Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – McPartland About Bix in Downbeat Magazine Jan 13, 1954
McPartland About Bix in Downbeat Magazine Jan 13, 1954 The original article was published in the Jan 13, 1954 issue of Downbeat. The article was reprinted in the 75th anniversary issue, July 2009.
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – Reviews of Bix’s Recordings
Reviews of Bix’s Recordings The April 1936 issue of “Swing Music” magazine includes an article by John Goldman. Click on the following links to read the article. I am grateful to Nick Dellow for having sent scans of the article.
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – Article About Bix
Article About Bix From the Morning Democrat, Davenport, IA, Oct 13, 1955.
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – The St. Louis Trumbauer Orchestra in Carbondale, IL
The St. Louis Trumbauer Orchestra in Carbondale, IL Frank Trumbauer was born in Carbondale, Illinois on May 30, 1901. He lived in Carbondale until 1907 and then moved to St. Louis. He was back in Carbondale in 1912, where he lived with his grandparents. According to Philip Evans and Larry Kiner (with William Trumbauer), “Trumbauer’s […]
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – In My Merry Oldsmobile
In My Merry Oldsmobile Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra recorded “In My Merry Oldsmobile” in Studio # 3 of the Victor Talking Machine Company in Camden NJ in May 1927. Four takes were cut., one on May 16, 1927, and three on May 23, 1927. The May 14 recording, in waltz tempo, was issued as […]
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – Bix’s Tone
Bix’s Tone An analysis of the tone of Bix’s cornet in a variety of recordings presented at the 2008 Canadian Collector’s Congress by Trevor Tolley. Download PDF: DOWNLOAD I am grateful to Enrico Borsetti for sending this article.
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – Norman Payne
Norman Payne Article by Nick Dellow in Shellack Stack. Norman Payne was a British trumpet player who was a great admirer of Bix Beiderbecke. I am grateful to Friedrich Hachenberg for sending to me a copy of the article. Download PDF: DOWNLOAD
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – The Bix-Hardy Story
The Bix-Hardy Story Article by Armand Hug in the December 1950 issue of “Jazz Magazine. Pianist Armand Hug was born in New Orleans on December 6, 1910, and died in New Orleans on March 19, 1977. He lived in New Orleans most of his life. Hug met Bix in New Orleans on October 28, 1928, when the […]
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – Jazz Impressions
Jazz Impressions The pamphlet “Eye Witness Jazz – Part 1″ published by Clifford Jones in about 1946 includes a an article by Jim Moynahan entitled “Jazz Impressions.” This is a reprint of the original article which appeared in “Musical News” in October 1937. Moynahan was a Boston reed player who was a good friend of […]
Articles in Magazines and Newspapers – Play It For Me, Daddy
Play It For Me, Daddy The July 1956 issue of “Saga” carried this article by Stephen Longstreet about Bix Beiderbecke. This is virtually the same as “Folk Hero,” chapter 13 in Stephen Longstreet’s book “The Real Jazz Old and New”. Play It For Me, Daddy Stephen Longstreet Saga Magazine, March 1956 Download PDF: DOWNLOAD