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These four- and five-piece combos feature dynamic musicians of the Frisco jazz revival who jammed weekly in a Berkeley dive. At the peak of their musical powers were 6' 5" Louisiana-via Paris clarinet player Frank "Big Boy" Goudie, young trombonist Bob Mielke, then leading his own popular Bearcats jazz band, and piano player Bill Erickson, a brilliant but now forgotten talent who led combos and jam sessions.
Their adventurous style and repertoire were more influenced by New Orleans, Harlem and Kansas City swing than by the Trad Jazz of Watters and Murphy. Goudie's masterful Creole clarinet shines luminously, forged by thirty years playing with the jazz elite of Europe, 1925-55.
Volumes Two and Three include a mystery trumpet player rounding out the combo for a New Orleans-style front line. It was probably one Jerry Blumberg who fused the gritty New Orleans horn style of Bunk Johnson with the classy New York sound of Bobby Hackett. In vivid stereo, these are the best performances available by the elusive Goudie, Erickson or Blumberg.
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These four- and five-piece combos feature dynamic musicians of the Frisco jazz revival who jammed weekly in a Berkeley dive. At the peak of their musical powers were 6' 5" Louisiana-via Paris clarinet player Frank "Big Boy" Goudie, young trombonist Bob Mielke, then leading his own popular Bearcats jazz band, and piano player Bill Erickson, a brilliant but now forgotten talent who led combos and jam sessions.
Their adventurous style and repertoire were more influenced by New Orleans, Harlem and Kansas City swing than by the Trad Jazz of Watters and Murphy. Goudie's masterful Creole clarinet shines luminously, forged by thirty years playing with the jazz elite of Europe, 1925-55.
Volumes Two and Three include a mystery trumpet player rounding out the combo for a New Orleans-style front line. It was probably one Jerry Blumberg who fused the gritty New Orleans horn style of Bunk Johnson with the classy New York sound of Bobby Hackett. In vivid stereo, these are the best performances available by the elusive Goudie, Erickson or Blumberg.
To read the full album liner notes please click here.
This four-piece combo features dynamic musicians of the Frisco jazz revival who jammed weekly in a Berkeley dive. At the peak of their powers were 6’ 5” Louisiana-via Paris clarinet player Frank “Big Boy” Goudie, young trombonist Bob Mielke, then leading his own popular Bearcats jazz band, and piano player Bill Erickson, a brilliant but now forgotten talent who led combos and jam sessions on both sides of San Francisco Bay.
Their adventurous style and repertoire were more influenced by New Orleans, Harlem and Kansas City swing than by the Trad Jazz of Watters and Murphy. Goudie’s masterful Creole clarinet shines luminously, forged by thirty years playing with the jazz elite of Europe, 1925-55. In vivid stereo, these are the best performances available by the elusive Goudie or Erickson.
To read the full album liner notes please click here.
Richy Kicklighter is best known for his strong original compositions and his smooth, melodic playing style, and "Unknown" is a fantastic example of Richy's unique guitar work in action.
Richy first came to prominence in the late 1980s after releasing his debut album "Just For Kicks," which was an immediate hit on contemporary jazz radio, charting both in the USA and overseas. Over the next several years Richy continued to record and release charting albums which established him as one of the most prominent new jazz guitarists of the era. Since then Richy has continued to expand the musical genres found on his albums to include blues, R&B, and world beat influences. These other stylistic elements, fused with his trademark style of melodic jazz guitar, have helped Richy to create a unique sound that is all his own.
Featuring 8 original compositions done in the way only Richy can, "Unknown" is classic Richy Kicklighter at his best.
"Jazz For After Hours" is the debut album from the Ron Weinstein Trio. This album features pianist Ron Weinstein, Jeff Johnson on bass, and Byron Vannoy on drums. The album contains a combination of jazz standards, compositions from more obscure corners of the jazz universe, and an original number by Ron, Jeff, and Byron.
