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Gelber & Manning

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Comin' Coney Island live
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Released: Dec 18, 2008
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  • Genre: Blues / Comedy / Jazz

    Location BROOKLYN, New York, US

    Profile Views: 30500

    Last Login: 2/23/2011

    Member Since 7/19/2007

    Website gelberandmanning.com

    Record Label Lucky Records

  • Bio

    Gelber and Manning began their legendary association on the streets of Brooklyn in 1906. Gelber, a 16-year old organ-grinding street organ virtuoso was playing for pennies on the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush when a surly ruffian hurled a rotten apple at his head knocking him to the ground. Eleven minutes later, he awoke with his head in young Manning’s lap. Having grown up watching Gelber from her window across the street, the aspiring singer revived him with a soothing rendition of Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer.” To Gelber’s occasional chagrin, they have been working together ever since. Manning’s sheer volume made the team a hit on Manhattan’s busy streets, and after a brief stint in the burlesque scene under the names Fenley and Mopsy, they began their vaudeville careers on the famous Orpheum Circuit. Their sensational music and antics took the country by storm until a bizarre weather-related incident caused their tragic disappearance. The couple made headlines, and people held vigil outside theaters across the country praying for their return. In 2007, a tornado of extraordinary girth sucked its way through the streets of Brooklyn. Though unfortunate for some homeowners, the tornado marked the happy reemergence of Gelber and Manning. The team seemed grumpy and dishevelled, but their musical and comedic abilities appeared untarnished. The rest is almost history... .. .. I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....

  • Members

    Kate Manning, vocals.. Jesse Gelber, piano & vocals.. Charlie Caranicas, cornet.. Kevin Dorn, drums .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Influences

    Al Jolson, Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson, Judy Garland, Art Tatum, Mildred Bailey, Jelly Roll Morton, George Gershwin, Raymond Hubbell

  • Sounds Like

    "Gelber and Manning have a quality that is rare in performers who mine the treasurable songs from that glorious period of the teens and early Twenties: that quality is authenticity. The songs they've chosen are early classics from the American Songbook - they seem to have been with us forever but we mustn't forget that they were the popular hits of the day and Jesse and Kate bring them buoyantly to life. The former's swinging accuracy is absolutely in the style of the great ragtime and stride artistes of the day such as James P. Johnson and Eubie Blake while Kate is a powerhouse of energy and tenderness whose vocalism recalls Sophie Tucker, Judy Garland and yes, Al Jolson but whose musicality and heart shine through every note she sings." .... --Steve Ross ...... “Energetic, often riotous! The four members of this troupe were so versatile and so musical that the presentation was over too soon. There were vaudeville jokes so ancient that they were new. Manning has a huge, beautifully-modulated voice. She can shout, mug, and belt with energy and swing. Gelber, a percussive wit, likes rapid-fire right hand keyboard patterns and left hand stomps. Drummer Kevin Dorn swings hard, and his solos are exuberant yet melodic. Trumpeter Charlie Caranicas goes from lovely obligatos to being a whole trumpet section. I hope that Gelber and Manning get to go (or goes?) public again and soon.” .... --Michael Steinman, Jazz Improv ...... "...roaring with a roaring '20s burst of hale and hearty party-ready blast of fabulous frenzy. This album is a knockout and a joy." .... --Rob Lester, Talkin'Broadway.com

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  • Viv Peyrat

    Thank you for being one of my friends on Myspace! Hope you can drop by my FB page as well, and say hello!

    http://www.facebook.com/viv.peyrat

    Viv

    2 years ago
  • Zoltan Orkestar

    Hello from Albuquerque!

    3 years ago
  • Dave of Nazareth


    May your heart be warm and happy
    With the lilt of Irish laughter
    Every day in every way
    And forever and ever after.

    3 years ago
  • Dave of Nazareth

    Merry Christmas My Friend !
    And Thank You So Much...

