June 14, 2022

The Asch Recordings, 1939 to 1947 - Volume ,1 Blues, Gospel, and Jazz

Asch Recordings – AA 2
Asch Recordings – AA 2

Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1966
Genre: Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Gospel, Folk, Country Blues
[Tracklist]
A1 You're Driving Me Crazy: Muggsy Spanier (2:36)
A2 I'd Climb the Highest Mountain: Pee Wee Russell (3:02)
A3 Take Me To the Land of Jazz: Pee Wee Russell (2:29)
A4 Harlem Hotcha: Omer Simeon Trio (2:52)
A5 Hesitation Blues: James P. Johnson (3:09)
A6 Sister Kate: Joe Sullivan and Sidney Bechet (2:44)
B1 Topsy: Art Tatum (4:12)
B2 Leave My Love Alone: Coleman Hawkins (2:37)
B3 Desert Sands: Stuff Smith (2:45)
B4 Roll 'Em: Mary Lou Williams (2:49)
B5 Jazz at the Philharmonic - Blues, Part 3: Jazz at the Philharmonic (Les Paul, guitar) (3:44)
[Credits]
Producer: Samuel Charters, Recorder: Moses Asch, Designer: Ronald Clyne
[Notes]
A continuation of Volume 1 (FW00AA1), this archival recording moves into the realm of big band jazz, showing off heavyweights like Muggsy Spanier, Pee Wee Russell, Mary Lou Williams and Art Tatum.

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