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Released March 11, 1927 - November 04, 1927
Fletcher Henderson's orchestra was at the peak of its powers during this period, as can be heard on such torrid recordings as "Fidgety Feet," "Sensation," "St. Louis Shuffle," and "Hop Off"; even the overly complex Don Redman arrangement "Whiteman Stomp" (which Paul Whiteman's musicians apparently had trouble learning) is no problem for this brilliant orchestra. Classics' chronological reissue of Henderson's valuable recordings on this CD covers the many highpoints of the peak year of 1927; only Duke Ellington's orchestra was on the level of this pace-setting big band. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
TRACKS 1. Shuffling Sadie 2. Fidgety Feet 3. Sensation 4. Wabash Blues 5. The Wang-Wang Blues 6. St. Louis Shuffle 7. Swamp Blues 8. Off to Buffalo 9. St. Louis Shuffle 10. Variety Stomp 11. P.D.Q. Blues 12. Livery Stable Blues 13. Whiteman Stomp 14. I'm Coming Virginia 15. Cornfed 16. Variety Stomp 17. The St. Louis Blues 18. Hop Off 19. Rough House Blues 20. Black Maria 21. Goose Pimples 22. Baltimore 23. A Rhythmic Dream 24. Hop Off
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