Available 6-26-2013 the debut album from Seattle's Dynamic Duo of Maestro Ron Weinstein and Drum Guru Mike Peterson AKA The Suffering Fuckheads!
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Volume 2 of the Naughty 1920s Series contains 25 more risque songs from the 1920s in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Running the gamut from the finest Red Hot Jazz bands, to Pop, to the greatest 20s Novelty songs this album will delight and entertain! This set features renowned artists Irving Aaronson & His Commanders, Ben Selvin & His Orchestra, Scrappy Lambert, Helen Kane, Eddie Cantor, Coon-Sanders' Original Nighthawk Orchestra, Cliff Edwards, Rudy Vallee, Libby Holman, and many other legends of the Roaring Twenties.
This album contains 25 of the best Risque and Naughty songs from the 1920s in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Running the gammut from the finest Red Hot Jazz bands, to Pop, to the greatest purveyors of classic '20s Novelty songs this album will delight and entertain! Featuring such renowned artists as Helen Kane, Irving Aaronson & His Commanders, Eddie Cantor, Jimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra, Cliff Edwards, Annette Hanshaw, Jan Garber & His Orchestra, and many other legends of the Roaring Twenties, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the music of the Jazz Age.
Mezz Mezzrow is one of Jazz music's most interesting characters, and was responsible for putting together many of the greatest sessions in Jazz history. This concert, recorded January 1st 1947, was put on to celebrate the release of his autobiography, "Really The Blues", and to help with the festivities Mezzrow enlisted many of the greatest purveyors of traditional Jazz the world has ever known. Most notably Sidney Bechet aided the performance with his characteristically amazing soprano sax work, and Muggsy Spanier blew his cornet as good as anyone could ever be expected to! Also featured are the legendary Sammy Price tickling the ivories, long time associate Sandy Williams on trombone, the incomparable Wellman Braud on bass, and the widely influential Baby Dodds finishing off the band on drums. In addition to the main band Mezz was joined by long time friends (and recording artists on Mezz's own King Jazz label) Coot Grant and Kid Wilson who present a very playful version of their own song You Can't Do That To Me.
Although not of the highest audio fidelity, these rare recordings offer a great insight into the New York scene at the time. So sit back and enjoy this rare glimpse into the past, with these Jazz pioneers practicing their craft as only they could.
This remarkable solo piano session was recorded by Hines the same day as his legendary comeback concert at the Little Theatre in New York March 7th, 1964. It was his first solo recording session since 1956, but Hines was immediately right at home. It's a memorable example of Hines playing some standards, a few of his own compositions, and with all of them doing an exquisite job. This album is Jazz Piano at its best, and is a great addition to any Earl Hines collection.
This album features rare performances of Jazz Legend Sidney Bechet, with special guest artist Lionel Hampton on Vibes.
This album features The Earl Hines All Star Sextet performing live at the famed Club Hangover in San Francisco California in 1957. These songs are, like all reunions of jazz stars, reminiscent, timeless, and comfortable. The tunes are familiar, everything that needs proving has already been proved, and Hines is among friends. Muggsy Spanier plays cornet, Jimmy Archey trombone, Darnell Howard clarinet, Pops Foster bass, and Earl Watkins drums. The ensemble around Hines includes a touch of New Orleans, black and white, and a generous helping of Chicago in the heyday of Hines. It is impossible to find Hines in a more natural environment, and in this setting Hines shines.
This album features 19 pioneering examples of early Jazz Scat Vocals in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Covering songs from 1927 through 1938 it gives the listener a great overview of the evolution of Scat singing from its infancy. Featuring performances from such legendary performers as Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Earl Hines, Andy Kirk, Duke Ellington, Bennie Moten, and many others this album is sure to be enjoyed by any fan of Scat singing.
Vocals - Jimmy Witherspoon, Organ - Groove Holmes, Tenor Saxophone - Teddy Edwards, Drums - Frank Butler, Bass - Jimmy Bond, Guitar - Herman Mitchell, Piano - Paul Moer.
