Description
The Hottest Dixie Party In Town (Happy Bird Shuffle) | Traditional Jazz CD Compilation
UPC: 4011222016034
Overview
"The Hottest Dixie Party In Town" is a vibrant compilation showcasing the finest in traditional jazz and dixieland from renowned British and European jazz musicians. Released in 1995 through the Pastels label in Germany, this collection brings together 14 outstanding performances from acclaimed artists including Max Collie, Terry Lightfoot, Monty Sunshine, Ken Colyer, and Humphrey Lyttelton. The album captures the joyful, exuberant spirit of traditional jazz with its lively clarinet solos, swinging brass sections, and infectious rhythms that defined the dixieland revival movement of the post-war era.
Product Features
- Format: CD Compilation
- Release Year: 1995
- Label: Pastels (Catalog #: 20.1603)
- Genre: Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Dixieland
- Total Runtime: 54:52
- Distribution: TIM The International Music Company AG (Germany)
- Series: The Hottest Dixie Party In Town
- Made in: EEC
Track Listing
- Runnin' Wild - Max Collie's Rhythm Aces - 5:58
- I Found A New Baby - Abbi Hübner's Low Down Wizards - 4:14
- The Entertainer - Rod Mason/Ian Wheeler - 3:04
- That's A Plenty - Terry Lightfoot - 4:04
- Livin' High - Hot Shots - 3:38
- Moose March - Crane River Jazzband - 4:38
- Wild Cat Blues - Monty Sunshine's Jazzband - 3:01
- Shine - Jazz Lips - 3:15
- St. James Infirmary - Ken Colyer - 6:06
- Happy Bird Shuffle - Terry Lightfoot - 3:08
- Slow Drag's Place - Monty Sunshine's Jazzband - 3:36
- Sometimes My Burden - Crane River Jazzband - 3:50
- Papa-de-da-da - Dreamland Orchestra - 3:12
- Georgia Mae - Humphrey Lyttelton - 2:28
Interesting Facts
British Traditional Jazz Revival
Many artists featured on this compilation were key figures in the British traditional jazz revival that began in the 1940s and flourished through the 1950s and 1960s. Musicians like Ken Colyer, Humphrey Lyttelton, and Monty Sunshine were instrumental in reviving interest in New Orleans-style jazz in post-war Britain, creating a distinctive British interpretation of this American art form. Colyer was particularly influential, having actually traveled to New Orleans to study with traditional musicians before returning to Britain to spread the authentic style.
Terry Lightfoot's Contribution to Jazz
Featured twice on this compilation with "That's A Plenty" and his original composition "Happy Bird Shuffle" (which lends its name to the album subtitle), Terry Lightfoot was a pivotal figure in British jazz. Leading his "Jazzmen" for over five decades, Lightfoot was known for his clarinet playing and became one of the most popular traditional jazz bandleaders in Britain, regularly appearing on television and radio programs throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Monty Sunshine's Clarinet Legacy
Monty Sunshine, represented here with "Wild Cat Blues" and "Slow Drag's Place," gained international recognition for his clarinet playing, particularly his 1956 recording of "Petite Fleur" with Chris Barber's Jazz Band, which became a worldwide hit. Sunshine's warm, melodious clarinet style became highly influential in the traditional jazz scene, and his original composition "Slow Drag's Place" showcases his compositional talents alongside his instrumental abilities.
The Hamburg Connection
This compilation was produced and distributed through German companies based in Hamburg, reflecting the strong popularity of traditional jazz in Germany. The European traditional jazz scene has long maintained a devoted following, with festivals and clubs across the continent celebrating this distinctively American music form. German bandleader and trumpeter Abbi Hübner, featured here with his Low Down Wizards, represents this Continental tradition of dixieland jazz.
Publishers
Released through Pastels (20.1603) in Germany in 1995, with distribution by TIM The International Music Company AG and Music Alliance. Copyright and publishing rights held by Edition Sonant.
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