From the Record Shelves #258 - Clarinet BluesFrom the Record Shelves #258 – Clarinet Blues – There is no information on personnel or recording dates on this LP, so I have to consult other sources that tell me that the impressive clarinet solo by Eugene Cedric was recorded in Paris in 1953. Kansas Fields played drums (…) read more and listenread more and listen

From the Record Shelves #246 - When You and I Were Young MaggieFrom the Record Shelves #246 – When You and I Were Young Maggie – You have the feeling that they do nothing special, just play an old tune together, like they always do. And still, it’s a magical moment in 1938.  “Together” is the key word here. None is taking down (…) read more and listenread more and listen

From the Record Shelves #215 - Sweetie PieFrom the Record Shelves #215 – Sweetie Pie – Fats Waller and Mezz Mezzrow seem like a very odd couple to me, but here they are on a session together. This not-so-remarkable tune gives a good picture of the actual swing of the group, something that is often overshadowed by (…) read more and listenread more and listen