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The Complete "Jazz Information" Recordings
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was discovered living near New Orleans in 1940, without a trumpet and needing new teeth. By 1942 he had both and, through constant practicing, had regained his old form. Not counting a few talking and solo records, he first recorded on June 11, 1942. The music on this CD comes from his next session.
utilized a band of local New Orleans players, of whom clarinetist
was destined for fame. There are spots where the ensembles slip slightly out of tune, but in general this is a well-played date, particularly
and
Due to the inclusion of three alternate takes, this is the complete session, one of many easily recommended
CDs reissued by the
label. ~ Scott Yanow