The Chronological Classics: Luis Russell and His Orchestra 1930-1934

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Tracklist

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1Saratoga Shout
recorded in:
New York, United States (on 1930-01-24)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-01-24)
double bass [string bass]:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-01-24)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-01-24)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-01-24)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-01-24)
strings:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-01-24)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy Hill (on 1930-01-24)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-01-24)
trumpet:
Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-01-24) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-01-24)
recording of:
Saratoga Shout (on 1930-01-24)
composer:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) and Luis Russell
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:32
2Song of the Swanee
recorded in:
New York, United States (on 1930-01-24)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-01-24)
double bass [string bass]:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-01-24)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-01-24)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-01-24)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-01-24)
strings:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-01-24)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy Hill (on 1930-01-24)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-01-24)
trumpet:
Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-01-24) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-01-24)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:24
3Give Me Your Telephone Number
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-02-05)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-02-05)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-02-05)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-02-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-02-05)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-02-05)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-02-05)
J.C. Higginbotham and His Six Hicks3:11
4Higginbotham Blues
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-02-05)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-02-05)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-02-05)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-02-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-02-05)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-02-05)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-02-05)
J.C. Higginbotham and His Six Hicks3:29
5Louisiana Swing
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-05-29)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-05-29)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-05-29)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-05-29)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-05-29)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-05-29)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy Hill (on 1930-05-29)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-05-29)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-05-29)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:10
6Poor Li'l Me
recorded in:
New York, United States (on 1930-05-29)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-05-29)
double bass [string bass]:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-05-29)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-05-29)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-05-29)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-05-29)
strings:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-05-29)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy Hill (on 1930-05-29)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-05-29)
trumpet:
Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-05-29)
vocals:
Jesse Cryor
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:06
7On Revival Day
recorded in:
New York, United States (on 1930-05-29)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-05-29)
double bass [string bass]:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-05-29)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-05-29)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-05-29)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-05-29)
strings:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-05-29)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy Hill (on 1930-05-29)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-05-29)
trumpet:
Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-05-29)
vocals:
Andy Razaf
recording of:
On Revival Day (on 1930-05-29)
lyricist and composer:
Andy Razaf
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:10
8Muggin' Lightly
recorded in:
New York, United States (on 1930-09-05)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-09-05)
double bass [string bass]:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-09-05)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-09-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-09-05)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-09-05)
strings:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-09-05)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1930-09-05)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-09-05)
trumpet:
Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-09-05) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-09-05)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra2:57
9Panama
recorded in:
New York, United States (on 1930-09-05)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-09-05)
double bass [string bass]:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-09-05)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-09-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-09-05)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-09-05)
strings:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-09-05)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1930-09-05)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-09-05)
trumpet:
Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-09-05) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-09-05)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:16
10High Tension
recorded in:
New York, United States (on 1930-09-05)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-09-05)
double bass [string bass]:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-09-05)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-09-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-09-05)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-09-05)
strings:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-09-05)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1930-09-05)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-09-05)
trumpet:
Henry Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-09-05) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-09-05)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra2:54
11I Got Rhythm
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-10-24)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-10-24)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-10-24)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-10-24)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-10-24)
saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-10-24)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1930-10-24)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-10-24)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-10-24) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-10-24)
instrumental recording of:
I Got Rhythm (on 1930-10-24)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1930)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1930)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV and New World Music Co. (in 1930)
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:23
12Saratoga Drag
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-12-17)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-12-17)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1920-12-17)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-12-17)
saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-12-17)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1930-12-17)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-12-17)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-12-17) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-12-17)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:06
13Ease on Down
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-12-17)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-12-17)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-12-17)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-12-17)
saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-12-17)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1930-12-17)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-12-17)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-12-17) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-12-17)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra2:56
14Honey, That Reminds Me
