Jazz by Mail - Bob Oliver (Tain''t Nobody''s Biz-ness)



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Bob Oliver
Tain''t Nobody''s Biz-ness

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From the English Midlands, Bob Oliver's Hot Seven amazingly sounds like an early jazz band - with their well integrated ensemble. They draw their inspiration, styles and repertoire from the 1920s, using as sources both black and white bands from that wonderful period of recorded jazz. Included here are four tunes associated with Ted Lewis Orchestra as well as arrangements based on the very obscure records of 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do and I Just Want A Daddy I Can Call My Own by Chas A. Matson's Creole Serenaders. Take a ride back in time - we think you'll enjoy the bill of fare: the songs are "rare", the performances are "well done," the "jazz combination" is hot and tasty.

Record Label: Stomp Off Records 1312 Total Time: 77:24

Tracks on 'Tain''t Nobody''s Biz-ness'

1. It's Tight Jim [3:25]
2. I Just Want a Daddy I Can Call My Own [4:22]
3. Snake Rag [3:43]
4. Say Arabella (what's a Fella to Do?) [3:28]
5. Wait'll You See My Gal [3:37]
6. Michigander Blues [3:52]
7. Sensation Rag [4:01]
8. Shivery Stomp [3:34]
9. My Mamma's in Town! [3:00]
10. Birmingham Blues [3:05]
11. Hot Lips [2:55]
12. Muscle Shoals Blues [5:49]
13. When My Baby Smiles at Me [3:28]
14. When Jennie Does that Low Down Dance [3:01]
15. Ham and Eggs [3:36]
16. Bugles Blues [3:50]
17. Sergeant Dunn's Bugle Call Blues [3:56]
18. Buddy's Habit [4:06]
19. 'tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do [3:56]
20. Bees Knees [2:40]
21. I Never Knew What a Gal Could Do [4:00]

Reviews:
Although there are no major names on this CD, the music should satisfy any trad jazz collector. Trumpeter Bob Oliver is joined by Dave Taylor on clarinet and tenor, trombonist Christine Woodcock, two banjoists, a sousaphone, Chris Williams on washboard and guest Norman Field on second reed for some numbers; he performs heated versions of many 1920s obscurities. Such tunes as "It's Tight Jim," "Shivery Stomp," "When Jennie Does That Low Down Dance" and "Ham and Eggs" were not exactly recorded on a regular basis in the 1990s. Fortunately, Oliver's band also does not copy the original recordings too closely, so the results are both respectful and inventive within the style. Recommended.

~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Comments and Reviews
2/9/2007 11:05:46 AM: Bob Oliver's Hot 7 (by Toby Cholmeley) Came to this late because no MP3 sampler, but a terrific early '20s hot jazz sound, difficult to categorise but with a curiously authentic ring to it, think provincial tent-show meets city theatre-pit. Refreshingly different, they clearly enjoy what they do and do it well. Why no Vol II?
11/22/2005 7:03:08 AM: bob oliver Taint nobodys bizness (by jim divver) very enjoyable. just bought it. do you have any more discs planned for issue of this band? real enthusiasm and a happy sound. more please.

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Performers

Bob Oliver (tp)
Dave Taylor (cl, ten sx)
Norman Field (cl, alto and ten sx (8 tracks))
Christine Woodcock (tm)
Roy Hubbard (bj)
Roger Bower (bj)
Sylvia Marsh (sous, Chris Williams)
Released in 1996

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