at the jazz band ball [written 1917]

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This is a cover of a piece first recorded in 1917 by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. This recording was made by a band I play piano with, - a five piece version of the Cardiff band Midnight Special. It was recorded on 5th February 1998 and is one of many impromtu recordings I made with my old reel to reel. It is absolutely live with no mixing whatsoever, just a touch of EQing in places. It was recorded at the Cannal Boat in North Road, Cardiff.

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Uploaded: Apr 27, 2008 - 10:01:30 AM
Last Updated: Apr 27, 2008 - 10:01:30 AM Last Played: Oct 16, 2009 - 09:39:24 AM

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helenmorris	helenmorris said 560 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	Its great I really enjoyed it, but Brian isnt there. Oh poor Brian Check out my latest song called Brian's Teeth #3

woofer3	woofer3 said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Oh I know how you feel about Brian- in fact I think you've got a thing about the Brians of this world!- yes I saw you talking to that new boy drummer last Thursday. His name's Brian isn't it as well. You even made a record about his teeth.- Brian's Teeth indeed ,-- Thanks for listening, John. Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

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lengold said 560 days ago (April 27th, 2008)

One of these
days John - I'm gonna jump in my car and drive to Cardiff just to see you and your band play live. I bet your audiences really have fun. (Mind you the audience at the end of this sound half dead - right miserable bunch!)
This sounds wonderful - you are a truly gifted pianist and the rest of the band sound great too.
What's Welsh Wales beer like? See you there.
Cheers
Len

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helenmorris	helenmorris said 560 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	It would be great to see you at the Butchers Arms Len. We have such a good time. Everyone knows everyone else, theres dancing, its great. Please come you'd have a terrific Welsh welcome Check out my latest song called Brian's Teeth #3

lengold	lengold said 560 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	I really am very, very tempted - will contact you/John during the summer at some pint (I mean point). Thank you! Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

helenmorris	helenmorris said 560 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	You'd love A pint of Brains dark I'm sure Len Check out my latest song called Brian's Teeth #3

Monkaton	Monkaton said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Helen! You've convinced me and I'm thousands of miles away in little old Jiffytown on the Missouri River. Save a pint for me. Check out my latest song called Darkness of the Night

woofer3	woofer3 said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Thanks Len Yes you'd like the Welsh beer I think. Brains is very popular- they do one called Brain's SA which has been nicknamed skull attack. Glad you liked it, it's just a fun band really. John Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

woofer3

woofer3 said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)

well Len
I just replied to this once and it hasn't come out ??? funny.........

- I said that there is a beer here called Brains SA which has been nicknamed Skull Attack if you ever come to Wales you'll have to try it out.

Glad you liked the music, Midnight Special are mainly a fun band, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't!

Thanks for youe comments,

John.

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woofer3	woofer3 said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	oh bloody hell ! it's come out twice - Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

lengold	lengold said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Obviously ...too much Brains (or Brians?). Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Feter	Feter said 560 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	at the jazz band ball this is fabulous track my friend ..what a treat a true blast .great master job ..I m enjoyin this much ....thnx so much for share such gem !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

woofer3	woofer3 said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	than you Feter- this band here as gone through some sort of time warp I think. Glad you like it - thank you for your comments and for listening. Hope you are ok. John Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

Monkaton	Monkaton said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Midnight Special It's a little after midnight here in Jiffytown and we got something special in this wonderful piece. Thanks for posting these songs, John. Truly a gift. I hope the Welshmen and women realize how good they got it. Check out my latest song called Darkness of the Night

woofer3	woofer3 said 560 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Thank you Tim, good to hear from you out there in Jiffytown, would love to do a gig in the USA one day though I feel my sell by date is running out a little. Please say hello to Cathy for me. John. Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

helenmorris	helenmorris said 559 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	We do we do I can assure you we do Check out my latest song called Brian's Teeth #3

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 559 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Well,wicked trad jazz,love this to bits and quite a super recording given how it was achieved....is someone tap dancing in there? Brilliant,haven't heard anything like this for ever.....anymore? Jarvoid Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'

woofer3	woofer3 said 559 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	thank you very much for your comments - I'm glad you enjoyed it. I did try and DI wherever I could when I recorded it but it was very much a hit or miss situation as there was never much of a soundcheck in these situations. John Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 559 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Beautiful live! This is the kind of stuff that can ONLY come live! ONLY LIVE! It takes the minute human timing errors and improvs to make a truly dynamic piece! Impressive work John! You guys rock totally! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

woofer3	woofer3 said 559 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	thank you Mark- I have played on and off for about seventeen years with this little line up and to be honest I find it a refreshing break from rock music which I seem to have spent most of my life playing. Thhanks again, John Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 534 days ago (May 23rd, 2008)
	Great jam This sounds like big fun, and quite authentic apart from that bass which is clearly electric. Check out my latest song called Pipe Spring at Dusk

woofer3	woofer3 said 534 days ago (May 23rd, 2008)
	actually a stick bass was used on this recording, which I would have thought was nearer to an accoustic than an electric but I will have to bow to your superior knowledge here as I am not an expert on this. However it did have a clip on pick up which we did di into a small mixer John. Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 534 days ago (May 23rd, 2008)
	Chapman stick? I wasn't quite sure about the bass. It sounded a bit like an electric upright. Do you mean stick as in Chapman stick? Check out my latest song called Pipe Spring at Dusk

woofer3	woofer3 said 534 days ago (May 23rd, 2008)
	you know I really don't know, This instrument was frettless and just like a double bass without a body and was similar to the sort of instrument I have often seen Sting playing. I was told it was a stick bass. It was built by the bass player himself who is also a violin maker. Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

	said 533 days ago (May 24th, 2008)
	Great! Great piece of work. A true classic Jazz.. this is amazing!

woofer3	woofer3 said 528 days ago (May 29th, 2008)
	razz a ma tazz - thanks Birdman....much appreciated. John. Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

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