Jerry, I can add little to the names already dropped but I always suggest Glen Gray and His Casa Loma Orchestra (which encompasses a wide range of areas from sweet, ballad, novelty, later swing etc as well as hot music more in your targets - for instance their Limehouse Blues was famous). On the jazz side, I didn't happen to catch if James P Johnson was named, but he's a wonderful pianist recorded solo and with bands.
Thanks everyone, and keep 'em coming! The frustrating thing is that many of the suggested discs are OOP and expensive or just not available at all.
stick with the frantic "rough around the edges" black jazz of the late 20's, early 30's and you'll be fine. Lots of PD CDs of this stuff around, I would imagine. Thank the white college kids of 1928 for getting great black bands like Bennie Moten to make more records. Hip college kids knew that Victor had a "Race" series (38,000) of hot records (Race Records, made for the Race, ya know? Weird but true) and they would scan the catalog looking for hot titles. A kid from Stanford would write a letter to Victor and say, "Hey, we dig this Bennie Moten. Have him make some more sides and we'll buy them." So, Victor telegraphs Bennie's agent and has the band come in to a Victor studio to cut 8 more sides, that's 4 records, five bucks a side, no royalties. That's five dollars for THE ENTIRE BAND. Moten could advertise at his gigs that he was a "Victor Recording Artist" and he was happy (though robbed). The college kids would buy the records at a dollar a pop, making Victor a great deal of money, no royalties. That's how it worked. At least we have the records and the music to enjoy. Many bands didn't get to record at all. Think about it, Bennie Moten's SOUTH, perhaps the most famous of all the pre-swing black records cost Victor five bucks and sold a million records, staying in the catalog until the 1980s!! No royalties. Yikes, someone got screwed, but that was how it worked. The white bands faired not much better. A little but not much. Only artists like Al Jolson got a royalty. 1/2 a penny per disk sold or something like that. In 1934 Bing recorded for the new US Decca and made a penny a disk sold. That was a breakthrough.. ----------- Oh, don't forget JIMMIE NOONE & HIS APEX CLUB ORCHESTRA (with Earl Hines) "My Monday Date" or DON REDMAN & HIS ORCHESTRA (with Red Allen) "Shakin' The African" McKINNEY'S COTTON PICKERS "I'd Love It", etc.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whvk5XXvF6E&feature=related
When I finished fixing up the Dual 1019 I found at Goodwill this past summer, I set it up with a Shure M78S cartridge. The first discs I played were an album of Bix reissue 78s pressed in the '40s from (I believe) the original 1920s metal parts. I was COMPLETELY FLOORED! Bix and Tram were RIGHT THERE in my music room!!! Man, that stuff sounds killer on 78!!!
Amen to that, uncannily spooky lifelike from the 1920's. Those Bix/Frank T. OKEH sides (1940's reissued on US red Columbia) are awesome. Western Electric Sound at its best.. I've seen some of those red Columbia 1940's "Recording Ban" 78's for less than a buck each recently, all pressed from the original direct cut OKEH stampers.
Note that not everything that was recorded was "hot jazz", a lot of it was "sweet music" (sometimes with often horrible vocals) that had nothing to do with jazz.
Try the both of the Jazz The World Forgot comps on Yazoo (CD.) Some hot sides, some just weird. All pretty fascinating.
I learn something new on here practially every day. I didn't realize Baby Dodds had a brother. I need to check him out. I was going to suggest The Baby Dodds Trio disc "Jazz a la Creole" to Jerry but it was recorded in the 40s, I think. I picked it up in New Orleans. It's fantastic. (And it's still in print.)
For jazz of that era, John R. T. Davies mastered cds sound mostly wonderful - only limited by the quality of sources used. Here is a thread that lists a lot of the John R. T. Davies mastered releases compiled by forum member RZangpo2: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=47614&highlight=jsp RZangpo2 stated: "Here's the ones I have. The 300, 600, and 700 series are all OOP, as are the Hoagy Carmichael discs, but some of the material has been reissued in the budget boxed set "900" series. Label/Cat. No. Artist Title Mastered By JSP CD 301 MILLS BROTHERS Chronological Volume One John R. T. Davies JSP CD 302 MILLS BROTHERS Chronological Volume Two John R. T. Davies JSP CD 303 MILLS BROTHERS Chronological Volume Three John R. T. Davies JSP CD 304 MILLS BROTHERS Chronological Volume Four John R. T. Davies JSP CD 305 ARMSTRONG, Louis Big Bands Volume One 1930-31 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 306 ARMSTRONG, Louis Big Bands Volume Two, 1931-1932 John R. T. Davies? JSP CD 307 SPIRITS OF RHYTHM 1933-34 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 308 RUSSELL, Luis 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 309 VENUTI, Joe / Eddie LANG Volume One John R. T. Davies? JSP CD 310 VENUTI, Joe / Eddie LANG Volume Two John R. T. Davies? JSP CD 312 ARMSTRONG, Louis Hot Fives & Sevens Volume 1 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 313 ARMSTRONG, Louis Hot Fives & Sevens Volume 2 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 314 ARMSTRONG, Louis Hot Fives & Sevens Volume 3 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 315 ARMSTRONG, Louis Hot Fives & Sevens Volume 4 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 319 DODDS, Johnny 1926-1928 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 320 MILLS BROTHERS Chronological Volume Five John R. T. Davies JSP CD 321 MORTON, Jelly Roll Volume 1 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 322 MORTON, Jelly Roll Volume 2 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 323 MORTON, Jelly Roll Volume 3 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 324 MORTON, Jelly Roll Volume 4 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 325 MORTON, Jelly Roll Volume 5 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 326 LEWIS, Ted Classic Sessions, 1928-1929 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 327 BOOTS AND HIS BUDDIES 1935-1937 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 328 CALLOWAY, Cab Cab Calloway and the Missourians, 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 330 JORDAN, Louis At The Swing Cats’ Ball: The Early Years, 1937-1939 Ted Kendall JSP CD 331 CARTER, Benny “Devil’s Holiday” Recordings 1933-1934 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 333 ALLEN, Henry “Red” 1929-1930 Vol. 2 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 335 JOHNSON, Lonnie Playing With The Strings John R. T. Davies JSP CD 336 zzz VARIOUS News Orleans Jazz Giants 1936-1940 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 338 BECHET, Sidney In New York 1937-1940 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 339 PRIMA, Louis Volume One John R. T. Davies JSP CD 3403 [2] ALLEN, Henry “Red” ... & His New York Orchestra 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 341 REINHARDT, Django Volume One Ted Kendall JSP CD 342 REINHARDT, Django Volume Two Ted Kendall JSP CD 343 REINHARDT, Django Volume Three Ted Kendall JSP CD 344 REINHARDT, Django Volume Four Ted Kendall JSP CD 345 MILLS BROTHERS Chronological Volume Six John R. T. Davies JSP CD 347 OLIVER, Joe “King” Volume One 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 348 OLIVER, Joe “King” Volume Two 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 349 REINHARDT, Django Volume Five Ted Kendall JSP CD 601 ESTES, Sleepy John First Recordings With Yank Rachel & Noah Lewis John R. T. Davies JSP CD 602 GOLDEN GATE QUARTET Gospel Train John R. T. Davies JSP CD 603 zzz VARIOUS Memphis Country Blues Recordings 1 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 605 DAVIS, Walter First Recordings 1930-1932 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 610 CANNON, Gus (& His Jug Stompers) The Legendary 1928-1930 Recordings John R. T. Davies JSP CD 703 CROSBY, Bing On Treasure Island John R. T. Davies JSP CD 906 [4] CONDON, Eddie The Classic Sessions 1927-1949 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 908A/D [4] CALLOWAY, Cab Volume 1: The Early Years, 1930-1934 John R. T. Davies JSP CD 913 [4] BEIDERBECKE, Bix & Frank Trumbauer Bix & Tram John R. T. Davies JSP CD 914A/D [4] CALLOWAY, Cab Volume 2: 1935-1940 Ted Kendall JSP CD 915 PARKER, Charlie A