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Popular though these dances were, they weren’t the only musical attraction for youngsters in the last
century. As Jimmy readily volunteers, “ we were also into Bill Haley & His Comets, we just loved all the
music available to us”.
When I enquired about the accuracy of Louis Killen’s report of “Teddy Boys” in full drapes & winkle–
pickers ranting the Morpeth Rant and other dances at Alnwick in the fifties Jimmy admitted, “Anthony,
I was one of them”!
century. As Jimmy readily volunteers, “ we were also into Bill Haley & His Comets, we just loved all the
music available to us”.
When I enquired about the accuracy of Louis Killen’s report of “Teddy Boys” in full drapes & winkle–
pickers ranting the Morpeth Rant and other dances at Alnwick in the fifties Jimmy admitted, “Anthony,
I was one of them”!
At long last (and only after repeated requests from friends) Jimmy is
producing a record of his music, making the richness it holds available to a much wider audience.
Oh yes, about the title; Jimmy doesn’t read the dots at all. Every tune he plays has been learnt by ear.
As sometimes happens this leaves a slight disconnection between the title of a tune and its opening
notes. The most likely response you’ll get from jimmy if you ask him to play such and such a tune is,
“how does it gan?”
A trial listen to some of these tracks has already impressed many of our talented younger players:
“We’re really into Jimmy’s music, so laid back but so in the groove” and again, “this is perfect
playing!”
Now it’s your turn to enjoy Jimmy’s music!
Anthony Robb December 2009
producing a record of his music, making the richness it holds available to a much wider audience.
Oh yes, about the title; Jimmy doesn’t read the dots at all. Every tune he plays has been learnt by ear.
As sometimes happens this leaves a slight disconnection between the title of a tune and its opening
notes. The most likely response you’ll get from jimmy if you ask him to play such and such a tune is,
“how does it gan?”
A trial listen to some of these tracks has already impressed many of our talented younger players:
“We’re really into Jimmy’s music, so laid back but so in the groove” and again, “this is perfect
playing!”
Now it’s your turn to enjoy Jimmy’s music!
Anthony Robb December 2009
Jimmy’s grandfather, Bill Drummond (on left) with
George “Dod” Taylor* in the 1940s. George had the
Mason’s Arms near Rennington.
Known locally as “The Stamford Cott”, Alice Ellis
wrote the popular tune, “The Cott” for George.
George “Dod” Taylor* in the 1940s. George had the
Mason’s Arms near Rennington.
Known locally as “The Stamford Cott”, Alice Ellis
wrote the popular tune, “The Cott” for George.
I first met Jimmy in the late 70s when, along with Joe Hutton
and Carolyn Graham (nee Dickson), he was one of the
regular pipers at Alnwick Pipers Society. His
quiet,unassuming manner masked his deep knowledge and
understanding of the music and this only revealed itself over
the years.
This depth of feeling for the north Northumbrian style makes
Jimmy one of the vital links in our living tradition. When
talking to him it becomes clear that he had two main musical
influences; the first from his maternal grandfather (Bill
Drummond) who was a piper and fiddler, the second came
from the dances and associated music which formed the
backbone of community life in north Northumberland up to
and during the last century.
and Carolyn Graham (nee Dickson), he was one of the
regular pipers at Alnwick Pipers Society. His
quiet,unassuming manner masked his deep knowledge and
understanding of the music and this only revealed itself over
the years.
This depth of feeling for the north Northumbrian style makes
Jimmy one of the vital links in our living tradition. When
talking to him it becomes clear that he had two main musical
influences; the first from his maternal grandfather (Bill
Drummond) who was a piper and fiddler, the second came
from the dances and associated music which formed the
backbone of community life in north Northumberland up to
and during the last century.
From Pete Wood (Macclesfield):
Hi Anthony
CD received yesterday, already
played a couple of times on my drive
to a session last night.
Cracking CD, excellent service too!
Best Wishes
Pete
Hi Anthony
CD received yesterday, already
played a couple of times on my drive
to a session last night.
Cracking CD, excellent service too!
Best Wishes
Pete
* One of Willy Taylor's Uncles
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