: Disc 1: The Studio Sessions () 1-1: Bobby Shaftoe (2:48) 1-2: Chimes Blues (3:24) 1-3: The Martinique (4:11) 1-4: New Orleans Blues (2:35) 1-5: Merry Down Rag (3:21) 1-6: Stevedore Stomp (3:40) 1-7: Weeping Willow Blues (3:14) 1-8: Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out (3:47) 1-9: Rock Island Line (2:27) 1-10: John Henry (2:05) 1-11: Nobody's Child (3:03) 1-12: Wabash Cannonball (2:16) : Disc 2: The Live Sessions () 2-1: Lord, Lord, Lord (3:39) 2-2: Merry Down Blues (3:46) 2-3: Skokiaan (3:40) 2-4: I'd Love It (3:32) 2-5: Storyville Blues (5:04) 2-6: It's Tight Like That (3:31) 2-7: Bury My Body (3:02) 2-8: Diggin' My Potatoes (3:09) 2-9: Ice Cream (4:34) 2-10: Oh Didn't He Ramble (1:33) 2-11: The Girls Go Crazy (3:47) 2-12: I Never Knew Just What A Girl Could Do (4:16) 2-13: St. Louis Blues (2:35) 2-14: I Hate A Man Like You (2:38) 2-15: Salutation March (2:51) 2-16: Reckless Blues (3:09) 2-17: The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise (4:35)
Number of discs:
2
Description:
"Complete Decca Sessions 1955-56" is a remarkable CD release by Chris Barber's Jazz Band, brought to you by the renowned label Lake. This collection captures the essence of British traditional jazz during its golden era, featuring all recordings made for Decca between 1955 and 1956. The album showcases the band's energetic performances and innovative arrangements that helped shape the UK jazz scene. Chris Barber's Jazz Band, led by trombonist Chris Barber, played a pivotal role in popularizing New Orleans-style jazz in Europe. Their hit "Petite Fleur," among others, achieved international acclaim and remains a classic to this day. Lake Records is celebrated for its dedication to high-quality reissues of classic jazz and blues recordings, ensuring that legendary sessions like these are preserved with exceptional sound fidelity.