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Figarosmom

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3. Surprised

Reply to marble falls (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 12:20 AM

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The clarinet players so played sax instead of the trumpet players.

This was from a short film called VitaPhone B220. Here's another clip. Should go to the YouTube page and read rhe description, it gives a good history of the band and especially the drummer.

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Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes Featuring Drummer Viola Smith [View all] marble falls Aug 16 OP

I just found this a few days ago synni Aug 16 #1

It is a shame. Good music is good music. marble falls Sunday #5

Well that's a Holy Shit moment. Where have these women been all my life? NBachers Sunday #2

These were talented musidians who never got the chance to go for it. We still have this attitude - "girls can't do rock! marble falls Sunday #6

Surprised Figarosmom Sunday #3

Another good cut. marble falls Sunday #7

Amazing! efhmc Thursday #13

I guessed 1938, based on the bass player having a sousaphone double. LudwigPastorius Sunday #4

Luthier? Or old like me? marble falls Sunday #8

Old bass player! LudwigPastorius Sunday #9

One good thing about bass players, they try to stay out of treble. marble falls Thursday #11

Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck! LudwigPastorius Thursday #12

Put his music in the stand upside down? marble falls Thursday #14

What a great way to end my day! badhair77 Sunday #10

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