Studio Chronicle: 1940-1948 Ted Kendall JSP HOAGY 1 CARMICHAEL, Hoagy Volume One John R. T. Davies JSP HOAGY 2 CARMICHAEL, Hoagy Volume Two John R. T. Davies However, that's only the beginning. At last count I have 509 titles mastered by Davies and Kendall, on the Collector's Classics, Frog, Hep, Jazz Oracle, King Jazz, Media 7, Nostalgia Arts, Retrieval, Sensation, and Timeless labels, as well a few miscellaneous projects on other labels. There's also the Jonzo series of Bing Crosby's complete recordings, the earliest volumes of which were mastered by Davies and the rest by Kendall. I'm not saying all this music is of the caliber of the Hot 5s and 7s, but some is essential. Don't miss the two volumes of Satchmo's big band sides on JSP, which continue chronologically where the Hot 5 and 7 volumes leave off. Also on JSP is the complete Jelly Roll Morton in 5 volumes. On Hep -- still in print -- are the complete Count Basie Decca recordings (3 volumes); all of Fletcher Henderson's great 1933-34 recordings (2 vols.); and Teddy Wilson's wonderful 1930s small groups, most with Billie Holiday (6 vols.). And then there is the complete Bessie Smith on Frog (8 volumes), mastered by Davies -- the best sonics these recordings have ever had. Some of the lesser-known artists on the list are wonderful, too. The Spirits of Rhythm, for example, just to choose one at random. I've made many happy discoveries by following the work of Davies and Kendall. You can, too! Aw, heck; here's the complete list (except for the JSP titles listed above). Happy hunting! Label/Cat. No. Artist Title Mastered By Bluebird/BMG 09026-63986-2 zzz VARIOUS When The Sun Goes Down, Vol. 1: Walk Right In Transfers by Doug Pomeroy and John R. T. Davies. Audio restoration and CD mastering by Doug Pomeroy. Bluebird/BMG 09026-63987-2 zzz VARIOUS When The Sun Goes Down, Vol. 2: The First Time I Met The Blues Transfers by Doug Pomeroy and John R. T. Davies. Audio restoration and CD mastering by Doug Pomeroy. Bluebird/BMG 82876 55157 2 McTELL, Blind Willie Statesboro Blues: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings, 1927-1932 Shellac disc transfers by John R. T. Davies; metal part transfers, audio restoration and CD mastering by Doug Pomeroy BX Records BXCD 1-3 [3] BEIDERBECKE, Bix Bix Restored: The Complete Recordings and Alternates, Vol. 1 John R. T. Davies - re-engineering & digital mastering BX Records BXCD 10-12 [3] BEIDERBECKE, Bix Bix Restored: The Complete Recordings and Alternates, Vol. 4: June 1928 - September 1930 Transfers and remastering: Michael Kieffer; Additional transfers and remastering: John R.T. Davies and Ted Kendall; Pitch correction: Dan Levinson BX Records BXCD 4-6 [3] BEIDERBECKE, Bix Bix Restored: The Complete Recordings and Alternates, Vol. 2 John R. T. Davies and Michael Kieffer BX Records BXCD 7-9 [3] BEIDERBECKE, Bix Bix Restored: The Complete Recordings and Alternates, Vol. 3: February-June 1928 John R. T. Davies and Michael Kieffer Collector’s Classics COCD-01 ALLEN, Henry “Red” The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 1: 1932 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-02 ALLEN, Henry “Red” The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 2: 1932-1935 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-03 MANONE, Wingy The Wingy Manone Collection, Vol. 1: 1927-1930 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-04 MANONE, Wingy The Wingy Manone Collection, Vol. 2: 1934 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-05 MANONE, Wingy The Wingy Manone Collection, Vol. 3: 1934-35 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-06 NOONE, Jimmie The Jimmie Noone Collection, Vol. 1: 1928 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-07 RUSSELL, Luis The Luis Russell Collection: 1926-1934 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-11 HINES, Earl “Fatha” Piano Solos, 1928-1940 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-12 NOONE, Jimmie The Jimmie Noone Collection, Vol. 2: 1928-1930 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-13 ALLEN, Henry “Red” The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 3: 1935-1936 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-14 COBB, Junie The Junie Cobb Collection: 1926-29 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-15 ALLEN, Henry “Red” The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 4: 1936-1937 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-16 ORIGINAL MEMPHIS FIVE The Original Memphis Five Collection, Vol. 1: 1922-23 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-17 WASHBOARD RHYTHM KINGS The Washboard Rhythm Kings Collection, Vol. 1: 1931-1932 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-18 WASHBOARD RHYTHM KINGS The Washboard Rhythm Kings Collection, Vol. 2: 1932 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-19 WILLIAMS, Clarence The Clarence Williams Collection, Vol. 1: 1927-28 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-20 MANONE, Wingy The Wingy Manone Collection, Vol. 4: 1935-36 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-21 BOSWELL SISTERS The Boswell Sisters Collection, Vol. 1: 1931-32 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-23 ALLEN, Henry “Red” The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 5: 1937-1941 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-24 ALLEN, Henry “Red” The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 6: 1941-1946 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-25 WASHBOARD RHYTHM KINGS The Washboard Rhythm Kings Collection, Vol. 3: 1932-33 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-26 WASHBOARD RHYTHM KINGS The Washboard Rhythm Kings Collection, Vol. 4: 1933 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-28 WILLIAMS, Clarence The Clarence Williams Collection, Vol. 2: 1928 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-29 WILLIAMS, Clarence The Clarence Williams Collection, Vol. 3: 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies Collector’s Classics COCD-30 WASHBOARD RHYTHM KINGS The Washboard Rhythm Kings Collection, Vol. 5: 1930 John R. T. Davies Columbia/Legacy CK 65746 JOHNSON, Robert King Of The Delta Blues Singers Disc to Digital Transfers: Steven Lasker, Michael Donaldson (track 17). CEDAR restoration: Steven Lasker. Sonic Advice: John R. T. Davies. Digital Masters by Robert Vosgien, CMS Digital. Conifer CDHD 131 CARTER, Benny When Lights Are Low John R. T. Davies Conifer CDHD 153 TEAGARDEN, Jack A Hundred Years From Today John R. T. Davies Cygnet CYG 1001 MEMPHIS NIGHT HAWKS / CHICAGO RHYTHM KINGS The Memphis Night Hawks and Chicago Rhythm Kings John R. T. Davies Cygnet CYG 1003 STATE STREET RAMBLERS The STATE STREET RAMBLERS / 1 Charlie Crump and John R. T. Davies Cygnet CYG 1003 STATE STREET RAMBLERS The STATE STREET RAMBLERS 1928-1931 Charlie Crump and John R. T. Davies Cygnet CYG 1004 MOTEN, Bennie Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra John R. T. Davies Decca GRD-609 GOODMAN, Benny & Jack TEAGARDEN B.G. and Big Tea in NYC John R. T. Davies Decca GRD-611 [3] BASIE, Count The Complete Decca Recordings Digital transfers by Steven Lasker, Doug Schwartz, and John R. T. Davies. Audio restoration and reprocessing by Erick Labson (utilizing the Sonic Solution "NoNOISE” system). Disques Swing 8402 COLEMAN, Bill In Paris 1936/38 John R. T. Davies Disques Swing 8403 HAWKINS, Coleman / Benny CARTER Coleman Hawkins - Benny Carter John R. T. Davies Document DOCD-1003 zzz VARIOUS Rare Live Cuts John R. T. Davies Document DOCD-1007 YANCEY, Jimmy The Unissued 1951 Yancey Wire Recordings John R. T. Davies Document DOCD-5561 Lewis, Meade Lux Alternate Takes, Live Performances, Soundies, etc: 1939 to late 1940s John R. T. Davies Flare ROYCD 203 LANGFORD, Frances Sweet Heartache John R. T. Davies Flyright Fly CD 61 GANT, Cecil Cecil Gant Remastered by John R. T. Davies Forte F-38001/2/3 ARMSTRONG, Louis Louis with Fletcher Henderson 1924-1925 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 02 NEW ORLEANS OWLS The Owls’ Hoot John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 03 DODDS, Johnny Blue Clarinet Stomp: Complete Sessions 1928 & 1929 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 04 PARENTI, Tony Strut Yo’ Stuff: 1925-29 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 05 zzz VARIOUS Sizzling the Blues John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 06 DIXIELAND JUG BLOWERS Louisville Stomp