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Author: Paula S
Date: 2013-05-03 19:49
I have just been playing Minnie the Moocher on eefer in the concert band I belong to. Just love it! I first remember hearing it and Cab Calloway in the Blues Brothers film (1980) but the more authentic recordings just blow me away. Not a clarinettist as far as I know but he just gives me that vibe which totally inspires me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mq4UT4VnbE What a performer!
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Author: CarlT
Date: 2013-05-03 22:40
After watching the referenced video, I also watched this one which was on the same page:
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDXuCE7LeQ
Cab Calloway was mentioned in this, too, by the old gentleman in the nursing home as being among his favorites through his earlier life.
I think this story is inspiring, but of course, there's the possibility that this video was staged (so many are now). I personally think it's for real though, and if so, it shows what music can do for the soul.
CarlT
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-05-04 01:48
WOW. What a story. Music brings him back to life.
I was way down (though obviously not that far) six months ago. Music is what got me through.
Ken Shaw
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2013-05-04 18:52
I've got Sam "the Man" Taylor's White Brilhart Tenor Sax Mouthpiece (from his Estate "supposedly" - I do have my doubts looking at pictures of him playing) who played in Cab's Band.
In High School, I played on a Concerto Competition winner's performance with Pianist Joel Martin who ended up directing the Calloway Band for quite a few years.
Great group!
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
Post Edited (2013-05-04 18:59)
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