New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra [Vanguard]

by The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra

Overview

The ragtime era was an exciting time when previously unheard of privileges and pleasures were exercised, like dancing in public cheek to cheek. This CD captures the music that provided the vehicle for romantic interludes and exuberant celebrations of life. Produced by Nina Buck, proprietress of the renowned Palm Court Jazz Club in New Orleans, the CD features some of the best-known and loved musical artists who perform regularly at her French Quarter traditional jazz mecca. Originally released as an LP on the Vanguard label, the CD was remastered and reissued in 1994. With eyes closed, though, the listener will be transported back to those days of ragtime music, along with stirring marches, joyous cakewalks, sultry blues, and elegant waltzes. The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra are led by Lars Edegran, who founded the organization in 1967. The all-star cast of musicians includes Pud Brown, Walter Payton, Lionel Ferbos, Orange Kellin, Paul Crawford, and John Robicheaux. There are plenty of rags to justify the orchestra's title, including "Temptation Rag," "Powder Rag," and "Dusty Rag." The trumpet of Lionel Ferbos sounds especially fine on tunes like "Pretty Doll" and "Sweetie Dear," as well as "Come Back to Me Mandy." The band swings on classics including "Tishomingo Blues," "Eugenia," and "Dill Pickles." With music this much fun, no wonder people in those days came out on their lunch hours to dance and returned again to dance the night away. ~ Rose of Sharon Witmer

Product Details

Release Date:	08/10/1994
Label:	Ghb Records
UPC:	0762247521020
Rank:	108404

Tracks

1. Dill Pickles  - Charles L. Johnson
2. Eugenia  - Scott Joplin
3. Alabama Bound  -  New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra  -  Traditional
4. Don't You Leave Me Here  - Jelly Roll Morton  - John Robichaux
5. Temptation Rag  - Henry Lodge
6. Old New Orleans Blues  - Manuel Manetta
7. Pretty Doll  - Lionel Ferbos  - Clarence Williams
8. Powder Rag
9. Tishomingo Blues  - Spencer Williams
10. Sugar Cane  - Scott Joplin  -  New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra
11. Salutation March  - Roland Forrest Seitz
12. Sweetie Dear  - Lionel Ferbos  - Joe Jordan
13. Dusty Rag  - May Aufderheide
14. If You Don't Believe I Love You (Look What a Fool I've Been)  - John Robichaux  - Clarence Williams
15. Lassus Trombone  - Henry Fillmore
16. Come Back to Me Mandy  - Lionel Ferbos
17. Swipesy  - Scott Joplin  - Arthur Marshall
18. Ta Ta Ta -- Call Me Shine
19. Day by Day (You Are Going to Miss Me)  - Lionel Ferbos
20. I Can Beat You Doing What You're Doing to Me  - Clarence Williams

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra   Primary Artist
John Robichaux   Primary Artist,Drums,Vocals
Lionel Ferbos   Primary Artist,Trumpet,Vocals
Pud Brown   Clarinet
Orange Kellin   Clarinet
Walter Payton   String Bass,Sousaphone
Lars Edegran   Piano,Banjo
Paul Crawford   Trombone

Technical Credits

George H. Buck, Jr.   Liner Notes
Scott Joplin   Composer
May Aufderheide   Composer
John Robichaux   Performer
Henry Fillmore   Composer
Nowicki   Cover Design
Nina Buck   Producer
Manuel Manetta   Composer
Roland Forrest Seitz   Composer
Clarence Williams   Composer
Steve Himelfarb   Engineer
Henry Lodge   Composer
David Farrell   Engineer
Butch Thompson   Liner Notes
Arthur Marshall   Composer
The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra   Performer
Jelly Roll Morton   Composer
Charles L. Johnson   Composer
Lars Edegran   Producer,Leader
Joe Jordan   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Spencer Williams   Composer