Red norvo dance of the octopus book

Later, as a solo vaudeville act, he added tap dancing to his playing. Red norvo was born kenneth norville in beardstown, illinois. Red norvo was an unusual star during the swing era, playing jazz xylophone. The first 26 selections that xylophonist red norvo ever led are on this essential and generous cd. The story goes that he sold his pet pony to help pay for his first marimba. In a mist by bix beiderbeckes and norvo s own dance of the octopus. Xylophonist red norvo was a gifted composer who wrote in a style that would three decades later be dubbed third stream. The duke, the king and the city of jazz the new york. Montgomery discusses her book thursday, june 4, at town hall. Red norvos dance of the octopus xylopholks youtube. Buy gary burtons album titled for hamp, red, bags, and cal to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.

Apr 02, 2020 red norvo, kenneth norville, american jazz musician and swing bandleader born march 31, 1908, beardstown, ill. The majority of 26 these sides which are norvos 1st 26 recordings feature benny goodman on clarinet, eddie suater on mellophone, teddy wilson on piano, and of course the always hot and swinging red norvo on vibes. Norvo began playing professionally in chicago at 17 as the entertaining leader of a marimba ensemble, the collegians. He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments. View all albums and help us complete red norvo discography. Red norvo was a vibraphonist with his own big band in the 1940s. Red norvo, kenneth norville, american jazz musician and swing bandleader. He helped establish the xylophone, marimba and later the vibraphone as. Red norvo march 31, 1908 april 6, 1999 was an american jazz. Octopus the most mysterious creature in the sea by. Brunswick 80104b n 2349 dee dees dance by denzil best 302 excerpt. The first, 1934 recordings of reds orchestra up through 1936. Red norvo made both xylophone and vibes legitimate jazz instruments, helped create the blueprint for jazz vocal arrangements, laid the foundation for cool jazz, and remained vital throughout the swing, bop, and cool movements. May 28, 2015 in the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal.

This time, kapp was out of town and norvo went ahead and recorded two early pieces of chamber jazz. It was the first volume of the epic of the wheat, his unfinished trilogy about the production, distribution, and consumption of american wheat. One of the outstanding trumpeters of the swing era, berigan was heavily influenced by louis armstrong and at his best played with much of his idols attack and zest. In a mist by bix beiderbeckes and norvos own dance of the octopus. Joseph kenneth norville, aka red norvo, was born march 31, 1908 in beardstown.

Red norvo biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The savoy sessions, and please be kind weekend of a private secretary. Tracks includewindjammer,the sea is green,the sweet sugar cane,dont hurry worry me,kari waits for me,memories,sea chanty,marianne,everybody loves saturday night. Among the many illustrious sidemen are future bandleaders benny goodman heard on bass clarinet during memorable versions of in a mist and dance.

Dance of the octopus the first 26 selections that xylophonist red norvo ever led are on this essential and generous cd. Red norvo was an american musician, one of jazzs early vibraphonists, known as mr. Rowland bernart berigan, 2 november 1908, hilbert, calumet, wisconsin, usa, d. New statesman, uk starred booklist and library journal editors spring pick. He helped establish the xylophone, marimba and later the vibraphone as viable jazz instruments. Red norvo the jazz world may have written off this mallet instrument pioneer, but his musical legacy speaks for itself. Oct 22, 2019 red norvo march 31, 1908 april 6, 1999 was an american jazz vibraphonist, known as mr. Red norvo dance of the octopus 1995 compilation these rare recordings provide a unique glimpse into the experimental jazz of 193336. Beiderbecke inspired red novos curious dance of the octopus from 1933. Originally published in the britannica book of the year. The octopus examines the struggle of california wheat farmers in.

