Up Jumped the Devil (1957)

About this title: This previously unissued program (released on a 1995 CD by the British Upbeat label) features one of the more famous versions of trumpeter Ken Colyer's Jazzmen in prime form. The recording quality is not flawless, but the spirit of the often ensemble-oriented music certainly shines through. Colyer teams up with clarinetist Ian Wheeler, trombonist Mac Duncan, pianist Ray Foxley, banjoist Johnny Bastable, bassist Ron Ward and drummer Colin Bowden for stirring versions of a variety of Dixieland standards -- including "Milenberg Joys," "When You Wore a Tulip" and "Doctor Jazz" -- plus a few ... read more

Tracks:

1. Sensation Rag [Edwards]
2. Milneburg Joys [Ropollo/Mares/Morto]
3. When You Wore a Tulip [Wenrich]
4. Mazie (Martha) [Caine/Dawson/Gold]
5. Up Jumped the Devil [Traditional]
6. Moose March [Flath]
7. Breeze [Hanley/Ballard-Macd]
8. Bourbon Street Parade [Barbarin]
9. Red Sails in the Sunset [Williams/Kennedy]
10. Doctor Jazz [King Oliver/Melrose]
11. Tiger Rag [DaCosta/Edwards/LaR]

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