Oliver,King Blues Singers & Hot Bands On Okeh CD

This latest Frog release completes the reissue of all Joe 'King' Oliver's pre 1930 recordings in superior sound quality. It features "The King" at his very best, accompanying the great blues singers from Sippie Wallace to Texas Alexander and on to his outstanding solo and ensemble performances with hot "house" bands. Plus performances alongside other jazz giants such as Clarence Williams, Eddie Lang, Omer Simeon and more. 22 tracks compiled & produced by Paul Swinton and remastered by Ted Kendall.

1. Kiss Me Sweet - King Oliver, Louis, Steve J 2. Construction Gang - King Oliver, Butter Beans ; Susi 3. Morning Dove Blues - King Oliver, Thomas, George 4. Devil Dance Blues - King Oliver, Wallace, Sippie 5. Every Dog Has His Day - King Oliver, Wallace, Sippie 6. Shake It Down - King Oliver, Urquart 7. Red River Blues - King Oliver, Williams, Clarence 8. Lazy Mama - King Oliver, Gray 9. Mountain City Blues - King Oliver, Troutt 10. Empty Bed Blues, Pt. 1 - King Oliver, Johnson, Elizabeth 11. Empty Bed Blues, Pt. 2 - King Oliver, Johnson, Elizabeth 12. West End Blues - King Oliver, Oliver, Joe 13. Get Up Off Your Knees - King Oliver, Williams, Clarence 14. My Handy Man - King Oliver, Razaf, Andy 15. Organ Grinder # a - King Oliver 16. Organ Grinder - King Oliver, Williams, Calrence 17. Tell Me Woman Blues - King Oliver, Alexander, Texas 18. Frisco Train Blues - King Oliver, Alexander, Texas 19. In the Bottle Blues - King Oliver, Williams, Clarence 20. What Ya Want Me to Do? - King Oliver, Williams, Clarence 21. Jet Black Blues - King Oliver, Johnson 22. Blue Blood Blues - King Oliver, Johnson