Session from 1966 features Keith Smith, Alvin Alcorn, Jimmy Archey, Darnell Howard, Alton Purnell, Pops Foster & Cie Frazier; includes a never before released track.

Recorded in September, 1964 at historic San Jacinto Hall in New Orleans, clarinetist George Lewis is joined by de De Pierce, Jim Robinson, Mike Polad, John Joseph and Cie Frazier.

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.

W. Keith Smith-tpt, Mike Sherborne-tmb, Frank Brooker-cl, Jon Marks-pno, Brian Turnock-bs, Barry Martyn-dms, recorded London 1965.

Ken Colyer-trumpet, Sammy Rimington-cl, Geoff Cole-trombone, John Bastable-banjo, Bill Cole-bass, Brian Hetherington-drums.

George Lewis-cl, Punch Miller-tpt, Louis Nelson-trombone, Joe Robichaux-piano, Papa John Joseph-bass, Emanuel Sayles-banjo, Joe Watkins-drums.

George Lewis-cl, Punch Miller-trumpet, Louis Nelson-trombone, Joe Robichaux-piano, Papa John Joseph-bass, Emanuel Sayles-banjo, Joe Watkins-drums.

The New Orleans jazz revival of the '40s brought this trombone titan back into the spotlight-starting with these comeback recordings. Sing and swing along as his fantastic band plays Maple Leaf Rag; Creole Song; Under the Bamboo Tree; Panama; Careless Love; Weary Blues; Get Out of Here, and more!

Clarinet king & trumpet tyrant combine forces on this 8 track album from 1961, feat. Jim Robinson, Emanuel Sayles, Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau & Sammy Penn.

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.

Miller and His American Air Forces Training Command Band gave these broadcast performances in '43 and '44-and they haven't been heard since! Johnny Desmond, Tony Martin and the Crew Chiefs sing as you hear I'll Be Around; My Blue Heaven; Paper Doll; Blue Champagne; Going My Way?; Moondreams, and 14 more.

2 separate broadcasts are covered here, 2/10/36 & 2/17/36, inc. The songs "Troublesome Trumpet", "Alone" & "Goody, Goody"

Broadcasts cover 2 different dates, 1/20/36 & 2/3/36, feat. The songs "Stompin' at the Savoy", "I Surrender, Dear" & "Dodging a Divorcee"

W. His Orch. Inc. Lester Young, Harry Edison, Dicky Wells.

Fifth of the World Broadcasting series, w. Rex Stewart-cornet, Ray Nance-tpt, Joe Nanton-tmb, Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick, Harry Carney-reeds, Fred Guy-gtr, Sonny Greer-dms, Al Hibbler-voc+, 1945 in NYC, 24 tracks.

Vocalists w. Sammy Kaye incl.. Billy Williams, Arthur Wright, Nancy Norman & Sally Stewart / vocalists w. Les Elgart incl.. Terry Parker and the Tune Tellers.

21 track collection features songs recorded at New York's Liederkranz Hall in 1941 by Woody Herman & Gene Krupa for the hall's trascription library. The 10 songs by Herman feature vocals by Woody, Muriel Lane & Steady Nelson. The 11 songs by Krupa feature vocals by Anita O'Day, Roy Eldridge & Howard Dulany.

And his orchestra inc. Thelma Carpenter, Lester Young, Jimmy Powell +.

23 cuts w. His Tympany Five.

GHB JAZZ FOUNDATION - EDMOND HALL / ROMPIN' IN '44 - Recorded Jan 25, 1944 for World Transcription. This is the first commercial release of this music, including false starts, incomplete takes, unissued and issued takes. Transcriptions were used by radio stations to fill gaps in programming, they were not sold to the public. Bass - Johnny Williams / Clarinet - Edmond Hall / Piano - Ellis Larkins / Trombone - Henderson Chambers / Trumpet - Irving Randolph / Vibraphone - Red Norvo

Goodman is joined by His Orchestra, feat. vocals by Helen Ward, also feat. Ray Hendricks & Toots Mondello.

W. vocals by Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly, 22 cuts.

Not only was Thornhill's distinctive instrumentation deeply influential on later bandleaders, but so were the trailblazing Gerry Mulligan and Gil Evans arrangements you'll hear on these 17 tracks. Behold Snowfall; a Sunday Kind of Love; Rustle of Spring; the Things I Love; Early Autumn; Traumerie; Le Papillon, and more!

This 1944 World Transcription recording finds the swingin' trumpet star joined by members of Cab Calloway's band for a sizzling set. Check 'em out on B.H. Boogie; Baby, Won't You Please Come Home; That's the Lick; 12th Street Rag; Stompin' at the Savoy, and more!