Slim Gaillard (Slim & Slam), Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum, Tiny Grimes, Red Norvo, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Lester Young, Buck Clayton, Erroll Garner, Gene Krupa, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Cozy Cole, Buck Clayton, Walter Foots Thomas, Roy Eldridge, Zutty Singleton, Joe Turner, Stephane Grappelli, Bucky Pizzarelli, Johnny Guarnieri, Major Holley, Illinois Jacquet, Teresa Brewer, Benny Carter, Hot Lips Page, Teddy Wilson, Ben Webster, Trummy Young, Ike Quebec, Fats Waller, Una Mae Carlisle, Rose Murphy, Charlie Shavers, Specs Powell, Grady Tate, Dick Farney, Pat Flowers, Hank Jones, George Duvivier, Al Casey, Jo Jones, John Pizzarelli, Herbie Fields, Beryl Booker, Dick Hyman, Oliver Jackson, Milt Buckner, Jimmy Shirley, Jackie Williams, Wild Bill Davis, Peter Appleyard, Gene Rodgers, Tony Graye, George Wein, Helen Ward, Sherri Maricle, Al Hamme
Click on 'Lyrics' on the above Player for song recording info.
Biography:
Slam Stewart was a superior swing-oriented bassist whose ability to bow the bass and hum an octave apart made him famous in the jazz world. He had thought of the idea while studying at Boston Conservatory when he heard Ray Perry singing along with his violin. In 1936, Stewart was with Peanuts Holland's group and the following year he started playing regularly with guitarist/singer/comedian Slim Gaillard in a group logically dubbed "Slim and Slam." "Flat Foot Floogie" became a huge hit and kept the group working through the early '40s. After leaving Gaillard, Stewart was in great demand. He played with Art Tatum's trio, was featured on records with the Benny Goodman Sextet, Red Norvo (a famous session with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie), and Lester Young (a classic rendition of "Sometimes I'm Happy"), and led his own group which for a period featured the up-and-coming pianist Erroll Garner. Stewart performed a couple of stunning duets with tenor saxophonist Don Byas at a 1945 Town Hall concert and later worked with Billy Taylor, Roy Eldridge, the Newport All-Stars, and a countless number of other jazz greats. He even recorded two albums with bassist Major Holley (who also bowed and hummed but in unison). In the 1950s and 1960s he played with Beryl Booker and Rose Murphy, recording some singles with both and a duet album with Murphy. The 1970s brought Slam, and other famous swing-era musicians, to Europe where he toured and recorded several albums as a leader and as a sideman for Black & Blue Records in France (most of which have been re-released on CD). Slam also recorded with Bucky Pizzarelli in the 1970s and on Slam's final album in 1987, released as a benefit for the Sertoma club.
Slam passed on in 1987. This page is to keep his work and love alive.
Thanks to Filippo in Italy for the friendship and support!
The Slam Stewart Trio playing "Slamboree" from the feature film Boy! What A Girl! (1947). The only big screen lead appearance by Slam! Slam Stewart-bass & vocal, Beryl Booker-piano, John Collins-guitar
The Slam Stewart Trio playing "Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Gosh" from the feature film Boy! What A Girl! (1947). The only big screen lead appearance by Slam! Slam Stewart-bass & vocal, Beryl Booker-piano & vocal, John Collins-guitar
From the feature film Hellzapoppin' (1941), the hilarious Hollywood production directed by H.C. Potter and starring zany comedians Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson. This clip features Slim & Slam: Slim Gaillard (p,g,tap-dancing), Slam Stewart (b), with Rex Stewart (co), Jap Jones (tb), Elmer Fane (cl), unknown (ts), Cee Pee Johnson (d), The Harlem Congaroos/Congeroos (dancers, AKA Whitey's Lindy Hoppers).
"Memories Of You" live at the New York Marriott Marquis, October 7, 1985 with Benny Goodman, Dick Hyman, Slam Stewart, and Louis Bellson.
"The Man I Love/But Not For Me" live at the New York Marriott Marquis, October 7, 1985 with Teddy Wilson, Slam Stewart, and Louis Bellson.
"Gotta Be This Or That" live at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1974 with Benny Goodman playing and singing(!), Hank Jones, Red Norvo, Bobby Hackett, Bernie Previn, Zoot Sims, Al Klink, and Slam Stewart gets the whole band singing!
I want to thank you for allowing me as Red Skelton to be a part of your myspace life.
Fall is here and the holidays are approaching. They can be stressful so I'm giving you a gift of laughter.
If by chance you are in Las Vegas or plan on visiting us this season, I would be honored to meet you.
I perform every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night 9pm inside the Royal Resort Hotel showroom located 99 Convention Center Drive (basically corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Convention Center Drive)
The name of the show is Larry G Jones ~Man of 1002 Voices Show.
I'm the opening act as Red Skelton. If you get the chance please stop by and say HI. If you want to see the show here is a discount code for you.
Dear Slam, this is my festivalad. I think some german people hit your site, too. Would you please give me some space for my ad? TC Sven
Hey Du!, Ja genau Du... wenn Du diese Sprache verstehst und Jazz magst: das JazzArt Ruhr ist unser erstes Jazzfestival in Witten. Sei doch so gut und unterstütz uns ein wenig, auf das viele Leute kommen, und wir nächstes Jahr weiter machen können. Dieses Jahr spielen alle auf Eintritt! Viele tolle Infos zu den Musikern findest in diesem Onlinemagazin: http://en-mosaik.de/?p=6941 und hier: http://www.myspace.com/jazzartruhr Lieben Gruss, Sven
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