Kid Thomas - Dance Hall Years - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Kay Johannsen - Six Organ Sonatas [COMPACT DISCS] date 10/25/2005

This live album is a true and valid picture of the Kid Thomas band of 1957, with all of it's fire and energy. The band features trombonist Louis Nelson, alto saxophonist Edmund Washington, pianist Joe James, string bassist Burke Stevenson, and drummer Sammy Penn. Some unexpected numbers include InchFeudin' Fussin' & Fightin',Inch InchLove Letters in the SandInch and InchTwelfth Street RagInch.

This CD wraps up a series of pure New Orleans jazz recorded Dec. 31, 1965 at the famous San Jacinto Hall where many other great jazz recordings have been made. Features trumpeter Kid Thomas, clarinetist Butch Thompson, trombonist Louis Nelson, banjo player Mike Polad, bassist Joseph Butler and drummer Sammy Penn.