King of the Blues

by Bunk Johnson

Overview

Back in New Orleans during part of 1944-45, the legendary trumpeter Bunk Johnson recorded fairly extensively with his regular group of the period: trombonist Jim Robinson, clarinetist George Lewis, banjoist Lawrence Marrero, bassist Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, drummer Baby Dodds and occasionally the tuba of Sidney Brown. This CD, which launched the rebirth of the American Music label, has 13 performances, including two vocals by Myrtle Jones, three songs not previously released in the U.S., and two numbers ("Weary Blues" and "How Long Blues") being put out for the first time. In general, Bunk plays very well, and the ensemble-oriented music is quite enjoyable. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/27/2020
Label:	American Music
UPC:	0762247100126
Rank:	118574

Tracks

1. C. C Rider
2. Low Down Blues
3. St. Louis Blues
4. Blue as I Can Be
5. Dippermouth Blues
6. Midnight Blues
7. Weary Blues
8. New Iberia Blues
9. Careless Love
10. How Long Blues
11. Royal Garden Blues
12. Tishomingo Blues
13. C. C Rider Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bunk Johnson   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Baby Dodds   Drums
Jim Robinson   Trombone

Technical Credits

W.C. Handy   Composer
Bunk Johnson   Composer
Spencer Williams   Composer
Clarence Williams   Composer
Artie Matthews   Composer
Martha E. Koenig   Composer
King Oliver   Composer