Some pillock :-) started a banjo thread today and becuase of that, it took me back to the Trad jazz scene in the UK early 50's.

However I was only 5 at the time. I became a big trad jazz fan.

I find it very interesting to see what the performers in the title got up to.

I found this interview with Ken Colyer about his story back in 1949. I was 4 then.

However its fascinating to see who became part of his band and the influence they had on the music scene in the 50's and even today, there are many performers who may guiltily admit to being influenced by at least one of them :-)

Here is the interview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYxok6qb6M4&feature=related

This is another video that grabbed my interest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3E2dxHMINg&feature=related

I would love to trace their deveolpment and influences since the early 1950's. Maybe there are mudcatters out there who can remember this era, and can fill in such information. Anybody got some nice stories about these guys.

They certainly have been a big influence on me, music wise.