The record changer (Jan-Dec 1951)

13 ance. The Joe Sullivan on these sides is not the familiar one. Those who care about master numbers will be frustrated by the absence of the appropriate information since all but two sides have been available on more than one master. But if you care to carry the Changer around with you while playing the records, here's the data: Eel — C master; Home Cooking — B master; Tennessee— A ; Madame — A ; Serious Thing — 1; and Henry Lee— -2. (Jolly Roger 5018) (R. L. T.) ben pollock and his pick-a-rib boys fidgety feet dardanella that da-da strain stompin' at the savoy Some standard type Dixieland that would be better than average if the arrangements were somewhat more flexible or at least if all were as open as that on Fidgety. The lineup includes such familiars as Pollock doing some fine drumming; Matty Matlock on clarinet ; Walt Yoder, bass ; Bill Newman, guitar; and Ray Sherman, piano. A mysterious chap who goes by the unmodified name of Schneider plays a sometimes fuzzy trombone and one Dick Cathcart is the star of the show on cornet. Fidgety is the hottest side with the riding portions of Dardanella coming in second. Da-Da, once started, is pretty good too, if only for the tremendous lead by Cathcart. Stompin' was not written as a Dixieland number and remains that way. As the clarinet is stating the melody, the trombone ejaculates a whoop every so often and this is funny. (Savoy 790, 791 ) (R. L. T.) note on things to come The Hot Jazz Club of America has recently released a number of interesting reissues that will be reviewed in next month's issue. Among the new sides are some by Duke Ellington, Luis Russell, Trombone Red and his Blue Six, Chippie Hill and Clara Smith with accompaniments by Louis Armstrong, Blind Willie Johnson, Edith Johnson, and jabbo Smith's Rhythm Aces. (H.J.C.A.) (R. L. T.) george lewis over the waves new Orleans hula burgundy street blues st. philip street breakdown I used to think that Burgundy Street Blues by George Lewis was one of my most favorite records but after I listened to the first section on this ten inch long playing selection I add to it another. After hearing a schematized up version of Over the Waves blared out over my radio loud speaker for these many weeks it has been on the hit parade I wanted to get up and yell when George Lewis' loving rendition took its place. This old Mexican waltz becomes a wonderful thing the way George recorded it back in 1945 because it had long been a favorite of his wife's under her title of The Singing Clarinet. Things are brought to a close with that joyous, bouncing Ice Cream which .fW brought out a few years ago. In between are some of the most wonderful bits of small unit playing I have ever heard, mostly featuring Lewis, Robinson, Lawrence, Drag and Baby Dodds, but one with the justly celebrated parade trumpet of Kid Shots. Rough as some of these are I wouldn't be caught without them for they contain some of the best examples of New Orleans jazz that remain with us. And the boys can't all live forever. (AM 639) (B. M.) wooden joe's new Orleans band a nite at artesian hall The third AM lp to come my way this month is one that I think you'll play a lot of and before too long a time you'll begin to understand that Bunk, good as he was, wasn't the whole of the New Orleans Revival. Wooden Joe, who is reputed to be the most powerful cornetist since Buddy Bolden, will have to be put right up there near the top. But the joy is that this is some of the best sounding music that anyone could ask for, the kind that makes you feel maybe the world ain't gone to hell after all. Wooden Joe took lessons with Bunk and Manny Perez, and it was when he was with a small band featuring King Oliver at the old Abadie Cabaret that he began to put aside his clarinet and maybe blow a little cornet when the King was down the street at 25 playing pool. On the final chorus of the last side he goes back and plays a little clarinet. Bill Russell points out the Oliver influence — the muted horn and freak effects — in his notes, but I found out something else. For all you Johnny Dunn collectors (I guess I'm the -only one, really) who want to close your eyes and give a listen — you're in for a pleasant surprise. I haven't checked to see how many of these are unissued sides but I wouldn't care if none of them were. This is a real gem, don't miss it. (AM 640) (B. M.) wooden joe's band/ann cook bye and bye the lord will find a way I'm glad that AM finally dug up Mama Cookie and got her onto another record, for so far as I know her onlv one was the old Victor Mama Cookie's Blues/Sweetest Black Man in Town. Age has taken off a little but it has still left enough so that I'd love to hear a lot more, even though the recording here is not of the best. The other side must be from the same session as the Artisian Hall set and is plenty worth having, too. (AM 536) (B. M.) fats waller you can't have your cake and eat it not there, right there This, Rudi Blesh tells me, is a Fats Waller master which was made abroad and never released over here. After listening to it I can't say that it would have been of any great loss if it had remained unissued. Certainly it will be a must for Waller collectors but these two Waller compositions are far from his better ones and the vocal and piano, backed by a drum, is far from sensational. It ain't bad, mind you, but it sure ain't the best. (Circle R-3005) (B. M.) Due to continued demand We have reprinted a number of COPIES OF THE SPECIAL LOUIS ARMSTRONG of THE RECORD CHANGER The special combined July-August 1950 issue THESE REPRINTS are now available at $1.00 Each. Sent Postpaid. Order several, for your friends and for future reference. One of the truly great books ever published about one Jazz personality. The Record Changer 125 La Salle St., N. Y. C. 27, N. Y. Record Stock Envelopes 7" Green per 100 $ 1.50 10" " per 100 . ... 2.50 10" " -per 1000 . ... 23.00 10" Brown per 100 . . . 2.30 10" " per 1000 . . . 21.00 12" Green per 100 . . . . 2.90 12" Brown per 100 ... 2.70 Postage: Add 40c per 100 East of Mississippi River, 70c per 100 West. THE WAX SHOP 139 East 47th Street, New York 17, N. Y. PLaza 9-2373 if Will Buy RECORD COLLECTIONS ANY AMOUNT. I have 100,000 records; hot sweet; everything, everyone. Send wants. 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