John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 07 zzz VARIOUS That’s My Stuff: Chicago 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 08 zzz VARIOUS Hot Notes: New York, Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 09 zzz VARIOUS Get Easy Blues John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 10 HAYES, Clifford / LOUISVILLE STOMPERS Frog Hop John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 11 zzz VARIOUS Thumpin’ and Bumpin’: New York, Volume 2 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 12 zzz VARIOUS Don’t You Leave Me Here: New York, Volume 3 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 13 zzz VARIOUS Alexander, Where’s That Band? Paramount Recordings, Chicago 1926-28 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 14 WILLIAMS, Clarence Dreaming the Hours Away: The Columbia Recordings, Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 15 MEMPHIS JUG BAND Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 16 MEMPHIS JUG BAND Volume 2 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 17 WILLIAMS, Clarence Whoop It Up: The Columbia Recordings, Volume 2 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 18 MEMPHIS JUG BAND Volume 3 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 19 MOLE, Miff Slippin’ Around: Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 20 MOLE, Miff Slippin’ Around - Again: Volume 2 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 21 zzz VARIOUS Memphis Blues Singers: Volume 1 Re-mastered by John R. T. Davies and Ted Kendall Frog DGF 22 zzz VARIOUS Memphis Blues Singers: Volume 2 Re-mastered by John R. T. Davies and Ted Kendall Frog DGF 23 THE ORIGINAL INDIANA FIVE Everybody Stomp: The Harmony Recordings 1925-1929 Remastered by John R. T. Davies and Ted Kendall Frog DGF 24 zzz VARIOUS Memphis Stomp: The Victor Recordings in Memphis 1927-1930 Remastered by John R. T. Davies and Ted Kendall Frog DGF 25 McKINNEY’S COTTON PICKERS Put It There: Volume 1 (1928-29) Remastered by John R. T. Davies; CEDAR processed by Ted Kendall Frog DGF 26 McKINNEY’S COTTON PICKERS Cotton Picker’s Scat: Volume 2 (1930) Remastered by John R. T. Davies; CEDAR processed by Ted Kendall Frog DGF 27 McKINNEY’S COTTON PICKERS Shag Nasty: Volume 3 - The Alternate Masters Remastered by John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 28 zzz VARIOUS Hot Stuff: Black Chicago Big Bands, 1922-29 Remastered by John R. T. Davies. Frog DGF 29 MOTEN, Bennie Justrite: Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra, Volume 1 Remastered by John R. T. Davies. Frog DGF 30 MOTEN, Bennie Kansas City Breakdown: Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra, Volume 2 Remastered by John R. T. Davies. Frog DGF 31 zzz VARIOUS What Kind of Rhythm Is That? Territory Bands Remastered by John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 32 zzz VARIOUS Happy Rhythm: New York Columbia Recordings, Volume 1 Remastered by John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 33 DUNN, Johnny Cornet Blues Remastered by John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 34 OLIVER, Joe “King” Sugar Foot Stomp: Volume 1 Remastered by John R. T. Davies with additional work by Ted Kendall Frog DGF 35 OLIVER, Joe “King” Farewell Blues: Volume 1 Remastered by John R. T. Davies with additional work by Ted Kendall Frog DGF 36 SOUTH, Eddie Black Gypsy Remastered by Ted Kendall Frog DGF 37 WILLIAMS, Clarence Shake ‘Em Up: 1927-1929 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 38 zzz VARIOUS Go Harlem: New York Columbia Recordings, Volume 2 Remastered by John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 39 DODDS, Johnny New Orleans Stomp: Johnny Dodds on Brunswick & Vocalion 1926-27 Remastered by John R. T. Davies with additional work by Ted Kendall Frog DGF 40 SMITH, Bessie Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 41 SMITH, Bessie Volume 2 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 42 SMITH, Bessie Volume 3 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 43 SMITH, Bessie Volume 4 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 44 SMITH, Bessie Volume 5 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 45 SMITH, Bessie Volume 6 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 46 SMITH, Bessie Volume 7 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 47 SMITH, Bessie Volume 8 John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 48 WILLIAMS, Clarence QRS Recordings - Volume 1 Ted Kendall Frog DGF 49 WILLIAMS, Clarence QRS Recordings - Volume 2 Ted Kendall Frog DGF 50 REINHARDT, Django The Swing Sessions, Volume 1 Ted Kendall Frog DGF 51 O’BRYANT, Jimmy Mystery Man of Jazz John R. T. Davies Frog DGF 52 REINHARDT, Django The Swing Sessions, Volume 2 Ted Kendall Halcyon DHDL 115 WALLER, Thomas “Fats” The Complete Early Band Works 1927-9 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0001 RAEBURN, Boyd Jubilee Broadcasts - 1946 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0002 DONAHUE, Sam Convoy: 1945, Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0004 McKINLEY, Ray The Class Of ‘49 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0005 DONAHUE, Sam LST Party: 1945, Volume Two John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0006 GAILLARD, Slim The Legendary McVouty John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0012 RICH, Buddy The Legendary ‘47-’48 Orchestra Vol. 1 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0013 PIERCE, Nat The Boston Bustout John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0015 CARTER, Benny Groovin’ High in L.A. 1946 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0017 THORNHILL, Claude The 1948 Transcription Performances Ted Kendall Hep CD 0018 HERMAN, Woody The Road Band 1948 Vols. 1 & 2 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0019 SHAW, Artie Hollywood Palladium 1941 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0021 GAILLARD, Slim In Birdland 1951 Original Transfers: Jack Towers. Digital Remastering: Ted Kendall. Hep CD 0022 RAEBURN, Boyd March Of The Boyds ‘45 - ‘48 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0024 JAMES, Harry Big John Special ‘49 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0025 DONAHUE, Sam Hollywood Hop John R. T. Davies using CEDAR Hep CD 0026 KRUPA, Gene What’s This? 1946, Vol. 1 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0027 AULD, Georgie Jump, Georgie, Jump John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0028 GAILLARD, Slim The Absolute Voutest! ‘46 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0033 PIED PIPERS Good Deal, MacNeal John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0034/35 HERMAN, Woody The V-Disc Years, Volumes 1 & 2: 1944-46 Transfers: Jack Towers, John R. T. Davies; Remastered: John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0036 GOODMAN, Benny Benny’s Bop, 1948-49 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0038 BASIE, Count The Jubilee Alternatives Transfers: Martin Halperin; ReMastered: John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0039 DORSEY, Tommy The All Time Hit Parade Rehearsals Transfers: Martin Halperin; Remastered: John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0040 DORSEY, Tommy The Carnegie Hall V-Disc Session, April 1944 Transfers: Martin Halperin, John R. T. Davies; Remastered: John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0041 DORSEY, Jimmy At The 400 Restaurant, 1946 Original Transfers: Martin Halperin; Remastered: John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0042 RAEBURN, Boyd The Transcription Performances - 1946 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0043 DORSEY, Tommy At The Fat Man’s, 1946-48 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0044 SQUADRONAIRES There’s Something In The Air: 1944-46 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0045 SHORE, Dinah Dinah’s Showtime John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0046 KRUPA, Gene It’s Up To You: 1946, Vol. 2 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0047 KENTON, Stan The Transcription Performances 1945-46 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0048 CARTER, Benny They All Had Rhythm: 1945-46 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0049 BUTTERFIELD, Billy Pandora’s Box: 1946-47 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0050 STARR, Kay I’ve Got To Sing 1944-48 