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The Complete Recorded Works Volume 2: A Handful Of Keys
Artist:
Format:
Compact Disc (Audio)
No of Discs:
4
Availability:
Available
Release Date:
04-09-2006
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Label:
Packaging:
Box Set
Catalog Number:
JSPCD928
Description
The first release in a series of eight 4CD box sets chronicling the complete recorded works of one of the great characters of the 20's - 40's jazz scene.
An exceptionally talented pianist in the stride manner, Waller also pioneered the use of the pipe organ and Hammond organ in jazz, as a composer and improviser his melodic invention rarely flagged, he wrote many joyously whimsical songs (for others as well as himself) including several now considered 'standards' of the genre, and he was an extremely humorous entertainer.
Compiled and remastered by renowned music restorer Ted Kendall (winner of numerous accolades and awards for remastering) the series includes many previously unknown takes and other rarities and every track is taken from original 78s, test pressings and acetates, no secondary sources have been used.
This volume opens in 1929 when Waller had established himself among the inner circle of New York session players: he was now becoming a successful songwriter and recording artist, he had contributed to a couple of hit Broadway shows, and he had played Carnegie Hall. The 101 tracks include some of his most highly rated instrumentals such as "Handful Of Keys" and "Smashing Thirds" and successful songs such as "Ain't Misbehavin'", "You're Not The Only Oyster In The Stew", "I've Got A Feeling I'm Fallin" and "Honeysuckle Rose".
Tracks
- Name
- Handful Of Keys
- The Minor Drag
- Harlem Fuss
- Numb Fumblin'
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Sweet Savannah Sue
- I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
- Love Me Or Leave Me
- Gladyse
- Valentine Stomp
- Waiting At The End Of The Road
- Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
- Tanglefoot
- That's All
- Waitin' At The End Of The Road
- Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
- Goin' About
- My Feelin's Are Hurt
- That's How I Feel Today
- Six Or Seven Times
- Smashing Thirds
- Lookin' Good But Feelin' Bad
- I Need Someone Like You
- Big Business - Part 1
- Big Business - Part 2
- Plain Dirt
- Gee, Ain't I Good To You?
- I'd Love It
- The Way I Feel Today
- Miss Hannah
- Peggy
- Wherever There's A Will, Baby
- You Don't Understand
- You've Got To Be Modernistic
- My Fate Is In Your Hands
- My Fate Is In Your Hands
- Turn On The Heat
- Lookin' For Another Sweetie
- Ridin' But Walkin'
- Won't You Get Off It, Please?
- When I'm Alone
- St Louis Blues
- After You've Gone
- Girls Like You Were Meant For Boys Like Me
- Arkansas Blues
- Eqyptian-Ella
- I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
- Dallas Blues
- Royal Garden Blues
- I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
- Draggin' My Heart Around
- You Rascal You
- That's What I Like About You
- Chances Are
- I Got The Ritz From The One I Love
- China Boy
- Lies
- I'm Sorry Dear
- Tiger Rag
- I Would Do Anything For You
- Mean Old Bed Bug Blues
- Yellow Dog Blues
- Yes Suh!
- A Shine On Your Shoes/Louisiana Hayride
- A Porter's Love Song To A Chambermaid
- I Wish I Were Twins
- Armful O' Sweetness
- Do Me A Favor
- Georgie May
- Then I'll Be Tired Of You
- Don't Let It Bother You
- Have A Little Dream On Me
- Serenade For A Wealthy Widow
- How Can You Face Me?
- Sweetie Pie
- Mandy
- Let's Pretend There's A Moon
- You're Not The Only Oyster In The Stew
- Honeysuckle Rose
- Believe It, Beloved
- Dream Man
- I'm Growing Fonder Of You
- If It Isn't Love
- Breakin' The Ice
- I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
- I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
- Love Me Or Leave Me
- Gladyse
- Valentine Stomp
- Waiting At The End Of The Road
- Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
- Tanglefoot
- Waiting At The End Of The Road
- Baby, Oh! Where Can You Be?
- Goin' About
- Where Ever There's A Will
- I Would Do Anything For You
- Mean Old Bed Bug Blues
- Yellow Dog Blues
- Yes Suh!
- I Wish I Were Twins