With the Alex Welsh Band

by Bud Freeman

Overview

Tenor saxophonist Bud Freeman loved England and he particularly enjoyed playing with the British Dixieland/swing ensemble led by trumpeter Alex Welsh. This live set, released for the first time in 2003, is full of happy spirits, exciting solos, and stimulating ensembles. After the Welsh septet plays "I Ain't Got Nobody," Freeman is featured both with the group and with just the rhythm section. Although he performed and recorded such warhorses as "Dinah," "Sunday," "You Took Advantage of Me," and "Exactly Like You" a countless number of times during his long career, Freeman could always come up with fresh statements and ideas. The set is well recorded, the other musicians were inspired by Freeman's presence, and the results are memorable and quite fun. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/06/2004
Label:	Ghb Records / Jazzology
UPC:	0762247633228
Rank:	238758

Tracks

1. I Ain't Got Nobody
2. Royal Garden Blues
3. Dinah
4. Just One of Those Things
5. Sunday
6. Perdido
7. I Got Rhythm
8. You Took Advantage of Me
9. Exactly Like You
10. Blues Finale

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bud Freeman   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Roy Williams Quintet   Trombone
Fred Hunt   Piano
Jim Douglas   Guitar
Ron Mathewson   Bass
Lennie Hastings   Drums
Johnny Barnes   Baritone,Clarinet,Sax (Alto)
Alex Welsh   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Harry Akst   Composer
Dave Peyton   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Clarence Williams   Composer
Benny Krueger   Composer
Spencer Williams   Composer
Chester Conn   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Joe Young   Composer
Sam M. Lewis   Composer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Ned Miller   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
Ervin Drake   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Roger Graham   Composer
Hans Lengsfelder   Composer