    3 years ago
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    hey darlings!it's already the 17th and i'm eager to watch the next episode's clip.

    3 years ago
  • MJ chispita

    Hei guys thanks for the add,hoping everything is fine,many kisses from Holland from a spanish woman!!!

    3 years ago
  • Bossa Nova Beatniks

    Gelber & Manning,

    Thank you for joining our friends list.

    Hope you are having fun.



    Here’s what we do with the Bossa beat…


    Respect,

    Bossa Nova Beatniks

    It’s all about the love...

    3 years ago
  • Rose

    Thank you for the add~am looking forward to seeing your show @ Antiks for Halloween!!!

    3 years ago
  • Sweet Hollywaiians


    "Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
    Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

    Promotional Video(My Girl From The South Sea Isles)

    "The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff

    3 years ago
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    Hey Jesse,

    The Moonlighters have a new release, Enchanted, which is out this week.
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Bio:

Gelber and Manning began their legendary association on the streets of Brooklyn in 1906. Gelber, a 16-year old organ-grinding street organ virtuoso was playing for pennies on the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush when a surly ruffian hurled a rotten apple at his head knocking him to the ground. Eleven minutes later, he awoke with his head in young Manning’s lap. Having grown up watching Gelber from her window across the street, the aspiring singer revived him with a soothing rendition of Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer.” To Gelber’s occasional chagrin, they have been working together ever since. Manning’s sheer volume made the team a hit on Manhattan’s busy streets, and after a brief stint in the burlesque scene under the names Fenley and Mopsy, they began their vaudeville careers on the famous Orpheum Circuit. Their sensational music and antics took the country by storm until a bizarre weather-related incident caused their tragic disappearance. The couple made headlines, and people held vigil outside theaters across the country praying for their return. In 2007, a tornado of extraordinary girth sucked its way through the streets of Brooklyn. Though unfortunate for some homeowners, the tornado marked the happy reemergence of Gelber and Manning. The team seemed grumpy and dishevelled, but their musical and comedic abilities appeared untarnished. The rest is almost history...   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace) ..

Member Since:

July 19, 2007

Members:

Kate Manning, vocals
Jesse Gelber, piano & vocals
Charlie Caranicas, cornet
Kevin Dorn, drums

Influences:

Al Jolson, Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson, Judy Garland, Art Tatum, Mildred Bailey, Jelly Roll Morton, George Gershwin, Raymond Hubbell

Sounds Like:

"Gelber and Manning have a quality that is rare in performers who mine the treasurable songs from that glorious period of the teens and early Twenties: that quality is authenticity. The songs they've chosen are early classics from the American Songbook - they seem to have been with us forever but we mustn't forget that they were the popular hits of the day and Jesse and Kate bring them buoyantly to life. The former's swinging accuracy is absolutely in the style of the great ragtime and stride artistes of the day such as James P. Johnson and Eubie Blake while Kate is a powerhouse of energy and tenderness whose vocalism recalls Sophie Tucker, Judy Garland and yes, Al Jolson but whose musicality and heart shine through every note she sings."

--Steve Ross


“Energetic, often riotous! The four members of this troupe were so versatile and so musical that the presentation was over too soon. There were vaudeville jokes so ancient that they were new. Manning has a huge, beautifully-modulated voice. She can shout, mug, and belt with energy and swing. Gelber, a percussive wit, likes rapid-fire right hand keyboard patterns and left hand stomps. Drummer Kevin Dorn swings hard, and his solos are exuberant yet melodic. Trumpeter Charlie Caranicas goes from lovely obligatos to being a whole trumpet section. I hope that Gelber and Manning get to go (or goes?) public again and soon.”

--Michael Steinman, Jazz Improv


"...roaring with a roaring '20s burst of hale and hearty party-ready blast of fabulous frenzy. This album is a knockout and a joy."

--Rob Lester, Talkin'Broadway.com

Record Label:

Lucky Records

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