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Another Fine JSP Collection of Old Time Music

A. Herrmann | New Jersey, USA | 09/18/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Another excellent collection of OTM from the UK label that has issued numerous affordable box sets of pre-war American jazz, country and blues. JSP does a wonderful job of cleaning up the sound of these early recordings. This box set is consistently lucid and filled with amazing performances by artists largely unknown to modern audiences. One disc focuses on OTM recorded and released in the UK (they were big fans apparently). While I strongly recommend this box set to OTM fans, I knock off one star for the overabundance of "humorous" novelty selections. While historically interesting and containing some strong instrumental work in fits and starts, the novelty wears off quickly and the "humor" often would appeal only to a KKK member. Still all-in-all, an impressive collection."