WETF Show - George Lewis with Elmer Talbert 1949-1950

Jazz Focus

English - January 08, 2024 21:35 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
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Great early version of the George Lewis band, featuring the trumpet player the leader always said was his favorite - Elmer "Coo Coo" Talbert. Live and transcription recordings from 1949 to 1950 (when Talbert died) also featuring Jim Robinson, Alton Purnell, Lawrence Marrero, Slow Drag Pavageau and Joe Watkins

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