“Sure, you’ve heard most of it before, and some of the players surrounding Ory for these live broadcasts are hardly household names. Still, there is [More]
“Although this Laserlight release does list the correct personnel and songs (which puts it a cut above some of the other Laserlight budget sets), there [More]
“Aside from a few compilations consisting of previously released 78 rpm recordings, the 1959 United Artists LP Petite Fleur represents the first album by New [More]
Omer Victor Simeon (July 21, 1902 – September 17, 1959) was an American jazz clarinetist. He also played soprano, alto, and baritone saxophone and bass [More]
“Although he receives first billing on this LP, drummer Baby Dodds is only on five of the 11 selections. However these titles (three of which [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: Drummer Paul Barbarin (a fine composer whose “Bourbon Street Parade” is included on this set) always had New Orleans bands [More]