Trombone - Joe Gutierrez, Joe Ferral, & Seymour Goldfinger (Bass Trombone), Trumpets - John Fallstich, H. Pokey Carriere, & Sid Feller, Alto Sax - Joe Ferdinado, Alto Sax & Clarinet - Danny Polo, Tenor Sax - Tony Antonelli & Art Moore, Baritone Sax - Art Beck, Piano - Earnest Hughes, Bass - Arnold Fishkind, Drums - Paul Collins.
This album contains a selection of recordings made by Dizzy Gillespie in Paris in 1952 and 1953.
This album features legendary Jazz session musician Danny Barker making his way through 11 Traditional Jazz numbers. One of only two Solo albums ever recorded by Danny, it is sure to be enjoyed by any fan of Traditional New Orleans Jazz. Banjo - Danny Barker, Clarinet - Joseph Muranyi, Piano - Don Frye, Bass - Wellman Braud, Drums - Walter Johnson.
All Tracks With Unidentified Dates/Personnel Were Recorded Between August 19th, 1939 & June 11th, 1941. Personnel Included: Clarinet - Benny Goodman, Guitar - Charlie Christian, Vibes - Lionel Hampton, Piano - Flether Henderson & Johnny Guarnieri, Trumpet - Cootie Williams, Tenor Sax - Georgie Auld, Bass - Artie Bernstein, Drums - Nick Fatool, Harry Jager, & Dave Tough.
This album features 10 swingin' tracks by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra.
This album features Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sisters, The Charioteers, and many other music legends performing many of his most loved songs from the World War II era.
This album features Bing Crosby with The Charioteers, Duke Ellington, and other music legends performing many of his most loved songs from the World War II era.
This album Bing Crosby with special guest appearances by The Mills Brothers & The Andrews Sisters performing many of his most loved songs.
This album Bing Crosby with a special guest appearance by Bob Hope performing many of his most loved songs.
This album features the legendary Sax player Coleman Hawkins leading his own band in concert at the Savoy Ballroom in 1940. Recordings of Hawkin's leading his own band are quite limited, and this gem provides an excellent example of the master at work.
This album features legendary Pianist Andre Previn early in his career. Although still young, his skills as a player are clearly demonstrated on this album as he make shis way through Jazz Piano standards such as Ain't Misbehavin', Honeysuckle Rose, and others. Bass - Leroy Vinnegar, Drums - Shelly Manne.
This album features legendary vocalist Mildred Bailey performing many of the biggest Jazz standards of all time including "All Of Me" and 9 others.
This album features legendary trumpet player Doc Severinsen and an All Star Band (Deane Kincaide, Mundell Lowe, Trigger Alpert, and Gus Johnson) performing a series of songs with a Southern Theme with a Jazz twist.
This album features Jazz Piano legend Teddy Wilson backed by an All-Star band (Charlie Shavers Trumpet, Specs Powell Drums, Red Norvo Vibraphone, Remo Palmieri Guitar, And Al Hall Bass) performing many fantastic Standards. This album is sure to be enjoyed by any fan of Wilson or Jazz Piano. Trumpet - Charlie Shavers, Drums - Specs Powell, Vibraphone - Red Norvo, GuitarRemo Palmieri, & Bass - Al Hall.
This album features Miles Davis along with many other Jazz legends (Charlie Parker, Lucky Thompson, Arvin Garrison, Victor McMillan, Tommy Potter, Dodo Mamarosa, Duke Jordan, Max Roach, Roy Porter) performing many of the songs he's known best for.
This album features the legendary vocalist Ella Fitzgerald backed up by Chick Webb making their way through amazing renditions of 10 Jazz standards.
This compilation album features a great selection of Dixieland Jazz performed by all it's greatest players. With performances by Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Kid Ory, Muggsy Spanier, Jimmie Noone, George Lewis, Barney Bigard, and Albert Nicholas, you can't find a better representation of the true Dixieland style!
