In his introduction John Farrell mentioned that he offers his JAM
piano rolls by subscription.  A limited number of copies are perforated
regularly by Richard and Janet Tonnesen, Custom Music Rolls (the "Texas
Chophouse"), and the box of 6 rolls is sent by mail to his subscribers.
He mails a list of the current offering (sample below) well in advance.
Contact John for the details.

(When he says "Played by Teddy Wilson", or some other artist, it means
that John has transcribed the music of the Teddy Wilson classic
gramophone disc into a music roll performance.  To hear Teddy playing
the piano, find your old disc and a fresh cactus needle!)

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2 April 1998

Greetings JAM-roller,  Here are the next offerings currently at the
Texas chophouse :

JAM 145  Someday You'll Be Sorry (Louis Armstrong) played by me.
One of Satchmo's finest, but you can bet your boots that at this very
moment somewhere in the world a crummy jazz band is murdering this
beautiful tune! You might detect a little of Don Ewell in this roll
'cos I stole some of the licks from his 1957 recording.  Not too fast,
say around 75 or so.

JAM 146  Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Koehler/Arlen) played
by Teddy Wilson.  Some time ago I cut a roll for HPC of Wilson playing
this.  Here's his earlier November 1937 rendition recorded when he was
still taking chances, making a few mistakes (don't we all?) and beating
off the opposition by playing at supersonic speed.  I've corrected the
more glaring errors, set your tempo to 80 and awa-a-a-y you go.

JAM 147  The Boston Trot (Sid Reinherz) played by me.  So far as I know
this never appeared in sheet music form.  I've heard only two recorded
versions -- one by the composer, the other by a wonderful American
pianist, Ross Petot.  It's a neat little swinger with truckloads of
novelty breaks.  70 should do it.

JAM 148  Sunday (Cohn/Stein/Krueger/Miller) played by me.  Remember
Bing Crosby and the Rhythm Boys doing this with the Whiteman band?
Well, the roll is nothing like that ...  Since I first heard SUNDAY
it has never been dropped from my top twenty favourite tunes.  No
fewer than four composers were involved here -- now that's what I
call job sharing.  Treat it gently, 70-75.

JAM 149  After Hours (James P. Johnson) played by me.  One of several
James P. compositions which he never recorded, although others have.
It dates from 1923, my arrangement takes a few liberties with the
published sheet music but nevertheless the spirit of James P. shines
through.  Play it around 70-75.

JAM 150  Kitten On The Keys (Zez Confrey) played by Arthur Schutt.
Zez's feline fingertwister -- the despair of the amateur pianist!
Artie Schutt grabs it by the scruff of the neck and administers a
merciless thrashing.  I took this from a privately recorded tape of
Schutt playing late in his career at a San Francisco party in August
1962.  Artie's prowess was undimmed by age, he remained a major
pianistic force until the end of his life.  Around 75-80.

Enjoy !

John Farrell
Iona, Main Street,
Tingewick,
Buckingham MK18 4NN
England
tel: 01280 847939
stridepiano@email.msn.com