Bunk Johnson 1944: Second Masters

by Bunk Johnson

Overview

Taken from the same five sessions that resulted in the earlier CD The King of the Blues, these 14 numbers include six never previously released and a variety of mostly alternate renditions. The erratic but significant trumpeter Bunk Johnson leads what would be the future nucleus of the George Lewis band (with Lewis on clarinet, trombonist Jim Robinson, banjoist Lawrence Marrero and bassist Alcide Pavageau), plus drummer Baby Dodds, through a variety of trad favorites. Highlights include "Walking Through the Streets," "Darktown Strutters Ball," "Panama" and "The Saints." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/11/1994
Label:	American Music
UPC:	0762247100829
Rank:	145746

Tracks

1. St. Louis Blues
2. Walk Through the Streets
3. Sister Kate
4. Lord, Lord, You Been Good to Me
5. Darktown Strutters' Ball
6. Careless Love
7. Yes, Yes in Your Eyes
8. Weary Blues
9. Panama
10. Dippermouth Blues
11. Clarinet Marmalade
12. How Long Blues
13. Saints Go Marching In
14. Midnight Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bunk Johnson   Primary Artist,Trumpet
George Lewis   Guest Artist,Clarinet
Baby Dodds   Guest Artist,Drums
Jim Robinson   Trombone
Alcide Pavageau   Sax (Bass)
Laurence Marrero   Banjo

Technical Credits

Henry W. Ragas   Composer
Doug Pomeroy   Transfers
Artie Matthews   Composer
Bunk Johnson   Composer
W.C. Handy   Composer
Armand Piron   Composer
Martha E. Koenig   Composer
George H. Buck, Jr.   Liner Notes
Bill Russell   Liner Notes
William Tyers   Composer
Nowicki   Cover Design
Alden Ashforth   Pitch Adjustment
Spencer Williams   Composer
Traditional   Composer
King Oliver   Composer
Jack Towers   Analog Transfer
Larry Shields   Composer
Barry Martyn   Series Producer