- Category: Music » Jazz » Piano
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: January 28, 1997
- Label: Commodore Records (USA)
- UPC: 011105040327
- WAPI (Tower ID): 106613986
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #98026 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #8716 in Jazz (See Top 100 Jazz Bestsellers)
- #1225 in Piano (See Top 100 Piano Bestsellers)
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Product Description
More Albums by Jelly Roll Morton (Artist)Run a Quick Search on "Last Sessions" by Jelly Roll Morton to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Last Sessions"Browse more products related to "Jelly Roll Morton"ReviewJazzTimes (9/97, p.76) - "...The 25 tracks...were originally made for the General label in 1939-40. They were his last commercial recordings and among the thirteen piano solos that begin the program are some of his best..." Title NoteThis CD contains Jelly Roll Morton's final studio recordings (the only existing later performances by Morton are a couple of tunes from a radio broadcast) and supercedes an earlier two-LP Atlantic set. The main reason to acquire this 1997 CD is Morton's 13 classic piano solos, which include five vocals, his first on record other than the much earlier "Dr. Jazz" and the Library of Congress sides. Only ten of the solos were originally released, so this is a very complete reissue. Morton, despite ailing health, was in very good form for the sessions, and his versions of "The Crave," "King Porter Stomp," "Winin' Boy Blues," "Buddy Bolden Blues" and "Don't You Leave Me Here" are quite memorable. In addition, he is heard heading three band dates that, despite the presence of trumpeter Henry "Red" Allen and clarinetist Albert Nicholas, do not quite live up to their potential. They did introduce Jelly Roll's "Sweet Substitute" (a future standard) and include a hot rendition of "Panama," but such songs as "Get the Bucket" and "Mama's Got a Baby" have not been revived since. Still, this set is highly recommended for the solo performances, Jelly Roll Morton's final contribution to the music he claimed to have founded. ~ Scott Yanow If You Enjoy "Last Sessions (CD)", May We Also Recommend:
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