Jimmy O'Bryant, Vol. 2 & Vance Dixon (1923-1931): Hot Clarinet

by Jimmy O'Bryant, Vance Dixon

Overview

The second of two Jimmy O'Bryant CDs released by the Austrian RST label features the early and long-obscure clarinetist (who sometimes sounded a bit like Johnny Dodds) on the last nine recordings made by his ironically titled Jimmy O'Bryant's Washboard Wonders. These trio performances feature O'Bryant, pianist Jimmy Blythe, and either Jasper Taylor or W.E. Buddy Burton on washboard; Burton plays effective banjo on "Sugar Babe," and other highlights include "Milenberg Joys," "My Man Rocks Me," and "Shake That Thing." The latter half of this set has recordings by clarinetist and altoist Vance Dixon (who makes O'Bryant seem famous in comparison) with Deppe's Seranaders in 1923 ("Congaine" also features pianist Earl Hines), in duos and trios from 1926-27, backing blues singer Hattie McDaniels (the future actress) on two numbers in 1929, and O'Bryant leading his own group on four novelties from 1931 (including "Laughing Stomp"). Although not as essential as the more significant 1920s recordings, this CD (along with Jimmy O'Bryant's Washboard Band, Vol. 1) is certainly worth exploring by fans of the era. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/08/2000
Label:	Rst Records
UPC:	0714298151923
Rank:	166080

Tracks

1. Down to the Bricks  - Jimmy O'Bryant
2. I Found a Good Man After All  - Jimmy O'Bryant
3. Milenberg Joys  - Jimmy O'Bryant
4. Sugar Babe  - Jimmy O'Bryant
5. Thirty-Eight & Two  - Jimmy O'Bryant
6. Please Don't Break 'Em Down  - Jimmy O'Bryant
7. Chicago Skiffle  - Jimmy O'Bryant
8. My Man Rocks Me  - Jimmy O'Bryant
9. Shake That Thing  - Jimmy O'Bryant
10. Congaine  - Vance Dixon
11. K.D. Blues  - Vance Dixon
12. Headache Blues  - Vance Dixon
13. Tiger Rag  - Harry Da Costa  - Vance Dixon  - Eddie Edwards  - Nick LaRocca  - Henry W. Ragas  - Tony Sbarbaro  - Larry Shields
14. D a D Blues (S.O.B. Blues)  - Vance Dixon
15. Crazy Quilt  - Vance Dixon
16. My Man Just Won't Don't  - Vance Dixon
17. Sweet Patunia  - Vance Dixon
18. That New Love Maker of Mine  - Vance Dixon  - Hattie McDaniel
19. Any Kind of Man Would Be Better Than You  - Vance Dixon  - Hattie McDaniel
20. Hot Peanuts  - Vance Dixon
21. Pete, the Dealer in Meat (Meat Man Pete)  - Vance Dixon
22. Laughing Stomp  - Vance Dixon
23. Who Stole the Lock?  - Vance Dixon

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jimmy O'Bryant   Primary Artist,Clarinet
Vance Dixon   Primary Artist,Clarinet
Hattie McDaniel   Primary Artist,Vocals,Accordion
Harry Williams   Drums
Papa Too Sweet   Vocals
Jasper Taylor   Bass
Harry Jackson   Sax (Alto)
W.E. Burton   Bass,Banjo
Alec Channey   Piano
Lawrence Dixon   Banjo
Vance Dixon & His Pencils   Vocals
Lois Deppe   Vocals
Jimmy Blythe   Piano
Earl Hines   Piano

Technical Credits

Hattie McDaniel   Performer
Larry Shields   Composer
Eddie Edwards   Composer
Nick LaRocca   Composer
Henry W. Ragas   Composer
Tony Sbarbaro   Composer
Johnny Parth   Producer,Compilation Producer
Gerhard Wessely   Remastering
Rudolf Staeger   Executive Producer
K.H. Rosenzopf   Art Direction
Ross Wilby   Liner Notes
Harry Da Costa   Composer