George Washington, una delle figura più simpatiche che accompagnarono Louis Armstrong nella sua lunga carriera. Ottimo trombonista, oggi è stato largamente dimenticato. Il celebre trombonista Abe Lincoln raccontò più volte un esilarante aneddoto che riporto fedelmente (tratto da abelincolntrombone): The often repeated episode is probably the best musicians story in jazz history. Numerous variations have perpetuated the legendary saga which Abe vehemently denies actually occurred. The story, apparently only partially based on a factual incident, is so appropriate, it should be included here. This is one of the many versions: It seems that Abe and another noted trombonist were stopped for a traffic violation while driving home together after a job. The police officer grimly asked Abe, the driver, Whats your name? He replied, Im Abe Lincoln. The officer, obviously annoyed, said, O.K. Wise guy! I guess your buddy there is George Washington! Abe answered, As a matter of fact, he is -this is George Washington! His companion was a highly respected former member of orchestras led by Don Redman, Benny Carter, Fletcher Henderson, and Louis Armstrong. George Washington was his legal name. The officer immediately placed the two musicians under arrest and escorted them to the police station where they were booked for drunk driving. At the station, after presenting their identification, the embarrassed arresting officer apologetically offered the pair a cup of coffee and they were released. Thats old stuff, Abe said.I dont talk about it any more. Theyve dogged me about that story for years. It never happened!
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:42:27 +0000
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