This finds Josephine Baker at the dawn of her music career, recording in France with various backing groups. While some of the later cuts emphasize the over-emoting chanteuse she eventually became, the early sides come closer to real jazz, even if the backing groups lack rhythmic pizzazz. The most interesting tracks here are her version of "Dinah" and her solo efforts (on which she accompanies herself on ukulele). If you're only used to hearing Baker singing in French and doing bombastic show tunes, this set will come as a revelation. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
Complete Recorded Works: 1926-27
10/12/1999 | Document
All Music Guide Review
Complete Recorded Works: 1926-27 Track Listing
Credits of Complete Recorded Works: 1926-27
- Johnny Parth
- Producer
- Gerhard Wessely
- Remastering
- Howard Rye
- Liner Notes
- Lèon Jacobs
- Trumpet
- Roger Jeanjean
- Clarinet
- Josephine Baker
- Vocals, Main Performer












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