The Big Challenge is an album by trumpeter Cootie Williams and cornetist Rex Stewart, recorded in 1957 and released on the Jazztone label.

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "a fun and unusual Jazztone session. Six distinctive and very different veterans were teamed together ... the unique matchups are very successful. Each of the musicians has an opportunity to be featured and the tradeoffs are quite memorable. A colorful gem." - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H93-C-DAIsY&list=PLyHn3f7-9IUI3hzvUsxbAuvQx_ru9WSV7&index=1

#CootieWilliams #RexStewart
#LawrenceBrown #JCHigginbotham
#BudFreeman #ColemanHawkins #BillyBauer HankJones #MiltHinton
#Gus Johnson #ErnieWilkins #jazz #swing #ellington

1941 - Bud Freeman, Johnny Hodges, Chu Berry - Conn Saxophones

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Portrait of Marty Marsala and Bud Freeman, between 1938 and 1948

This is a vintage black and white photograph depicting two men in what appears to be the mid-20th century. The man on the left is dressed in a suit, wearing a necktie, and is holding a clarinet. He is standing next to another man who is seated and playing a saxophone. Both are surrounded by other individuals and what seems to be musical equipment, suggesting they might be part of a band or performing at a venue. The setting looks like it could be inside a club or performance space, given the presence of an audience.

The style of their attire, particularly the suits and ties, hints at a bygone era. This photograph captures a moment that could be from between 1938 and 1948, considering the fashion and musical instruments present. The overall atmosphere is one of camaraderie and shared interest in music.

#MartyMarsala #BudFreeman #photography

Portrait of #BudFreeman, #EddieCondons, #NewYork, #N.Y., between 1946 and 1948

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