This collection includes breakfast breakdown, dance of the octopus. May 23, 20 red norvo s dance of the octopus 1933 arr. The octopus is about wheat growers who are in conflict with a railroad company during late 19th century california. Though he is very good on much of the 30s ellington he discusses, when he writes that the xylophonist and vibraphonist red norvos dance of the octopus was clearly the most advanced. The railroad company, controlling the local newspaper, state legislature and the land prove to be a tough force for the local wheat growers to fight against. The duke, the king and the city of jazz the new york times. There are some gems among the 26 tunes including great work by the marvellous pianist teddy wilson. He played marimba instead of xylophone in the second session, accompanied by benny goodman in a rare performance at bass clarinet, 1 dick mcdonough on guitar, and artie. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. Dance of the octopus, bughouse with irving mills and teddy wilson, the night is blue, a cigarette and a silhouette, congo blues, seein red, blues in e flat, hole in the wall, knockin on wood, decca stomp, tomboy, and 1234 jump. Finalist for the 2015 national book award for nonfiction new york times bestseller sy montgomerys the soul of an octopus does for the creature what helen macdonalds h is for hawk did for raptors. For hamp, red, bags, and cal by gary burton 431494126.

Red norvo suite is a collection of red norvo pieces arranged for percussion ensemble by william l. In fact, as obsessed with plating the pus as katherine harmon courages book is, the subhead should have been the most delicious creature in the sea. He helped to establish the xylophone, marimba and later the vibraphone as viable jazz instruments. Red norvo biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Apr 12, 1999 red norvo the jazz world may have written off this mallet instrument pioneer, but his musical legacy speaks for itself. In fact, the original brunswick release had norvos arrangement of beiderbeckes in a mist on the reverse side. A story of california is a novel written by author frank norris. The octopus, novel by frank norris, published in 1901 and subtitled a story of california. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The unusual instrumentation consists of marimba, bass clarinet played by benny goodman, string bass mostly bowed, and drums.

Tracks includewindjammer, the sea is green, the sweet sugar cane,dont hurry worry me,kari waits for me,memories,sea chanty,marianne,everybody loves saturday night. Red norvo march 31, 1908 april 6, 1999 was one of jazzs early vibraphonists, known as mr. Red norvo vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Xylopholks march 16, 20 at the cuny graduate center elebash hall. Red norvo musician music database radio swiss jazz. In the soul of an octopus, new hampshire naturalist sy montgomery recounts the life and times of a fantastically complex animal. The record company hep have issued three cds of red norvo recordings. Albums include live in australia, 1959, red norvo trio with tal farlow and charles mingus. His major recordings included dance of the octopus, bughouse, knockin on wood, congo blues, and hole in the wall.

Red norvo, kenneth norville, american jazz musician and swing bandleader born march 31, 1908, beardstown, ill. He played with many other bands, including an allmarimba band on the vaudeville circuit, and the bands of paul whiteman, benny goodman, charlie barnet, and woody herman. Red norvo composed the following instrumentals during his career. Norvo was one of jazzs early vibraphonists, known as mr. The npr curious listeners guide to jazz 50 essential jazz. Red norvo windjammer city style 1958 lp jazz signed. The essential artie shaw by artie shaw 828766923926 cd. Covers performances of a song with the same name by different artists.

Moving to the orchestra of paul ash, kenneth norville became red norvo, thanks to the leaders inability to remember the proper name. Norvo s career began in chicago with a band called the collegians, in 1925. Jazz r us happy birthday to red norvo born kenneth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Red norvo born kenneth norville, march 31, 1908 april 6, 1999 was an american musician, one of jazzs early vibraphonists, known as mr. Happy birthday to red norvo born kenneth norville, march 31, 1908 april 6, 1999.

This collection includes breakfast breakdown, dance of the octopus, and knockin on wood. As would be expected from this company the transfers to cd are excellent and there is a wonderful clarity of sound. Norvo destroyed a whole series of early compositions, similar to his dance of the octopus 1933, because jack kapp, the head of brunswick records, in his great business wisdom, regarded such music as meaningless rubbish and tore up norvos recording contract. His career began in chicago with a band called the collegians in 1925. All the while, red norvo was bringing the mallet instruments to jazz.