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Good Anthology

Peter Gordon | Canberra, ACT Australia | 09/28/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Those with an interest in the less well travelled roads of early jazz, but who aren't likely to specialize further in Clarence Williams, would do well to investigate this generously filled ASV selection. Lovers of his infectious small band music will probably dispute some of the choices- e.g. I would rather have Victoria Spivey than Ethel Waters sing Organ Grinder Blues, and more than four of the Armstrong/Bechet sides.
That said, riches abound. An early Bessie Smith, the recording debut- a real tour de force- of the great Bechet, and an irresistably foot tapping Cushion Foot Stomp, to go no further. Full recording details are given. 76 minutes of exhilarationo"