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July 2009 Blog Posts (4)

Russell's response to UTubes Pingpong Samba (1952) and my asking if it was his Jazz trio and/or him on piano and was this the first pan recording in the Uk as far as he knows goes as follows:- 'I ma…

Russell's response to UTubes Pingpong Samba (1952) and my asking if it was his Jazz trio and/or him on piano and was this the first pan recording in the Uk as far as he knows goes as follows:-

'I made my first recording in 53, or 54 for Melodic records ( pingpong Samba, pingpong Lullaby etc). I don't know of any earlier recordings! If you find out please let me know.'

'Yes I'm on Piano, Fitzroy Coleman on Guitar. It's one of my compositions . My nephew Selwyn Gomes also a… Continue

Added by Penelope Welch on July 24, 2009 at 10:32am — No Comments

Pingpong Samba

Want to hear steel pan when it stole your heart? Check Pingpong Samba by Russ Hendersn Steel band on UTube 1952. Russ is probably on the piano. I am just checking with him now.

Added by Penelope Welch on July 24, 2009 at 6:05am — No Comments

Looking For Gold By National Lottery 3rd World Steel Orchestra

Hi I am looking for a recording of Gold By Third World, If anyone can point me in the right direction or to a link it will be most appreciated. Thank You In Advance.

Added by Andres Gonzalez on July 21, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Calypsociation just started to record a new Album "Pan People"

Calypsociation is happy to say to all that we started to record a new Cd !! Only new tunes : A tribute to Michael Jackson, A tribute to Joe Zawinul ( and weather report ), Some Salsa, Some Mazurka, Some 12/8, and of course True Panorama Tunes !

For more Information you can contact us!

Added by Magda Belaid on July 9, 2009 at 6:22am — 1 Comment