Dave Whitney All Stars  with Christine Fawson, in a Tribute to Louis Armstrong at the Sherborn Inn with Dave Whitney trumpet/vocals, Christine Fawson trumpet/vocals, Ted Casher reeds, Dan Gabel trombone, Reid Jorgensen drums, Justin Meyer string bass, Steve Dale piano, Jon Wheatley guitar

Louis Armstrong had many “All Star” groups in his lifetime, but Dave Whitney concentrated on tunes that began in the early to late 20’s.  Dave’s All-Stars were marvelous right from the Sleepy Time Down South kick-off;  Jon Wheatley’s guitar in Back Home in Indiana,  Royal Garden Blues that Louis played from 1947 into the 1960’s.  Front line enjoy playing together.  Music affects emotions; this music makes people happy.

Dave & Ted complain Bucket’s Got a Hole In It                videos by Harold McAleer

Ted Casher

Ted actually played with Armstrong, when he was at Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts.  Reed players Joe Darensbourg was off playing Ski Ball at the arcade when the band was ready to start.  Louis looked around and said “Hey, wanna play?”  Ted joined him on stage.   Later in the band room, they found that Joe had won a Kewpie Doll.

To brighten the evening, Christine Fawson was introduced on trumpet and vocal.  Dave and Christine make beautiful music together, the kind that brightens your day, whether they’re playing trumpet or singing.

Canal St. Blues, Christine is Louis, and Dave is Joe “King” Oliver.

Dave and Christine complement each other

Dave and Christine vocal – You’re Just In Love

Stomping at The Savoy, Reid Jorgensen made use of every instrument on the drums.

I Love You Samantha, Dave vocal with Justin Meyer and Jon Wheatley

Louis did a German Folk Song called The Faithful Hussar.  It originated in Dusseldorf.   Marvelous guitar by Jon, and string bass solo by Justin.  This is Louis’s version:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_j1LWUSwgQ

Dan Gabel really gets into Satchmo/New Orleans mood with St. James Infirmary Blues

Love is Just Around The Corner – a salute to bass players, with rhythm section.

Justin Meyer in tribute to bass players

Jon was featured on George Van Epps’ Tango El Bongo, Reid drumming with his hands.

Swing That Music was WILD!

In his Big Band of the 30’s, Louis played The Saints.  Dave did the vocal, naming each member of the band, with Christine harmonizing on trumpet.

They closed with Sleepy Time Down South, fantastic trumpet solo, backed by rhythm section.

The whole evening was delectable! Everyone left with happy hearts and smiling faces.

Tune List:
Short intro Sleepy Time Down South
Back Home Again in Indiana
My Bucket’s Got a Hole In It
Royal Garden Blues
Kiss to Build a Dream On
Sweet Georgia Brown
Margie
Big Butter and Egg Man
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
Can’t Take That Away From Me
Stomping at The Savoy
Samantha
The Faithful Hussar
Canal St. Blues
Love is Just Around The Corner
Bourbon St. Parade
Tango el Bongo
Swing That Music
You’re Just in Love
Wonderful World
Saints
Sleepy Time Down South