Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - 1940-1941

Title: 1940-1941 Artist: Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five Release Date: 1992 Re-Released On: 11/19/1996 Label: Classics, Classic Records Duration: 71:58 Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPCs: 3307517066329, 723722560828, 750582470127 Genre: Jazz Styles: Urban Blues, Swing, Jump Blues, East Coast Blues, Regional Blues Moods: Campy, Humorous, Irreverent, Lively, Party/Celebratory, Amiable/Good-Natured, Brash, Carefree, Earthy, Energetic, Exuberant, Joyous, Rambunctious, Rollicking, Whimsical, Boisterous, Cheerful, Confrontational, Elegant, Fun, Gleeful, Greasy, Gritty, Happy, Playful, Silly, Witty Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. You've Got to Go When the Wagon Comes
2. Lovie Joe
3. Somebody Done Hoodooed the Hoodoo Man
4. Bounce the Ball (Do da Dittle Um Day)
5. Penthouse in the Basement
6. After School Swing Session (Swinging With Symphony Sid)
7. Oh Boy, I'm in the Groove
8. Never Let Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand's Doin'
9. Don't Come Cryin' on My Shoulder
10. Waiting for the Robert E. Lee
11. A Chicken Ain't Nothin' But a Bird
12. Pompton Turnpike
13. Do You Call That a Buddy? (Dirty Cat)
14. I Know You (I Know What You Wanna Do)
15. Pinetop's Boogie Woogie
16. The Two Little Squirrels (Nuts to You)
17. T-Bone Blues
18. Pan-Pan
19. Saint Vitus Dance
20. Saxa-Woogie
21. Brotherly Love (Wrong Ideas)
22. De Laff's on You
23. Boogie Woogie Came to Town
24. John, Stop Teasing Me
25. How 'Bout That?
26. Teacher (How I Love My Teacher)

Year Type Label Catalog # 1996 CD Classics 663 ------ CD Classic Records CLC 663

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The second in the Classics label's CD series that reissues all of Louis Jordan's early recordings features the masterful entertainer with his Tympani Five in the period that directly preceded his great commercial successes. Although most of these 26 selections (including "Somebody Done Hoodooed the Hoodoo Man," "After School Swing Session," "Saxa-Woogie" and "De Laff's On You") are quite obscure, the playing by the group is quite infectious and enjoyable. Singers Daisy Winchester and Mabel Robinson are heard on the Mar. 13, 1940 session for a song apiece, but otherwise, the focus is on Jordan and his fine band, which features tenor saxophonist Kenneth Hollon and several trumpeters, including (on one date) Freddy Webster. Recommended to listeners who want to hear more Louis Jordan than just his hit records. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Anatol Schenker Liner Notes Arnold Thomas Piano Charles Drayton Bass Courtney Williams Trumpet Daisy Winchester Vocals Dallas Bartley Bass Eddie Roane Trumpet Freddy Webster Trumpet Henry Turner Bass Kenneth Hollon Sax (Tenor) Louis Jordan Vocals, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone), Saxophone, Director, Clarinet, Sax (Tenor) Mabel Robinson Vocals Stafford Simon Clarinet, Sax (Tenor) Tympany Five Vocals Walter Martin Drums