This album features 10 amazing performances by some of the most legendary Jazz Sax players of all time.
This album was recorded in New York in 1955 and features the Husband and Wife team of Louie Bellson and Pearl Bailey at their best. This album includes some of Pearl Baileys signature songs, as well as many great Jazz standards.
This album features the legendary Dizzy Gillespie performing 12 fan favorites.
Django Reinhardt was the first European Jazz musician to influence musicians back in the United States. He was born Jan 23, 1910 in Belgium, and grew up in a Gypsy camp near Paris. His Gypsy upbringing was heavily influential on his playing style, which was very unique and groundbreaking. Throughout his life he was constantly breaking new ground, always ahead of the pack. In addition to his huge pre-WWII influence on Jazz guitar he was one of the first musicians to develop Bop Jazz. This album features recordings that were made in 1947 with the reformed Quintette Of The Hot Club Of France. On these recordings Django is playing with a more traditional band, as opposed to the all string group he was playing with before WWII. The difference in instruments found on this record gives a different feel to the music, although it is still distinctly Django.
The Mills Brothers career has been one of the longest in the history of popular music. They had become a successful live and radio act by the late 20s, scored their first hit in 1931, and were still actively performing with 3 of the 4 original brothers into the 1980s. This album features The Mills Brothers with John, Sr. performing many of their best songs including their hits You Always Hurt The One You Love & Glow Worm as well as their amazing rendition of the classic Mr. Sandman.
On this 2 disc album, Charlie Barnet is at his best. These recordings feature some of the most noted studio performances of his biggest hits. Charlie Barnet was born on Oct.26, 1913, in New York, NY and died on Sept. 4, 1991, in San Diego, CA. His main instrument was the Tenor Sax and his playing was greatly influenced by Coleman Hawkins. He also played Alto Sax and his style was based on that of Johnny Hodges. Charlie Barnett was also, along with the great Sidney Bechet, one of the few of that period (the 30 s and 40 s) to play the Soprano Sax. Charlie Barnet was born into a wealthy family and, although his parents preferred that he become a lawyer, was a professional musician by the age of sixteen. Arriving in New York in 1932, he began recording as a bandleader a year later. His 1939 recording of Cherokee was a big hit and he became quite famous. His career was at its apex from 1939 1949. After disbanding his regular group in 1949, which included a great Trumpet section consisting of Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severinsen, Ray Wetzel, and Rolf Ericson, Charlie Barnet continued to tour occasionally.
Perez Prado was the most important figure in the Latin dance craze of the 1950s. He is known as the King of the Mambo, and for good reason. He is best known for the songs "Mambo No. 5", "Patricia", and "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White", all of which are included on this album. His legendary stage presence was second to none and his fiery persona carried over to his studio recordings. Other hot Latin dance tracks featured on this album show him at the top of his game.
This unique collection was compiled from hard to find 78 RPM records, V-discs, and rare live performances, some of which have never been issued on compact disc until now. A must have for any collector!
This album features Big Band Legend Jimmie Lunceford making his way through 10 classic swing numbers, with vocals by Dan Grissom.
This album features rare Piano Roll recordings of George Gershwin playing his own masterpieces. A must have for any fan of Gershwin's music!
On this album virtuoso Jazz drummer Art Blakey leads the Jazz Messengers through a blazing, thirteen minute long rendition of the song "New World" and other outstanding cuts showing the bands dynamic range and diversity. A truly remarkable Jazz album!
These remarkable recordings combine the masterful drumming of Jo Jones with the colorful trumpet playing of Harry "sweets" Edison, making for a wonderful combination and a delightful jazz album!
This is a remarkable Jazz Piano album with ten standards serving as the platform for showcasing the incredible talent of Erroll Garner. An enjoyable Jazz listening experience.
Django Reinhardt was considered by many to be the greatest jazz guitar player who ever lived. In these rare performances, Django makes his way through eleven of his own compositions with the help of Stephane Grappelli and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France. This album is a must have for any serious Jazz collector!
