Hi all,
Was introduced to some great historical recordings of Jabbo Smith this weekend.
Can anyone shed light on the name of the tuba player on his original recordings?
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Re: Jabbo Smith
According to this reference there were two tuba players on the 1929 recordings, Hayes Alvis and Lawson Buford:
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Re: Jabbo Smith
Great recordings with excellent and informative playing!
Instructor of Tuba & Euphonium, Cleveland State University
Principal Tuba, Firelands Symphony Orchestra
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Principal Tuba, Firelands Symphony Orchestra
President, Variations in Brass
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