Description:

A new anthology of rare tracks by one of the true
legends of New Orleans Jazz compiled by the
respected musician and broadcaster, Mike Pointon.
Bunk Johnson's re-emergence in the 1940s inspired
a whole generation of young jazzmen throughout the
world. This newly re-mastered selection reminds us
what a vital link Bunk was to the very earliest days
of jazz.

The CD and authoritative booklet gives a detailed
insight into the life and work of a legendary master
of New Orleans trumpet who influenced everyone
from Louis Armstrong to such respected European
revivalists as Ken Colyer.

Tracks:

Bunk Johnson’s Original Superior Band
11 June 1942 New Orleans
Bunk Johnson trumpet, Jim Robinson trombone, George Lewis clarinet,
Walter Decou piano, Lawrence Marrero banjo,
Austin Young bass, Ernest Rogers drums
01. Bunk’s Blues …..2:48
02. Ballin’ The Jack …..3:05

Bunk Johnson’s Jazz Band
2 October 1942 New Orleans
Bunk Johnson trumpet, Albert Warner trombone, George Lewis clarinet,
Walter Decou piano, Lawrence Marrero banjo,
Chester Zardis bass, Edgar Moseley drums
03. Big Chief Battle Axe …..2:43
04. When I Leave The World Behind …..2:52
05. Thriller Rag …..2:58

Bunk Johnson and the Yerba Buena Bazz Band
Spring 1944 San Francisco
Bunk Johnson trumpet and vocal, Turk Murphy trombone, Ellis Horn clarinet,
Burt Bales piano, Pat Patton banjo, Squire Girsback brass bass, Clancy Hayes
drums and vocal, Sister Lottie Peavay vocals
06. Ory’s Creole Trombone …..3:05
07. When I Move To The Sky …..2:48
08. Down By The Riverside …..2:41

Sydney Bechet / Bunk Johnson
10 March 1945 New York
Bunk Johnson trumpet, Sydney Bechet clarinet, Sandy Williams trombone,
Cliff Jackson piano, Pops Foster bass, Manzie Johnson drums
09. Days Beyond Recall …..4:47
10. Porto Rico …..3:09

Sydney Bechet and his New Orleans Rhythm Kings
3 April 1945 Boston, MA
Bunk Johnson trumpet, Sydney Bechet clarinet, Ray Parker piano, Pops Foster bass,
George Thompson drums
11. Sobbin’ Blues …..3:09
12. Willie The Weeper …..2:35

Bunk Johnson’s New Orleans Band
21 November 1945 New York
Bunk Johnson trumpet, Jim Robinson trombone, George Lewis clarinet, Lawrence
Marrero banjo, Alton Purnell piano, Slow Drag Pavageau bass, Baby Dodds drums
13. Alexander’s Ragtime Band …..3:13
14. Tishomingo Blues …..3:20

Bunk Johnson and his New Orleans Band
Track 15 recorded 6 December 1945 New York
Track 16 and 17 recorded 19 December 1945 New York
Personnel the same as tracks 13 and 14
15. Sister Kate …..2:58
16. One Sweet Letter From You …..3:06
17. When The Saints …..3:00

Bunk Johnson and his band
Same line up as 13 & 14 but Red Jones on drums !
18. I Can’t Escape From You …..4:25
19. Snag It …..5:42

Bunk Johnson and his band
Bunk Johnson trumpet, Ed Cuffee trombone, Garvin Bushell clarinet,
Sammy Price piano, Danny Barker guitar, Wellman Braud bass, Alphonse Steele drums.
20. Peg O’My Heart ( extract ) …..0:59

Bunk Johnson’s Band
Bunk Johnson trumpet, Ed Cuffee trombone, Garvin Bushell clarinet,
Don Kirkpatrick piano, Danny Barker guitar, Wellman Braud bass, Alphonse Steele drums.
21. The Minstrel Man …..2:27
22. Kinklets …..2:53
23. Maria Elena …..2:37

Total playing time: 73:18