The Edison Collection – Jazz & Blues On Edison – Various Artists – Vol 2 (1917 – 1929)
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This collection begins with a recording made in the very first months in the history of Jazz recording! For those of you who believe that there is little jazz or blues on the Edison label this CD will, hopefully, come as a pleasant surprise. Thomas Edison’s dislike of Jazz and Dance Music was well known. He was quoted as saying: “I always play Jazz records backwards, they sound better that way.” Despite his personal views, recordings by some of the finest Jazz Bands and Dance Orchestras and Blues artists of the period were issued on his label, many recording exclusively for the Edison label.
13. arkansas traveller (le reel des voyageurs) - Kessinger Brothers
1. Let The Good Times Roll - James Booker
14. New Bad Luck Blues - Tampa Red
Blue Girls - Various Artists - Complete Recorded Works - Vol 2 (1928-1930). MP3 album.
Peetie Wheatstraw - Complete Recorded Works 1930-1941 Vol 6 (1938-1940). MP3 album.
4. I Would If I Could (21061) - Al Miller
5. The Lord's Prayer / Closing Theme (Radio Program) - The Southernaires
Elzadie Robinson - Complete Recorded Works Vol 2 (1928-1929). CD album.
9. My Cabin Of Dreams - Ted Mays & His Band (Claytie Polk, vocals)
58. Black Ace Interview: Depression time...I would play house parties" " - Black Ace
14. Bye Bye Baby Blues - Little Hat Jones
2. I Want My Lovin' - Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
20. Hydrant Love (Turn It On, Shut It Off) - Butterbeans & Susie
20. Mama's Gonna Shorten Your Days - Butterbeans & Susie acc. by Eddie Heyward's Jazz Trio
12. Baulin' Water Blues - Part 2 - Victoria Spivey Porter Grainger (as Harold Grey)
18. I Miss My Lovin' Blues - Tampa Red
20. Now Is The Needy Time - Daniel Brown
11. Water Coast Blues - Big Bill Broonzy And His Fat Four
18. Little Boy Blue - Robert Lockwood
3. St. Louis Gal - Original Memphis Five
15. Baby Its Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordon
21. Wash My Hands Nice And Clean - St. Louis Red Mike (John MacBailey)
14. Love Me With Attention - Peetie Wheatstraw
17. Somebody Stole My Gal - The Sizzlers