This release, Louis Jordan - World Broadcast Recordings 1944/45, represents sessions recorded for the World Broadcasting System (WBS), including previously unissued alternate takes. WBS was a transcription company created in the early years of commercial radio that provided popular contemporary music programming on 16" discs to subscribing radio stations. These nationally syndicated music broadcasts were not commercially available to the public and are unique in this regard. The George H. Buck Jazz Foundation formally purchased the World Broadcast Service company in 1969. This historic collection was sourced from existing 16" Acetates, Test Pressings, and World Subscription Discs, and has been beautifully restored. The release is a must for any collection of swing era vocal groups.

This release, Swing Trumpets: Roy Eldridge & Charlie Shavers, represents sessions recorded for the World Broadcasting System (WBS), including previously unissued alternate takes. WBS was a transcription company created in the early years of commercial radio that provided popular contemporary music programming on 16" discs to subscribing radio stations. These nationally syndicated music broadcasts were not commercially available to the public and are unique in this regard. The George H. Buck Jazz Foundation formally purchased the World Broadcast Service company in 1969. This historic collection was sourced from existing 16" Acetates, Test Pressings, and World Subscription Discs, and has been beautifully restored. The release is a must for any collection of swing era vocal groups.

Sir Charles Thompson is one of the longest active jazz musicians - he was touring in territory bands in the 30s, play ing with the founding fathers of bebop in the 1940s, starring on 52nd Street in the 1950s and was highlighting the Japanese jazz scene when these sides were recorded. Yoshio Toyama led a New Orleans style band for many years along with his wife Keiko. They met Thompson and arranged a session to pay tribute to thewonderful sides Sir Charles recorded for Vanguard in the 1950s some of the most revered small group sides ever recorded.

This release, James P. Johnson - World Broadcast Recordings ft. Unissued Tracks 1944, represents sessions recorded for the World Broadcasting System (WBS), including previously unissued alternate takes. WBS was a transcription company created in the early years of commercial radio that provided popular contemporary music programming on 16" discs to subscribing radio stations. These nationally syndicated music broadcasts were not commercially available to the public and are unique in this regard. The George H. Buck Jazz foundation formally purchased the World Broadcast Service company in 1969. This historic collection was sourced from existing 16" Acetates, Test Pressings, and World Subscription Discs, and has been beautifully restored. The release is a must for any collection of swing era vocal groups.

This compilation CD features 19 tracks covering the entire life of the American Music label, either unissued or only included on LPs issued in Japan. This CD was originally included in the book Bill Russell's American Music, a discographical study of the American Music label.

2-CD set) Double CD set featuring pianist Mal Waldron with bassist George Mraz and drummer Al Foster. 21 tracks total with many standards covered including It Could Happen To You, Angel Eyes, Autumn Leaves, I Surrender, Dear, Love For Sale, Tea For Two, Willow Weep For Me.

This CD features two small group sessions recorded in the late 1950s featuring two of the finest traditional jazz pianists - Art Hodes and Don Ewell. Tracks include Apex Blues, Liberty Inn Drag, Yellow Dog Blues, New Orleans Hop.

Reissue of drummer Butch Miles and his sextet swing album recorded in 1977.

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Originally released in 1983 with pianist Roland Hanna joined by bassist George Mraz and drummer Ben Riley.

The 6th volume in the series of CDs of the historic radio broadcasts of the "This is Jazz" program, released in a 2 CD set. The group consisted of Will Bill Davison, Albert Nicholas, Jimmy Archey, Ralph Sutton, Danny Barker, Pops Foster, and Baby Dodds, with Johnny Blower replacing Baby Dodds during one session. The June 28, 1947 program also featured guest Montana Taylor. - On July 5, 1947, Berth "Chippie" Hill - July 12, 1947 with Sidney Bechet, and Bertha "Chippie" Hill again on July 19, 1947.

2-CD set contains 4 separate broadcasts from 1947. MUGGSY SPANIER, CORNET ALBERT NICHOLAS, CLARINET GEORGE BRUNIES, TROMBONE JOE SULLIVAN, PIANO DANNY BARKER, GUITAR POPS FOSTER, S-BASS BABY DODDS, DRUMS

Trombonist Big Jim Robinson was part of the New Orleans revival. This is one of the few releases that feature him as a leader of a session. Tracks include At A Georgia Camp Meeting, Moonlight And Roses, Beer Barrel Polka, Indian Love Call and many more.

The Eureka Brass Band dates from 1920, when it was organized by clarinetist Willie Parker - he reportedly chose the name under the inspiration of some acquaintances from the West Indies, who had a band they called the Eureka, as related by Richard Knowles in his 1996 history of New Orleans brass bands. The group's most famous leader was trumpet man Percy Humphrey, from 1946 onward. These sessions come from 1951, and include previously unreleased recordings. The audio was remastered for vinyl and press locally at New Orleans Record Press.

Originally recorded in 1978 guitarist Chuck Wayne is joined by vibist Warren Chiasson, bassist Jay Leonhart and drummer Ronnie Bedford. 10 tracks including two alternate takes of The Summer Knows and When The Lights Are Low.