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Jim Cullum Jazz Band
Bessie and the Blues

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This particular radio program from the notable "Riverwalk, Live from the Landing" series features the Jim Cullum Jazz band (a septet which at the time featured cornetist Cullum, clarinetist Brian Oglivie, trombonist Mike Pittsley and pianist John Sheridan) paying tribute to the empress of the blues, Bessie Smith. David Holt's narration is intelligent and concise, but most notable is the singing of guest Topsy Chapman. Chapman emulates Bessie on such numbers as "Down Hearted Blues," "You've Been a Good Old Wagon But You Done Broke Down," "Gimme a Pigfoot" and "St. Louis Blues." There are also a couple of instrumentals for the band ("At a Georgia Camp Meeting" and the out-of-place but enjoyable "West End Blues"). Recommended for trad jazz and early blues fans. Scott Yanow This is a radio show transcription.

Record Label: Riverwalk Records RW03 Total Time: 54:11

Tracks on 'Bessie and the Blues'

1. Nightspell / Introduction [3:38]
2. Downhearted Blues [4:12]
3. 'tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do [3:15]
4. At a Georgia Camp Meeting [2:28]
5. Narrative [2:56]
6. Good Old Wagon [5:16]
7. On Revival Day [4:56]
8. Baby Won't You Please Come Home [3:28]
9. West End Blues [7:21]
10. St. Louis Gal [5:53]
11. Gimme a Pigfoot (and a Bottle of Beer) [3:52]
12. Narrative [2:08]
13. St. Louis Blues [4:48]

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Comments and Reviews
3/2/2010 3:36:01 PM: St. Louis (St. Louie) Gal (by Texasjazzlover) The rendition of this song is GREAT! and performed by Carole Woods. Don't know why she wasn't given credit.
7/9/2007 11:21:48 PM: Bessie & the Blues (by Art Mensor) I recorded this live off the radio show on cassette before I bought the CD. It is a teriffic show!
5/24/2007 10:05:16 AM: T.Monk possessed www.evilowl.it (by Giuliani Sauro) C.Parker vision T.Monk possessed www.evilowl.it musica jaz......?crederci sempre illudersi mai offer music unpublished

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Performers

Jim Cullum (cornet)
Brian Ogilvie (clarinet)
Mike Pittsley (trombone)
John Sheridan (piano)
Howard Elkins (banjo,guitar,vocal)
Don Mopsick (string bass)
Ed Torres (drums)
Topsy Chapman (vocals)
Nina Ferro (vocals.)
Released in 1994

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