This CD has highlights from Slim Gaillard's 1946-1947 and 1951-1954 recordings for the Verve label. A fine Charlie Christian-inspired guitarist, an adequate pianist, and a unique jive singer, Gaillard was always in his own category. Some of the selections on this CD are hilarious, and highlights include the four-part "Opera in Vout," "Serenade to a Poodle" (which of course has plenty of barking), "Laughing in Rhythm," "Chicken Rhythm," "Potato Chips," and the previously unreleased (and modestly titled) "Genius," which ...
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This CD has highlights from Slim Gaillard's 1946-1947 and 1951-1954 recordings for the Verve label. A fine Charlie Christian-inspired guitarist, an adequate pianist, and a unique jive singer, Gaillard was always in his own category. Some of the selections on this CD are hilarious, and highlights include the four-part "Opera in Vout," "Serenade to a Poodle" (which of course has plenty of barking), "Laughing in Rhythm," "Chicken Rhythm," "Potato Chips," and the previously unreleased (and modestly titled) "Genius," which features Gaillard overdubbing himself on trumpet, trombone, tenor, vibes, piano, organ, bass, drums, and tap dancing. Although Gaillard's heyday was really the mid-'40s, this CD is quite memorable. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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Add this copy of Laughing in Rhythm: the Best of the Verve Years to cart. $2.83, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill BookWorks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Verve.
Add this copy of The Best of Slim Gaillard: Laughin' in Rhythm to cart. $7.50, like new condition, Sold by R. Plapinger Baseball Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ashland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Verve.
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Fine in very good packaging. Originally released: 1994. Horizontal crack to back of case; artwork, inserts intact. Tested CD looks great, plays perfectly. Money back guarantee if not 100% satisfied.
Add this copy of Laughing in Rhythm: the Best of the Verve Years to cart. $15.00, like new condition, Sold by Archer's Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kent, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Polygram.
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