Indiana - Art Hodes y su Orquesta

This one is a good example of the revival style that started in the early forties, Art Hodes and his Orchestra, featuring the leader's barrelhouse piano , and the clarinet of Rod Cless, much in the Teschemacher vein. Recorded in NYC March 17, 1942. We hear his version of "INDIANA" from a copy of Odeon 286227-B released in Argentina.

China Boy-Red Nichols y sus Cinco Peniques

A powerful version of this well-known Jazz classic: "CHINA BOY" waxed by Red Nichols and his Five Pennies. The sound comes from a copy of Brunswick 4877, recorded in NYC, 7 Feb. 1930

Sensation - Joe Venuti

A fine Jazz classic from the finest violin of the period and one of the various small groups he assembled along with his friend Eddie Lang (both of Italian origin). In this issue, the main title is in English and the sub-title in Spanish, at odds with the previous seen. Recorded 27 Sept. 1928. Collectors will note how the "Veroton" logo at the left of the label resembles the "Electric" logo of the USA Okehs.

Rhythm Club Stomp - King Oliver

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.

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Great Day - Paul Whiteman y su orquesta

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.

Te Desafío - René Denies

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.

Rumba Negro - Bennie Moten y su orquesta

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.