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.

Bunk Johnson-tpt and his band, includes nine previously unreleased tracks.

15 cuts by this jazz trumpeter from 1949, w. different band members on cuts 1-11 and 12-15.

Bunk's band recording at San Jacinto Hall.

Historic New Orleans jazz w. Louis 'Kid Shots' Madison, Baby Dodd's + 1944.