Eddie Condon - Eddie Condon In Japan (1964)

By 1964, Eddie Condon was not recording all that regularly; in fact this CD has his only recording from the 1963-67 period. Condon, who does some announcing and contributes some barely audible rhythm guitar, is joined by a particularly strong group consisting of trumpeter Buck Clayton, trombonist Vic Dickenson, tenor saxophonist Bud Freeman, clarinetist Pee Wee Russell, pianist Dick Cary (doubling on alto horn), bassist Jack Lesberg and drummer Cliff Leeman. The band plays Dixieland and swing standards with spirit and enthusiasm while singer Jimmy Rushing takes four vocals including a previously unissued "Blues Medley." The CD reissue also adds "new" versions of "Caravan" and "Basin Street Blues"; other highlights include "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me," "Pee Wee's Blues," "Royal Garden Blues" and Dickenson's charming feature on "Manhattan." Recommended.

Tracks:

1.Introduction (1:40)
2.I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (5:14)
3.Pee Wee's Blues (5:24)
4.Stompin' At The Savoy (3:47)
5.Rose Room (5:20)
6.Manhattan (3:57)
7.Caravan (3:39)
8.Basin Street Blues (6:53)
9.Three Little Words (3:48)
10.I Would Do Anything For You (4:13)
11.All Of Me (3:55)
12.Am I Blue (6:07)
13.When You're Smiling (2:42)
14.Blues Madley: Goin' To Chicago / Every Day / See See Rider (6:54)
15.Royal Garden Blues (7:39)

Personnel:

Eddie Condon-guitar
Buck Clayton-trumpet
Vic Dickenson-trombone
Bud Freeman-tenor sax
Pee Wee Russell-clarinet
Dick Carey-piano,alto horn
Jack Lesberg-bass
Cliff Leeman-drums