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The New York Sessions (1929-1930) ()

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  1. Nelson Stomp
  2. Struggle Buggy
  3. Olga
  4. Frankie and Johnny]
  5. I'm Lonesome, Sweetheart
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  1. Nelson Stomp
  2. Struggle Buggy
  3. Olga
  4. Frankie and Johnny]
  5. I'm Lonesome, Sweetheart
  6. Don't You Think I Love You?
  7. Everybody Does It in Hawaii
  8. Too Late
  9. You're Just My Type
  10. Stealing Love
  11. Sweet Like This
  12. Take 3
  13. Mule Face Blues
  14. What You Want Me to Do?
  15. Rhythm Club Stomp
  16. New Orleans Shout
  17. Edna
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Rather than reissue all of the Victor recordings released under King Oliver's name, this CD has the 22 recordings that best show off the cornetist's playing during his final period on records, including several alternate takes. Oliver was plagued with dental problems by 1928 but is in generally good form on these late recordings, taking a dramatic solo on "Too Late" and sounding surprisingly strong on "Struggle Buggy." Otherwise the music would still be well worth getting for Oliver's sidemen alone since together they form ...

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