The eighth in Classics' chronological study of the recordings of Louis Jordan covers the last period in which he had hits. Best known among the 21 recordings on this set are the two-part "Blue Light Boogie" and the catchy "Chartreuse." Ella Fitzgerald duets with Jordan on "'Ain't Nobody's Business My Own" and "I'll Never Be Free" while Louis Armstrong drops by for memorable versions of "Life Is So Peculiar" and "You Rascal You." Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five during this period had either pianist Bill Doggett or Wild Bill Davison on organ or piano, plus the underrated trumpeter Aaron Izenhall and tenor-saxophonist Josh Jackson. Even the lesser-known selections all have their moments of joy. Scott Yanow
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LOUIS JORDAN AND HIS TYMPANY FIVE – 1950-1951 | The Chronogical Classics – 1238 (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
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BETTY ROCHÉ - Singin' & Swingin' (1960-1992) Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series / RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless
Betty Roché should have been much more famous. She had two barely
documented periods with Duke Ellington's orchestra and recorded three
excellent albums as a leader from 1956-1961 (all of which are available
on CD), but then faded away into complete obscurity. This reissue (which
is mistakenly given the incorrect date of January 24, 1961, which was
actually Roché's following release) matches the singer with tenor
saxophonist Jimmy Forrest, organist Jack McDuff (near the beginning of
his career), guitarist Bill Jennings, bassist Wendell Marshall, and
drummer Roy Haynes. Roché performs nine famous standards, coming up with
fresh variations in her phrasing to such numbers as "Come Rain or Come
Shine," "When I Fall in Love," "Blue Moon," and "Billie's Bounce."
Recommended, as are all of the other recordings in her slim
discography. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Come Rain Or Come Shine 3:48
Written-By – Arlen-Mercer
2 A Foggy Day 3:37
Written-By – Gershwin-Gershwin
3 Day By Day 3:55
Written-By – Stordahl, Weston, Cahn
4 When I Fall In Love 3:18
Written-By – Heyman, Young
5 Blue Moon 3:01
Written-By – Rodgers-Hart
6 Where Or When
Written-By – Rodgers-Hart
7 September Song 2:08
Written-By – Weill, Anderson
8 (It Will Have To Do) Until The Real Thing Comes Along 4:10
Written-By – Nichols, Freeman, Holiner, Cahn, Chaplin
9 Billie's Bounce 3:12
Written-By – Charlie Parker
Credits :
Bass – Wendell Marshall
Drums – Roy Haynes
Guitar – Bill Jennings
Organ – Jack McDuff
Tenor Saxophone – Jimmy Forrest
Vocals – Betty Roché
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TERRI LYNE CRRINGTON — Jazz is a Spirit (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
In the male-dominated jazz genre, this veteran drummer has been happily accepted as one of the guys and has forged a strong touring career (...