Kid Sheik's Storyville Ramblers on vinyl LP. VG+. Classic traditional New Orleans jazz combo. Ships from Germany.
About This Recording
A VG+ vinyl pressing from Kid Sheik's Storyville Ramblers, led by longtime Preservation Hall Jazz Band trumpeter George Cola.
Kid Sheik’s Storyville Ramblers was a traditional New Orleans jazz combo led by trumpeter George Colar, better known throughout his career as Kid Sheik. Colar spent decades as a long-term performer with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and led several recordings under his own name across the 1960s to 1980s, keeping traditional Dixieland jazz alive well into the late 20th century. This listing is a VG+ vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who was Kid Sheik
- About Kid Sheik's Storyville Ramblers
- Traditional New Orleans jazz context
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Bandleader Kid Sheik’s Storyville Ramblers was led by New Orleans jazz trumpeter George Colar, known as Kid Sheik Cola.
- Style Traditional Dixieland jazz, drawing on the sound of New Orleans’ historic Storyville district.
- Legacy Kid Sheik was a long-term performer with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the subject of the official 1990 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival poster.
- Recordings The Storyville Ramblers recorded across several albums from the 1960s through the 1980s, including collaborations with Cap’n John Handy.
- This copy Very Good Plus (VG+) sleeve condition, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Kid Sheik's Storyville Ramblers – The Storyville Ramblers (LP, VG+)
Vinyl LP, traditional New Orleans jazz
Very Good Plus condition vinyl pressing, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Was Kid Sheik?
George Colar, universally known by his nickname Kid Sheik, was a New Orleans jazz trumpeter and bandleader born in 1908. He began playing trumpet at 16, taking informal lessons from Wooden Joe Nicholas and drawing early inspiration from Chris Kelly, one of the most admired cornetists of the pre-swing New Orleans scene. His nickname came from his sharp, fashionable style of dress as a young man. By 18, Colar was leading his own band around the New Orleans area, formerly the historic Storyville district, sustaining that group through 18 years of playing before the difficult years of the Great Depression thinned out the city's brass band scene.
About Kid Sheik's Storyville Ramblers
Kid Sheik went on to become a long-serving member of the celebrated Preservation Hall Jazz Band, helping carry traditional New Orleans jazz forward through the mid-to-late 20th century as the style's popularity waxed and waned. Under the name Kid Sheik's Storyville Ramblers, he led and recorded several albums of classic Dixieland repertoire, including collaborations with alto saxophonist Cap'n John Handy, drawing on the same well of blues, ragtime and marching band tradition that shaped New Orleans jazz from its earliest days. His contribution to the genre was formally recognised when he became the subject of the official poster for the 1990 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
- Led by a genuine figure of the traditional New Orleans jazz scene
- Authentic Dixieland repertoire and playing style
- A worthwhile pickup for any serious trad jazz collection
- VG+ condition, a well kept vintage pressing
- Not a sealed or mint copy
- Niche appeal outside traditional jazz collectors
- Limited documentation available on this specific pressing
Who was Kid Sheik?
Kid Sheik, real name George Colar, was a New Orleans jazz trumpeter and bandleader, and a long-serving member of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good Plus (VG+).
What style of music is this?
Traditional Dixieland jazz in the classic New Orleans style.
Did Kid Sheik record with other musicians?
Yes, including collaborations with alto saxophonist Cap’n John Handy under Kid Sheik’s Storyville Ramblers name.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Final Spin
- An authentic recording from a genuine figure of traditional New Orleans jazz
- VG+ condition vinyl pressing
- Best suited to Dixieland and trad jazz collectors
This is a worthwhile addition for collectors of classic New Orleans jazz, and this listing offers a VG+ pressing from a highly rated German seller.