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12/01/1962
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All Music Guide Review
It seems strange that by 1962, altoist/singer Louis Jordan was thought of as a has-been, for he was actually still in his prime. However, Jordan had run out of new hits and seemed very much passé to some listeners. Most of this CD reissue features Jordan sounding quite exuberant and creative on a 1962 set with trombonist Chris Barber's flexible Dixieland band. The nine selections include four remakes (including "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" and "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby"), a few newer songs, and bright renditions of "Sister Kate" and "Indiana"; Jordan, Barber, trumpeter Pat Halcox and clarinetist Ian Wheeler form a potent frontline. Also on the CD are five selections taken from unrelated Barber sessions, including three Duke Ellington songs. Recommended to fans of Dixieland, small-group swing and Louis Jordan. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Louis Jordan & Chris Barber Track Listing
Credits of Louis Jordan & Chris Barber
- Johnny McCallum
- Banjo, Guitar
- John Slaughter
- Guitar
- Ian Wheeler
- Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
- Dick Smith
- Bass
- Eddie Smith
- Banjo
- Henry Dreyfuss
- Liner Notes
- Alan Bates
- Producer
- John Crocker
- Clarinet, Vocals, Sax (Alto)
- Jack Flavelle
- Bass, Guitar (Bass), Vocals
- Steve Hammond
- Banjo, Guitar
- Chris Barber
- Trombone, Main Performer, Performer
- Louis Jordan
- Saxophone, Sax (Alto), Vocals, Main Performer, Performer
- Patrick Halcox
- Trumpet
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