Although only 20 years old, trumpeter Jabbo Smith cut virtually all of
his finest recordings in 1929, when he was touted as a competitor to
Louis Armstrong. Smith's 19 sides with his Rhythm Aces (all of which are
on this essential CD) are some of the most exciting recordings of the
era. Often teamed in a quintet with Omer Simeon (on clarinet and alto),
pianist Cassino Simpson, banjoist Ikey Robinson, and the tuba of Hayes
Alvis (subs appear on a few numbers), Jabbo's reckless and explorative
trumpet flights are often thrilling. Highlights include "Jazz Battle,"
"Till Times Get Better," "Ace of Rhythm," and "Band Box Stomp," but all
of the performances (including Smith's trombone solo on "Lina Blues" and
his occasional and effective vocals) are well worth hearing. The CD
concludes with Jabbo Smith's four-song 1938 session, which is
disappointingly tame. Strange as it seems, Smith was past his prime by
1930 when he was only 21. Except for some early sideman appearances and
forgettable efforts in later years (plus one previously unissued Rhythm
Ace side from 1929 that was unearthed in the mid-'90s by the Retrieval
label), this CD essentially contains Jabbo Smith's entire legacy,
although he would live until 1991. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Jazz Battle 2:40
Jabbo Smith
2 Little Willie Blues 3:24
Jabbo Smith
3 Sleepy Time Blues 3:27
Jabbo Smith
4 Take Your Time 2:48
Jabbo Smith
5 Sweet and Low Blues 3:21
Jabbo Smith
6 Take Me to the River 2:51
Jabbo Smith
7 Ace of Rhythm 2:55
Jabbo Smith
8 Let's Get Together 3:30
Jabbo Smith
9 Sau Sha Stomp 3:06
Jabbo Smith
10 Michigander Blues 3:22
Jabbo Smith
11 Decatur Street Tutti 2:48
Jabbo Smith
12 Till Times Get Better 3:09
Jabbo Smith
13 Lina Blues 3:32
Jabbo Smith
14 Weird and Blue 3:03
Jabbo Smith
15 Croonin' the Blues 3:13
Jabbo Smith
16 I Got the Stinger 3:20
Jabbo Smith
17 Boston Skuffle 2:52
Jabbo Smith
18 Tanguay Blues 2:48
Jabbo Smith
19 Band Box Stomp 3:02
Jabbo Smith
20 Moanful Blues 3:00
Jabbo Smith
21 Rhythm in Spain 2:44
Jabbo Smith
22 Absolutely 3:00
Jabbo Smith / M. Williams
23 More Rain, More Rest 2:46
Jabbo Smith / M. Williams
24 How Can Cupid Be So Stupid? 3:10
Jabbo Smith
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