When the Saints - Dixieland Crackerjacks in Belgium

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Dixieland Crackerjacks touring in Belgium. Live recorded at the Ninove Jazzfestival 2007. Mai 4. 2007
Koos Greven - banjo, vocals
Raymond van der Hooft - drums
Henk Haverhoek - bass
Slidin' Selena - trombone
Michel Muller - trumpet
Bert Brandsma - clarinet, alto saxophone
http://www.dixielandcrackerjacks.com
When The saints Go Marching In, performed live.
Listen how well the band builds up the tension and the extremely swinging groove towards the final chorusses. This kind of swing is very seldom heard nowadays and it is supported by the harmonic modulations, that came spontanious during this performance. You can hear the bandleader giving the new key(s), and the whole band following without hesitation.
This band has a nice blend of sophisticated routines and spontanious action that keeps the musicians alert and may surprise the audience.
No two performances are the same.

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So, now we hope ... ( 4 months ago by ABrandsma)

So, now we hope that they will invite us to play in Scotland!
Kind regards,
Bert Brandsma

Thanks! ( 4 months ago by ABrandsma)

Thanks!

That would get my ... ( 4 months ago by saintmirrenmalky)

That would get my vote!

Hey, whether people ... ( 3 months ago by capnchrist2007)

Hey, whether people think you're hot or not, Selena--your trombone playing skills are indeed hot! Awesome job! I've been playing for 8 years and I dig the dixieland style! Great job! You all sound great!

It is not ... ( 3 months ago by ABrandsma)

It is not completely definite yet, but most likely we will play at the Birmingham Jazz Festival in July. I know that's not Scotland! But anyway it's UK, we are looking forward to it!

That's only a few ... ( 3 months ago by saintmirrenmalky)

That's only a few hours drive from where I live. I may drive down to see you perform. I'll be the one wearing the St Mirren shirt!

Birmingham, Alabama ... ( 3 months ago by Trombworks)

Birmingham, Alabama I hope. Just kidding I saw the UK. But really, do you do any US shows? Afterall Dixieland is Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee...

Selena and I played ... ( 3 months ago by ABrandsma)

Selena and I played several gigs as guest with the Storyville Brassband and Dukes of Dixieland in New Orleans around halloween 2004. I also played in New York, San Francisco and Tampa as a guest earlier. It's hard however to get the band over, because of the strict green card rules in the US.
We would love to go again!
Kind regards,
Bert Brandsma

stir my passion! ... ( 3 months ago by rulala)

stir my passion! how i wish to play like you,the passion! love you all!

hey bert, what kind ... ( 2 months ago by finalzenith)

hey bert, what kind of sax do you use/prefer?

I have 12 saxes ... ( 2 months ago by ABrandsma)

I have 12 saxes right now, different brands.
My favourite alto right now is the Conn Connqueror that you hear on this video. It was made in 1937.
I enjoy playing any kind of sax, lately I did a few big band dates on baritone, there I used a buesher from the 1950's.
It all depends on the kind of work what sax is best suited.
Kind regards,
Bert Brandsma

ok thanks... i was ... ( 2 months ago by finalzenith)

ok thanks... i was leaning more towards brand, but thats interesting, bari has a smooth sound for sure :)

oh and i must say, ... ( 2 months ago by finalzenith)

oh and i must say, great work, it takes a real master to make a clarinet sing like that

Well, my favourite ... ( 2 months ago by ABrandsma)

Well, my favourite brand in general is Conn,but you have to be sure that it is from the good years, say between 1934 and 1940. After Worldwar two, the generally lost their high quality.

thanks for the info ... ( 2 months ago by finalzenith)

thanks for the info... its sad that they dont make em like they used to!haha cheers

That certainly is ... ( 2 months ago by ABrandsma)

That certainly is very sad indeed! When you know about the secrets of the Conn Connqueror... hmmmmm really love it. It's a lost art how well they made them during that time.

i was wondering, ... ( 2 months ago by finalzenith)

i was wondering, and sorry for all the questions.... how about conns from the early 1900s, like before the 30s and 20s?

The earlier, the ... ( 2 months ago by ABrandsma)

The earlier, the greater the risk.
My straight soprano from 29 is good. Bass sax from 21 is OK. But another from 1919 I tried was very poor in matters of in tune playing.
Some of the old ones however have very beautifull engravings. They have collecters value when in good shape.
1930's almost always play great.
Before 1920 is tricky.

I'm wondering : ... ( 2 months ago by dreadmaker)

I'm wondering : what make of clarinet do you prefer? I'm a jazz clarinetist as well. another question : what type/size of reeds do you prefer?

Prefer is a bit a ... ( 2 months ago by ABrandsma)

Prefer is a bit a strong word, since I never tried others. While I studied sax, at a certain point I was asked in an ensemble with two real clarinettists. I was supposed to play lead alto, and double third clarinet. Just to mix with the two others I simply bought the same brand as theirs, buffet crampon rc.
On all saxes and clarinet I use Vandoren classical size 3 reeds. Easy with doubling.
Choice of horn/reeds is always personal, what works for me doesn't work for everyone.
Succes!
Bert

I agree that it's ... ( 2 months ago by dreadmaker)

I agree that it's not the same for everyone. I was wondering mostly about size, because people like Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw sometimes would use quite small reeds, whereas others swear by 4s. I also use 3s at present. That's cool though. I forgot to say as well : that clarinet solo was ridiculous. Good stuff man. I will definitely be watching some more of your vids.

Nice 'bone solo. ... ( 1 month ago by flapjack9999)

Nice 'bone solo. What bore size is that King? Looks like a 4B .525

Array ( 1 month ago by ABrandsma)

It's a king 3B.
Thanks for watching.
BB

Array ( 1 month ago by ABrandsma)

grazie cordiali
saluti
Bert Brandsma

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