Tuba Skinny in Philly ‘22- Ole Miss Rag by WC Handy (1916)- the Opening Number

A rag composed by W. C. Handy and recorded by Handy's Orchestra of Memphis in 1917 in New York City. It was the composition featured on his band's first recording. Scott Joplin recorded it in 1916.
By the time he traveled to New York to attend these sessions for Columbia "Father of the Blues" W.C. Handy was already middle aged. With this recording Handy took his place in history as the second African American band director to record "Jazz" following his predecessor Wilbur Sweatman.
Commodore Barry Club, Sept. 2, 2022
PUP Jazz Fest
Benefit for the Philadelphia Unemployment Project
Shaye Cohn - Cornet
Erika Lewis - Drum/Vocals
Craig Florey- Clarinet
Barnabus Jones - Trombone
Greg Sherman - Guitar/Vocals
Todd Burdick- Tuba/Sousaphone
Robin Rapuzzi - Washboard
Max Bien Kahn - Banjo, guitar
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[@seabrookthemagnificent9580]

What a joy to be alive while Tuba Skinny in they prime!

[@PopsCoffee]

It's 'Ole Miss Rag', composed by W.C. Handy and named after the Memphis to New Orleans railway train. For an article about this tune, plus the sheet music, see: playing-traditional-jazz.blogspot.com/2017/04/post-498-ole-miss-rag-played-properly.html . Like most bands, Tuba Skinny omit the second of the three themes. Also, they play it entirely in F.

[@davidstaudohar6733]

We ♥️ that old time sound , God Bless these American musicians from New Orleans Louisiana , Throw me something MR ❓❓❓‼️

[@jouli_rew]

Thanks, John!

[@0412raine]

Love it thanks for sharing I live in South Africa so will never see them perform 😍🤩💯💥

[@gerryhouska2859]

Same from Far North Queensland, alas.

[@user-og1nb8xt8f]

The same here 2 .. 🔅 Doug C sends you warm greetings from Far East (South Korea). 🔅 We all thank John Dodds for posting the lovely music by TS. 🔅

[@lauraneville50]

Elsie- You never know-- it might happen some day!!

[@user-og1nb8xt8f]

@@lauraneville50 That's right, you never know. NOLA to Johannesburg "only" 14,000 km .. ;'-) 🔅

[@0412raine]

@@gerryhouska2859 thank goodness for the internet you tube and John 🤩🤩

[@michaelb4197]

Good job.

[@poppyk1431]

GOOD banjo break, it's sounding better and better. The tenor is important to this music. Thanks for posting.

[@otpkd]

What a great tune to start a performance with! I am not surprised it got couples up to dance.

[@Tim_R-b]

😄

[@wbwam7710]

live in PA, wanted to see these guys for awhile, but didn't know they were up here :(

[@JohnDodds36]

Join our Tuba Skinny in Philly Facebook page to stay informed of when they come back. Should be next summer.

[@oldguy9078]

Hotty Toddy Ya'll.

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

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