Victor Goines Discusses Barney Bigard

Victor Goines, clarinetist for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, discusses New Orleans clarinet master Barney Bigard, and looks at his contributions to the ensembles of masters like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong!
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Victor Goines - Clarinet
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Rich Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer

[@gwenparney4891]

I'll never understand how Victor Goines makes the clarinet sound like that. It's so beautiful.

[@jacquesdeghorain3162]

I remember when Mr Bigard played whith Louis Armstrong ( It was with the all stars I think ) He played Dardanella alone in solo during 6 minutes . 6minutes with never 2 x the same musical sentence ( I hope you understand , in french we say : jamais 2 x le même phrasé ) He was the only one who can do that with a clarinet . Barney Bigard had a great imagination , for me , he was the best clarinetist during all that fantastic years ...

[@rubengreenberg2253]

Thank you for remember Barney Bigard. I think the use of an Albert system clarinet is essential for producing that New Orleans sound. It's what gives you that "woody" sound.

[@theblueriverjazzbandmusic2540]

Not essential. Pete Fountain, Tom Fischer, Tim Laughlin come to mind immediately as long time New Orleans masters…all played/play Boehm, and Victor Goines here sounds beautiful playing in the style.

[@barbaramckendall782]

My name is Barbara, I am Barney Bigards Grand Daughter, I also have his clarinet, funny to hear someone talk about my Grand Father.

[@taylorfusion]

FINALLY! a video on B. Bigard..thanks Victor

[@mademepickaname]

Nice video. I love Bigard’s playing.

[@jacekr2655]

Victor Goines is all class. He now teaches at Northwestern University. Chicago has a received a wonderful gift from the great city of New Orleans.

[@robertthomas6022]

Love JALC can't wait to sit up front again ! Bigard & Ellington collaborated on MI ! Loved the effortless fills w' Mr. Louis Armstrong !! Narlins Cats have a good run going cause they all can blow !! Pandemic has robbed us all , time for the Blues !

[@lyndafoster9437]

That is so soulful. Love it ❤

[@arnoldwegstern5124]

Nice. But take a look on Martin Schmidt-Hahn s clarinet as well !

[@paulmartin199]

Barney's feature was "Tea For Two" a lot of the time .Ed Hall's was usually "Dardanella"

[@roosterslime9430]

Can I request you guys to one on tricky sam nanton?

[@IanBenedict]

Talk about Jimmy Hamilton too