Again, a fine record by other jazz great, Armstrong' mentor King Oliver. In spite of not being from a period considered for some specialists Oliver's best period, the recording is up and beyond the best jazz standards of the period. The date is on the label, as well as the personnel, but, for American people, I warn you that it reads day/month/year. A reissue from master pressing circa late 40's/early fifties.
Paul Whiteman recorded this tune on New York, October 9, 1929. Featured are the vocal of Whiteman's Rhythm boys, among them Bing Crosby. This particular record was done right after Bix Beiderbecke left the band, not to return forever after the september 13th session, which was his last with the Whiteman group.
Another fine local Jazz band, in this case from the swing era, the Rene Denies one, making one little known but lively version of "I Double Dare You" that I suspect will be a surprise to many, including the vocal that sounds fine to my ear. Perhaps English or American ears may feel is not so, so comments (serious) are welcomed. Recorded May 1938 in Buenos Aires.
This recording was made in chicago, 23 Oct. 1929, and is a high quality jazz example of its period, if well locally in a magazine called "Phonos" it didn't have a good review in its time. Opinions change a lot as time goes by.
This Fred Rich recording is one of the most accomplished tunes he recorded, and have been reissued several times, on Lp and CD, a fact that proves the interest it has for the jazz fans. Was recorded in New York on Nov. 15. 1929 (it's the vocal version) and features The Dorsey brothers and the tinkling piano of arthur Schutt behind the Rollickers vocal.
Our country may have been issued the bigger amount of Victor records in the world (at least the ones bearing the "Industria Argentina" legend) and this particular one gives account of one of the most consistent white "hot" bands of the period in the USA, as the Ted Weems Victor Records are all listed in the jazz discographies until 1934.
Ray Nolan (real name Tito Colom) played string bass and led this fine group during the mid fifties and featured Dante Amicarelli on piano, Marito Cosentino on clarinet and Dante Varela on Tenor sax, all top musicians of the period. This is a kind of LP record, playing two tunes a side but running at 78 RPM, listed in some local discographies as an LP record.
The Santa Paula Serenaders, directed by Raúl Sánchez Reinoso, was one of the best Argentine jazz groups to play during the 30's & 40's. "No me digas Buenas Noches" (translated in the label) was recorded in Buenos Aires May 7, 1945.
This recording Of Blackie (Paloma Efrom) was recorded in Buenos Aires Aug.7, 1936, and issued., as can be seen, on a record that belong an album called "Argentine Rhythm Style series", consisting of six records of the period in an effort to compete with a similar serie created in Britain by the Parlophone company featuring British musicians.
This recording is a good example of the Big band Jazz of the "Fifties" and very well played by a major figure of that time. Was recorded in Hollywood on Aug. 22, 1951.
This Argentine Columbia 291000 series contain a lot of recordings of the Swing era by many different bands. This particular one By Count Basie was recorded in Chicago on April 3, 1942
This is the Jazz Webpage from Argentina, and being so, has an emphasis on 78s released here (many of them issued ONLY for its market as will be seen). The files are in Real Audio or mp3 format downloadable with a click in the respective image. The visitors can also Email me their comments virgiljazz78rpm@gmail.com; your opinion counts and requests are taken into account. Titles are in Spanish for the majority of items but the English version is included along with some discographical info for the most curious, so enjoy the listening!
