Perdido Street Blues - 1982 Chris Barber and his Jazz and Blues Band <br /><br />This tune was first recorded by Johnny Dodds and his New Orleans Wanderers in 1926. The Barber Band has changed the rhythm <br />pattern completely and the tune gets a new twist, which is very refreshing. <br /><br />Chris Barber at the height of his popularity is seen and heard in a concert taped for the BBC in 1982. <br />Cd's and DVD's of this concert are available mostly in Germany. The 97 minute DVD is called "Walking to New Orleans" <br />Barber's excellent band today is still the leading traditional jazzband in Europe and continuously on tour to the concert halls (<a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wimwigt.com/tours_barber.html)">http://www.wimwigt.com/tours_barber.html)</a> <br />In 1982 the band consisted of Chris Barber trombone, Pat Halcox trumpet, Ian Wheeler clarinet/alto, John Crocker clarinet/alto/tenor, Johnny McCallum banjo/guitar, Roger Hill guitar, Vic Pitt bass and Norman Emberson drums
