Pee Wee Russell - The Individualism Of Pee Wee Russell (1952) [1995]

In December 1950, Russell nearly died from the effects of years of excessive drinking and limited eating. By the time of the Boston engagement that resulted in this double LP, he was 90 percent recovered. Leading a strong sextet that boasted fine solos from trombonist Eph Resnick and the great young trumpeter Ruby Braff, Russell performs mostly veteran, Dixieland standards during these extended workouts, avoiding clichés and playing his typically unique ideas with spirit and enthusiasm.


Tracks:

01 - Love Is Just Around The Corner
02 - Squeeze Me
03 - Ballin' The Jack
04 - I'd Do Most Anything For You
05 - California, Here I Come
06 - St. James Infirmary
07 - Baby Won't You Please Come Home
08 - The Lady's In Love With You
09 - Struttin' With Some Barbecue
10 - St. Louis Blues
11 - Sweet Lorraine
12 - Sentimental Journey
13 - If I Had You
14 - Coquette
15 - The Lady Is A Tramp

Personnel:

Pee Wee Russell, clarinet
Ruby Braff, trumpet
Eph Resnick, trombone
Red Richards, piano
John Field, bass
Kenny John, drums