Chris Barber (born 17th April 1930) is an English jazz trombonist.
B… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Barber (born 17th April 1930) is an English jazz trombonist.
Barber was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, and educated at St Paul’s School in London. He is best known as a trombonist playing in the trad style with his Dixieland jazz band.
In 1953-1954 he was in a band called Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen with Ken Colyer, Lonnie Donegan, , Jim Bray, Ron Bowden and Monty Sunshine. It was during this period that the band used to play Skiffle during their breaks and Lonnie Donegan sang the “Midnight Special” and “In the evening, when de sun go down” which turned out to be big sellers at the time.
At the end of a year there was a bustup and Ken Colyer stormed out to start up his own band and Chris Barber took over the band and renamed it. From an earlier conversation I had with Lonnie Donegan, I was led to believe the bust up concerned Ken Colyer and him.
B… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Barber (born 17th April 1930) is an English jazz trombonist.
Barber was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, and educated at St Paul’s School in London. He is best known as a trombonist playing in the trad style with his Dixieland jazz band.
In 1953-1954 he was in a band called Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen with Ken Colyer, Lonnie Donegan, , Jim Bray, Ron Bowden and Monty Sunshine. It was during this period that the band used to play Skiffle during their breaks and Lonnie Donegan sang the “Midnight Special” and “In the evening, when de sun go down” which turned out to be big sellers at the time.
At the end of a year there was a bustup and Ken Colyer stormed out to start up his own band and Chris Barber took over the band and renamed it. From an earlier conversation I had with Lonnie Donegan, I was led to believe the bust up concerned Ken Colyer and him.
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Chris Barber's Jazz Band Lyrics
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[Instrumental]
As the lyrics to this song are instrumental, there are no actual words to interpret. However, one can still infer that the upbeat tempo and lively melody convey a sense of joy and excitement, similar to the feeling of indulging in a delicious treat like ice cream. The playful use of various instruments, including trumpet and clarinet, create a sense of whimsy and fun, while the steady rhythm of the drums keeps the piece moving forward with a sense of youthful energy. Overall, the song seems to encourage the listener to let loose, have some fun, and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, much like a refreshing scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day.
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@dc10fomin65
I first heard this beautiful melody when I was 10 years old in 1959 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I fell in love with it. Now, I am 73 and living in Chicago, listening to this beautiful melody and thinking, where did time go? I am in the twilight of my life waiting for the curtain to come down....................
@carron80
Enjoy it while it lasts..
@tanyadahle8025
Life is wonderful..
@davidbaxter4910
Good.
Dave.
@johnjenkins2315
Memories are great but never say never. I played this on Clarinet in my youth now I’m in my eighth year and because I can’t play the Clarinet anymore Ive just recently upgraded to a Aerophone- now I can play this song once again, oh for the magic of technology.
@juanreynoso8365
Amigo felicidades y confie en Dios
@inganodieva7510
I firstheard this beatifulmelody when I was 6 years old in 1959! I am 70 and living in Latvian. I love this version!
@franzdampf349
Eine der schönsten Interpretationen hier unter all den vielen
@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy
Chris Barber's music enriched the lives of countless people. A life well lived.
@margaretjcox
I used to listen to this in the 3-Is cafe in soho with a boyfriend in the early 1960s. wonderful memories