Mike Davis: Bix Beiderbecke’s Birthday Bash
WHEN: Monday, March 9, @ 7:30 PM
WHERE: Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
TICKETS: Museum Members: $18, Non-Members: $20
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Cornetist Mike Davis returns to conjure up the soundworld of Bix in a way that only he can in our annual tradition remembering one of the earliest great jazz improvisers. Mike, who is one of the foremost Bixian players in the country, leads this tribute which includes songs recorded by the Wolverines, Jean Goldkette and his Orchestra, Frank Trumbauer and his Orchestra, and Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra. (Photo by Jane Kratochvil)
A few familiar tunes during the evening will include:
- Riverboat Shuffle
- Singin’ the Blues
- Blue River
- I’m Comin’, Virginia
- Rockin’ Chair
Mike will also speak about Bix’s friendship with Hoagy Carmichael, who wrote “Rockin’ Chair” and his lasting influence on Hoagy.
- Mike Davis (cornet and vocals)
- Ricky Alexander (reeds and vocals)
- Joe McDonough (trombone)
- Dalton Ridenhour (piano)
- Jay Rattman (bass saxophone)
- Jay Lepley (drums)
