Archive release. Recorded at the San Jacinto Hall, New Orleans, on Sept. 9, 1954. The names of Peter Bocage and Emil� Barnes are not as well-known as those of others who figured more prominently in the New Orleans jazz revival of the '40s through the '60s. Theirs was a different kind of jazz, one which was driving, which was "hot, " while Bocage, especially, and Barnes opted for a more restrained-but no less passionate-approach. This CD presents over an hour of laid back, happy music that will not deafen the listener. It might encourage one to rise up and take a turn or two around the floor, as we can hear the folks doing in the background of this CD. While this is not the first time the contents of the CD have been issued, there having been a previous issue on American Music, this one has the benefit of the session's tracks being remastered. The result is a very entertaining album, and I would join with executive producer Lars Edegran when he says, "It is one of our favorite sessions from that period."

RARE & UNISSUED MASTERS VOLUME TWO

This CD includes eighteen of Guesnon's own compositions, several short interview segments on his early life and career and four of his poems.

Cornestist Wooden Joe is represented on this release with 21 tracks, including 9 tracks issued for the first time and one track that was only issued on 78, much of it known only to New Orleans jazz afficionados.

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.

New Orleans trumpeter Oscar "Papa" Celestin is joined by the rarely recorded alto saxophonist Adolphe Alexander. 7 of the 15 tracks were recorded with Adolphe in 1954 and the rest are from 1950. Tracks include: Panama, Jambalaya, Saints Go Marchin' In, Jazz Me Blues and more classics.

(2-CD Set) a double CD compilation of the 6 & 7/8s String Band, who originally started playing together in 1911. CD1 features sessions recorded for an LP at guitarist Edmond Souchon's house in Metairie, Louisiana in August 1954, tracks featured on 78s from 1949 and a recording of acoustic guitar playing by Frank Amacker from 1958. CD2 starts with a radio broadcast the band made in 1950 as part of the New Orleans Opera Auditions on the Air, plus recordings by Souchon and ukelele player Charlie Hardy made in 1955.

Twelve tracks of solo piano by Fess Manetta recorded in 1957 and two tracks Fess features on with the Hall Brothers Band. Tracks include: Panama, Sister Kate, 1519 Stomp, That's a Plenty, Black And White Rag.

Columbia signed Ory in '46 to record eight titles; here are those plus three alternate takes and a 1949 radio broadcast-you'll romp, march and one-step along with 18 tracks from Ory's storied comeback years! Includes Bill Bailey; Tiger Rag; Farewell to Storyville; Creole Bo Bo; Savoy Blues; 12th Street Rag, and more.

The heart of this man had warmed ten thousand, thousand nights for all the world - that's what Jelly Roll Morton said of "Big Eye" Louis. This CD features the clarinetist joined by Charlie Love, Johnny St. Cyr, Austin Young, Ernest Rogers, "Wooden Joe" Nichols, Albert Jiles and others.

12 songs recorded in 1942 by Gene Williams for the Jazz Information label, which was part of Commodore at the time, plus two very different takes of Big Chief Battle Axe and Franklin Street Blues that were recorded for Purist Records in England. Some of the finest work this New Orleans jazz legend ever did!

This music on this album has become known as the George Lewis "Jam Session." This benchmark recording was originally captured on two tape recorders by producer Dr. Edmond Souchon on May 22nd, 1950 in New Orleans and features George Lewis, Elmer Talbert, Jim Robinson, Alton Purnell, Lawrence Marrero, Slow Drag Pavageau and Joe Watkins. This special release contains the complete session with never before heard outtakes. Souchon wrote the liner notes and there are photos from the session with a complete technical rundown of the material.

Trombonist is joined by Andrew Blakeney-trumpet, Archie Rosati/Joe Darensbourg-clarinet, Buster Wilson-piano, Ed Garland-bass, Minor Hall-drums.

W. George Lewis-clarinet, Avery Howard-trumpet, Alton Purnell-piano, Lawrence Marrero-banjo, Alcide Pavageau-bass, Josiah Frazier-drums, Joe Darensbourg-soprano sax & clarinet.

De De Pierce-trumpet & voc, Willie Humphrey-cl, Albert Warner-trombone, Billie Pierce-piano & voc, Cie Frazier-drums.

Second half of performance feat. 16 tracks by trumpeter/vocalist & pianist/vocalist in a duo setting recorded in 1962.

17 tracks from trumpeter/vocalist & pianist/vocalist in a duo setting recorded in 1962.

Johnny St. Cyr-guitar w. Percy Humphrey-tpt, George Lewis-clarinet, Jim Robinson-trombone, Jeanette Kimball-piano & voc, Paul Barbarin-drums.

Clarinet player is joined by Kid Thomas-tpt, Jim Robinson-trmb, George Guesnon-bjo, John Joseph-bss, Josiah Frazier-drms, 1962.

with all-star aggregate incl.. Omer Simeon, Edmond Hall+, 1947, 20tracks.

Second half of March 20, 1953 concert in Oxford, Ohio

First half of March 20, 1953 concert in Oxford, Ohio.

Natty Dominique-tpt, Darnell Howard-cl, Preston Jackson-tmb, Ralph Tervalon-pno, Sam Casimir-gtr, Bill Settles-bs, Baby Dodd's-dms, 1953.

Many never heard before treats are contained here, like "I Don't Want to Be Without You Baby", as well as Bunk playing waltzes & standards, feat. Don Ewell, George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Pavageau, Baby Dodds +.

W. Emile Barnes-cl, Harrison Brazley-tmb, Joseph "DeDe" LaCroix Pierce-tpt, Lawrence Toca-tpt, Billie Pierce-pno, Albert Glenny-bs, Cie Frazier-dms, incl.. Previously unissued material.