Godfrey Hirsch • Godfrey Hirsch At Pete's Place, New Orleans

 

 

Biography
by Scott Yanow
A fixture in New Orleans for many decades, Godfrey Hirsch was a fine vibraphonist whose main influence was Lionel Hampton. He started playing drums when he was 15 and studied percussion. Most of his gigs through the years were low-profile engagements but Hirsch did tour with Louis Prima for a year and Richard Himber's big band for three. After being part of the Dave Roberts Trio in 1943, he spent time in the Army. Following his discharge, the versatile Hirsch spent 15 years on the staff of WWL-CBS. In 1960 he joined Pete Fountain's band in New Orleans, playing vibes exclusively. Hirsch appeared on many of Fountain's Coral records and was associated with the clarinetist until his retirement. Godfrey Hirsch had one opportunity to lead his own record date, an album recorded during 1964-65 on Coral, At Pete's Place.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/godfrey-hirsch-mn0000669529/biography

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Biografía
por Scott Yanow
Godfrey Hirsch, que fue un fijo en Nueva Orleans durante muchas décadas, fue un excelente vibrafonista cuya principal influencia fue Lionel Hampton. Empezó a tocar la batería a los 15 años y estudió percusión. La mayoría de sus actuaciones a lo largo de los años fueron compromisos de bajo perfil, pero Hirsch estuvo de gira con Louis Prima durante un año y con la big band de Richard Himber durante tres. Tras formar parte del Dave Roberts Trio en 1943, pasó un tiempo en el ejército. Tras su licenciamiento, el versátil Hirsch pasó 15 años en la plantilla de la WWL-CBS. En 1960 se unió a la banda de Pete Fountain en Nueva Orleans, tocando exclusivamente el vibráfono. Hirsch apareció en muchos de los discos de Coral de Fountain y estuvo asociado con el clarinetista hasta su jubilación. Godfrey Hirsch tuvo una oportunidad de liderar su propia cita discográfica, un álbum grabado durante 1964-65 en Coral, At Pete's Place.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/godfrey-hirsch-mn0000669529/biography

Tracklist:
1. Ja-Da
2. Quiet Nights
3. Muskrat Ramble
4. Debbie
5. Red Roses For A Blue Lady
6. Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
7. Love For Sale
8. Panama
9. Willow Weep For Me
10. Momma Was There
11. Josephine
12. Tin Roof Blues


Credits:
    Bass – Oliver Felix
    Drums – Nick Fatool, Paul Edwards
    Guitar – Paul Guma
    Liner Notes – Stanley Dance
    Piano – Earl Vuiovich
    Tenor Saxophone – Eddie Miller
    Vibraphone – Godfrey Hirsch

Most of the performances on this record were made during Mardi Gras in 1964 and 1965.

Label: Coral – CRL 757475
Released: 1965
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing, Bossa Nova, Dixieland
https://www.discogs.com/release/886732-Godfrey-Hirsch-Godfrey-Hirsch-At-Petes-Place-New-Orleans

 

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