JIMMY YANCEY - Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Vol.2 (1940-1943) DOCD-5042 (1991) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On the second of three CDs that trace virtually his entire recording career, pianist Jimmy Yancey is showcased on a variety of solo tracks. Two numbers from February 1940 are highlighted by the classic "Bear Trap Blues." There are a couple of numbers made for the tiny Art Center Jazz Gems label, a four-song (plus two alternate takes) definitive set cut for Bluebird (which includes "Death Letter Blues" and "Yancey's Bugle Call"), and nine songs (five previously unissued) from 1943; on one version of "How Long Blues," Mama Yancey sings while Jimmy switches to the spooky-sounding harmonium. This set also has Jimmy Yancey's only four recorded vocals, which are quite effective even though his voice is limited. All three volumes in this series are highly recommended collections of music by this subtle pianist, who made expert use of space and ended every tune in E flat. Scott Yanow
Tracklist  :
1 Bear Trap Blues
2 Old Quaker Blues
3 35th And Dearborn (Home Recording)
4 I Love To Hear My Baby Call My Name
5 Cryin' In My Sleep
6 Death Letter Blues (053437)
7 Yancey's Bugle Call (Take 1)
8 Yancey's Bugle Call (Take 2)
9 35th And Dearborn (Take 1)
10 35th And Dearborn (Take 2)
11 Boodlin'
12 Yancey's Mixture
13 Death Letter Blues (115)
14 Sweet Patootie
15 How Long Blues
16 How Long Blues (Alternate Take)
17 The Rocks
18 Jimmy's Rocks
19 How Long Blues
Vocals – Mama Yancey