Steve kindly sent the following.
Jazz Me Blues
I don't have Red's arrangement of JAZZ ME BLUES, but I doubt he used Bix's solo in it. Only on the Olsen record, which he was reading from Eddie Killfeather's arrangement.
All the other versions of JAZZ ME BLUES that Red recorded...radio, transcriptions, records he did not use that solo. Actually kind of surprising that he didn't. He would from time to time, pay tribute to Bix, quote Bix, as a salute to him. Red always kept Bix in the public eye, even though they (the public) had no idea what he was doing. I also think jazz historians, critics, etc, misinterpreted this....thinking he was copying Bix. However, he was trying to keep Bix alive...his music, his style, and being a friend of Bix.
Red always insisted that the research be done correctly and accurately. He took great strides to make sure Woody, Phil, and dad had accurate information...especially regarding Bix and himself. Without Red's help, it is hard to imagine where all of our knowledge (our all of us..collectors, researchers, etc) would be at now.
BTW...Red recorded and broadcasted IDA quite a few times. In the late 20s it was his theme song, until WAIL OF THE WINDS.
Thank you, Steve.
Albert
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