Django Reinhardt was considered by many to be the greatest jazz guitar player who ever lived. In these rare performances, Django makes his way through eleven compositions with the help of Stephane Grappelli and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France. This album is a must have for any serious Jazz collector!
On these remarkable and previously hard to find recordings Dizzy is accompanied by the legendary Charley Christian on guitar, and Thelonious Monk on piano. This album is a must have for any serious Jazz collector!
Sidney Bechet is still thought by many jazz aficionados to be one of the best soprano sax players who ever lived. He began playing in New Orleans Storyville Quarter and like Louis Armstrong he was a master of the New Orleans style. On this album Bechets virtuosity is apparent. A wonderful collection from a jazz master!
Meade Lux Lewis will forever be remembered as a pioneer of the "Honky Tonk" and "Boogie Woogie" piano style. This unique album of piano bar favorites is a wonderful listening experience and a splendid example of the truly American saloon style music which was heard across the country from the turn of the century and on up into the '30s and early '40s.
Featured here in one collection are some of the greatest big band leaders and vocalists that ever hit the stage and shaped the sound of an era! Including; Ella Fitgerald, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and many others. In addition to the above this album contains many rare and previously hard to find performances of songs such as Lover Man, That Old Black Magic, One O'Clock Jump and many other all time big band favorites.
On this delightful album Bing Crosby croons his way through twelve all time favorite songs with the help of some of the greatest entertainers of the era, including Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Patti Page and many others!
This album features Jazz Legends Muggsy Spanier and Earl "Fatha" Hines performing many classic early Jazz standards. Recorded in the 1950s this album features superior sound quality to many of the pre-war recordings by the same artists.
This album contains nearly impossible to find cuts previously unissued on Compact Disc and featuring the incomparable Billie Holiday! Billie Holiday was only with the Count Basie Orchestra for a short time, and these represent the only recordings of the 2 legendary Jazz artists performing together. These tracks remained almost unheard for many decades and until now have only been available on vinyl. Recorded at the Savoy Ballroom Count Basie and Billie Holiday give a sizzling performance of "Swing Brother Swing" and a soulful and heart rendering rendition of "Lover Man". Also Included is a vocal appearance by James Rushing. These Recordings though sometimes rough due the limitations of early recording technology are being presented here due to their historical significance, some surface noise may appear. Announcer - Howard Doyle, Piano - Count Basie, Vocals - Jimmy Rushing, Billie Holiday, Trumpet - Buck Clayton, Ed Lewis, Bobby Moore, Trombone - George Hunt & Dan Minor, Alto Sax - Earl Warren, Alto & Baritone Sax - Jack Washington, Tenor Sax & Clarinet - Lester Young, Tenor Sax - Herschel Evans, Guitar - Freddy Green, Bass - Walter Page, Drums - Jo Jones. Recorded June 30th, 1937.
This album features three of the most outstanding musicians who turned the violin from classical use to Jazz. Stephane Grappelli was one of the original members of the famed Django Reinhart Hot Club of France and worked all over Europe playing the top Jazz festivals. Stuff Smith, who became one of the heroes of the swing era, was one of the first to play an amplified violin and landed many Jazz awards. Jean-Luc Ponty has taken up the mantle from Grappelli and Smith, and his outstanding viruosity in his early days can be heard on these recordings.
This album features Louis Armstrong and King Oliver with a special guest vocal by the incomparable Bessie Smith. These recordings present a fantastic roots of Jazz listening experience for any connoisseur of Early Jazz.
This album includes many of the legendary Fats Waller's classic songs including a rarely heard alternate version of Ain't Misbehavin' and several outtakes. A must have album for fans of Harlem Jazz piano in the thirties.
