Slim and Slam: Live (1941)

There’s no school like the old school. Here’s bassist Slam Stewart with pianist/guitarist Slim Gaillard performing some excellent swing, circa 1941. This clip is from Hellzapoppin’, and credits also include Rex Stewart on trumpet, Elmer Fane on clarinet, Jap Jones on trombone and CP Johnson on drums.

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  1. Donny Hayward

    wow! please watch this and try not to smile. the musicians are top notch then the DANCERS come in and holy shit!