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Pat Terry, Jr.-Banjo, Randy Morris-Piano, Trumpet, Accordian, Synthisizer, Jay Mueller-String Bass, Warren Cohen-Drums, Orlando Sanchez-Percussion, Jim Buchmann-Clarinet, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Bass Sax, Harold Johnson-Trombone, Andy Sorenson-Trumpet, Jason Thomas-Fiddle, Dave Durham-Harmonica, Edgar J.P. Pouchet-Steel Drum |
From New Orleans Dixieland to Gospel . . . a wide variety of songs and styles.
Traditional favorites played in an un-traditional way . . .
on the banjo!
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Traditional Jazz Tunes Played on the Tenor Banjo by Pat Terry, Jr. $15 (plus $3.00 s&h) |
Side One
I FOUND A NEW BABY / WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS / COME BACK
SWEET PAPA / STEALIN' APPLES / SUNDAY / ROSETTA
Side Two
AM I BLUE / 'DEED I DO / RUNNIN' WILD / ONCE IN A WHILE
SOME DAY SWEETHEART / FLOATIN' DOWN TO COTTON TOWN
Pat Terry, Jr. - tenor banjo / Randy Morris - piano, trumpet, vibes & celeste /
Dave Uhrig - drums / Lee Richardson - tuba / Rick Fay - soprano sax /
Charlie Bornemann - trombone
LINER NOTES:
Lots of banjoists play the hackneyed war horses like Bye Bye Blues and The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise. Well, so does Pat Terry, Jr. The difference is Pat plays a lot of other tunes, too.
He started professionally as a teenager with such major credits as appearances on the Jimmy Durante and Ed Sullivan shows, at Radio City Music Hall in New York, as well as a twenty-three year long run with Walt Disney Productions.
Pat learned to play at the side of his father, master banjoist, Pat Terry, Sr. Together the two constituted one of the strongest acts ever to appear before the public.
On his record Pat, Jr. takes his favorite banjo in hand and makes his debut as a featured soloist.
Having developed an extensive repertoire through his association with Rosie O'Grady's Goodtime Jazz Band in Orlando, Florida and Walt Disney World's traditionally oriented Pearly Band, Pat has selected a number of fine old tunes not ordinarily heard on the banjo, but ones that are long standing favorites among musicians of the old guard.
It seems strange such songs as Once In A While -- not the old ballad you may be thinking of, but an even older ballad recorded by Louis Armstrong -- and Fats WaIler's Stealin' Apples haven't found their way onto the lists of other banjo players' pet tunes. Pat's definitive interpretations in this collection may cause some of these lists to be considerably expanded.
Born and raised in the Boston area, Pat now makes his home in Central Florida where he has become one of the areas busiest performers. Drawing from his extensive contacts among musicians from all over the country who are now working in Florida, he has chosen ideal accompanists for this occasion.
The greatly gifted Randy Morris (himself an able banjoist) is primarily known for the superb keyboard work demonstrated throughout this album. He is also heard to great effect on the trumpet here and even plays an excellent vibraphone solo on 'Deed I Do. Somehow everything Randy touches turns to music. The fabled Lee Richardson is the tubist. His marvelously flexible brass gives the entire proceedings a rollicking authenticity. Lee is perhaps heard to best advantage on Runnin' Wild. The rhythm section is filled out by a timekeeper for whom there is apparently no tempo too demanding. Add his precise, impeccable taste and you have Dave Uhrig, the complete drummer.
Trombone in the righteous manner is played by none other than Charlie Bornemann, well known to fans of hot jazz through his numerous recordings and a long stint with the world famous Dukes of Dixieland.
Last, but definitely least, is the only questionable choice; a soprano sax player who has a hard time coping with the fast tempos. After the session -- to a chorus of jeers by his fellow musicians -- the sax man was heard to characterize these tempos as break-neck. Don't laugh - my braces come off next week!
Nevertheless (and what a dandy song title that would make) PAT TERRY, JR. - ALL JAZZED UP! is an album well worth adding to your record rack. Not only does it introduce a huge talent on the tenor banjo, but it points the way to an exciting altenative for the instrument.
-- LINER NOTES BY RICK FAY --
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