Bert Brandsma & his Crackerjacks - Wild Cat Blues

http://www.bertbrandsma.com Wild Cat Blues Bert Brandsma - clarinet Keesjan Hoogeboom - trumpet Slidin' Selena - trombone Johannes Zink - banjo Frans Bouwmeester - bass Raymond van der Hooft - drums From the allready legendary concert in Liberchies, Belgium 29. May 2016 First recorded version of Wild Cat Blues by the Crackerjacks. Performed at the annual Django Reinhardt festival. Django was born in Liberchies. The Crackerjacks were organised by Bert Brandsma in 1994. Starting 2008, through their popularity on YouTube, the Crackerjacks got invitations to visit Festivals in : Portugal (2008) Poland (2009) Augustow & Poznan Ireland (2011 & 2012) United States of America (2012) Indonesia (2012) Denmark (2013) Belgium (200 This version of Wild Cat Blues borrows from: Monty Sunshine (1955 version, with Chris Barber) Sidney Bechet (1923, with Clarence Williams) Ian Wheeler (1980's with Chris Barber) In July 2012, this number became Brandsma's feature when he joined the Big Chris Barber band as a permanebt member. Keesjan Hoogeboom plays trumpet with the equally wellknown Dutch Swing College Band since 6 years.