“Captain” John Handy

Capt. John Handy (no regards to the present day altoist John Handy) was uncommon in the brand new Orleans revival motion because he performed Dixieland alto affected by R&B. A experienced who was simply playing clarinet on / off in New Orleans because the 1920s (frequently along with his group the Louisiana Shakers), Convenient (who turned from clarinet to alto in 1928) was practically unknown to the exterior globe until he began documenting in the 1960s. Throughout that 10 years, he played frequently with Child Sheik Cola’s group as well as the Preservation Hall Jazz Music group; toured European countries; and recorded for a number of brands including GHB, RCA (two interesting information), as well as the Jazz Crusade label. His enthusiastic and incredibly musical playing produced him among the best New Orleans music artists from the 1960s; “Hindustan” was a popular feature.