The Chicago Teddybears Society Jazz Band - "Bear Essentials"
Catalogue Note:
The Chicago Teddybears is one of Britain's longest established and most accomplished and popular Traditional
Jazz Bands. Based in the north-west of England, they have a huge following both at home and in many parts
of Europe. The line-up has remained largely unchanged for many years, though this is the first recording with
Dave Mott, their new reed player. The other band members are:- Ken Doran trumpet; Tony Dunleavy trombone;
Neville Goodwin piano; Tony Ormesher banjo, guitar; Rae Owens double bass; Brian Singleton drums. The tunes
are:- Ce M'sieur Qui Parle, Oh Baby, When You're Smiling, The Dormouse, St Phillip St Breakdown, Rent
Party Blues, Jambalaya On The Bayou, Take The 'A' Train, Give Me Your Telephone Number, Shout 'em Aunt Tillie,
Hindustan, My Buddy, It Don't Mean A Thing, Sultry Serenade, Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You, When You Wore A
Tulip, Twelfth St Rag. Recorded in March 2004. (72mins)
