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It’s been said that Big Sid Catlett was the complete drummer, able to play with boppers and moldy figs alike and any kind of musician that fell in between those two opposite poles. Certainly his sense of time was impeccable and his soloing always flowed from the most musical of impulses. This collection brings together all the titles that were issued under his name during the ’40s, featuring names like Illinois Jacquet, Ben Webster, Charlie Shavers, Oscar Pettiford, Willie Smith, Al Casey, Barney Bigard, Art Tatum, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, and Pete Johnson in the various lineups. Kicking off with a spoken introduction from Sid and a live recording of “Rose Room” taken from a V-Disc, these are delightful recordings in a variety of settings that show off the versatility and innate musicality of Catlett’s swinging ways (Cub Koda/AllMusic, http://bit.ly/2Updnz3).

Track listing:

01. Rose Room
02. Sleep (05:54)
03. Linger Awhile (09:29)
04. Memories of You (12:38)
05. Just A Riff (16:27)
06. 1-2-3 Blues (20:28)
07. I Found A New Baby (23:41)
08. Blues In Room 920 (26:25)
09. Sweet Georgia Brown (29:57)
10. Blue Skies (32:29)
11. Blue Skies (35:40)
12. Thermo-Dynamics (38:50)
13. I Never Knew (41:55)
14. Love For Scale (44:52)
15. Just You,Just Me
16. Henderson Romp
17. Sometimes I’m Happy
18. How High The Moon
19. Organ Boogie
20. Organ Blues
21. Sherry Wine Blues
22. Open The Door Richard
23. Shirley’s Boogie
24. Humoresque Boogie

Personnel:

• Sid Catlett – drums
• Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone
• Ben Webster – tenor saxophone
• Charlie Shavers – trumpet
• Oscar Pettiford – bass
• Willie Smith – piano
• Al Casey – guitar
• Barney Bigard – clarinet
• Art Tatum – piano
• Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis – tenor saxophone
• Pete Johnson – piano

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Release Date: 2/3/1998
Label: Melodie Jazz Classic
Product Type: CD
Catalog #: 974
UPC: 3307517097422
Item #: 2161426X