Cambridge University Jazz / Various Cambridge University Jazz / Various CD

While this CD examines the music emanating from Cambridge University much of the pioneering sounds were the work of Fred Elizade. The music here follows the Quinquaginta Band through the years. Elizalde played piano and arranged from his arrival at Cambridge in 1924 until his talents were recognized by Ambrose whose Savoy Orpheans were headquartered in London. In 1929 the recordings featured George Monkhouse and His Cambridge Quinquaginta Ramblers. The leadership passed on to pianist Richard Philpott whose six solos are included on this CD. The final two tracks feature Alec Gracie And His Varsity Madhatters who recorded for the obscure Girmac label.

1. High-High-High Up in the Hills 2. Muddy Water 3. Ain't She Sweet 4. Hurricane 5. Stomp Your Feet 6. Clarinet Marmalade 7. So the Blackbirds and the Bluebirds Got Together 8. Birmingham Bertha 9. Stamp Your Feet 10. Singapore Sorrows 11. Avalon 12. Cryin' All Day 13. Baby 14. Whispering 15. Once Again 16. Flight of Fancy 17. Here Is My Heart 18. If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight) 19. After You've Gone/Some of These Days 20. Chinatown My Chinatown 21. Who's Sorry Now 22. Bugle Call Rag 23. Chicago 24. Sweet Sue 25. Lady Be Good 26. St. Louis Blues 27. Medley from Eura-Optimists, 1936 [Medley]