Muggsy seems to have peaked as an innovative player in his early to mid twenties (born 1906). I suspect hard living took its toll and by the time of this recording his playing is fine but rather predictable .
I agree. I would say that by this time, he was relying on a limited bag of pet phrases, enlivened by an obvious love for trad jazz. I'm not usually a big fan of plunger mute playing, but I do find his work with one more interesting than without. All of the so-called "Great Sixteen" Ragtime Band sides are very enjoyable, excellent examples of Dixieland jazz, but I think the band became much more interesting after this first session, when Joe Bushkin arrived to provide some lyricism, along with his nimble ivory tickling.
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What a fantastic, swinging Band!!
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do like a bit of muggsy, and without being critical.personally i don't think you can,t go far wrong with this
Muggsy seems to have peaked as an innovative player in his early to mid twenties (born 1906). I suspect hard living took its toll and by the time of this recording his playing is fine but rather predictable .
I agree. I would say that by this time, he was relying on a limited bag of pet phrases, enlivened by an obvious love for trad jazz. I'm not usually a big fan of plunger mute playing, but I do find his work with one more interesting than without. All of the so-called "Great Sixteen" Ragtime Band sides are very enjoyable, excellent examples of Dixieland jazz, but I think the band became much more interesting after this first session, when Joe Bushkin arrived to provide some lyricism, along with his nimble ivory tickling.