Son-of-a-Weizen Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 My Dad loves Boogie Woogie. He was down visiting last week and brought along a few discs from the Mosaic 'Boogie' Select I'd picked up for him. I really couldn't believe how giddy he got when it was on....almost like a kid! I'm thinking that I'd like to pick up for him a Meade Lux Lewis cd for Xmas and am looking at this one. It's oop, but I've seen a few (new) Amazon seller copies going for about $35. If anyone's familiar with this 14 track cd, it's the 3 or 4 full rompin' tracks like 'Joe Prein's Boogie', 'Bush Street Boogie' and 'Hangover Boogie' that are most up his alley. Should I go with this one.....or are there others I might want to check out first? Thanks. Quote
AllenLowe Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) there's a Blue Note Collection with him, Ammons, and James P. - great stuff, don't know if it's still available - of course, the original Honky Tonk Train, on Paramount (1928?) is still incredible and on various collections; he also re-recorded it in 1935, I think There's also a Riverside. Edited November 30, 2009 by AllenLowe Quote
BillF Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 21 classic boogie tracks by Ammons, Lewis, Johnson, Yancey and Pinetop Smith are on A Jazz Hour With the Boogie Woogie Giants which is available on Amazon for $17.15. Quote
king ubu Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 Allen, this one's available - there was a 2CD Mosaic (which I don't have, alas): Also some Chrono Classics, I guess... yup: 1927-1939, 1939-1941, 1941-1944 - I have the first one, more great music! The Verve Elite disc is fine, if you can get it I wouldn't hesitate! I think it was the very last VEE I got to complete my collection. Quote
Ken Dryden Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 In addition to the out of print Mosaic set, look for these titles: The Blues Piano Artistry of Meade Lux Lewis: http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gxftxqqgldde Alternate Takes Live Performances & Soundies: http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dzfrxqqjldfe I'm not a big fan of Cat House Piano, though I'm keeping my copy. One to avoid is the Phillips LP Boogie Woogie House Party: http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hxftxqqgldde Quote
Christiern Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 I produced the Riverside album (I think it was his last session). He also plays celeste on it. I don't have "Cat House Piano", but I recall liking it when I wrote the notes. Having shamelessly said all that, l join those who recommend the original Blue Note recordings. Quote
AllenLowe Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 I was wondering if the Riverside was yours, Chris. I used to have the LP but can't find it. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 What happened to my smiley for Chris's post? I like the Riverside and agree with his post. Someone is really quick on the trigger. Quote
Ken Dryden Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 Chris, I should have remembered your involvement with the Riverside album, which has long been a favorite of mine. Meade Lux Lewis had one additional outing after recording the Riverside date, the rather forgettable Phillips LP Boogie Woogie House Party, which I seem to recall was recorded in 1962. Quote
mjzee Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 I don't know if you want to go down-market, but this is such a ridiculous price that you should consider, if only as an add-on to whatever you wind up buying. Meade Lux Lewis has 7 tracks scattered across these 10 CDs (tracks are Randini's Boogie, Bearcat Crawl, Whistlin' Blues, Bass On Top, Honky Tonk Train Blues, Lux's Boogie, and Glendale Glide...no discographical data is provided). $15.49 from an Amazon reseller (yes, for 10 CDs): Quote
MartyJazz Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 My Dad loves Boogie Woogie. He was down visiting last week and brought along a few discs from the Mosaic 'Boogie' Select I'd picked up for him. I really couldn't believe how giddy he got when it was on....almost like a kid! I'm thinking that I'd like to pick up for him a Meade Lux Lewis cd for Xmas and am looking at this one. It's oop, but I've seen a few (new) Amazon seller copies going for about $35. If anyone's familiar with this 14 track cd, it's the 3 or 4 full rompin' tracks like 'Joe Prein's Boogie', 'Bush Street Boogie' and 'Hangover Boogie' that are most up his alley. Should I go with this one.....or are there others I might want to check out first? Thanks. Well, the CD does give you a lot more music as I have the original Verve LP which only has 8 tracks. It's been many a year since I've listened to it but will do so and will compare this relatively late Meade Lux Lewis with his earlier work that is represented on a couple of boogie woogie LP anthologies I also have. Gives me a good excuse to get into an area of jazz I've completely lost touch with. Quote
brownie Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 I don't know if you want to go down-market, but this is such a ridiculous price that you should consider, if only as an add-on to whatever you wind up buying. Meade Lux Lewis has 7 tracks scattered across these 10 CDs (tracks are Randini's Boogie, Bearcat Crawl, Whistlin' Blues, Bass On Top, Honky Tonk Train Blues, Lux's Boogie, and Glendale Glide...no discographical data is provided). $15.49 from an Amazon reseller (yes, for 10 CDs): I'ld second that. A very worthy anthology from Membran. Like most Membran anthologies it's not perfect but you can't beat the prize! From King Ubu: "Allen, this one's available - there was a 2CD Mosaic (which I don't have, alas)" It was a BN reissue. One CD, not 2! Quote
king ubu Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 Sorry for the confusion - the BN was one CD, the Mosaic was 2CDs (or 3LPs) Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Posted December 2, 2009 I don't have "Cat House Piano", but I recall liking it when I wrote the notes. Was that among the titles that disappeared from your place in the 'great' cd heist you mentioned a few years back? Having shamelessly said all that, l join those who recommend the original Blue Note recordings. I wasn't even aware of this BN disc and will most definitely be ordering it. Appreciate all of the suggestions. Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Posted December 2, 2009 Alternate Takes Live Performances & Soundies: http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dzfrxqqjldfe Great suggestion. With 'Roll 'em Pete', 'Six Wheel Chaser,' & 'Fast Boogie'...this one is a must. Ken, do you have any suggestions re: Boogie Woogie DVDs that I might try to track down? Thanks, Rolf Quote
Christiern Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 Was that among the titles that disappeared from your place in the 'great' cd heist you mentioned a few years back? I thought it was, but, yesterday... Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Posted December 2, 2009 Soooo, the cat lives!! ....a little banged up perhaps from the years in a storage bin.......but alive nonetheless! Quote
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