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0051 KRUPA, Gene Hop, Skip & Jump: 1946, Vol. 3 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0052 HEATH, Ted Listen To My Music Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0053 BARNET, Charlie The Transcription Performances 1941 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0054 BOTHWELL, Johnny Street of Dreams: 1946 Transfers: Jack Towers, Ted Kendall. Digital Remastering: Ted Kendall. Hep CD 0055 SHAW, Artie In Hollywood 1940-41 Vol. 2 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 0056 RICH, Buddy The Legendary ‘46-’48 Orchestras Vol. 2 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0057 HEATH, Ted Listen To My Music Vol. 2 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0058 BAKER, Kenny Birth Of A Legend ‘41-’46 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0059 DORSEY BROTHERS At The Casino Gardens 1946 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0060 THORNHILL, Claude The Transcription Performances 1947 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0061 HEATH, Ted Listen To My Music Vol. 3: ‘47-’48 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0062 JAMES, Harry Feet Draggin’ Blues 1944-47 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0063 MOONEY, Joe (Quartet) Vol. 1: Do You Long For Oolong? Ted Kendall Hep CD 0065 MOONEY, Joe (Quartet) Vol. 2: Joe Breaks The Ice Ted Kendall Hep CD 0066 zzz VARIOUS Swing To Bop Guitar: Guitars In Flight 1939-1947 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0067 KENTON, Stan The Transcription Performances, Vol. 2 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0068 KENTON, Stan Carnegie Hall - October 1951 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0069 HEATH, Ted Listen To My Music, Vol. 4: 1948-1950 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0070 [3] SHAW, Artie And His Orchestra 1944-45 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0071 DONAHUE, Sam Take Five 1945-1948 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0072 THORNHILL, Claude The 1946-47 Performances, Vol. 1 Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 0073 SHEARING, George The Shearing Sound: 1949 Ted Kendall Hep CD 0075 DORSEY, Tommy It’s D’Lovely: 1947-1950 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1001 REDMAN, Don Shakin’ The Africann John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1003 HINES, Earl Swingin’ Down John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1005 DORSEY BROTHERS Mood Hollywood John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1006 DORSEY BROTHERS Harlem Lullaby John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1008 MILLS BLUE RHYTHM BAND Blue Rhythm John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1009 HENDERSON, Fletcher Wild Party! John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1010 CASA LOMA ORCHESTRA Casa Loma Stomp John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1012 WILSON, Teddy Volume 1: Too Hot For Words John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1014 WILSON, Teddy Volume 2: Warmin’ Up John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1015 MILLS BLUE RHYTHM BAND Rhythm Spasm John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1016 HENDERSON, Fletcher Yeah Man! John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1019 NORVO, Red Jivin’ The Jeep John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1020 WILSON, Teddy Volume 3: Of Thee I Swing John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1023 WEBB, Chick Rhythm Man John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1024 SHAW, Artie In The Beginning John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1025 BASIE, Count Listen ... You Shall Hear John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1027 BASIE, Count ‘Do You Wanna Jump ... ?’ John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1028 ALLEN, Henry “Red” / Coleman Hawkins 1933 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1029 WILSON, Teddy Volume 4: Fine & Dandy John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1030 ELDRIDGE, Roy Heckler’s Hop John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1031 HOPKINS, Claude Monkey Business John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1032 BASIE, Count Basie Rhythm Jack Towers / John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1033 HILL, Teddy Uptown Rhapsody John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1034 BROWN, Cleo Here Comes Cleo John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1035 WILSON, Teddy Volume 5: Blue Mood John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1036 BERIGAN, Bunny Gangbusters John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1037 CLINTON, Larry Shades Of Hades John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1038 GOODMAN, Benny Plays Fletcher Henderson John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1039 GOODMAN, Benny Plays Jimmy Mundy John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1040 NORVO, Red Rock It For Me John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1041 REINHARDT, Django Django’s Music Ted Kendall Hep CD 1042 SHEARING, George The London Years Ted Kendall Hep CD 1043 WILSON, Teddy Volume 6: Moments Like This John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1044 NORVO, Red Dance Of The Octopus John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1045 JENNEY, Jack Stardust John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1046 SHAW, Artie The Chant John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1047 CLINTON, Larry Feeling Like A Dream John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1048 SHAW, Artie Non-Stop Flight John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1049 HOPKINS, Claude The Transcription Performances 1935 Transfers/Re-mastering: John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1050 NORVO, Red Wigwammin’ John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1051 CASA LOMA ORCHESTRA Maniac’s Ball John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1052 CLINTON, Larry Studies In Clinton John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1053 GOODMAN, Benny Plays Eddie Sauter John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1054 GRACE, Teddy Turn On That Red Hot Heat John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1055 GOODMAN, Benny Plays Mel Powell John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1056 CASA LOMA ORCHESTRA Boneyard Shuffle John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1057 NICHOLS, Red Wail Of The Winds John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1058 THORNHILL, Claude Vol. 1: Snowfall Ted Kendall Hep CD 1059 GOODMAN, Benny Plays Fletcher Henderson: Volume 2 Re-mastering: John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1060 THORNHILL, Claude Autumn Nocturne: Volume 2 Ted Kendall Hep CD 1061 BRADLEY, Will (Orchestra) / Ray McKINLEY Vol. 1: Hallelujah Ted Kendall Hep CD 1062 CASA LOMA ORCHESTRA Stompin’ Around John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1063 WEBB, Chick Strictly Jive John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1064 WILSON, Teddy Jumpin’ For Joy John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1065 zzz VARIOUS Sound Of Harlem Vol. 1 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1067 ANDERSON, Ivie / Duke ELLINGTON Raisin’ The Rent John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1068 JAMES, Harry Record Session ‘39-’42 Ted Kendall Hep CD 1069 ANDERSON, Ivie / Duke ELLINGTON Vol. 2: All God’s Chillun... John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1070/2 MOTEN, Bennie Bennie Moten Orchestra 1929-32: Band Box Shuffle John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1071 BRADLEY, Will (Orchestra) / Ray McKINLEY It’s Square, But It Rocks Ted Kendall Hep CD 1072 NORVO, Red Nuances By Norvo: Vol. 5 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1072 NORVO, Red Nuances By Norvo: Vol. 5 John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1073 SHAW, Artie Evensong John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1074 THORNHILL, Claude Buster’s Last Stand Ted Kendall Hep CD 1076 ZURKE, Bob Honky Tonk Train Blues John R. T. Davies Hep CD 1078 BRADLEY, Will (Orchestra) / Ray McKINLEY Swingin’ Down The Lane Ted Kendall using CEDAR Hep CD 1079 [2] CALLOWAY, Cab The Chu & Dizzy Years John