Rollini Adrian - Swing Low (His 26 finest 1927-1938) (2024)

Here is a great portrait of the master of the bass saxophone, Adrian Rollini (1904-1956), giving a hugely enjoyable cross-section of his many classic jazz recordings from the 20s and 30s. Rollini was a prodigious talent (he gave a Chopin concert at the age of four!); he became a composer, arranger, bandleader and a multi-instrumentalist playing vibraphone, goofus, hot fountain pen, cello and piano – but he is famous as the man who put the huge bass saxophone on the map as a jazz instrument. “Swing Low” is a showcase for Rollini’s unique talents. Rollini is heard on most of the instruments mentioned, but especially on his uniquely uncumbersome-sounding brass monster sax.

Tracklist:
1-1. Adrian Rollini - Cornfed (02:54)
1-2. Adrian Rollini - After You’ve Gone (03:09)
1-3. Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang - Beatin' the Dog (02:42)
1-4. Adrian Rollini - Feelin’ No Pain (02:57)
1-5. Adrian Rollini - Honolulu Blues (02:49)
1-6. Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang - A Mug of Ale (03:03)
1-7. Adrian Rollini - At The Jazz Band Ball (02:58)
1-8. Adrian Rollini - Jazz Me Blues (03:11)
1-9. Adrian Rollini - Dixie (03:15)
1-10. Adrian Rollini - Arkansas Blues (02:42)
1-11. Adrian Rollini - My Melancholy Baby (03:08)
1-12. Adrian Rollini - Nobody’s Sweetheart (03:00)
1-13. Adrian Rollini - Karavan (03:11)
1-14. Adrian Rollini - Lucky Little Devil (03:30)
1-15. Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang - Hey, Young Fella! Close Your Old Umbrella (From "Dancing Lady") (03:09)
1-16. Adrian Rollini - Vibraphonia (02:49)
1-17. Adrian Rollini - Savage Serenade (03:01)
1-18. Adrian Rollini - It Had To Be You (03:04)
1-19. Adrian Rollini - Sugar (02:59)
1-20. Adrian Rollini - Davenport Blues (03:15)
1-21. Adrian Rollini - Bouncin’ In Rhythm (02:48)
1-22. Adrian Rollini - Tap Room Swing (02:50)
1-23. Adrian Rollini - Swing Low (03:14)
1-24. Adrian Rollini - Bill (02:59)
1-25. Adrian Rollini - You’re A Sweetheart (02:37)
1-26. Adrian Rollini - Small Fry (02:50)