Jazz
Original mono recordings from 1933-1940
Jimmie Lunceford - Sax (Alto), Vocals
Al Norris - Guitar
Billy Moore - Arranger
Bud Estes - Arranger
Buff Estes
Dan Grissom - Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
Earl Carruthers - Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone)
Eddie Brown - Sax (Alto)
Eddie Durham - Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Soloist, Trombone
Eddie Tompkins - Trumpet
Edwin Wilcox - Arranger, Celeste, Cello, Piano
Elmer Crumbley - Trombone
Gerald Wilson - Trumpet
Henry Wells - Trombone
Jimmy Crawford - Drums, Vibraphone
Joe Thomas - , Clarinet, Sax (Tenor), Vocals
Laforest Dent - Sax (Alto)
Max Jones Files - Photography
Moses Allen - Bass, String Bass
Paul Webster - Trumpet
Phil Duffy - Design
Russell Bowles - Trombone
Snooky Young - Trumpet
Sy Oliver - , Arranger, Trumpet, Vocals
Ted Buckner - Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
Tommy Stevenson - Trumpet
Trummy Young - Trombone, Vocals
Vic Bellerby - Compilation, Liner Notes
William "Sleepy" Tomlin - Trumpet
Willie "The Lion" Smith Quartet - , Arranger
Willie Smith - Arranger, Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Vocals
Willy Tomlin - Trumpet
The first of six Lp's released by MCA in the early 1980's in their Jazz Heritage series that reissued highlights from Jimmie Lunceford's career is the strongest overall. Sticking to the 1934-35 period, such memorable numbers as "Dream Of You," "Stomp It Off," "Rhythm Is Our Business," "Sleepy Time Gal" (with its brilliant sax section chorus) and Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" and "Black And Tan Fantasy" are among the highlights. The arrangements of Willie Smith, Ed Wilcox, Eddie Durham and particularly Sy Oliver take precedent over the short solos, really showing off the band's consistently high musicianship. Fortunately all of this music has since been reissued on CD.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