R. T. Davies IAJRC CD 1012 EUROPE, James Reese Featuring Noble Sissle John R. T. Davies Jazz Crusade JCCD-3019 CRAWLEY, Wilton / Fess WILLIAMS Crazy Clarinets, Raucus Reeds John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8001 HALFWAY HOUSE ORCHESTRA Recorded in New Orleans 1925-1928 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8002 CELESTIN, Oscar “Papa” / Sam MORGAN Recorded in New Orleans 1925-1928 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8003 MOSBY, Curtis / Henry STARR Recorded on the West Coast and London, 1924-1939 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8004 DORSEY BROTHERS Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8005 DORSEY BROTHERS Volume 2 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8006 DORSEY BROTHERS Volume 3 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8007 NICHOLS, Red Red Nichols on Edison, 1924-27 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8008 zzz VARIOUS Richmond Rarities John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8009 zzz VARIOUS Gennett Rarities John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8010 TURK, Al / Charley STRAIGHT Chicago Rhythm John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8011 CLOUD, Robert H. Florida Rhythm 1927-1931 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8012 WILLIAMS, Douglas 1928-1930 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8013 KAHN, Roger Wolfe Recorded in New York 1925-1932 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8014 CARLSEN, Bill 1926-1931 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8015 POLLACK, Ben Volume 1: 1926-1928 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8016 POLLACK, Ben Volume 2: 1928-1929 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8017 POLLACK, Ben Volume 3: 1929 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8018 LINX, Jack and Maurice SIGLER Jack Linx and Maurice Sigler John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8019 ORIGINAL INDIANA FIVE Volume 1: 1923-25 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8020 CRAWLEY, Wilton Showman, Composer & Clarinetist John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8021 zzz VARIOUS Dallas Rhythm John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8022 McCLENNON, George / Wilton CRAWLEY George McClennon / Wilton Crawley 1923-1930 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8023 zzz VARIOUS Dime Store Hot Dance John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8024 LOUISIANA RHYTHM KINGS Louisiana Rhythm Kings 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8025 zzz VARIOUS Arkansas Shout John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8026 POLLACK, Ben Volume 4: 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8027 zzz VARIOUS Arcadia Shuffle John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8028 MANNING, Sam Volume 1: 1924-27 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8029 MANNING, Sam Volume 2: 1927-1930 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8030 ORIGINAL INDIANA FIVE Volume 2: 1925 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8031 ORIGINAL INDIANA FIVE Volume 3: 1926 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8032 POLLACK, Ben Volume 5: 1931 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8034 ORIGINAL INDIANA FIVE Volume 4: 1926-28 John R. T. Davies Jazz Oracle BDW 8035 [3] PURVIS, Jack 1928-1935 John R. T. Davies Jazz Unlimited JUCD 2049 SPANIER, Muggsy & Bud FREEMAN The Complete V-Disc Sessions: 1944-45 John R. T. Davies Jazz Unlimited JUCD 2069 ELLINGTON, Duke The British Connexion 1933-1940 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 101 FS BECHET, Sidney / Mezz MEZZROW The King Jazz Story, Vol. 1: 1945 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 102 FS BECHET, Sidney / Mezz MEZZROW The King Jazz Story, Vol. 2: 1945/46 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 103 FS BECHET, Sidney / Mezz MEZZROW The King Jazz Story, Vol. 3: 1946/47 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 104 FS BECHET, Sidney / Mezz MEZZROW The King Jazz Story, Vol. 4: 1947 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 105 FS MORTON, Jelly Roll The Complete “Jelly Roll” Morton 1923/29 Piano Heritage, Vol. 1 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 106 FS MORTON, Jelly Roll The Complete “Jelly Roll” Morton 1923/29 Piano Heritage, Vol. 2 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 107 FS SPANIER, Muggsy Muggsy, Tesch, Eddie & The Chicagoans, Vol. 1: 1924/27 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 108 FS SPANIER, Muggsy Muggsy, Tesch, Eddie & The Chicagoans, Vol. 2: 1928/29 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 109 FS NEW ORLEANS RHYTHM KINGS The Complete New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Vol. 1: 1922/23 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 110 FS New Orleans Rhythm Kings / Bix BEIDERBECKE The Complete N.O.R.K., Vol. 2: 1923 & The Complete Bix's Wolverines, 1924 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 111 FS KEPPARD, Freddie The Complete Freddie Keppard Heritage: 1923/27 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 112 FS OLIVER, Joe “King” The Complete 1923/31 Heritage, Vol. 1: 1923 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 113 FS OLIVER, Joe “King” The Complete 1923/31 Heritage, Vol. 2: 1923/26 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 114 FS WALLER, Thomas “Fats” The Complete Thomas “Fats” Waller and His Rhythm, Vol. 1: 1934/35 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 115 FS WALLER, Thomas “Fats” The Complete Thomas “Fats” Waller and His Rhythm, Vol. 2: 1935 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 116 FS WALLER, Thomas “Fats” The Complete Thomas “Fats” Waller and His Rhythm, Vol. 3: 1935 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 117 FS WALLER, Thomas “Fats” The Complete Thomas “Fats” Waller and His Rhythm, Vol. 4: 1935/36 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 118 FS ORIGINAL DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND The Original Dixieland Jazz Band In London 1919/20 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 121 FS ARMSTRONG, Louis The Complete Louis Armstrong with Clarence Williams, Vol. 1: 1924/25 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 122 FS ARMSTRONG, Louis The Complete Louis Armstrong with Clarence Williams, Vol. 2: 1925 John R. T. Davies King Jazz KJ 123 FS MEZZROW, Milton “Mezz” The Quintessetial Milton “Mezz” Mezzrow John R. T. Davies Kings Cross KCM 005/006 [2] PETTIS, Jack His Pets, Band and Orchestra Mastering by John R. T. Davies Largo 5129 HUGHES, Spike High Yellow John R. T. Davies Marshall Cavendish Partworks ELDRIDGE, Roy / Benny CARTER Little Jazz / All of Me John R. T. Davies CD copied on stand-alone recorder Marshall Cavendish Partworks ELLINGTON, Duke Rockin’ In Rhythm John R. T. Davies CD copied on stand-alone recorder Marshall Cavendish Partworks ELLINGTON, Duke The Duke’s Men John R. T. Davies CD copied on stand-alone recorder Marshall Cavendish Partworks GILLESPIE, Dizzy / Sidney BECHET Early Years / Summertime John R. T. Davies CD copied on stand-alone recorder Marshall Cavendish Partworks HOLIDAY, Billie All of Me John R. T. Davies CD copied on stand-alone recorder Media 7 MJCD 061 HOLIDAY, Billie Complete Edition, Volume 6: 1938 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Charles Eddi Media 7 MJCD 062 HOLIDAY, Billie Complete Edition, Volume 7: 1938-1939 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Charles Eddi Media 7 MJCD 070 HOLIDAY, Billie Complete Edition, Volume 8: 1939 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Charles Eddi Media 7 MJCD 071 LUNCEFORD, Jimmie Complete Edition, Volume 4: 1936-1937 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 073 CARTER, Benny Complete Edition, Volume 5: 1936 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 081 CARTER, Benny Complete Edition, Volume 6: 1936 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 082 HOLIDAY, Billie Complete Edition, Volume 9: 1940 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Charles Eddi Media 7 MJCD 084 LUNCEFORD, Jimmie Complete Edition, Volume 5: 1937-1939 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 090 HOLIDAY, Billie Complete Edition, Volume 10: 1940-1941 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Charles Eddi Media 7 MJCD 095 