CD-Charts Position 181
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Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Various Artists

Release Date January 27, 1998
Pretty decent CD. A good overview, but not fabulous. I suppose any compilation like this will not please all.

CD-Charts Position 182
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Viper Mad Blues: Songs Of Dope & Depravity

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Various Artists

Release Date July 09, 1996
This is a terrific album and highly recommended. However, the individual tracks are all available legally through other channels. Try "Dope & Glory" or "Flashbacks: Drug Songs, high & low 1917-1944" if this type of music appeals to you. Can't beat the cover art though.

CD-Charts Position 183
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Masterpieces, Vol. 3

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Fats Waller

Release Date February 22, 1996
This is a terrific album and highly recommended. However, the individual tracks are all available legally through other channels. Try "Dope & Glory" or "Flashbacks: Drug Songs, high & low 1917-1944" if this type of music appeals to you. Can't beat the cover art though.

CD-Charts Position 184
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The Indispensable Fats Waller, Vols. 5-6: 1936-1938

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Fats Waller

Release Date April 29, 1995
This is a terrific album and highly recommended. However, the individual tracks are all available legally through other channels. Try "Dope & Glory" or "Flashbacks: Drug Songs, high & low 1917-1944" if this type of music appeals to you. Can't beat the cover art though.

CD-Charts Position 185
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Piano Masterworks, Vol. 2 (1929-1943)

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Fats Waller

Release Date January 13, 1998
`As a long time lover of music, i have always been receptive to vocals,
and horns but after listening to the fat man, have had a true change of
heart. This is truely a outstanding display by the master of the keys.

CD-Charts Position 186
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Complete Fats Waller, Vol. 1 (1934-1935)

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Fats Waller

Release Date October 17, 1990
`As a long time lover of music, i have always been receptive to vocals,
and horns but after listening to the fat man, have had a true change of
heart. This is truely a outstanding display by the master of the keys.

CD-Charts Position 187
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Fats Waller

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Fats Waller

Release Date December 31, 1999
As far as reissues of vintage recordings go, this one is pretty lame. Fats Waller was a phenomenal pianist I admire very much and I treasure those recordings of his I have. That said, this particular CD is by no means "essential listening." Many of the recordings seem to be radio broadcasts or live appearances, although the very, very brief liner notes that accompany the disc give no indication where the recordings come from. Personnels are listed for each track, but no recording dates or locations are given. Generally, the remastering on the disc is good, and the tracks are pleasant to listen to. I don't detect any annoying digital artefacts, and surface noise is not noticeable here. Still, the recordings seem somewhat dull-sounding, and the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 188
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Radio Years 1940-1945

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Cab Calloway

Release Date July 15, 1997
As far as reissues of vintage recordings go, this one is pretty lame. Fats Waller was a phenomenal pianist I admire very much and I treasure those recordings of his I have. That said, this particular CD is by no means "essential listening." Many of the recordings seem to be radio broadcasts or live appearances, although the very, very brief liner notes that accompany the disc give no indication where the recordings come from. Personnels are listed for each track, but no recording dates or locations are given. Generally, the remastering on the disc is good, and the tracks are pleasant to listen to. I don't detect any annoying digital artefacts, and surface noise is not noticeable here. Still, the recordings seem somewhat dull-sounding, and the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 189
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1927-1929

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Fats Waller

Release Date January 01, 1993
As far as reissues of vintage recordings go, this one is pretty lame. Fats Waller was a phenomenal pianist I admire very much and I treasure those recordings of his I have. That said, this particular CD is by no means "essential listening." Many of the recordings seem to be radio broadcasts or live appearances, although the very, very brief liner notes that accompany the disc give no indication where the recordings come from. Personnels are listed for each track, but no recording dates or locations are given. Generally, the remastering on the disc is good, and the tracks are pleasant to listen to. I don't detect any annoying digital artefacts, and surface noise is not noticeable here. Still, the recordings seem somewhat dull-sounding, and the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 190
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His Best Recordings: 1930-1942

CD-Charts > Music > Jive Jazz
by: Cab Calloway

Release Date November 19, 1996
This collection of Cab Calloway is hands down the very best collection available I have found. Absolutly the highest quality audio I have ever heard on a collection of old recordings. The very early version of Minnie the Moocher (New York, March 3,1931 Brunswick 6074) is the real deal and will sit you down. The discography and annotation and photos contained are also excellent. If you love Cab as much as me , you must get this CD.