Our CD - "Yes, yes, yes"

On December 12th 2011 we made our first full recording. The 16 track CD was recorded and produced by Raymer Sound. The name of the CD, "Yes, yes yes" is the title of the last track.

To listen to part of each of the tracks click on the play button below. The tracks are numbered exactly the same as on the CD cover above.

Reviews

This is what John Leonard said about the CD in the Devon and Cornwall Jazz Diary.

Dave Martin formed his Jabbo Five Band in 2010 to introduce Jabbo's music to a w

ider audience, many of whom had not heard of "Jabbo" Cladys Smith. Not copies but interpretations of Jabbo's 1929 Brunswick recordings are mixed with other popular standards on this CD.

David Martin leads his band on cornet with Des Bacon on reeds. John Beecham plays tuba and trombone with Pete Miller on banjo and guitar. Mike Denham on piano completes the line-up. All these musicians carry fine pedigrees, having had experience over past years with well known nationally recognised bands.

The CD is well recorded, setting a standard with "Ace of Rhythm" by Jabbo. That standard is maintained throughout the 16 tracks lasting over 70 minutes.

I was introduced to Jabbo Smith's trumpet playing during a presentation to the Exeter Recorded Jazz Society some time ago. My appetite is now whetted - and I still want more Jabbo!! Great music, well played, and exciting. More please David.

John Leonard

(© 2012 David Baker & John Leonard. This review first appeared in Devon & Cornwall Jazz Diary May 2012 edition and is reproduced with permission)

If you would like to buy a CD

CDs cost £10 (plus £1.50 Postage and Packing). Send Dave an email at dave.g.martin@btinternet.com and he will give you details of how to get hold of one.

Demo CD

In 2010 we recorded 6 tracks to go on a demo CD. Click the button below to select one of these tracks - which are numbered 17 to 22. These are full length recordings. The pianist on these tracks is Michael Martin.

  17. Little Willie Blues (Jabbo Smith)

  18. Sleepy Time Blues (Jabbo Smith)

  19. Ory's Creole Trombone (Kid Ory)

  20. Savoy Blues (Kid Ory)

   21. After You've Gone (Henry Creamer and John T Layton)