I used to go to the Gosport jazz club in Ferneham Hall, which was next to where Nat lived and there is still a giant iron trumpet next to the bench he regularly sat on dedicated to him, Nat was a regular performer at the Jazz club, I attended (with my father) Nats 90th birthday bash in Ferneham Hall and still have the ticket which was a large birthday card, I asked Nat to sign it and he did along with Beryl Bryden, she also signed a CD for me, A great guy that was much loved in Gosport
I had the honour of knowing Nat in his later years as he lived directly across from me in sheltered acommodation, I used to visit a pub called the Spindlemakers on a Friday night and in would roll a bunch of musicians, Nat amongst them, they would jam for hours, unfortunately I didn't realise how great Nat had been, but I do remember him saying that although he had lost everything, he would not change anything, a gentleman and a fine musician.
Sorry to read that he'd been reduced to that. But, it happens in life and it seems to happen to musos when time passes and they get old or music tastes change. RIP Nat. wherever you are now.
He was in sheltered accomodation in Gosport, England. My great aunt lived in the same block. One afternoon, Nat showed us his photograph album from the 30s. He had a great life and travelled to concerts all over the world - flying, when it was only the preserve of the wealthy. He told us that when musical tastes changed, he had to get a job on a car production line in the Midlands. Despite the ups and downs, he said that he had had a great life and wouldn't change anything. He was a lovely man.
I had the honour of playing trombone beside Nat in 1962/3. Unfortunately, the video had yet to be invented so there are only photos on the recordings we made with Dougie Richfords London Jazzmen. He was such a nice man,
Nat gave up trumpet playing in his later years, but still continued singing. He was a great admirer of Louis Armstrong, also his friend, and also his tribute artist before the term was invented. If I had ever met Nat, I'd have asked him to perform We Have All The Time In The World, and I'm sure he'd have managed it no bother.
I knew Nat personally, he lived contrary to all on-line and otherwise publications in sheltered acomodation not 200 yards from where I lived many years ago,
From the 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 of 1st July 1939 - "Never before in the history of Spilsby [Lincs] has any public function achieved the success that attended the 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 promoted by the Spilsby Hospital Carnival Committee, held in Drill Hall on Tuesday. Nearly 800 people flocked to the event to see 𝗡𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, one of the country's best-known broadcasting bands. It was the world-famed trumpeter and his band's first appearance in this part of the country."
How sad Nat,s old mate from the New Georgians,Charlie Winters traveled to reunite with Nat in Southsea,coming all the way from Australia in 1988 for one last time. Nat had rarely heard from him in many decades as Charlie lost touch in Australia-I think Memory Lane magazine members and Ray Pallett were involved.
I’m apparently related to Nat gonella according to my nan. (Nans cousins uncle). I don’t know much about him but it’s a very nice listen and I appreciate the music!
I saw Nat Gonella in 1948 in the West End Cafe Edinburgh. I think his better years were pre-war as he was fairly ordinary at the latter time. His top notes were pretty inadequate and the whole bad were of a medium standard.
I used to go to the Gosport jazz club in Ferneham Hall, which was next to where Nat lived and there is still a giant iron trumpet next to the bench he regularly sat on dedicated to him, Nat was a regular performer at the Jazz club, I attended (with my father) Nats 90th birthday bash in Ferneham Hall and still have the ticket which was a large birthday card, I asked Nat to sign it and he did along with Beryl Bryden, she also signed a CD for me, A great guy that was much loved in Gosport
I had the honour of knowing Nat in his later years as he lived directly across from me in sheltered acommodation, I used to visit a pub called the Spindlemakers on a Friday night and in would roll a bunch of musicians, Nat amongst them, they would jam for hours, unfortunately I didn't realise how great Nat had been, but I do remember him saying that although he had lost everything, he would not change anything, a gentleman and a fine musician.
He's in my family tree and I am very proud indeed.
Thanks for sharing this. I love his trumpet playing!
@@MarilynCrosbie How lovely x
Sorry to read that he'd been reduced to that. But, it happens in life and it seems to happen to musos when time passes and they get old or music tastes change. RIP Nat. wherever you are now.
He was in sheltered accomodation in Gosport, England. My great aunt lived in the same block. One afternoon, Nat showed us his photograph album from the 30s. He had a great life and travelled to concerts all over the world - flying, when it was only the preserve of the wealthy. He told us that when musical tastes changed, he had to get a job on a car production line in the Midlands.
Despite the ups and downs, he said that he had had a great life and wouldn't change anything.
He was a lovely man.
The interplay between Nat and Monia had me in stitches lol.
first time ive listened to this...im the grandson of the bass player charlie winter who stared with nat from 1935 till the war in 1939
Did people ever think that your grandfather was Tiny Winters?
