A lovely number from a jazz quartet formed from Richard M. Jones’ Jazz Wizards. While the flip side has a full band with trumpet, trombone, and tuba, this side highlights only the clarinet, piano, and violin.
Clarence Black’s bluesy violin solo starting at 0:52 is a highlight for me. He inventively comps, pizzicato style, as a rhythmic element during other sections. Now I believe I must find a copy of Paramount 12683.
Who or what “tickle britches” is, I cannot rightly say. Any guesses?
Recorded in Chicago, Illinois on February 8, 1929.
Released as Victor V-38040.
Credits:
Omer Simeon, Artie Starks – clarinet, alto sax
Richard M. Jones – piano
Clarence Black – violin