Willie "The Lion" Smith in the 1920s was considered one of the big three of stride piano, along with James P. Johnson and Fats Waller. He was an influence on the young Duke Ellington. Because he...
This CD features two small group sessions recorded in the late 1950s featuring two of the finest traditional jazz pianists - Art Hodes and Don Ewell. Tracks include Apex Blues, Liberty Inn Drag,...
W. Yoshio Toyama Jazz All-Stars 1975.1. Yellow Dog Blues 2. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? 3. Make Me a Pallet on the Floor 4. Our Monday Date 5. St. James Infirmary 6. Medley: Buddy...
Live solo piano in Great Britain 1971.1. If Dreams Come True 2. Basin Street Blues 3. Corrine, Corrina 4. Delmar Drag 5. Keepin' Out of Mischief Now 6. Handful of Keys 7. It Must Be True 8. Aunt...
Studio session by pianist Don Ewellon while on tour in Australia w. Pamela Hird-tpt (a la Kid Thomas), Llew Hird-tmb (a la Kid Ory+), Carl Hird-cl (a la George Lewis) & the Sydney Stompers.1...