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In December 1950, Russell nearly died from the effects of years of excessive drinking and limited eating. By the time of the Boston engagement that resulted in this double LP, he was 90 percent recovered. Leading a strong sextet that boasted fine solos from trombonist Eph Resnick and the great young trumpeter Ruby Braff, Russell performs mostly veteran, Dixieland standards during these extended workouts, avoiding clichés and playing his typically unique ideas with spirit and enthusiasm (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Track listing:

1 Love Is Just Around The Corner 4:55
2 Squeeze Me 4:15
3 Ballin’ The Jack 2:50
4 I’ll Do Most Anything For You 4:05
5 California Her I Come 3:05
6 St. James Infirmary 4:30
7 Baby Won’t You Please Come Home 3:50
8 The Lady’s In Love With You 3:35
9 Struttin’ With Some Barbecue 4:00
10 St. Louis Blues 3:50
11 Sweet Lorraine 6:00
12 Sentimental Journey 8:03
13 If I Had You 7:00
14 Coquette 5:20
15 The Lady Is A Tramp 4:30

Personnel:

Bass – John Field
Clarinet – Pee Wee Russell
Drums – Kenny John
Piano – Red Richards
Trombone – Eph Resnick
Trumpet – Ruby Braff

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Label: Savoy Jazz – SV-0271
Format: CD, Compilation, Mono, Reissue, Remastered
Country: Japan
Recorded: 1952
Original released: 1952
Reissued: Mar 1995