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BLUES SINGERS AND ORCHESTRAS |  |
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Okeh's and the missing Victor alternates. This latest Frog release completes the reissue of all Joe 'King' Oliver's pre 1930 recordings in superior sound quality. It features "The King" at his very best, accompanying the great blues singers from Sippie Wallace to Texas Alexander and on to his outstanding solo and ensemble performances with hot "house" bands. Plus performances alongside other jazz giants such as Clarence Williams, Eddie Lang, Omer Simeon and more. 22 tracks compiled & produced by Paul Swinton and remastered by Ted Kendall. |
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 Morning Dove Blues (a)
Devil Dance Blues (a)
Every Dog Has His Day (a)
Shake It Down (b)
Red River Blues (b)
Sweet Emaline (c)
Lazy Mama (c)
Mountain City Blues (c)
Empty Bed Blues – Part 1 (d)
Empty Bed Blues – Part 2 (d)
West End Blues (e)
Get Up Off Your Knees (e)
My Handy Man (f)
Organ Grinder # A (f)
Organ Grinder (f)
Tell Me Woman Blues (g)
Frisco Train Blues (g)
Frankie & Johnnie # 2 (h)
Olga # 1 (h)
You Were Only Passing Time With Me # 3 (h) |
With: a- Sippie Wallace; b- Clarence Williams; c- Clarence Williams Washboard 5; d- Elizabeth Johnson; e- Hazel Smith; f- Victoria Spivey; g- Texas Alexander; h- King Oliver & His Orchestra |
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