A Sultry Serenade

by Jim Beebe

Overview

This is a high-quality Dixieland/swing set recommended to lovers of classic jazz. The musicianship in Jim Beebe's group is quite high; the standards are given fresh interpretations, and there is plenty of variety. In addition to the leader's fluent trombone, the band features cornetist Connie Jones (who on ballads occasionally hints strongly at Wild Bill Davison), John Otto on clarinet and alto, the fine stride piansit Paul Asaro, bassist John Rany and drummer Johnie Faren. Singer Judi K. is a welcome addition on five numbers, including "Blue Prelude" and a spirited "This Joint Is Jumpin'." Other highlights include an upbeat "Chicago," "Bye & Bye" (which has a surprise "glee club" vocal from the group), Johnie Faren's feature on "Drummin' Man," and the Duke Ellington-associated title cut. This is a difficult release to resist, particularly for listeners who enjoy hearing three horns jamming together. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/12/1996
Label:	Delmark
UPC:	0038153023027
Rank:	239404

Tracks

1. Chicago
2. Canal Street Blues
3. Blue Prelude
4. This Joint Is Jumpin'
5. Sultry Serenade
6. Trav'lin' Light
7. Bye & Bye
8. Drummin' Man
9. Buddy Bolden's Blues
10. Just a Closer Walk With Thee
11. Night Train

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jim Beebe   Primary Artist,Trombone
Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz   Primary Artist
Connie Jones   Guest Artist,Cornet
John Otto   Sax (Alto),Clarinet
Paul Asaro   Piano
John Bany   Bass
Judi K.   Vocals
Johnie Faren   Drums

Technical Credits

RGK   Producer
Oscar Washington   Composer
Paige Van Vorst   Liner Notes
Monique Churchill   Photography
Traditional   Composer
Paul Serrano   Engineer
Jimmy Mundy   Composer
King Oliver   Composer
Connie Jones   Arranger
Joe Bishop   Composer
Fats Waller   Composer
Gene Krupa   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Robert G. Koester   Producer,Supervisor
Jelly Roll Morton   Composer
Jim Beebe   Producer
Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz   Performer
Jimmy Forrest   Composer
Trummy Young   Composer
Tyree Glenn   Composer
Lewis Simpkins   Composer
Gordon Jenkins   Composer
Kate Hoddinott   Design,Session Photographer