CARTER, Benny Complete Edition, Volume 7: 1936-1937 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 097 BECHET, Sidney Complete Edition, Volume 7: 1940 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 098 LUNCEFORD, Jimmie Complete Edition, Volume 6: 1939 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 100 BECHET, Sidney Complete Edition, Volume 8: 1940 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 102 HOLIDAY, Billie Complete Edition, Volume 11: 1941-1942 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Charles Eddi Media 7 MJCD 103 CARTER, Benny Complete Edition, Volume 8: 1937 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 106 WILSON, Teddy Teddy and the Girls: Complementary Works, Volume 1 (1935-1937) John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 111 BASIE, Count Complete Edition, Volume 8: 1938-1939 Pierre-Louis Cas & John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 116 WILSON, Teddy Teddy and the Girls: Complementary Works, Vol. 2 (1937-1938) John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 123 ELLINGTON, Duke Complete Edition, Volume 9: 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 124 CARTER, Benny Complete Edition, Volume 9: 1938-1939 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 126 BECHET, Sidney Complete Edition, Volume 9: 1940-1941 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 127 BECHET, Sidney Complete Edition, Volume 10: 1941 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 135 WILSON, Teddy Teddy and the Girls: Complementary Works, Vol. 3 (1938-1939) Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Studio Dante (Vanves) Media 7 MJCD 140 BECHET, Sidney Complete Edition, Volume 11: 1941-1942 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Studio Dante, Vanves Media 7 MJCD 145 ELLINGTON, Duke Complete Edition, Volume 10: 1930 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 147 LUNCEFORD, Jimmie Complete Edition, Volume 7: 1939-1940 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 150 WILSON, Teddy The Legendary Small Groups, Volume 1: 1935-1937 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 160 LUNCEFORD, Jimmie Complete Edition, Volume 8: 1940-1941 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 173 ELLINGTON, Duke Complete Edition, Volume 11: 1930 Transfers: John R. T. Davies. Mastering: Christophe Henault, Studio Dante. Media 7 MJCD 801 zzz VARIOUS Anthology of Scat Singing, Volume 1: 1924-1929 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 802 zzz VARIOUS Anthology of Scat Singing, Volume 2: 1929-1933 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 803 zzz VARIOUS Anthology of Scat Singing, Volume 3: 1933-1941 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 804 zzz VARIOUS Anthology of Jazz Drumming, Vol. 1: 1904-1928 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 805 zzz VARIOUS Anthology of Jazz Drumming, Vol. 2: 1928-1935 John R. T. Davies Media 7 MJCD 806 zzz VARIOUS Anthology of Jazz Drumming, Vol. 3: 1936-1937 Transfers: John R. T. Davies; Mastering: Studio Dante Memoir CDMOIR 507 zzz VARIOUS Harlem Joys John R.T. Davies Memoir CDMOIR 508 FITZGERALD, Ella Ella Swings Easy John R.T. Davies Memoir CDMOIR 544 zzz VARIOUS At The Jazz Band Ball John R.T. Davies Mosaic 211 [7] BEIDERBECKE / TRUMBAUER / TEAGARDEN The Complete Okeh And Brunswick Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer And Jack Teagarden Sessions Disc & Tape Transfers: Doug Pomeroy, Andreas Meyer, John R. T. Davies, Jack Towers. Audio Restoration and Mastering: Doug Pomeroy. Mosaic 219 [7] BERIGAN, Bunny The Complete Brunswick, Parlophone and Vocalion Sessions Disc Transfers: Vince Caro, John R. T. Davies, Andreas Meyer, Doug Pomeroy. Pitch Correction: Dan Levinson. Audio Restoration and Mastering: Vince Caro. Nostalgia Arts NOCD 3006 WHITEMAN, Paul Original 1927 Recordings John R. T. Davies Nostalgia Arts NOCD 3008 BOSWELL SISTERS The Boswell Sisters Collection, Vol. 2: 1925-32 John R. T. Davies Nostalgia Arts NOCD 3009 BOSWELL SISTERS The Boswell Sisters Collection, Vol. 3: 1932-33 John R. T. Davies Nostalgia Arts NOCD 3022 BOSWELL SISTERS The Boswell Sisters Collection, Vol. 4: 1932-34 John R. T. Davies Nostalgia Arts NOCD 3023 BOSWELL SISTERS The Boswell Sisters Collection, Vol. 5: 1933-36 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79003 GEORGIANS 1922-23 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79004 SPIRITS OF RHYTHM 1932-34 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79005 HUGHES, Spike & Benny CARTER 1933 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79006 zzz VARIOUS Texas & Tennessee Territory Bands, 1928-1931 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79008 NAYLOR, Oliver 1924-25 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79009 BOSWELL SISTERS Airshots and Rarities, 1930-1935 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79010 NICHOLS, Red & Miff MOLE 1925-1927 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79011 ELIZALDE, Fred The Best of Fred Elizalde and His Anglo American Band John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79012 DORSEY, Tommy Tommy Dorsey and His Clambake Seven, 1936-1938 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79013 SMITH, Jabbo 1929-1938 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79014 LEWIS, Ted The Jazzworthy Ted Lewis John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79015 LANG, Eddie / Carl KRESS / Dick McDONOUGH Pioneers of Jazz Guitar, 1927-1939 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79016 HENDERSON, Rosa 1923-1931 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79017 KEPPARD, Freddie The Complete Set: 1923-1926 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79018 [2] zzz VARIOUS Lost Chords 1915-1945 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79019 COON-SANDERS ORCHESTRA The Best Of Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra, 1924-1932 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79020 zzz VARIOUS Blue Yodelers John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79023 [2] RUSSELL, Luis The Luis Russell Story, 1929-1934 Audio Restoration: John R. T. Davies. Digital Mastering: Wil Hesen, Farmsound Studio, Heelsum Retrieval RTR 79027 REINHARDT, Django And The Singers With Jean Sablon Ted Kendall Retrieval RTR 79028 MARTIN, Sara The Famous Moanin’ Mama, 1922-1927 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79029 DE DROIT, Johnny And The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79030 SMITH, Clara The Essential ... 1924-1929 Audio Restoration: John R. T. Davies. Digital Mastering: Wil Hesen, Farmsound Studio, Heelsum Retrieval RTR 79031 NEW ORLEANS RHYTHM KINGS 1922-1925: The Complete Set John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79033 ORIGINAL DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND In London 1919-1920 Audio Restoration: John R. T. Davies. Digital Mastering: Wil Hesen, Farmsound Studio, Heelsum Retrieval RTR 79035 BULLOCK, Chick The Essential ... 1932-1941 John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79036 GEORGIANS 1923-1924 Audio Restoration: John R. T. Davies. Digital Mastering: Wil Hesen, Farmsound Studio, Heelsum Retrieval RTR 79037 zzz VARIOUS Jazz Goes Hawaiian Audio Restoration: John R. T. Davies. Digital Mastering: Wil Hesen, Farmsound Studio, Heelsum Retrieval RTR 79038 zzz VARIOUS Americans In Britain, 1920-1925 Audio Restoration: John R. T. Davies. Digital Mastering: Wil Hesen, Farmsound Studio, Heelsum Retrieval RTR 79039 SUNSHINE BOYS 1929-1931: The Complete Set John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79040 BEIDERBECKE, Bix With Jean Goldkette’s Orchestra John R. T. Davies Retrieval RTR 79041 PIRON’S NEW ORLEANS ORCHESTRA Piron’s New Orleans Orchestra Audio Restoration: John R. T. Davies. Digital Mastering: Wil Hesen, Farmsound Studio, Heelsum Rounder 1079 zzz VARIOUS Rembetika: Historic Urban Folk Songs from Greece Jack Towers, John R. T. Davies Rounder 1139 VAMVAKARIS, Markos Bouzouki Pioneer, 1932-1940 John R. T. Davies SAYDISC CD-SDL 334 zzz VARIOUS Cylinder Jazz: Early Jazz & Ragtime from Phonograph Cylinders John R. T. Davies SAYDISC CD-SDL 336 zzz VARIOUS I’ll Dance till de Sun breaks through John R. T. Davies SAYDISC CD-SDL 350 zzz VARIOUS The Wibbly Wobbly Walk John R. T. Davies SAYDISC CD-SDL 358 zzz VARIOUS Keep The Home Fires Burning John R. T. Davies SAYDISC CD-SDL 380 zzz VARIOUS The Golden