Various Artists - Monsterjazz - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Dia C'tchuva Bem 2. Malewo 3. Lieu Duong Hoang Thien Khuc 4. Tizita 5. Po Ro Cha Ba 6. Corrido a Honduras 7. Xidhilo 8. Odeno Oro 9. Maganidaba Luango Biawana 10. Milagrosa 11. Ettaala Ya Blue 12. Mace 13. El Farrista Quiteno 14. Hat Chau Van 15. Muheme 16. Barreno 17. O, Lai Munti

This CD features a plethora of Jazz talent. The first three tracks date from the 29th of April at Storyville, Boston, MA, with trumpeter Johnny Windhurst leading a group consisting of Vic Dickenson trombone, Edmond Hall clarinet, George Wein piano, John Field bass and drummer Jo Jones. The rest of the CD features two concerts from the same venue. Both concerts led by Ruby Braff. The first of the two was recorded on the 27th of January 1952 and can be heard on tracks four to seven. The lineup features Eph Rsnick trombone, Pee Wee Russell clarinet, Red Richards piano, John Field bass, Kenny John on drums and of course trumpeter Ruby Braff. The second Ruby Braff led concert comes from the 22nd of February 1952 and features George Brunis trombone and vocal, Al Drootin clarinet, George Wein piano, John Field bass and Roy Haynes on drums and on this occasion Ruby Braff plays cornet. We commend this CD to all lovers of good vintage jazz and good music lovers everywhere Album Tracks 1. Introduction 2. 's Wonderful 3. Ad Lib Blues 4. Introduction 5. Coquette 6. St. James Infirmary 7. Lady Is a Tramp 8. Tin Roof Blues Introduction 9. Muskrat Ramble 10. Someday Sweetheart 11. Royal Garden Blues 12. Ugly Chile 13. High Society 14. Sign Off Tin Roof Blues

While this CD examines the music emanating from Cambridge University much of the pioneering sounds were the work of Fred Elizade. The music here follows the Quinquaginta Band through the years. Elizalde played piano and arranged from his arrival at Cambridge in 1924 until his talents were recognized by Ambrose whose Savoy Orpheans were headquartered in London. In 1929 the recordings featured George Monkhouse and His Cambridge Quinquaginta Ramblers. The leadership passed on to pianist Richard Philpott whose six solos are included on this CD. The final two tracks feature Alec Gracie And His Varsity Madhatters who recorded for the obscure Girmac tag. Album Tracks 1. High-High-High Up in the Hills 2. Muddy Water 3. Ain't She Sweet 4. Hurricane 5. Stomp Your Feet 6. Clarinet Marmalade 7. So the Blackbirds and the Bluebirds Got Together 8. Birmingham Bertha 9. Stamp Your Feet 10. Singapore Sorrows 11. Avalon 12. Cryin' All Day 13. Baby 14. Whispering 15. Once Again 16. Flight of Fancy 17. Here Is My Heart 18. If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight) 19. After You've Gone/Some of These Days 20. Chinatown My Chinatown 21. Who's Sorry Now 22. Bugle Call Rag 23. Chicago 24. Sweet Sue 25. Lady Be Good 26. St. Louis Blues 27. Medley from Eura-Optimists, 1936 [Medley]