Two Timin' Baby

by Jack McVea

Overview

During the second half of the 1940s, tenor saxophonist Jack McVea, helped on by his hit record of "Open the Door, Richard," was a popular attraction, particularly in the Los Angeles area. In fact, his band was for a time known as Jack McVea and His Door Openers! This CD, a straight reissue of a 16-song LP, has some of McVea's recordings from the era. Unfortunately, as is usually true of Jukebox Lil's releases, the music is not reissued in chronological order, nor are the sessions issued complete. However the liner notes (a long interview with McVea) are excellent, and the basic discographical info is here. Most importantly, the music is fun. Among the better cuts are "House Party Boogie," "Frantic Boogie," "Richard Gets Hitched," "Bulgin' Eyes," and "Groove Juice." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/15/2009
Label:	Juke Box Lil / Jukebox Lil
UPC:	0725543561213
Rank:	118997

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jack McVea   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Vocals,Sax (Baritone)
Gene Phillips   Guitar
Rabon Tarrant   Drums,Vocals
Marshall Royal   Clarinet
Melba Liston   Trombone
Call Cobbs   Piano
Buster Bailey   Clarinet
Irving Ashby   Guitar
Russell Jacquet   Trumpet
Wild Bill Moore   Saxophone
Bob Mosley   Piano
Tommy Kahn   Piano,Vocals
Joe "Red" Kelly   Trumpet
Frank Clarke   Bass
Sammy Yates   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Jack McVea   Composer
Rabon Tarrant   Composer
Unknown Blues Band   Composer