Years of Music Hall John R. T. Davies SAYDISC CD-SDL 413 zzz VARIOUS Cockney Kings of Music Hall John R. T. Davies Sensation 769 748 022-2 HANSHAW, Annette Volume 5: 1928-29 John R. T. Davies Sensation 769 748 023-2 HANSHAW, Annette Volume 6: 1929 John R. T. Davies Sensation 769 748 024-2 MILLS, Irving & His Hotsy Totsy Gang Volume One John R. T. Davies Sensation 769 748 025-2 MILLS, Irving & His Hotsy Totsy Gang Volume Two John R. T. Davies Sensation 8 05455 10032 5 HANSHAW, Annette Volume 7: 1929-1930 John R. T. Davies Sensation 8 05455 15164 8 McKENZIE, Red Vol. I: 1924-1927 John R. T. Davies Sensation 8 05455 24233 9 McKENZIE, Red Vol. II: 1927-1932 John R. T. Davies Solo Art SACD-11 MORTON, Jelly Roll The Library Of Congress Recordings Volume 1 John R. T. Davies Stash ST-CD-535 PARKER, Charlie The Complete “Birth of the Bebop” John R. T. Davies - additional engineering The Old Masters mb111 THE COON-SANDERS NIGHTHAWKS Volume One John R. T. Davies The Old Masters mb113 THE COON-SANDERS NIGHTHAWKS Volume Three John R. T. Davies The Old Masters mb117 SELVIN, Ben Volume Two George Morrow; two tracks by John R. T. Davies The Old Masters mb120 RESER, Harry The Six Jumping Jacks, Vol. 1 George Morrow; two transfers by John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-001 BONANO, Sharkey Sharkey Bonano John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-002 TEMPO KING Tempo King John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-003 HENDERSON, Fletcher & Louis ARMSTRONG Fletcher Henderson and Louis Armstrong: 1924-1925 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-004 CROSBY, Bing Bing Crosby John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-005 zzz VARIOUS Hot British Dance Bands John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-006 HAWKINS, Coleman In Europe John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-007 WATERS, Ethel Ethel Waters John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-008 ROBERTSON, Dick Dick Robertson and His Orchestra John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-009 ORIGINAL DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND The Original Dixieland Jazz Band John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-010 zzz VARIOUS Harlem Big Bands John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-011 CARMICHAEL, Hoagy Hoagy Carmichael John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-012 SMITH, Willie ‘The Lion’ Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith And His Cubs: 1935-1937 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-014 zzz VARIOUS New Orleans In The ‘20s John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-015 DODDS, Johnny / Jimmy Blythe 1926-1928 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-016 GRACE, Teddy Teddy Grace John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-017 GOOFUS FIVE The Goofus Five John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-018 MOUND CITY BLUE BLOWERS Mound City Blue Blowers John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-019 McKENZIE, Red Red McKenzie John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-020 zzz VARIOUS Jazz Goes To The Movies John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-021 zzz VARIOUS Jazz From The WIndy City John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-022 [2] PARHAM, Tiny Tiny Parham John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-023 [2] DANDRIDGE, Putney Putney Dandridge John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-024 CONDON, Eddie Eddie Condon John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-025 SHAVERS, Charlie Charlie Shavers And The Blues Singers John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-026 zzz VARIOUS The 30s Girls John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-027 zzz VARIOUS Jelly Roll Morton John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-028 BECHET, Sidney Young Sidney Bechet 1923-1925 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-029 COTTON PICKERS The Cotton Pickers 1922-1925 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-030 THOMAS, Big Charlie Big Charlie Thomas John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-031 GEORGIA MELODIANS Georgie Melodians John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-032 SENTER, Boyd Boyd Senter: Jazzologist Supreme John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-033 zzz VARIOUS Jazz In Texas: 1924-1930 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-034 zzz VARIOUS Jazz In California: 1923-1930 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-035 zzz VARIOUS Ragtime To Jazz 1: 1912-1919 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-036 zzz VARIOUS Jazz In St. Louis: 1924-1927 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-037 LITTLE RAMBLERS 1924-1927 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-038 zzz VARIOUS Jazz From Atlanta: 1923-1929 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-039 REEVES, Ruben The Complete Vocalions 1928-1933 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-040 CHARLESTON CHASERS The Charleston Chasers Vol. 1: 1925-1930 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-041 zzz VARIOUS The Chicago Hot Bands 1924-1928 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-042 GOOFUS FIVE The Goofus Five: 1924-25 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-043 LANG, Eddie The Quintessential Eddie Lang 1925-1932 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-044 CHISHOLM, George Early Days, 1935-1944 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-045 zzz VARIOUS Ragtime To Jazz 2 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-046 zzz VARIOUS The First Days Of Jazz John R. T. Davies and others Timeless CBC 1-047 RHYTHM RASCALS The Rhythm Rascals, Swing Rhythm Boys, Sid Phillips: 1935-36 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-048 zzz VARIOUS Jazz Is Where You Find It: 1924-1930 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-049 ORIGINAL MEMPHIS FIVE - NAPOLEON’S EMPERORS - THE COTTON PICKERS 1928-1929 The Original Memphis Five - Napoleon’s Emperors - The Cotton Pickers 1928-1929 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-050 HILL, Alex Ain’t It Nice? The Recordings of Alex Hill 1: 1928-1934 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-051 zzz VARIOUS Glenn Miller’s G.I.’s in Paris: 1945 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-053 CALIFORNIA RAMBLERS The California Ramblers 1925-1928 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-054 HILL, Alex Keep A Song In Your Soul! The Music of Alex Hill 2: 1928-1935 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-055 zzz VARIOUS Odds & Bits 1926-1930 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-056 WILLIAMS, Clarence And His Orchestra, Vol. 1: 1933-34 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-057 WILLIAMS, Clarence And His Orchestra, Vol. 2: 1933-37 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-058 CUMMINS, Bernie And His Orchestra: 1924-1930 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-059 LYMAN, Abe And His California Orchestra: 1922-1932 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-064 HENDERSON, Fletcher The Harmony & Vocalion Sessions, Volume 1: 1925-1926 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-065 [2] GOODMAN, Benny 1931-1935 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-068 zzz VARIOUS Tight Women And Loose Bands John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-069 HENDERSON, Fletcher The Harmony & Vocalion Sessions, Volume 2: 1927-1928 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-070 zzz VARIOUS From Ragtime To Jazz, Volume 3: 1902-1923 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-072 zzz VARIOUS Up And At ‘Em: Early Victor Electric Hot Dance Bands 1925-1927 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-074 LEWIS, Ted And His Band: 1929-1934 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-077 LADD’S BLACK ACES The Complete Ladd’s Black Aces: 1921-1924 John R. T. Davies Timeless CBC 1-081 CHARLESTON CHASERS The Charleston Chasers Vol. 2 & New York Studio Groups: 1928-1930 John R. T. Davies Yazoo 2035 zzz VARIOUS Shake Your Wicked Knees: Rent Parties And Good Times Richard Nevins, John R. T. Davies (tracks 12, 16, and 21)" Thanks again to RZangpo2 for originally compiling this, it has been very helpful to me.
