Product details
- Label Murray Hill Records
- Artist Various
- Format Box Set
- Country United States
- Released Date 1975
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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In all my years of collecting, Collector's History Of Classic Jazz by Various stands out as a masterpiece that defines the genre from 1975.
Various poured their soul into this recording, and you can feel every emotion in their voice and guitar work.
By the '70s, Various was navigating the changing landscape of music – jazz fusion was emerging, rock was dominating the charts, and many traditional jazz artists were finding new ways to stay relevant. This album showcases the depth and sophistication that comes with adapting to changing times while staying true to your artistic vision.
Musical Analysis:
The raw emotional power of this blues recording hits you immediately. Various's performance is deeply rooted in the tradition while pushing boundaries in subtle but meaningful ways. The guitar work showcases that perfect balance between technical skill and emotional expression that defines great blues. The rhythm section locks in with a groove that's both relaxed and driving, creating that hypnotic quality that makes you lose track of time. This is blues played by musicians who lived it, not just studied it.
From a Collector's Perspective:
After decades of hunting down rare pressings and audiophile releases, I can tell you that records like this don't come around often. This isn't just a record – it's a piece of musical history that belongs in any serious collection. The market for recordings like this has only grown stronger over the years, as more collectors recognize the artistic and historical significance of these sessions.
What makes this pressing special:
Some parts of this set are remastered to simulate stereo.
Track Listing:
. Backgrounds Of Jazz
A1. Examples Of African Music (a) Sammsamounn (b) Sabar (c) Sammsamounn (d) Sougnou
A2. Black Woman (Mississippi Prison Negro Song)
A3. Everytime I Feel The Spirit
A4. Matchbox Blues
A5. International Cake Walk
A6. Hungarian Rag
. Ragtime And Boogie Woogie
B1. At A Georgia Camp Meeting
B2. Maple Leaf Rag
B3. Ragtime Oriole
B4. Jellyroll Blues
B5. Darktown Strutters Ball
B6. Bill Bailey
. New Orleans And Dixieland Style
C1. Jazz Funeral At New Orleans (When The Saints Go Marching In)
C2. Sensation Rag
C3. Dippermouth Blues
C4. Keyhole Blues
C5. Mama's Gone Goodbye
C6. High Society
D1. That's A Plenty
D2. Panama
D3. Jada
D4. South Rampart Street Parade
D5. Meet Me Where They Play The Blues
D6. Jeepers Creepers
. The Blues
E1. Mean Old Bed Bug Blues
E2. Boll Weevil Blues
E3. Blues For The Lowlands
E4. Goin' Back Home
E5. Chain Gang Blues
E6. Go Way From My Window
F1. Feelin' Lowdown
F2. Hobo Blues
F3. Ain't That Fine
F4. My Man
F5. Three Woman Blues
F6. Hush Hush
. Harlem And The New York Scene
G1. Tiger Rag
G2. Harlem Speaks
G3. You Can't Do What My Last Man Did
G4. Up A Teddy's Hill
G5. Groovin' High
G6. Ain't Misbehavin'
. Modern Jazz
H1. One Bass Hit-Pt. 2
H2. Thrice Upon A Theme
H3. Jitterbug Waltz
H4. Sunnymoon For Two
H5. Awful Mean
H6. Scrapple From The Apple
. Big Bands And The Swing Era
I1. Let's Dance
I2. Woodchoppers Ball
I3. Cherokee
I4. Begin The Beguine
I5. Caravan
I6. A Tisket, A Tasket
J1. St. Louis Blues
J2. Honeysuckle Rose
J3. Opus # 1
J4. How High The Moon
J5. Body And Soul
J6. One O' Clock Jump
Sound Quality & Pressing Details:
The sonic characteristics of this pressing are exceptional. The dynamic range captures every nuance of the original performance – from the subtle brush work on the drums to the full bloom of the horns in the climactic passages. The recording captures that raw, immediate energy that defines great blues. The guitar tone has that perfect balance of warmth and bite, the vocals sit perfectly in the mix, and the rhythm section provides that solid foundation you can feel in your chest. Pressing quality is crucial for a record like this, and this release maintains the highest standards. The vinyl is quiet between tracks, tracking is excellent throughout, and the overall presentation does justice to the source material.
– Miles Waxey
Artist: Various
Format: Box Set
Genre: Jazz
Label: Murray Hill Records
Catalog Number: 927942
Release Year: 1975
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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