Ham Smith's Rhythm Makers: California Here I Come
performed by Hal Smith, 1953-, Chris Tyle, 1955-, Bobby Gordon, Frank Powers, Ray Skjelbred, fl. 1969, Jack Meihlan and Mike Duffy, Hal Smith's Rhythmakers (Jazzology, 1989), 1 hour 1 mins, 15 page(s)
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Credits
- Engineered by Jack Elliot
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 1 hour 1 mins
- Ensemble
- Hal Smith's Rhythmakers
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- New Orleans Jazz
- Label
- Jazzology
- Page Count
- 15
- Performer
- Hal Smith, 1953-, Chris Tyle, 1955-, Bobby Gordon, Frank Powers, Ray Skjelbred, fl. 1969, Jack Meihlan, Mike Duffy
- Date Recorded
- 1988-11-29
- Release Date
- 1989
- Review
- The 1989 edition of drummer Hal Smith's Rhythmakers is quite reminiscent of a 1930s Chicago jazz-type group. Cornetist Chris Tyle is heard throughout in top form, clarinetist Bobby Gordon emulates Pee Wee Russell as usual, Frank Powers is quite fluent on tenor and clarinet, and pianist Ray Skjelbred looks back toward Joe Sullivan and Jess Stacy while rhythm guitarist Jack Meilahn and bassist Mike Duffy are lightly swinging in support. Tyle, Smith and Duffy take occasional vocals but the emphasis throughout is on the superior material, coherent but exciting ensembles and personable solos. Among the 15 songs that the Rhythmakers revive are "Strut, Miss Lizzie," "California Here I Come," "Hello, Lola," "Oh Peter" and "Who Stole the Lock on the Henhouse Door." Trad jazz fans will definitely enjoy this outing. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, New Orleans Jazz, Jazz de Nueva Orleans, New Orleans Jazz
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Jazz de Nueva Orleans, New Orleans Jazz
