This wacky tune starts off like a military march that then turns into a jaunty vamp that gets more fun the longer it goes on. There’s a snippet of what sounds like “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” at one point. The tuba and banjo player (Joe Tarto and Tony Colucci) are having a ball throughout. Lots of whimsical hot breaks throughout. I have a sneaking suspicion that it was perhaps more than “just a little” drink. 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Recorded in New York City on August 3, 1925.
Released as Cameo 775 and Lincoln 2381.
Credits:
Hymie Farberman, Red Nichols – trumpet
Herb Winfield – trombone
Clarence Heidke – Chuck Muller – clarinet, soparano sax, alto sax
Alfie Evans – clarinet – alto sax
Lucien Smith – clarinet, tenor sax
Eddie Sheasby – violin
Bill Krenz – piano
Tony Colucci – banjo
Joe Tarto – tuba
Vic Berton – drums