Jim Cullum's Happy Jazz Band

by Jim Cullum, Jr.

Overview

This CD reissues one of cornetist Jim Cullum's American Jazz releases from 1979, augmenting the eight selections with four songs recorded in 1990 but not previously out. Cullum's band (with the exception of a change in drummers) had the same personnel on both dates (including trombonist Mike Pittsley, clarinetist Allen Vache, pianist John Sheridan, banjoist Howard Elkins, bassist Jack Wyatt and either Kevin Hess or Ed Torres on drums) and its appealing brand of extroverted yet thoughtful Dixieland stayed the same. Hot jazz fans will certainly enjoy this music which is highlighted by "Big Boy," "Irish Black Bottom," "Ole Miss," "Tank Town Bump" and "Swing That Music." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/10/1994
Label:	Jazzology
UPC:	0762247625223

Tracks

1. Big Boy
2. Take Your Tomorrow
3. I've Got a Crush on You
4. Canal Street Blues
5. Irish Black Bottom
6. Bienville Blues
7. Ole Miss
8. Sweet Like This
9. Frog-I-More Rag
10. Blue Prelude
11. Tank Town Bump
12. Swing That Music

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jim Cullum, Jr.   Primary Artist,Cornet
The Jim Cullum Happy Jazz Band   Primary Artist
Howard Elkins   Banjo
John Sheridan   Piano
Jack Wyatt   Bass
Kevin Hess   Drums
Mike Pittsley   Trombone

Technical Credits

Ira Gershwin   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
J.C. Johnson   Composer
George H. Buck, Jr.   Liner Notes
George Gershwin   Composer