Do you consider Al Hirt to be a jazz player?

[Rogerrr]

that was fantastic
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Sax player learning cornet & trumpet...and occasionally a little bit of trombone.
( so don't confuse me with an experienced player )

[rothman]

One criticism might be that he wasn't intent to set the world on fire with wide use of harmonic progressions, as part of the landscape at the time. But with Dixie music and some standards, he was able to come up with recordings that few others could approach, let alone surpass with advanced harmonic ideas. From that standpoint, he was one of a kind.

'Bourbon Street' is perhaps one of those. Cougar Nelson on trombone..

https://youtube.com/watch?v=iQSBjzEN2bg

[Man Of Constant Sorrow]

I was taught many years ago:
When you identify yourself ... you limit yourself.

Who cares if Al Hirt was a jazz player ? I doubt if he did.
What's the big deal, anyhow?


. His legacy shall remain.
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[Ronnman]

Here’s another Al Hirt album with a mix of New Orleans jazz funeral standards and Baptist hymns. The album is titled “Struttin’ Down Royal Street”.
Ron

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lCt8aapnb6tz3hWYF2GCA6mgnP_q7SAY8&si=eCqYXV1yiLa0d_TZ
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Martin Committee #2 1954
Leblanc “Al Hirt” Model 1966
Olds Custom Crafted Ultra Sonic 1974
Edwards Gen II 2014

[rothman]

Whoever it was that decided to insert the clichés into the chart at intro and finish, sheesh. ..After that, a category of spectacular. His sense of rhythm, superb.



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