Various Artists - Swing Manouche - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Nanny 2. Montagne Sainte Genevieve 3. Jeannette 4. Roulotte 5. Papillons Noirs 6. Mysterieuse 7. Rabouine 8. Bis'ness 9. Valse Des Niglos 10. Germaine 11. Explosion InchLa GodasseInch 12. Gallito 13. in 14. Mirabelle 15. Dans Ma Verdine 16. Swing Valse 17. Indifference 18. Douce Reflexion

Album Tracks 1. Valse Des Niglos 2. Les Yeux Noirs 3. Nuages 4. Songe D'automne 5. Les Deux Guitares 6. Minor Swing 7. Chez Jacquet 8. Tamboo 9. Crépuscule 10. Rêve Bohémien 11. Rythmes Gitans 12. Java Manouche 13. Kalinka 14. La Zingara

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