This is a solid record of Dixieland, New Orleans jazz, and jazz versions of ragtime tunes. Pianist Lars Edegran (who also plays guitar and banjo) heads an excellent sextet/septet most notable for featuring Tom Fischer (clarinet, alto, and tenor) and on half of the selections, Evan Christopher on clarinet and tenor. Trumpeter Dwayne Burns (who takes good vocals on "When My Dreamboat Comes Home" and "Some of These Days") and trombonist Freddie Lonzo have some fine solos along...   [ read more ]

CD $15.18

The New Orleans Owls were a spirited seven- to nine-piece band whose hot jazz and interesting arrangements made them a legendary group to early jazz collectors. The band's entire output, 18 selections from five sessions, is reissued on this highly enjoyable CD from the English label Frog. The Owls did not have any famous musicians (other than guitarist Nappy Lamare on the final date), but their versions of such songs as "Stomp Off, Let's Go," "Tampeekoe," "White Ghost Shivers," a...   [ read more ]

CD $19.93

What 3 Mustaphas 3 did for what might be called Eastern European trad-rock, the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars do for klezmer. With tongue firmly in cheek (but hand soundly on heart), the Allstars create a unique, funky brand of traditional Yiddish music. "A Viennese Freilach" is lively yet languid, but they pull out all the stops on "The Wedding Suite" (which features the interlude "Transition to Buffet"). ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide

CD $17.08