1st REVIEW OF THE BANDS 2nd CD - MINNIE THE MERMAID

The band are pleased to announce the release of the band's 2nd CD and are also pleased to be able to share the first review below:-

MINNIE THE MERMAID – DART VALLEY STOMPERS.
Recorded 9.7.06 by David Baker at The Falcon Hotel, Bude.
Total playing time 67m. 13s.

I’ve Found A New Baby; Sweet Georgia Brown***; All Of Me*;
I’ll Always Be In Love With You; Minnie The Mermaid**; Collegiate;
Whose Honey Are You**; Georgia Camp Meeting; Doctor Jazz ***;
When You’re Smiling*; I’m Going To Meet My Sweetie Now**;
Please Don’t Talk About Me*.

Jeremy Huggett – Clarinet, Saxes & Vocals*; Graham Trevarton – Cornet, Trumpet & Vocals**; Ron Milford – Trombone & Vocals***; Ron Berry – Drums; John Whitlock – Banjo & Guitar; Tony Mann – Bass & Tuba.
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This is The Dart Valley Stompers second C.D. recorded almost exactly a year after their formation and what a tremendous birthday present they have prepared for their, now legion of, fans throughout the South West and beyond.

Again the tunes selected and, more importantly the interpretation and presentation of those tunes, is confirmation that the band do produce the genre of Jazz to match their objective to play top class New Orleans and Traditional Jazz.

There are twelve tracks on this C.D. each one an entertaining foot tapping experience with many excellent solo instrumental and vocal renditions throughout. Also, not surprisingly, the ensemble playing is superb.

I thoroughly enjoyed this C.D. with, as far as I’m concerned, twelve tracks that defy me to pick out a favourite, they’re all great.

A very impressive second C.D. from a band that is becoming very popular and busy, don’t miss an opportunity to see them live. If you’re not able to see the band then listen to them on this excellent C.D. Minnie The Mermaid that is recommended as a good buy,
especially if you like happy foot tapping entertaining Jazz.
Telephone 01884 35563 to order a copy.
George Giles