I had mistakenly thought the bass player was Tiny. I had not realised there were two!
@@maramac42 Tiny Winter's proper name was Frederick Gittens.
Just seen this. Nat Gonella was my great great uncle :-)
Oh wow, that's impressive! He also worked with many other famous British musicians, such as Ray Noble, Al Bowlly, Lew Stone, Roy Fox, and more!
I had the honour of playing trombone beside Nat in 1962/3. Unfortunately, the video had yet to be invented so there are only photos on the recordings we made with Dougie Richfords London Jazzmen. He was such a nice man,
How awesome. I love Nat's playing and he comes across as having a great sense of humour too.
The pianist is earning his salary! This is great!!
Yes that's Monica liter
@@Matt78collector Monia actually.
@@gennettor8915Yes sorry, that was autocorrect
Troublesome Trumpet is such a fantastic tune.
Is that the first or second track?
@@Matt78collector It's the first full tune.
Nat was my Nana's cousin. I would love to have met him, but I didn't get to England before he died.
Nat gave up trumpet playing in his later years, but still continued singing. He was a great admirer of Louis Armstrong, also his friend, and also his tribute artist before the term was invented. If I had ever met Nat, I'd have asked him to perform We Have All The Time In The World, and I'm sure he'd have managed it no bother.
Note the pianist- Monia Liter, Al Bowlly's accompanist. You can see them performing "The very Thought of You" together on a Pathe short on UA-cam.
Yes Monia was outstanding.
Are you sure? It's a similar face but looks like somebody else, rather English looking for Monia.
Yes I noticed it was Monia!
@@petertaylor3600 Definitely Monia Liter. Fabulous pianist.
I knew Nat personally, he lived contrary to all on-line and otherwise publications in sheltered acomodation not 200 yards from where I lived many years ago,
From the 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 of 1st July 1939 -
"Never before in the history of Spilsby [Lincs] has any public function achieved the success that attended the 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 promoted by the Spilsby Hospital Carnival Committee, held in Drill Hall on Tuesday. Nearly 800 people flocked to the event to see 𝗡𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, one of the country's best-known broadcasting bands. It was the world-famed trumpeter and his band's first appearance in this part of the country."
How sad Nat,s old mate from the New Georgians,Charlie Winters traveled to reunite with Nat in Southsea,coming all the way from Australia in 1988 for one last time.
Nat had rarely heard from him in many decades as Charlie lost touch in Australia-I think Memory Lane magazine members and Ray Pallett were involved.
I’m apparently related to Nat gonella according to my nan. (Nans cousins uncle). I don’t know much about him but it’s a very nice listen and I appreciate the music!
Geweldig! Ik hou van deze, heel erg bedankt!
I only got to visit the site today... Excellent indeed. Wishing you an excellent 2012 full of delightful moments...
Welp did more research 1998 holy gosh. Amazing love it!!
Excellent document, comme toujours !!!
Merci Pierre ... :-)
I worked in a boozer in Gosport where
Nat was a regular
The great Monia Liter on piano.
Most British bands seem to me (an American) to lack the improvisational spirit required to truly play jazz. But Nat and his Georgians nail it!
The Swing Kids in Germany 🇩🇪 danced to the sound. AH was not amused.
LINDAS CANÇOES PARABENS
This band isn't bad at all - they can swing. Their style simular to Louis Armstrong.
Nat adored Louis Armstrong!
@EdmundStAustell dank u en beste wensen voor 2012
He went with his Georgians soon after he left me I believe?
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Very funny 🤔... but yes, after he left Lew Stone
First full tune is Troublesome Trumpet. What's the tune at 1:46?
Tiger Rag.
Aim sew gled ay decided to come heah!
thanks
Does anybody know the name of the piece played at 0:38?
"Troublesome Trumpet".
The juggler at 2:14 - Shame on the British ~~~~
@francesca7564 merci
And what is the film?
Pathé short newsreel
@@JozefSterkens Thanks! I thought it might be the film "The Kings Cup".
Red Allen was a king
What the song titles?
I saw Nat Gonella in 1948 in the West End Cafe Edinburgh. I think his better years were pre-war as he was fairly ordinary at the latter time. His top notes were pretty inadequate and the whole bad were of a medium standard.
Can anyone please name other members of the band?
Tiny Winters, bass; Don Barrigo, tenorsax.
This band isn't bad at all - they can swing. Their style simular to Louis Armstrong.
Indeed. In fact, Nat Gonella got together with Louis Armstrong on one occasion.
Nat was an unashamed Louis Armstrong tribute artist.