URCD233D
This double CD contains two complete George Lewis albums from 1958 recorded under the prestigious supervision of Norman Granz. One of them, “The Perennial George Lewis”, holds a special place in the hearts of many Lewis enthusiasts and the other, Oh Didn't He Ramble” (issued in the UK as a 10” album 'Raggin' And Stompin' and EP “New Orleans Memories”) is somewhat less well known but equal in stature.
Of considerable added importance is a very scarce (only ever available in the States) album by longtime Lewis pianist, who had been in the band from the days of Bunk Johnson, Alton Purnell. Purnell's enormously appealing blues and boogie tinged playing (a great influence on Fats Domono) and vocals were an integral part of the important early '50s George Lewis band. This album came about through the instigation of tenor sax-man Plas Johnson (of Henry Mancini “Pink Panther” fame) who is featured on several tracks.
Disc: 1
Description: Tracks 1-10 The Perennial George Lewis
Tracks 11-16 Funky Piano New Orleans Style : Alton Purnell (Side A)
1: Ace In The Hole
2: It's A Long, Long Way To Tipperary
3: West End Blues
4: Jambalaya
5: Wolverine Blues
6: Take My Hand, Precious Lord
6: Take My Hand, Precious Lord
7: Mack The Knife
8: Yaaka Hula Hicky Dula
9: Careless Love
10: Hindustan
11: Yancey Special
12: Stackolee
13: Pine Top's Boogie
14: Yellow Dog Blues
15: Sentimental Journey
16: Slow Goin', Fast Comin' Back
Disc: 2
Description: Tracks 1-10 Oh, Didn't He Ramble
Tracks 11-16 Funky Piano New Orleans Style: Alton Purnell (Side B)
1: Say Si Si
2: Beale Street Blues
3: Down Home Rag
4: Riverside Blues
5: Streets of the City
6: Somebody Stole My Girl
7: Runnin' Wild
8: Lily of the Valley
9: Oh, Didn't He Ramble
10: Weary Blues
11: Buster Anderson's Blues
12: I Want You - I Need You
13: Alberta
14: C.C. Rider
15: Someday You'll Be Sorry
16: St Louis Blues
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