CD Details
- Released: March 14, 2006
- Originally Released: 2000
- Label: Collectables Records
- Original Album#1: Atlantic 1300 (1958)
- Original Album#2: Atlantic 1318 (1959)
Description by OLDIES.com:
On these two albums originally released in the 1950s, Wilbur de Paris' swinging New Orleans-style playing shines through. "Wilbur de Paris Plays Something Old New Gay Blue" showcases all the colors of the trombonist's playing, while "That's a Plenty" will leave you asking for more.
Tracks:
- 1.Panama Rag
- 2.Beale Street Blues
- 3.Madeira
- 4.Bouquets
- 5.Banjolie
- 6.Muskrat Ramble
- 7.Colonel Bogey's March
- 8.High Society
- 9.That's A Plenty
- 10.Mack The Knife
- 11.Waiting For The Robert E. Lee
- 12.Malta
- 13.Hesitatin' Blues
- 14.Frankie & Johnny
- 15.In A Persian Market
- 16.Somebody Stole My Gal
- 17.Change O' Key Boogie
Product Description:
2 LPs on 1 CD: PLAYS SOMETHING OLD NEW GAY BLUE (1958)/THAT'S A PLENTY (1959).
Includes liner notes by Wilbur De Paris.
PLAYS SOMETHING NEW GAY OLD BLUE:
Personnel: Wilbur De Paris (trombone); Doc Cheatham (trumpet); Sidney De Paris (cornet); Omer Simeon (clarinet); Wilbert Kirk (harmonica, drums); Sonny White (piano); Lee Blair, John Smith (banjo); Hayes Alvis (bass).
Engineer: Tom Dowd.
Originally released on Atlantic (1300).
THAT'S A PLENTY:
Personnel: Wilbur De Paris (trombone); Doc Cheatham (trumpet); Sidney De Paris (cornet); Omer Simeon (clarinet); Sonny White (piano); John Smith (guitar); Hayes Alvis (bass); Wilbert Kirk (drums).
Engineers: Tom Dowd, Phil Iehle.
Originally released on Atlantic
Personnel: Wilbur De Paris (trombone); John "BJ John" Smith (guitar, banjo); Lee Blair (banjo); Wilbert Kirk (harmonica, drums); Omer Simeon (clarinet); Doc Cheatham (trumpet); Sidney DeParis (cornet); Sonny White (piano).
Liner Note Author: Wilbur De Paris.
Recording information: 05/26/1956-12/15/1958.
All of Wilbur DeParis' valuable Atlantic recordings of 1952-1960 have been reissued on two-fer Collectables CDs. This single disc has DeParis' two sets from 1958. Trombonist Wilbur DeParis, cornetist Sidney DeParis, clarinetist Omer Simeon, and occasionally trumpeter Doc Cheatham make for a formidable front line, the rhythm section is spirited, and the repertoire is generally quite inspired. Not only are the usual warhorses given creative treatment, but such DeParis originals as "Madeira," "Bouquets," "Malta," and "Change o' Key Boogie" give variety to this fun set. All of the DeParis Collectables reissues are worth picking up by trad jazz fans, and this one is no exception. ~ Scott Yanow
