Savoy Blues 1979Silverleaf Jazz Band plays Kid Ory's "Savoy Blues". Although I think that Peter Appleyard is an incredible and versatile jazz musician, I'm glad he leaves this tune to be played by the band only . The vibraphone does not necessarily fits in the context of this band's recreation of their early New Orleans style approach.The Silverleaf Jazz Band is from Toronto. I have now found several video recordings of this wonderful New Orleans band, and every time that I'm able to witness and process one of their tunes, I get more impressed.They approach their music in a beautiful natural way. Leader Dennis Elder is a master in early New Orleans drumming. A simple set, bass, one tom, a snare and one cymbal. No high hat needed and nothing extra for that matter. But the power coming from his playing carries and inspires the band. I have been fortunate to play with Dennis many times and have even made some recordings with him. He was my all favourite drummer. Another giant in this band was reed player Brian Williams. I certainly think he meets Sammy Rimmington stylistically. (Sammy is probably the most recognized George Lewis styled clarinettist worldwide). Both Joe van Rossem and Manfred Koch do a superb job in carrying on that revival New Orleans Jazz.I cannot think of many bands who played the style that well.

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