The Vach

The Vach: Side by Side

by Jack Bowers
July 1, 1998

This really is a family affair with three members of the Vaché brood and two each from the Allred and Metz clans coming together to perform some good old-fashioned trad Jazz. All are well known among followers of the music, and their credentials are impeccable. They bridge two generations with Ed Metz Sr. on piano and son Ed Jr. on drums; bassist Warren Vaché Sr. completing the rhythm section with sons Warren Jr. on cornet and Allan on clarinet; and ...