“Cathedral Blues” – Tiny Parham and his Musicians

A majestic opening leads to a jaunty blues tune with Punch Miller and Dalbert Bright trading solos – backed by a strident rhythm section kept in line by Quinn Wilson’s tuba.

The transformative magic happens at the two minute mark when we hear Tiny Parham’s precious celesta solo! Absolutely entrancing.

Recorded in Chicago on December 3, 1929.
Released as Victor V-38111.

Credits
Tiny Parham – director, piano, celesta,
Punch Miller – cornet
Charles Lawson – trombone
Dalbert Bright – clarinet, soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax
Elliott Washington – violin
Mike McKendrick – banjo
Quinn Wilson – tuba
Ernie Marrero – drums