Masywna 3-płytowa antologia zbierająca historię rozwoju i wykorzystania kontrabasu w zespołach rozrywkowych USA w latach 1925-1941. Dołączona 96-stronicowa książeczka, całość zapakowana w piękne kartonowe pudełko.
TRACKLISTA:
* 1925-1930:
1-1 Ted Lewis And His Band – Milenburg Joys 2:51
1-2 Jean Goldkette And His Orchestra – Dinah 3:06
1-3 Jelly-Roll Morton And His Red Hot Peppers – Black Bottom Stomp 3:13
1-4 Jean Goldkette And His Orchestra – My Pretty Girl 2:42
1-5 Bobbie Leecan's Need-More Band – Wash-Board Cut Out 2:57
1-6 Sam Morgan's Jazz Band – Bogalusa Strut 2:59
1-7 Sam Morgan's Jazz Band – Down By The Riverside 3:12
1-8 Charles Pierce And His Orchestra – Bull Frog Blues 2:54
1-9 Charles Pierce And His Orchestra – China Boy 2:23
1-10 Thelma Terry And Her Playboys – Voice Of The Southland 2:36
1-11 Thelma Terry And Her Playboys – Mama's Gone, Goodbye 3:10
1-12 Halfway House Dance Orchestra – I'd Like To Go Back To That Old Pal Of Mine 2:59
1-13 Mart Britt And His Orchestra – Goose Creek-Stomp 2:40
1-14 Jimmie Rodgers – Waiting For A Train 2:49
1-15 Frenchy's String Band – Texas And Pacific Blues 3:08
1-16 Dallas String Band with Coley Jones – So Tired 3:18
1-17 Joe Turner And His Memphis Men – Freeze And Melt 2:54
1-18 Ed Lang And His Orchestra* – Hot Heels 3:02
1-19 Sonny Greer And His Memphis Men – Beggar's Blues 3:20
1-20 Taylor-Griggs Louisiana Melody Makers – Where The Sweet Magnolias Bloom 2:41
1-21 L'Orchestre Antillais – En Sens Unique S.V.P. 2:28
1-22 Walter Page And His Original Blue Devils – Squabblin' 3:04
1-23 Jones And Collins Astoria Hot Eight – Duet Stomp 2:55
1-24 Luis Russell And His Orchestra – Poor Li'....... more