Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34660 in Music
• Released on: 2003-01-21
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Album Description
Originally released in 1955, "Bixieland" is Eddie Condon's tribute to the legendary Bix Beiderbecke and includes Wild Bill Davison or Bobby Hackett on cornet, trombonist Cutty Cutshall, Dick Cary on alto horn and clarinetist Edmond Hall. "Treasury Of Jazz" was released in 1956 as an album to complement his book of the same title, and includes trumpeters Wild Bill Davison, Billy Butterfield, trombonist Cutty Cutshall, clarinetists Pee Wee Russell and Peanuts Hucko, pianists Gene Schroeder and Ralph Sutton, bassist Walter Page and drummer George Wettling.

Customer Reviews

Another great Eddie Condon "Twofer"!
"Bixieland" has always been one of my favorite Condon albums because you can tell that the musicians, who knew and respected Bix Beiderbecke, are making a heart-felt tribute to their friend.
The music is reminiscent of Bix's recordings, but it still is Eddie Condon and his great group: Cutty Cutshall, Dick Carey, Ed Hall, Gene Schroeder, Walter Paige, George Wettling, Pete Pesci & Condon, himself. I only saw Eddie and his group twice. The first time was in 1956 at the first Newport Jazz Festival when His Group and Louis Armstong's group played in a torrential downpour. It was at this session Eddie made his somewhat immortal comment, "We play 'Modern' Dixieland". The second time was in early 1958 in New York at "Condons" before the venue changed premises. Man, it was good stuff to listen to then...and still is. Get this CD. You'll be glad you did.

Wonderful Music
Terrific traditional Chicago-style jazz from Eddie and his crew. Played without pandering to nostagia, but approached on its own terms, with verve and genuine feeling.

Eddie Condon's Bixieland: Treasury of Jazz
When I purchased this cd I expected to be able to hear Condon's playing; however, I hear every instrument except his. This was a disappointment. The music is entertaining. I just wanted to hear Condon playing. Did I have cotton in my ears? NO. It should have been called Treasury of Jazz--Eddie Condon's Favorites by His Buddies.