Bunk Johnson - Bunk's Blues (2009)

A new anthology of rare tracks by one of the true legends of New Orleans Jazz compiled by the respected musician and broadcaster, Mike Pointon. Bunk Johnson's re-emergence in the 1940s inspired a whole generation of young jazzmen throughout the world. This newly re-mastered selection reminds us what a vital link Bunk was to the very earliest days of jazz. The CD and authoritative booklet gives a detailed insight into the life and work of a legendary master of New Orleans trumpet who influenced everyone from Louis Armstrong to such respected European revivalists as Ken Colyer. Bunk Johnson's Original Superior Band 11 June 1942 New Orleans Bunk Johnson trumpet, Jim Robinson trombone, George Lewis clarinet, Walter Decou piano, Lawrence Marrero banjo, Austin Young bass, Ernest Rogers drums Bunk Johnson's Jazz Band 2 October 1942 New Orleans Bunk Johnson trumpet, Albert Warner trombone, George Lewis clarinet, Walter Decou piano, Lawrence Marrero banjo, Chester Zardis bass, Edgar Moseley drums. Bunk Johnson and the Yerba Buena Bazz Band. Spring 1944 San Francisco Bunk Johnson trumpet and vocal, Turk Murphy trombone, Ellis Horn clarinet, Burt Bales piano, Pat Patton banjo, Squire Girsback brass bass, Clancy Hayes drums and vocal, Sister Lottie Peavay vocals Sydney Bechet/Bunk Johnson 10 March 1945 New York Bunk Johnson trumpet, Sydney Bechet clarinet, Sandy Williams trombone, Cliff Jackson piano, Pops Foster bass, Manzie Johnson drums Sydney Bechet and his New Orleans Rhythm Kings 3 April 1945 Boston, MA Bunk Johnson trumpet, Sydney Bechet clarinet, Ray Parker piano, Pops Foster bass, George Thompson drums. Bunk Johnson's New Orleans Band 21 November 1945 New York Bunk Johnson trumpet, Jim Robinson trombone, George Lewis clarinet, Lawrence Marrero banjo, Alton Purnell piano, Slow Drag Pavageau bass, Baby Dodds drums. Bunk Johnson and his New Orleans Band Track 15 recorded 6 December 1945 New York Track 16 and 17 recorded 19 December 1945 New York Personnel the same as tracks 13 and 14.