Comment by thereallyniceman on August 17, 2023 at 6:45

Martin Wheatley leads this great tribute to "my hero" Fred Van Eps.

Recorded at the Mike Durham's International Jazz Party at Whitley Bay UK  November 2022.

First Class ladies and gentlemen!!!

Comment by Richard William Ineson on August 18, 2023 at 10:52

An inspiring performance, the band certainly enter into the spirit of the era, the drummer seems to have managed to find the 'skulls' and the other bits and pieces which the 'trap' drummers of the time employed in their kit. A very enjoyable and well played programme of some demanding pieces, 'Persiflage' in particular. I also liked the 'Red Pepper Rag', not much heard these days.

Comment by Richard William Ineson on August 19, 2023 at 8:21

'Persiflage' written by W.T.Francis published by Witmark in 1904. A challenging piece which I never beat.

Comment by Richard William Ineson on August 19, 2023 at 8:23

Comment by thereallyniceman on September 17, 2023 at 7:24

Thanks Richard,

I have added the score to the MUSIC LIBRARY for easy download.

Ian

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