ALBERT AMMONS – 1939-1946 (1997) The Classics Chronological Series – 927 | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This CD offers three distinct periods in the development of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons. Kicking off with solo tracks recorded in 1939 and 1944 for the Solo-Art and Commodore labels, the next batch follows him into a small-band format with Hop Lips Page practically stealing the show in his demonstrative style. The final ten selections emanate from Chicago sessions for Mercury -- again with a small group -- featuring vocals from Sippie Wallace and Mildred Anderson. Ammons was a giant in his chosen field of endeavor, and these sides make a marvelous addition to his too-short discography. Cub Koda
Tracklist :
1    Albert Ammons–    St. Louis Blues 3:50
Written-By – W. C. Handy
2    Albert Ammons–    Mecca Flat Blues 3:54
Traditional
3    Albert Ammons–    Bass Gone Crazy    3:35
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4    Albert Ammons–    Monday Struggle 3:53
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5    Albert Ammons–    Boogie Woogie    3:27
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6    Albert Ammons–    Albert's Special Boogie Woogie    2:59
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7    Albert Ammons–    The Boogie Rocks    3:01
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8    Albert Ammons–    Blues On My Mind    3:06
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9    Albert Ammons–    Bugle Boogie    2:50
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10    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Blues In The Groove    3:02
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11    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    The Breaks    3:07
 Albert Ammons
12    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Jammin' The Boogie    4:03
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13    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Bottom Blues    4:34
 Albert Ammons
14    Sippie Wallace With Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Bedroom Blues 3:16
Written-By –  George "Fathead" Thomas / Sippie Wallace
15    Sippie Wallace With Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Buzz Me 3:02
Written-By – Dexter, Moore
16    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Doin' The Boogie Woogie 2:49
Written-By – Young
17    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Oh, Lady, Be Good! 2:32
Written-By – Gershwin - Gershwin
18    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Suitcase Blues    2:44
 Albert Ammons / Hersal Thomas
19    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera    2:34
 Albert Ammons
20    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Swanee River Boogie 2:31
Written-By – Foster
21    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Why I'm Leaving You 2:38
Written By – Unknown Artist
22    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    I Don't Want To See You 2:49
Written-By – Cooley
23    Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings–    Red Sails In The Sunset 2:30
Written-By – Kennedy, Grosz
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Artie Starks (faixas: 14, 15)
Bass – Israel Crosby (faixas: 10 to 13, 16 to 23), John Lindsay (faixas: 14, 15)
Drums – Jack Cooley (faixas: 16 to 23), Sid Catlett (faixas: 10 to 13), Tom Taylor (10) (faixas: 14, 15)
Guitar – Ike Perkins (faixas: 16 to 23), Lonnie Johnson (faixas: 14, 15)
Piano – Albert Ammons
Tenor Saxophone – Don Byas (faixas: 10 to 13)
Trombone – Vic Dickenson (faixas: 10 to 13)
Trumpet – Hot Lips Page (faixas: 10 to 13)
Vocals – Jack Cooley (faixas: 21, 22), Mildred Anderson (faixas: 16), Sippie Wallace (faixas: 14, 15)
Written-By – Ammons (faixas: 3, 5 to 13, 18, 19)