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The Jazz Tuber Trio came about over ten years ago when Eli Newberger, tuba extraordinaire, Jimmy Mazzy world renowned banjo/vocalist, and Ted Casher, saxophone virtuoso, explored 'the roots of jazz' at Boston's Flower Show. The Trio has been playing ever since at various functions in and around New England. Tonight they were joined by a new drummer in the area, Jeff Guthery. Jeff has just enrolled in Berklee College of Music, but plays warm Traditional Jazz. If we're lucky, we may have him around for a few years. Ted Casher has been around a few years! He's a one-man front line.
The band kicked off with Don't forget to mess around (when you're doing the Charleston), perfect for a fun, friendly reunion with friends and fans. The musicians were relaxed and just enjoyed playing their favorite melodies. You Can’t Take That Away From Me, Jimmy singing sweet melody, Ted on clarinet, Eli playing chords on tuba. Struttin’ With Some Barbecue was a HOT one with Ted driving on soprano sax. He started Bei Mir Bist Du Schön in a slow Klezmer style clarinet before moving to vibrant, pulsating Jazz. Jimmy singing one of his inimitable vocals, with stimulating accompaniment by the drums. The ending was drawing out interminably, nobody would give it up, until Eli finally sealed it with forceful low register tuba!
Eli moved to piano for a Spanish flair, Tico Tico, magnificent tenor sax, piano trading 4's with drums. Jeff Guthery actually plays melody on the drums! Night Train was reminiscent of the train in the old Smokey Stover comics, as well as Buddy Morrow’s theme song, Musicians working together, making powerful music!
Eli's passion for the music is evident when he's playing the piano.
Ted was smokin' on the tenor's rich lower register on Willow Weep For Me.
Enough of that mushy stuff! Ted has the last word with I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You!
Jimmy is featured on another mellifluous vocal on on Stars Fell on Alabama, a beautiful melody based on the 1833 3-day Leonid shower of stars. Ted gives a sensitive treatment on his tenor sax improvisation. Check out that drumming. Stars Fell on Alabama One of Irving Berlin’s tunes was based on a real will, When I Leave The World Behind. Ted is back on clarinet, Jimmy vocal, Eli hitting every single traditional jazz note on tuba just like in the old Sticky Wicket days. Unbelievable! Elegant drum solo using only the brushes.
We are really having fun here! Unfortunately, time's up. Where did it go?? February provides the finale with Carrie dedicating a tune to all sweethearts, young and old, My Funny Valentine. This has been a pleasurable evening of great music spent with an amiable band, and many fans and friends. The Jazz Tuber Trio, or Quartet or Quintet if Carolyn brings her washboard, will be back here on Tuesday April 2nd. Mark your calendars! Learn more about them on Eli's web site at http://elinewberger.com/music.html
"His heart is in the traditional and mainstream, to the extent that I can tell. Jimmy Mazzy spoke after the Sherborn Inn evening of the warmth of Jeff's playing, like what he hears in the great trad drummers. I see and hear in Jeff the profound influence of Big Sid Catlett." Eli
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