Wild Bill Davison - The Commodore Master Takes

Title: The Commodore Master Takes Artist: Wild Bill Davison Release Date: 1/28/1997 Re-Released On: 10/1/1999 Label: GRP Records Duration: 73:13 Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPCs: 011105040525, 011105140522 Genre: Jazz Styles: Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz Revival Moods: Cheerful, Energetic, Exuberant, Joyous, Playful, Rollicking Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. That's A-Plenty
2. Panama
3. Riverboat Shuffle
4. Muskrat Ramble
5. Clarinet Marmalade
6. Original Dixieland One-Step
7. At the Jazz Band Ball
8. Baby Won't You Please Come Home
9. I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You
10. Jazz Me Blues
11. Little Girl
12. Squeeze Me
13. A Monday Date
14. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
15. Big Butter and Egg Man
16. I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate
17. Sensation Rag
18. Who's Sorry Now?
19. On the Alamo
20. Someday, Sweetheart
21. High Society
22. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)
23. I'm Coming Virginia
24. Wabash Blues

Year Type Label Catalog # 1999 CD GRP Records 14052 1997 CD GRP Records 405

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This 1997 CD contains some of the most rewarding dixieland ever recorded. On November 27, 1943, cornetist Wild Bill Davison, trombonist George Brunies (in peak form), clarinetist Pee Wee Russell, pianist Gene Schroeder, rhythm guitarist Eddie Condon, bassist Bob Casey, and drummer George Wettling cut a classic version of "That's a Plenty," along with three other songs that show just how exciting the style can be. Also on this CD are Davison's other Commodore sessions as a leader, 24 titles in all that include such outstanding players as clarinetists Edmond Hall, Joe Marsala, and Albert Nicholas; trombonist Lou McGarity; pianists Dick Cary and Joe Sullivan; and drummers Danny Alvin and Dave Tough. With definitive versions of such tunes as "Muskrat Ramble," "At the Jazz Band Ball," "Jazz Me Blues," "Sensation," and "I'm Coming Virginia," this is an essential acquisition for anyone even remotely interested in freewheeling Chicago Dixieland jazz. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Albert Nicholas Clarinet Bill Miles Sax (Baritone) Bob Casey Drums, Bass Charles Peterson Photography Chuck Stewart Photography Danny Alvin Drums Dave Tough Drums Dick Cary Piano Dick Sudhalter Liner Notes Eddie Condon Drums, Guitar, Bass Edmond Hall Clarinet Erick Labson Digital Remastering Gene Schroeder Piano Georg Brunis Trombone George Lugg Trombone George Wettling Drums Jack Lesberg Bass Joe Marsala Clarinet Joe Sullivan Piano John Kang Design, Art Direction Lou McGarity Trombone Milt Gabler Producer Orrin Keepnews Reissue Producer Pee Wee Russell Clarinet, Piano Shelly Fierston Production Coordination Vernon Brown Trombone Wild Bill Davison Trombone, Trumpet