Phonographic Yearbook: 1921 - Make Believe and Smile (2004)

Archeophone's valuable series of "yearbook" CDs reissues the musical high points of a particular year from the early days of the recording industry. The 25 selections on this collection are among those that made the biggest impact when they were released in 1921. Included on the fascinating set is a bit of early jazz from the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, dance music from Paul Whiteman and the Benson Orchestra of Chicago, novelty numbers from Isham Jones (featuring Louis Panico's laughing cornet) and Ted Lewis, pianist Zez ... Read More

Archeophone's valuable series of "yearbook" CDs reissues the musical high points of a particular year from the early days of the recording industry. The 25 selections on this collection are among those that made the biggest impact when they were released in 1921. Included on the fascinating set is a bit of early jazz from the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, dance music from Paul Whiteman and the Benson Orchestra of Chicago, novelty numbers from Isham Jones (featuring Louis Panico's laughing cornet) and Ted Lewis, pianist Zez Confrey's novelty ragtime hit "Kitten on the Keys" and a lot of vocalists. Mamie Smith's "Crazy Blues" helped launch the blues craze. One gets to hear such famous performers as Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor years before they appeared in films. There is also the underrated Aileen Stanley, the legendary Nora Bayes and the popular vaudevillians Van & Schenck (on "Ain't We Got Fun"). As usual, Archeophone's booklet is full of informative and colorful information about both the music and the year itself. A perfectly conceived set. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi Read Less

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