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George Lewis & Alton Purnell

Title: George Lewis & Alton Purnell (2CD)

Label: Upbeat Jazz

Cat No:URCD233D
Format:CD

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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.

Track Listing for George Lewis & Alton Purnell (2CD)

CD1

Ace In The Hole

It's A LongLong Way To Tipperary

West End Blues

Jambalaya

Wolverine Blues

Take My HandPrecious Lord

Mack The Knife

Yaaka Hula Hicky Dula

Careless Love

Hindustan

Yancey Special

Stackolee

Pine Top's Boogie

Yellow Dog Blues

Sentimental Journey

Slow Goin'Fast Comin' Back

CD2

Say Si Si

Beale Street Blues

Down Home Rag

Riverside Blues

Streets of the City

Somebody Stole My Girl

Runnin' Wild

Lily of the Valley

OhDidn't He Ramble

Weary Blues

Buster Anderson's Blues

I Want You - I Need You

Alberta

C.C. Rider

Someday You'll Be Sorry

St Louis Blues

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