Weary Blues (1996)

About this title: Released in 1996, Jazz Hour's Weary Blues is a sampler of classic Sidney Bechet performances containing 20 recordings made for the Decca, Vocalion, Bluebird, and Blue Note labels between February 10, 1938 and June 4, 1940. Bechet is heard wielding clarinet and soprano sax with Noble Sissle's Swingsters, Jelly Roll Morton's New Orleans Jazzmen, with bands led by trumpeters Tommy Ladnier and Louis Armstrong, and as leader of his own powerfully driven ensembles including the famous New Orleans Feetwarmers. Highlights include Ernie Caceres' baritone saxophone (tracks five through eight), Wilson ... read more

Tracks:

1. Blackstick [Bechet]
2. Viper Mad [Bechet/Williams]
3. When the Sun Sets Down South (Southern Sunset) [Bechet/Brooks]
4. Sweet Patootie [Alexander/Bogan/Wil]
5. Chant in the Night [Bechet]
6. Jungle Drums [Bechet/Singleton]
7. Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood Mama) [Brandow/Kent/Robins]
8. What a Dream [Bechet]
9. Weary Blues [Matthews]
10. Really the Blues [Mezzrow]
11. Summertime [Gershwin/Gershwin]
12. High Society [Melrose/Steele]
13. Indian Summer [Dubin/Herbert]
14. Sidney's Blues [Bechet]
15. One O'Clock Jump [Basie]
16. Preachin' Blues [Bechet]
17. Dear Old Southland [Creamer/Layton]
18. Perdido Street Blues [Hardin]
19. Shake It and Break It [Clarke/Friscoe]
20. Winin' Boy Blues [Morton]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.