Jazz / Dixieland, Swing
Artie Shapiro Bass
Bernie Billings Saxophone, Sax (Tenor)
Bernie Mattinson Drums
Bob Knight Guitar
Bob Riedel Clarinet
Bobby Hackett Trumpet, Performer, Cornet
Brad Gowans Trombone
Clyde Newcombe Bass
Dave Bowman Piano
Don Carter Drums
Eddie Condon Guitar
Eddie McKinley Bass
Ernie Caceres Saxophone, Sax (Baritone)
George Brunies Trombone
George Dessinger Sax (Tenor)
George Troup Trombone
George Wettling Drums
Jack Thompson Trumpet
Joe Bushkin Piano
Johnny Blowers Drums
Linda Keene Vocals
Lola Bard Vocals
Lou Colombo Saxophone
Pee Wee Russell Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Saxophone
Ray Biondi Guitar
Sid Jacobs Bass
Sterling Bose Trumpet
Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.
This set of 16 songs has been reissued intact several times. It includes 12 of the first 16 songs cut at dates led by cornetist Bobby Hackett, featuring a pair of hot combos and a larger big band (why are the other four rewarding sides always left out?) along with two Bix-associated songs recorded under the sponsorship of bandleader Horace Heidt and a pair of jams from a set led by critic Leonard Feather. Throughout, Hackett (then barely in his mid-20s) shows why his original reputation as "the new Bix" never quite fit. Even this early in his career his pretty tone was distinctive. Among the other stars of these swing/trad performances are trombonists George Brunies and Brad Gowans, and clarinetists Pee Wee Russell and Joe Marsala. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
