Jazz At Storyville (Various Artists)

This CD features a plethora of Jazz talent. The first three tracks date from the 29th of April at Storyville, Boston, MA, with trumpeter Johnny Windhurst leading a group consisting of: Vic Dickenson trombone, Edmond Hall clarinet, George Wein piano, John Field bass and drummer Jo Jones. The rest of the CD features two concerts from the same venue. Both concerts led by Ruby Braff. The first of the two was recorded on the 27th of January 1952 and can be heard on tracks four to seven. The lineup features Eph Rsnick trombone, Pee Wee Russell clarinet, Red Richards piano, John Field bass, Kenny John on drums and of course trumpeter Ruby Braff. The second Ruby Braff led concert comes from the 22nd of February 1952 and features: George Brunis trombone and vocal, Al Drootin clarinet, George Wein piano, John Field bass and Roy Haynes on drums and on this occasion Ruby Braff plays cornet. We commend this CD to all lovers of good vintage jazz and good music lovers everywhere