Jazz / Vocal, Swing, Vocal Pop, American Popular Song, Standards, Traditional Pop, Tin Pan Alley Pop, Vocal Jazz
Bing Crosby vocal on all titles
Paul Whiteman and the Orchestras of Sam Lanin,
Dorsey Brothers, Duke Ellington, Gus Arnheim
Al Rinker Vocals
Andy Sannella Sax (Alto), Clarinet
Anne de Jong Production Coordination
Arnold Brillhardt Flute, Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
Arthur Schutt Piano
Arthur Whetsol Trumpet
Austin Young Vocals
Barney Bigard Clarinet, Sax (Tenor)
Bill Challis Arranger
Bill Rank Trombone
Bing Crosby Vocals
Bix Beiderbecke Clarinet
Brian Rust Liner Notes, Discography
Charles Gaylord Vocals
Chester Hazlett Sax (Soprano), Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Clarinet (Bass)
Chris Barber Executive Producer
Chris Ellis Original Material, Compilation,
Cootie Williams Trumpet
Duke Ellington Piano, , Arranger
Ed "Snoozer" Quinn Guitar
Eddie Lang Guitar
Frank Guarente Trumpet
Frankie Trumbauer Clarinet, Sax (C-Melody), Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Fred Glickman Violin
Fred Guy Banjo
Freddie Jenkins Trumpet
Fuzzy Farrar Trumpet
George Marsh Drums
Glenn Miller Arranger, Trombone
Gus Arnheim
Hank Stern Tuba
Harry Barris Vocals
Harry Carney Clarinet, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Alto)
Harry Goldfield Trumpet
Harry Perrella Cello, Piano
Henry Busse Trumpet
Hubert Spencer Sax (Tenor)
Izzy Friedman Sax (Alto), Clarinet, Sax (Tenor)
Jack Fulton Vocals
Jimmy Dorsey Clarinet, Baritone, Sax (Alto)
Jimmy Mullen Tuba
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton Trombone
Joe Meresco Violin
Joe Venuti Violin
John McNicholas Original Material
John R.T. Davies Original Material, Audio Restoration
Johnny Hodges Sax (Alto), Clarinet, Sax (Soprano)
Joost Leijen Art Direction, Design
Juan Tizol Trombone (Valve)
Larry Gomar Drums
Lawrence Brown Trombone
Lennie Hayton Arranger, Piano
Leo McConville Trumpet
Les Dreyer Sax (Alto)
Matty Malneck Arranger, Violin
Max Farley Sax (Tenor)
Max Solowsky Violin
Merle Johnston Clarinet, Sax (Tenor)
Mike Pingatore Banjo
Min Leibrook Sax (Bass), Tuba
Paul Whiteman , Conductor
Phil Napoleon Trumpet
Ray Turner Piano
Red Nichols Trumpet
Roy Bargy Piano
Sam Lanin
Sonny Greer Drums
Stan King Drums
Steve Brown Bass
The Dorsey Brothers
Tommy Dorsey Trumpet, Trombone
Tommy Satterfield Arranger
Tony Colucci Banjo
Wellman Braud Bass
Will Bradley Trombone
Wim Van Eyle Discography
Wim Wigt Executive Producer
Compiled by: Chris Ellis
Audio Restoration: John R.T. Davies
Original Material: John McNicholas, Chris Ellis and John R.T. Davies
Liner Notes: Brian Rust
Discography: Wim van Eyle and Brian Rust
Production Coordination:Anne de Jong
Executive Producers: Chris Barber and Wim Wigt
Art Direction / Design: Joost Leijen
Cover Illustration: ULO
Some of Bing Crosby's finest early recordings are on this single CD. The first track, 1926's "Pretty Lips," was allegedly previously unissued, but in reality it had come out before, and Crosby is not even on it. Otherwise, this is a strong release, with the artist featured with Paul Whiteman's Orchestra (cornetist Bix Beiderbecke has a few spots), as part of the Rhythm Boys, and on dates with Sam Lanin, the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, Duke Ellington ("Three Little Words" and "St. Louis Blues"), and Gus Arnheim ("One More Time"). Although not a complete set, there are many high points to be heard, including "Mississippi Mud," "Changes," "From Monday On," "You Took Advantage of Me," "Let's Do It," and "Dinah" (co-starring the Mills Brothers). Recommended as an excellent sampler of Bing Crosby's years as a jazz singer. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
