Jazz
Recorded in Los Angeles. 1949-1954
Ward Kimball (tm, siren)
Ed Penner (tu)
John Lucas or Danny Alguire (tp)
Clarke Mallery or Tom Sharpsteen or George Probert (cl)
Frank Thomas (pn)
Harper Goff or Dick Roberts (bj)
Jim MacDonald or Monte MountJoy or Jerry Hamm (dm)
After seven years of unprecedented popularity the Firehouse Five Plus Two continue to delight their fans throughout the world with their exuberantly happy music. The Walt Disney crew of artists, writers and directors who parlayed a spare-time hobby into America's favorite jazz band became on overnight sensation spearheading the The Great Dixieland Revival, and brought back the Charleston. This set includes original LP's entitled FH5 Plus Two Story Volume 1, 2, and 3. (2-CDs Set)
This double CD reissues the first three LPs by the Firehouse Five Plus Two, a very popular Dixieland group in the 1950s. In addition to trombonist Ward Kimball (who occasionally lets loose on a siren), the main soloists are generally trumpeter Danny Alguire and either Clarke Mallery, Tom Sharpsteen, or George Probert on clarinet. The spirited jamming mixes together standards, a few obscurities, and an occasional original (including "Firehouse Stomp," "Fireman's Lament," and "Firechief Rag"). Although not exactly innovative, the music is quite fun and easily recommended to Dixieland fans.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
