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Memphis Nighthawks – Jazz Lips
Memphis Nighthawks – Jazz Lips Delmark DE 216 Compact Disc The Memphis Nighthawks came together in Champaign-Urbana, IL, where members of the University of Illinois Jazz Band joined up, taking their name from a 1932 recording-though neither group came from Memphis. Ron DeWar (soprano sax, clarinet, C Melody sax) has since worked in Chicago, notably…
Art Hodes – Up in Volly’s Room
Art Hodes – Up in Volly’s Room Delmark DE 217 Compact Disc (1992) After a few tasty duets with longtime bassist Truck Parham, Art Hodes focuses on the considerable–if not yet recognized–talents of the first Chicago jazz clarinetist, Volly DeFaut. By 1972, the clarinet had practically disappeared from the jazz scene outside New Orleans. Hodes…
Jim Beebe’s Chicago Jazz – Saturday Night Function
Jim Beebe’s Chicago Jazz – Saturday Night Function Delmark DE 218 Compact Disc (2001) Trombonist Jim Beebe recorded two swinging LPs for Delmark in the late ’70s which have been combined here into one CD. Jim’s long list of credits include work with Bob Scobey, the Jazz Ltd. Band, and twice touring the country with…
Paul Lingle – Live At The Jug Club
Paul Lingle – Live At The Jug Club Delmark DE 219 (2004) Compact Disc Paul Lingle began playing ragtime and jazz in his teens and continued until his death on October 30, 1962. His piano training made him capable of playing classical music, but he preferred the music of Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, and…
George Lewis & Don Ewell – Reunion
George Lewis & Don Ewell – Reunion Delmark DE 220 These musicians were among the original practitioners of New Orleans style traditional jazz music. When this live performance was recorded in 1966, there may have been less than 20 musicians who could be included in that category. The Bunk Johnson New Orleans Band that first…
Armin Von Der Heydt’s Classic Jazz Ensemble – Twice In A While
Classic Jazz Ensemble – Twice In A While Delmark DD 222 (1991) Compact Disc The Classic Jazz Ensemble aims to play jazz of the ’20s and in a manner that is serious without being academic or pedantic, and with the steam and sensitivity that characterized the work of the great originators–Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton,…
Franz Jackson – Snag It
Franz Jackson – Snag It Delmark DE 223 Snag It is a celebration of Franz Jackson as well as a study in exuberance by trombonist Jim Beebe’s Chicago Jazz. Jackson shines as the band’s featured artist, and Beebe wanted to present all facets of his artistry. “I think everyone should understand that Franz is the…
The Dixie Stompers – Ain’t Gonna Tell Nobody ‘Bout The Dixie Stompers
The Dixie Stompers – Ain’t Gonna Tell Nobody ‘Bout The Dixie Stompers Delmark DE 224 Compact Disc (1993) In the 1950’s, Delmark recorded The Dixie Stompers, a group inspired by the George Lewis band, but very much having its own sound. As a part of our celebration, a reunion was held at Riverside Studio and…