With the elegant sax work of Charlie Barnet leading the way, this album takes you from the swinging sounds of Big Band standards like "Take The 'A' Train", to the sultry film noir landscape of the orchestra's rendition of "Harlem Nocturne". All of this albums selections were recorded in the late 50s in Stereo with the best sidemen in the business, giving this album superior sound to many of the older 30s and 40s recordings, and makes for a truly wonderful listening experience! Tracks 1-4 were recorded on August 5th & 6th 1958 in New York. Trumpets: Charlie Shavers, Irving Markowitz, Clark Terry, Al Stewart. Jimmy Nottingham replaces Charlie Shavers on tracks 1 & 3 Trombones: Billy Byers, Frank Saracco, Bobby Byrnes & Erwin Price Reeds: Charlie Barnet, sax; Danny Bank, baritone; Dick Hafer, tenor; Kurt Bloom, tenor; Vinnie Dee, alto; Pete Mondello, alto, tenor & baritone Rhythm: Chubby Jackson, bass; Nat Pierce, piano; Terry Snyder, drums, Bunny Briggs, vocals. Don Lamond replaces Terry Snyder on tracks 1 & 3 Arrangers: Bill Holman, Billy Moore, Andy Gibson. Tracks 5-8 were recorded on September 3rd & 4th 1958 in New York, Trumpets: John Bello, Doc Severinsen, Dick Sherman, Charlier Shavers Trombones: Billy Byers, Frank Rehak, Chauncey Welsh, Reeds: Charlie Barnet, alto & soprano; Phil Woods, alto; Dick Melodonian, alto & tenor; Dick Hafer, tenor; Kurt Bloom, tenor; Danny Bank, baritone, Rhythm: Nat Pierce, piano; Barry Balbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Don Lamond, drums. George Duvivier replaces Milt Hinton on tracks 7 & 8, Arranger: Bill Holman. Tracks 9 & 10 were recorded on September 29th in New York, Trumpets: John Bello, Jimmy Maxwell, Al Derisi, Charlie Shavers, Trombones: Bill Byers, Frank Rehak, Chauncey Welsh, Reeds: Phil Woods, alto; Dick Meldonian, alto & baritone; Dick Hafer, tenor; Kurt Bloom, tenor; Danny Bank, baritone, Rhythm: Nat Piere, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Don Lamond, drums, Arranger: Bill Holman.
Memphis Slim is known as one of the greatest blues piano players of all time, and for good reason. On this album he cuts loose with some of his best known numbers, adding powerful vocals to complete the hard driving piano bar feeling he's so well known for.
Original Piano Roll Recordings from The 1920's! Created between 1924 & 1926 they showcase the amazing playing of one of Jazz Piano's earliest pioneers.
Fletcher Henderson enjoyed tremendous popularity in the 1920's and 1930's "Red Hot Jazz" scene, and was an early pioneer of the swing music era that was to follow. The album presented here is a wonderful sampling of Harlem in the 30's according to Fletcher Henderson, capturing all the flavor and decadence of the "Jazz Age" with its speakeasy's fast cars and hot music.
Luckey Roberts was a virtuoso Ragtime and stride pianist contributing much to the Jazz and Blues piano styles of his day. On the recordings featured here Lucky elegantly makes his way through many of the Jazz age standards of the 20's and 30's including Ballin' the Jack, Anything Goes, Sweet Georgia Brown and other favorites.
This album features Jimmy Noon and Kid Ory as they masterfully play their way through ten red hot New Orleans classics with a special guest vocal appearance by Louis Armstrong on the classic "When The Saints Go Marchin' In"!
Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke was truly one of the greatest Jazz cornet players of his day. Legend has it that he drank as hard as he played, in speakeasies selling low quality prohibition liquor, and hence died at an early age. The music contained in these recordings, although sometimes rough due to the recording technology of the time, reflects the true flavor of the "Roaring Twenties" Jazz scene. Just listening to these recordings brings to mind visions of flappers, bootleggers, and gangsters and propels the listener back in time to the Jazz Age in all its excess and glory!
Django Reinhardt was considered by many to be the greatest jazz guitar player who ever lived. This album contains rare Django at his best.