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.

Syncopated music has been played across the United States since the early 20th century, but swing first appeared in New Orleans. The unique style of its jazz bands, becoming a veritable trademark, was a major stepping-stone in the artistic history of America. World War II was followed by a surge of freedom as well as the search of jazz in its original form and America rediscovered this gem embedded in its history. This was the period of the New Orleans Revival and its riches are revealed by Dan Vernhettes. This vast panorama, interpreted by the greatest artists, portrays the gumbo jazz of New Orleans: ragtime, blues, marches, dance music, lighter tunes and religious hymns.

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!