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Roaring Through the '20s
Part 1

(1975 Public TV Special)

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This first part of the 1975 WGBH Public TV special "Roaring Through the '20s" hosted by Bobby Short, features the "New Black Eagle Jazz Band" with Tony Pringle cornet & leader, Stan Vincent trombone, Stan McDonald soprano sax; Bob Pilsbury piano, Peter Bullis banjo, Eli Newberger tuba, and Pam Pameijer drums. -For Part 2 Click Here.

Bobby Short portrays the owner of a low-key speakeasy of the roaring 1920's. The cops might not have a clue but it's hard to imagine how they couldn't with some of the hottest acts of the era sharing the bill.

Program:

1 "Introduction"
2 "Heebie Jeebies"
3 "Wild Cat Blues"
4 "Ske-Dat-De-Dat"
5 "The Beloved Rogue" (silent film with piano)
6 "Black Bottom" (dance routine)