tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675508272417139882.post7971111115894377007..comments2023-12-28T18:14:49.170-06:00Comments on Heypally's 78 RPMs: Clarence Williams & His Orchestra - Vocalion 2838 (1934)HeyPallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16458672655910471273noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675508272417139882.post-61731213568638438452012-10-25T14:20:59.897-05:002012-10-25T14:20:59.897-05:00well, first the only solo from the reeds is the re...well, first the only solo from the reeds is the remarkable tenor sax and clarinet of CECIL SCOTT (who plays less like Lester Young than any other saxophonist ever), the trumpet is so obviously NOT ED ALLEN, makes me wonder on this record in general, Russell Shor may know if it is CHARLIE GAINES on trumpet (he knew Mr Gaines quite well). This feels like a small Harlem band's entire personnel was lifted, and they added Cecil (could be CHARLIE SKEETS band??), so that may discount Prez, who, however was in town w Henderson at the time - brilliant 78, the flip, BIG FAT MAMA is a different combo from a different recording session, obvious rap and trumpet by ED ALLEN ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com