Buster Bailey was one of the top clarinetists to emerge during the 1920s but he led relatively few sessions throughout his long career. This LP features Bailey with a quartet (along with pianist Red Richards, bassist Gene Ramey and drummer Jimmie Crawford) and, with the horns of trumpeter Herman Autrey, trombonist Vic Dickenson and altoist Hilton Jefferson added, a septet. In addition to W.C. Handy tunes, the other five songs are Bailey originals that mix together swing and the flavor of New Orleans jazz. It's a fine outing for the classic clarinetist. - Scott Yanow / AMG
Felsted Records FAJ 7003
Side A was recorded in New York, February 13th, 1958.
Side B was recorded in New York, February 27th, 1958.
A2 - Hatton Avenue And Gayoso Street
A3 - Sunday Parade
A4 - Beale Street Blues
B1 - Memphis Blues
B2 - Chickasaw Bluff
B3 - Hot Water Bayou
Bass – Gene Ramey; Clarinet – Buster Bailey; Drums – Jimmy Crawford; Piano – Red Richards
Trombone – Vic Dickenson (tracks: B1-B3)
Trumpet – Herman Autrey (tracks: B1-B3)
Trombone – Vic Dickenson (tracks: B1-B3)
Trumpet – Herman Autrey (tracks: B1-B3)
Alto Saxaphone – Hilton Jefferson (tracks: B1-B3)
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