The Crown King of Swing Fletcher Henderson |
Released March ??, 1931 - October ??, 1931
In 1931 the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra recorded ten titles for the low-budget Crown label. This LP includes all ten numbers plus two alternate takes, giving Henderson's band a chance to play material generally not associated with their early brand of swing including such tunes as "After You've Gone," "Stardust," "Tiger Rag" and even "Twelfth Street Rag." Although not essential (only the remake of "Sugar Foot Stomp" is classic), it is interesting to hear trumpeters Bobby Stark and Rex Stewart, trombonist J.C. Higginbottham and tenorman Coleman Hawkins soloing on this unlikely material. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
TRACKS 1. After You've Gone 2. Stardust 3. Tiger Rag 4. Somebody Stole My Gal 5. You Rascal You [Take 2] 6. You Rascal You [Take 3][#] 7. Blue Rhythm [Take 1] 8. Blue Rhythm [Take 3][#] 9. Sugar Foot Stomp [#] 10. Low Down on the Bayou [#] 11. Twelfth Street Rag 12. Milenberg Joys
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