Thanks for re-posting RZangpo2's lists. I printed his original lists and they're very helpful. John R.T. Davies should have been knighted for all the great work he did.
If you want to do research without buying anything, or just enjoy some good music, listen to WAMU's "Hot Jazz Saturday Night" (the program streams live and can be listened to for one week afterward). The website also has playlists and program notes. http://wamu.org/programs/hjsn/ J. D.
A few additions to that list of JRT Davies masterings: Frog DGF53 Sonny Clay Frog DGF56 Perry Bradford Frog DGF57 Clarence Williams 1930-41 Jazz Oracle BDW 8038 Grey Gull Rarities 1924-1930 Jazz Oracle BDW 8046 Wilbur Sweatman 1916-1935 (I'm sure there are others; these are just ones I know of). On many of the King Jazz and Media 7 discs--including ones where he's the sole name listed above--he's simply credited for transfers, not named in the mastering credits.
I started with this single disc intro to KC Jazz and have gotten a lot more interested in Bennie Moten and others since. "The Real Kansas City of the 20's, 30's & 40's" http://allmusic.com/album/r242281
Don't forget Fletcher Henderson. His band, in 1927, was probably the best jazz orchestra in the country. He hired people like Coleman Hawkins and Fats Waller yo great effect. A slightly different group of jazz records from the period are now largely overlooked: those of Red Nichols. His groups with untested kids lke Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa hold up well. Some of them are every bit as wild as anything made back then. Others are more muted, but just as good.
Hi Jerry...... If you like Hot Jazz Violin music from that era I highly recommend "Hot Swing Fiddle Classics" from Arhoolie Records. A bit hard to find, and unfortunately not on CD, but a really great record. Considered by genre enthusiast to be one of the top Hot Swing Violin records out there. As good as the Grappelli/Django stuff IMO. Give me a holler and I can play you a few cuts....
Charlie Christian recorded from 1939-1941 (he's a little later than the time period you mentioned) but he is certainly a must listen. Charlie Christian was one of the earliest jazz electric guitarists.
Charlie Christian's "swing-to-bop" style is not quite what the original poster is looking for in this thread.
Jerry, you might be interested in this pretty recent thread: Want to hear two amazing scroll RCA-Victor 78s from 1932? Ted Weems, Isham Jones One of the "finds" on YouTube is prozoot's "channel" http://www.youtube.com/user/Prozoot#g/u
Well, the outpouring of suggestions and information is overwhelming, and I thank you all. Keep it coming! Here's a suggestion of my own, some recordings that I never get tired of: The Rhythmakers. The 1932 version of the supergroup. Being an early integrated band, they couldn't tour, but could record together in various incarnations. My favorite cut is "Who Stole the Lock on the Hen House Door?". Henry "Red" Allen handles the vocals and plays some wild trumpet, but Tommy Dorsey steals the show with a crazy trombone solo that'll rattle your bones. Some background: The real spark behind the Rhythmakers can be summed up in three words: Henry "Red" Allen. Teamed with surrealistic reedman Pee Wee Russell (who plays a lot of tenor sax in addition to his famously wry clarinet), Red stirred up the Rhythmakers in the same way that he completely transformed every band he ever worked with. In addition to the dynamic front line, these snappy sides from 1932 are worthwhile mainly for the presence of pianists Joe Sullivan and Fats Waller, bassists Al Morgan and Pops Foster, and drummers Gene Krupa and Zutty Singleton. What about the nominal leader? Well, Billy Banks sounded more than a little like Cab Calloway in 1932, even singing some of the same topical hits. Billy seems to have gotten waylaid en route to the studio on April 18th. The band cooked up a steaming "Bugle Call Rag" while waiting for the singer to arrive. This is the only instrumental track on the entire album. It is followed by "Oh Peter (You're So Nice)" which has a vocal by Red Allen. Finally Banks showed and sang "Margie" in his rather shrill voice, sounding almost goofy after the wonderfully husky tones of Allen. The session of May 10th uses an unidentified band. Banks tried hard to be clever, scatting up a storm on "The Scat Song," but there are less kicks to be had with this group. As if to make up for a missed opportunity, Banks sang "Oh Peter" on May 23rd with the original ensemble except for Krupa, who was replaced by the mighty Zutty. Billy scats nicely on "Who's Sorry Now?" and "Take It Slow and Easy." These are strong performances, tough stomps played by a band that gradually works Billy down to a hipper delivery. "Bald Headed Mama" focuses on a theme revived years later by Professor Longhair ("Bald Head") and Lou Donaldson ("Wig Blues"). The epicenter of this album is the session of July 26th, 1932. Fats Waller and Pops Foster gas up the band so solidly that Banks sounds vicariously hipper than ever. Red Allen wails while Pee Wee plays only tenor sax, the clarinet being handled by Jimmy Lord. Strum support from simultaneous banjo and guitar certainly doesn't hurt. The most exciting track is "Mean Old Bed Bug Blues" with a very funny falsetto vocal chorus by Fats. W.C. Handy's "Yellow Dog Blues" bumps along at a good clip, with a marvelous piano solo after the perky vocal. "Yes Suh!" is pure vaudeville call-and-response. There's no telling who was in the band on August 18th 1932. About half of this material is quite rare, and it's good to have all of Banks' work on one disc. The album closes with Jack Bland and His Rhythmakers, a racially mixed band that blows the roof off of the "Hen House Door." This is one of Red Allen's wildest vocals on record. "Shine on Your Shoes," popularized by Fred Astaire, features unnervingly wholesome vocalist Chick Bullock, who advises everyone to face each dawn with polished footwear, either literally or metaphorically. The band cooks so hard it doesn't matter who the vocalist is! Bullock was the most heavily recorded vocalist of the 1930s, and this track is, without question, the best side he ever piped in on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apZy1liJ_GU http://wn.com/BUGLE_CALL_RAG_1932_Henry_Red_Allen_Billy_Banks_Rhythmakers__HOT_JAZZ
Yup, that's exactly the set I have, and I paid a buck at the Goodwill for the whole album! "Uncannily spooky lifelike" perfectly describes it, and practically no surface noise on those '40s pressings.
The Jazz Oracle label is an amazing label and I recommend each release; the sounds and notes and music are all of top quality. This website is a marvelous resource: http://www.redhotjazz.com/
Wow. Good stuff. Thanks everyone. Gonna have to get a 78 deck going. I've got an old standup victrola and a few 78's. But it's really just a conversation piece. Looks like I need a real turntable that can do 78. I pretty much pretend 45's don't exist as I already have way too many albums. But it looks like I'm gonna have to recognize the existence of 78's since I love so much of the music.
