Considering the lineup of the quintet (trumpeter Red Allen, clarinetist Buster Bailey, trombonist Big Chief Russell Moore, pianist Willie "the Lion" Smith and drummer Arthur Trappier), this 1995 CD should be a gem that is easily recommended to Dixieland fans. Unfortunately, the performances during the live radio broadcasts are overly rambunctious, as Allen and his group play directly to the loud drunken audience; don't look for subtleties here. There are a few good moments (such as Red on "Love Is Just Around the Corner"), ...
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Considering the lineup of the quintet (trumpeter Red Allen, clarinetist Buster Bailey, trombonist Big Chief Russell Moore, pianist Willie "the Lion" Smith and drummer Arthur Trappier), this 1995 CD should be a gem that is easily recommended to Dixieland fans. Unfortunately, the performances during the live radio broadcasts are overly rambunctious, as Allen and his group play directly to the loud drunken audience; don't look for subtleties here. There are a few good moments (such as Red on "Love Is Just Around the Corner"), but most of the music (particularly Bailey's overly hyper solos) is below the standards of these musicians, with some corny humor and plenty of slapdash playing. Skip. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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Add this copy of Dr. Jazz, Vol. 9 to cart. $5.00, like new condition, Sold by Archer's Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kent, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Storyville.
Add this copy of Dr Jazz 9 to cart. $5.27, very good condition, Sold by Book Alley rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pasadena, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Storyville Records.