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-12-17)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-12-17)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-12-17)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1930-12-17)
saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-12-17)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1930-12-17)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-12-17)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-12-17) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-12-17)
vocals:
Vic Dickenson (on 1930-12-17)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:13
15You Rascal, You
alto saxophone:
Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1931-08-28)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1931-08-28)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1931-08-28)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1931-08-28)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1931-08-28)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1931-08-28)
trombone:
Dicky Wells (on 1931-08-28)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1931-08-28), Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28) and Robert Cheek (jazz trumpeter, active in the 1920s) (on 1931-08-28)
vocals:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28)
recording of:
I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead, You Rascal You (on 1931-08-28)
lyricist and composer:
Sam Theard
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:08
16Goin' to Town
alto saxophone:
Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1931-08-28)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1931-08-28)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1931-08-28)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1931-08-28)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1931-08-28)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1931-08-28)
trombone:
Dicky Wells (on 1931-08-28)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1931-08-28), Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28) and Robert Cheek (jazz trumpeter, active in the 1920s) (on 1931-08-28)
vocals:
Chick Bullock (on 1931-08-28)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra2:56
17Say the Word
alto saxophone:
Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1931-08-28)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1931-08-28)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1931-08-28)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1931-08-28)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1931-08-28)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1931-08-28)
trombone:
Dicky Wells (on 1931-08-28)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1931-08-28), Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28) and Robert Cheek (jazz trumpeter, active in the 1920s) (on 1931-08-28)
vocals:
Chick Bullock (on 1931-08-28)
recording of:
Say the Word (on 1931-08-28)
lyricist:
Harold Adamson
composer:
Burton Lane
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:08
18Freakish Blues
alto saxophone:
Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1931-08-28)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1931-08-28)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1931-08-28)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1931-08-28)
reeds:
Albert Nicholas (on 1931-08-28)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1931-08-28)
trombone:
Dicky Wells (on 1931-08-28)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1931-08-28), Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1931-08-28), Robert Cheek (on 1931-08-28) and Robert Cheek (jazz trumpeter, active in the 1920s) (on 1931-08-28)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:31
19At the Darktown Strutters's Ball
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1934-08-08)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1934-08-08)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1934-08-08)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1934-08-08)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1934-08-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1934-08-08), Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1934-08-08) and Bingie Madison (on 1934-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1934-08-08)
trombone:
Jimmy Archey (on 1934-08-08) and Nat Story (on 1934-08-08)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1934-08-08) and Leonard Davis (American jazz trumpeter) (on 1934-08-08)
vocals:
Sonny Woods (on 1934-08-08)
recording of:
Darktown Strutters’ Ball (on 1934-08-08)
lyricist and composer:
Shelton Brooks (in 1917)
publisher:
Leo Feist, Inc.
part of:
For Me and My Gal (1942 movie)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:05
20My Blue Heaven
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1934-08-08)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1934-08-08)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1934-08-08)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1934-08-08)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1934-08-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1934-08-08), Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1934-08-08) and Bingie Madison (on 1934-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1934-08-08)
trombone:
Jimmy Archey (on 1934-08-08) and Nat Story (on 1934-08-08)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1934-08-08) and Leonard Davis (American jazz trumpeter) (on 1934-08-08)
vocals:
Sonny Woods (on 1934-08-08)
recording of:
My Blue Heaven (on 1934-08-08)
lyricist:
George A. Whiting (popular songwriter) (in 1924)
composer:
Walter Donaldson (in 1924)
publisher:
Leo Feist, Inc.
composed at:
New York Friars Club in New York, United States (in 1924)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:06
21Ghost of the Freaks
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1934-08-08)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1934-08-08)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1934-08-08)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1934-08-08)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1934-08-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1934-08-08), Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1934-08-08) and Bingie Madison (on 1934-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1934-08-08)
trombone:
Jimmy Archey (on 1934-08-08) and Nat Story (on 1934-08-08)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1934-08-08) and Leonard Davis (American jazz trumpeter) (on 1934-08-08)
vocals:
The Palmer Brothers (30s jazz vocal band) (on 1934-08-08)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:05
22Hokus Pokus
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1934-08-08)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1934-08-08)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1934-08-08)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1934-08-08)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1934-08-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1934-08-08), Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1934-08-08) and Bingie Madison (on 1934-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1934-08-08)
trombone:
Jimmy Archey (on 1934-08-08) and Nat Story (on 1934-08-08)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1934-08-08) and Leonard Davis (American jazz trumpeter) (on 1934-08-08)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:04
23Primitive
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1934-08-08)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1934-08-08)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1934-08-08)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1934-08-08)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1934-08-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1934-08-08), Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1934-08-08) and Bingie Madison (on 1934-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1934-08-08)
trombone:
Jimmy Archey (on 1934-08-08) and Nat Story (on 1934-08-08)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1934-08-08) and Leonard Davis (American jazz trumpeter) (on 1934-08-08)
Luis Russell and His Orchestra3:17
24Ol' Man River
cornet:
Rex Stewart (on 1934-08-08)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1934-08-08)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1934-08-08)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1934-08-08)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1934-08-08)
reeds:
Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1934-08-08), Henry “Moon” Jones (swing era reeds) (on 1934-08-08) and Bingie Madison (on 1934-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Greely Walton (on 1934-08-08)
trombone:
Jimmy Archey (on 1934-08-08) and Nat Story (on 1934-08-08)
trumpet:
Gus Aiken (on 1934-08-08) and Leonard Davis (American jazz trumpeter) (on 1934-08-08)
vocals:
Sonny Woods (on 1934-08-08)
recording of:
Ol’ Man River (Show Boat) (on 1934-08-08)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1927)
composer:
Jerome Kern (in 1927)
publisher:
PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998) and T.B. Harms Co. (on 1927-11-30)
part of:
Show Boat (1951 film)
part of:
Show Boat: Act I
Luis Russell and His Orchestra2:47

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part of:The Chronological Classics (number: 606) (order: 115)