Biographical and program notes by Stanley Dance on container. Jazz ensembles. Frankie Newton, trumpet ; J.C. Higginbotham, trombone ; Sidney Bechet, clarinet ; Teddy Bunn, guitar ; Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis, piano ; Johnny Williams, bass ; Sidney Catlett, drums ; in various combinations. Recorded in New York City, Apr. 7 and June 8, 1939; originally issued as 78 rpm.
Contents:
Daybreak blues / Frankie Newton Quintet (2:38) -- Wearyland blues / J.C. Higginbotham Quintet (2:48) -- Port of Harlem blues (4:29) ; Mighty blues (4:28) ; Rockin' the blues (4:20) / Port of Harlem Jazzmen -- After hours blues / Frankie Newton Quintet (4:07) -- Basin Street blues / J.C. Higginbotham Quintet (3:50) -- Blues for Tommy / Port of Harlem Seven (4:23) -- Summertime / Sidney Bechet Quintet (4:10) -- Pounding heart blues / Port of Harlem Seven (4:00)
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
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