Name: World On A String by Henry "red" Allen
Brand: Henry "Red" Allen
SKU: 078635249729
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

COMPILATION

A true classic, this release finds trumpeter Red Allen at the peak of his creative powers with a remarkable octet also featuring trombonist J.C. Higginbotham, clarinetist Buster Bailey, and the great tenor Coleman Hawkins. "I Cover the Waterfront" has a wonderfully abstract statement from Allen, "Love Is Just Around the Corner" is joyous Dixieland, "Let Me Miss You, Baby" is a particularly strong blues (featuring Allen's vocal), and the simple blues line that serves as a melody on "Algiers Bounce" is quite catchy. The other seven selections from the classic veterans are also quite enjoyable. Although the music has its basis in Dixieland and swing, the solos of Allen and Hawkins in particular look ahead toward the future. There is nothing dated about these essential performances; highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

1. Love Is Just Around the Corner (1991 Remastered)

by Henry "red" Allen

Primary Artist: Henry "red" Allen; Main Performer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Clarinet: Buster Bailey; Performer
Drums: Cozy Cole; Performer
Guitar: Everett Barksdale; Performer
Piano: Marty Napolean; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Coleman Hawkins; Performer
Trombone: J.j. Higginbotham; Performer
Trumpet: Henry "red" Allen; Performer
Vocals: Henry "red" Allen; Performer
Composer: Lewis Gensler
Leo Robin; Composer
Lyricist: Leo Robin
Lewis Gensler; Composer
Producer: Fred Reynolds; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Paul Goodman; Production

3. Ride, Red, Ride (1991 Remastered)

by Henry "red" Allen

Primary Artist: Henry "red" Allen; Main Performer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Clarinet: Buster Bailey; Performer
Drums: Cozy Cole; Performer
Guitar: Everett Barksdale; Performer
Piano: Marty Napolean; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Coleman Hawkins; Performer
Trombone: J.j. Higginbotham; Performer
Trumpet: Henry "red" Allen; Performer
Vocals: Henry "red" Allen; Performer
Composer: Irving Mills
Lucius Millinder; Composer
Lyricist: Lucius Millinder
Irving Mills; Composer
Producer: Fred Reynolds; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Paul Goodman; Production

4. I Cover the Waterfront (1991 Remastered)

by Henry "red" Allen

Primary Artist: Henry "red" Allen; Main Performer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Clarinet: Buster Bailey; Performer
Drums: Cozy Cole; Performer
Guitar: Everett Barksdale; Performer
Piano: Marty Napolean; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Coleman Hawkins; Performer
Trombone: J.j. Higginbotham; Performer
Trumpet: Henry "red" Allen; Performer
Vocals: Henry "red" Allen; Performer
Composer: John W. Green
Edward Heyman; Composer
Lyricist: Edward Heyman
John W. Green; Composer
Producer: Fred Reynolds; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Paul Goodman; Production

6. St. James Infirmary (1991 Remastered)

by Henry "red" Allen

Performer: Coleman Hawkins; Performer
Primary Artist: Henry "red" Allen; Main Performer
Trumpet: Henry "red" Allen; Performer
Vocals: Everett Barksdale
Marty Napoleon
William Cole
Lloyd Trotman
William C. Bailey, Sr.
Jay C. Higginbotham
Henry "red" Allen
Coleman Hawkins
Cozy Cole
Marty Napolean
Buster Bailey
Allen
J.j. Higginbotham; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Fred Reynolds; Production
Reissue Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Remastering: Paul Goodman; Production