Great British Traditional Jazzbands Vol 14

Just as some great contemporary painters, writers and classical musicians work within an old tradition to produce lively art with a fresh appeal, so do certain jazzmen find their sympathies lie within the zone of Dixieland/ Chicago jazz and make this the basis of their style. Simply to copy and revive the style is nothing more than a circus act. But to add personality and technical skill to compositions to keep them alive and kicking is acceptable. Even though London‐born Freddy Randall was an unashamed and ardent admirer of America’s brassy, blousy hot‐cornetist, Wild Bill Davison, he still manages to...