This 1997 CD contains some of the most rewarding Dixieland ever recorded. On November 27, 1943, cornetist
Wild Bill Davison, trombonist
George Brunies (in peak form), clarinetist
Pee Wee Russell, pianist
Gene Schroeder, rhythm guitarist
Eddie Condon, bassist
Bob Casey, and drummer
George Wettling cut a classic version of "That's a Plenty," along with three other songs that show just how exciting the style can be. Also on this CD are Davison's other Commodore sessions as a leader, 24 titles in all that include such outstanding players as clarinetists
Edmond Hall,
Joe Marsala, and
Albert Nicholas; trombonist
Lou McGarity; pianists
Dick Cary and
Joe Sullivan; and drummers
Danny Alvin and
Dave Tough. With definitive versions of such tunes as "Muskrat Ramble," "At the Jazz Band Ball," "Jazz Me Blues," "Sensation," and "I'm Coming Virginia," this is an essential acquisition for anyone even remotely interested in freewheeling Chicago Dixieland jazz.