Chris Barber's jazz band: The Martinique. (1954).

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[markt]

Heard this live a couple of times and got to meet and speak with Chris a few times. Once took my budding musician son to meet him and Chris shared some lovely kind words❤

[jyttethagaardnielsen]

Oh I love Chris Barber`s music My dear Henkie, last year we told each other so many jokes about Santa There are not many left to tell !!! We may also have told this one. I am not sure "Why is Santa so sad? "Because he only comes once a My precious friend, you are forever in my heart and soul Yours affectionately Jytte

[henridelagardere]

1954 - Chris Barber's Jazz Band: Pat Halcox - trumpet, Chris Barber - trombone, Monty Sunshine - clarinet, Lonnie Donegan - banjo, Jim Bray - bass, Ron Bowden - drums: _The Martinique_ (Wilbur de Paris, arranged by Chris Barber), arguably the best, certainly the best-known recording.
Henri recommends: Fats Waller, Teddy Buckner, Wilbur de Paris, Ray Bauduc & Nappy Lamare, Joe Haymes, Henry King, Ray Martin, Max Collie, John Defferary, Martin Denny, Romane & Daniel John Martin, Tom Baker, Terry Lightfoot, Dr. Michael White, Firehouse Five Plus Two, Barrelhouse Jazz Band, New Black Eagle Jazz Band, Scafusia Jazz Band SJB, The Stable Roof Jazz Band, The Midlife Revival Jazz Band, The Second Line Jazz Band, Hot Cotton Jazz Band, Grilly Brothers, Loverfield Jazz Band.