyes" (which perfectly fits his band's vintage style), includes several rags ("Hilarity Rag," J. Russell Robinson's "Minstrel Man," "Kinklets," "That Teasin' Rag," "Swipesy Cakewalk" and "Chrysanthemum Rag"), "Tiger Rag" and a closing "Home Sweet Home." The ensemble-oriented music is quite enjoyable, and this set is an excellent example of the music that Ken Colyer loved. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/1995
Label:	Ghb Records
UPC:	0762247501626
Rank:	217711

Tracks

1. There's Yes! Yes! In Your Eyes
2. There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
3. Yellow Dog Blues
4. Hilarity Rag
5. Minstrel Man
6. Kinklets
7. That Teasin' Rag
8. Working Man Blues
9. Swipesy Cakewalk
10. Ghost Soldier
11. Over in the Gloryland
12. Chrysanthemum Rag
13. Tiger Rag
14. Home Sweet Home/Auf Wiedersehen

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ken Colyer   Primary Artist,Cornet,Trumpet
Ken Colyer's Jazzmen   Primary Artist
Geoff Cole   Trombone
Sammy Rimington   Clarinet
John Bastable   Banjo
Bill Cole   String Bass

Technical Credits

Tony Sbarbaro   Composer
Henry W. Ragas   Composer
Harry Da Costa   Composer
Nick LaRocca   Composer
Sammy Rimington   Liner Notes
W.C. Handy   Composer
Eddie Edwards   Composer
Larry Shields   Composer
Ken Colyer's Jazzmen   Performer