Preservation Jazz (2001)

About this title: This sampler has 15 selections taken from the 1918-1926 period, mixing together some obscurities with well-known jazz performances. One problem is that exact dates (beyond the year) and personnel are not listed, making this of lesser interest to collectors despite the inclusion of a few rarities. The programming is also a bit random, although there are some gems here. The least-known performances are "Bluin' the Blues" by Lopez & Hamilton's Kings of Harmony Orchestra, the Original New Orleans Jazz Band's "Ja-Da," and Wilbur Sweatman's "The Darktown Strutters' Ball," while Louis Armstrong & ... read more

Tracks:

1. Muskrat Ramble [Gilbert/Ory]
2. Canal Street Blues [King Oliver/Armstro]
3. Tiger Rag [DaCosta/Edwards/LaR]
4. Bluin' the Blues [Ragas]
5. Rampart Street Blues [Austin]
6. Cake Walking Babies from Home [Smith/Troy/Williams]
7. New Orleans Hop Scop Blues [Thomas]
8. I've Got the Blues for Rampart Street [Cox]
9. Heebie Jeebies [Atkins]
10. Ja-Da
11. Everybody Loves My Baby [Palmer/Williams]
12. The Darktown Strutters' Ball
13. Buddy's Habits [Nelson/Straight]
14. Jazz Me Blues [Delaney]
15. New Orleans Joys [Morton]

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