MIFF MOLE – 1927 | The Classics Chronological Series – 1269 (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Trombonist Miff Mole gained some fame in the 1920s for his many recordings with cornetist Red Nichols. At a time when many other trombonists had a much more percussive approach, Mole had an unusual style full of staccato runs, unpredictable interval jumps and impressive technique. Mole led a series of sessions during the 1927-30 period with his Molers, which overlapped personnel with Nichols' bands, utilizing some of the top white studio players of the era. This superior British LP contains all 12 numbers cut at the trombonist's sessions of 1927, plus four tunes on which the band backs the popular singer Sophie Tucker. With Nichols, either Jimmy Dorsey or Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, usually pianist Arthur Schutt, guitarist Dick McDonough and drummer Vic Berton being among the key sidemen (bass saxophonist Adrian Rollini is an asset on the final six numbers), the music is quite advanced for the time, particularly in its arrangements. Highlights include "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Hurricane," "Davenport Blues," Tucker's "After You've Gone," "Imagination" and "Original Dixieland One-Step." Scott Yanow  
Tracklist
1    The Arkansas Travellers–    Washboard Blues    2:42
2    The Arkansas Travellers–    That's No Bargain    2:52
3    The Arkansas Travellers–    Boneyard Shuffle    2:50
4    Miff Mole's Molers–    Alexander's Ragtime Band    2:47
5    Miff Mole's Molers–    Some Sweet Day    3:02
6    Miff Mole's Molers–    Hurricane    2:44
7    Miff Mole's Molers–    Davenport Blues    3:04
8    Miff Mole's Molers–    The Darktown Strutter's Ball    2:50
9    Miff Mole's Molers–    A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight    2:49
10    Sophie Tucker Acc. By Miff Mole's Molers–    After You've Gone    2:45
11    Sophie Tucker Acc. By Miff Mole's Molers–    I Ain't Got Nobody    2:25
12    Sophie Tucker Acc. By Miff Mole's Molers–    One Sweet Letter From You    2:38
13    Sophie Tucker Acc. By Miff Mole's Molers–    Fifty Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong    2:45
14    The Arkansas Travellers–    Ja Da    3:04
15    The Arkansas Travellers–    Sensation    2:35
16    The Arkansas Travellers–    Stompin' Fool    3:03
17    Miff Mole's Molers–    Imagination    2:53
18    Miff Mole's Molers–    Feelin' No Pain    2:52
19    Miff Mole's Molers–    Original Dixieland One Step    2:47
20    Miff Mole's Molers–    My Gal Sal    3:05
21    Miff Mole's Molers–    Honolulu Blues    2:48
22    Miff Mole's Molers–    The New Twister    3:01
23    The Arkansas Travellers–    Birmingham Breakdown    2:44
24    The Arkansas Travellers–    Red Head Blues    2:37
25    The Arkansas Travellers–    I Ain't Got Nobody    2:41
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Fred Morrow (tracks: 1 to 3, 14 to 16, 23 to 25)
Banjo, Guitar – Dick McDonough (tracks: 4 to 9, 17 to 22)
Bass Saxophone – Adrian Rollini (tracks: 17 to 22)
Brass Bass – Joe Tarto (tracks: 7 to 13)
Clarinet – Jimmy Dorsey (tracks: 1 to 3, 7 to 16), Pee Wee Russell (tracks: 17 to 25)
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Fud Livingston (tracks: 17 to 25)
Drums – Ray Bauduc (tracks: 7 to 9), Vic Berton (tracks: 1 to 6, 10 to 25)
Guitar – Eddie Lang (tracks: 10 to 13, 17 to 22)
Piano – Arthur Schutt (tracks: 1 to 9, 14 to 22), Rube Bloom (tracks: 23 to 25), Ted Shapiro (tracks: 10 to 13)
Trombone – Miff Mole
Trumpet – Red Nichols
Vocals – Sophie Tucker (tracks: 10 to 13)