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George Barnes: The Complete Standard Transcriptions
by Craig Jolley
Jazz guitarist George Barnes made his reputation playing in a variety of formats--guitar duets with Karl Kress and others, a memorable quartet with Ruby Braff, solo guitarist, and pick-up bands. His chamber music octet of the late 40's combined elements of light classical music, 1930's novelty music, and Lester Young-inspired small band swing. John Kirby, Alec Wilder (octets), and Raymond Scott created music in a similar vein. Of the four the Barnes octet undeservedly remains the least known.
Barnes' writing ...
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by Craig Jolley
One of the most talented and sensitive vocalists of her time (40's - 70's) Anita Ellis made few records or public appearances and acquired something of a cult following. She had no problem in front of a few close friends, but she never overcame her stage fright. Luckily for her audience she could occasionally be talked into enduring the terror of public performance.
This music was recorded in the early fifties for radio broadcast. As with her contemporaries Ella Fitzgerald ...
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