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!
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Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Thank you for your friendship. Please check out the my flyer for the great lineup of musicians I’m going to be working with at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 16th. I am so excited! Peace and love, Pat Holley
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Salut ! Notre nouvel album "Catastrophe" sort prochainement ! Jazz manouche, Tsigane, jazz moderne et plus ! Des extraits et des videos sur notre profil... :)
Thanks a million Slam for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime, just not too soon. PEACE. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life and afterlife! -Big Daddy
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