Slim Gaillard

Volume two in the Classics Slim Gaillard chronology presents the Flat Foot Floogee Boys in all their pixilated glory. Well known for his silly and imaginative use of hip scat and cannabis-informed "viper talk," Gaillard was also one of a handful of individuals who pioneered the use of the electrically amplified guitar. This entertaining compilation presents Gaillard in the company of trumpeters Cyril Newman, Al Killian, and Henry Goodwin, lightning alto saxophonist Herman Flintall, Kenneth Hollon on tenor sax, the versatile Garvin Bushell on clarinet, pianist Loumell Morgan, bowing/singing bassist Slam Stewart, and dynamic drummer Herbert Pettaway (also known as "Hubert"). There are no sleepers among these vintage recordings, which were originally issued on the Okeh and Vocalion labels…

For this extraordinary concert, giant bluesman Memphis Slim is joined by, among others, Paul Jones (ex-lead singer of Manfred Mann), the inimitable Slim Gaillard and the phenomenal I Dance Jazz dance group. Performances including such Memphis Slim standards as "If You See Kay, Beer Drinking Woman" as well as new, specially-composed originals including "400 Years" and "Tribute to Galliard."The great bluesman is joined by Paul Jones and Slim Gaillard. Performances include: "Stepping Out," "Rock the House Tonight," "Please Send Me Some Love," "Tribute to Gaillard," "400 Years," and more…….

The Small Black Groups contains filmed musical performances from the 1940s. Some were part of a full film, while others are short "soundies" that were created specifically to be shown before the main attraction in theaters. The collection includes performances by Nat King Cole, Louis Jordan, and John Kirby.