This double CD contains two complete George Lewis
albums from 1958 recorded under the prestigious
supervision of Norman Granz. One of them, ‘The
Perennial George Lewis’, holds a special place in the
hearts of many Lewis enthusiasts and the other, Oh
Didn't He Ramble” (issued in the UK as a 10’ album
'Raggin' And Stompin' and EP ‘New Orleans Memories’)
is somewhat less well known but equal in stature.
Of considerable added importance is a very scarce (only
ever available in the States) album by longtime Lewis
pianist, who had been in the band from the days of Bunk
Johnson, Alton Purnell. Purnell's enormously appealing
blues and boogie tinged playing (a great influence on Fats Domono)
and vocals were an integral part of the important early '50s George
Lewis band. This album came about through the instigation of tenor
sax-man Plas Johnson (of Henry Mancini “Pink Panther” fame) who
is featured on several tracks.
Disc: 1
Description:
The Perennial George Lewis
01: Ace In The Hole …..4:20
02: It's A Long, Long Way To Tipperary …..3:24
03: West End Blues …..5:07
04: Jambalaya …..3:28
05: Wolverine Blues …..3:51
06: Take My Hand, Precious Lord …..5:25
07: Mack The Knife …..4:53
08: Yaaka Hula Hicky Dula …..1:49
09: Careless Love …..3:11
10: Hindustan …..3:03
FUNKY PIANO New Orleans Style: Alton Purnell ( side A )
11: Yancey Special …..3:24
12: Stackolee …..4:16
13: Pine Top's Boogie …..2:11
14: Yellow Dog Blues …..3:18
15: Sentimental Journey …..3:39
16: Slow Goin', Fast Comin' Back …..3:46
Total time: 60:08
Disc: 2
Description:
Oh, Didn’t He Ramble: The George Lewis Band
1: Say Si Si …..3:52
2: Beale Street Blues …..4:00
3: Down Home Rag …..3:25
4: Riverside Blues …..5:22
5: Streets of the City …..3:15
6: Somebody Stole My Gal …..6:22
7: Runnin' Wild …..5:27
8: Lily of the Valley …..5:07
9: Oh, Didn't He Ramble …..3:56
10: Weary Blues …..4:05
FUNKY PIANO New Orleans Style: Alton Purnell ( side B )
11: Buster Anderson's Blues …..3:42
12: I Want You - I Need You …..2:20
13: Alberta …...2:16
14: C.C. Rider …..4:06
15: Someday You'll Be Sorry …..2:46
16: St Louis Blues …..2:48
Total time: 63:54
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