For one of violinist
Joe Venuti's final recording sessions, he engages in a set of duets with the talented swing pianist
Dave McKenna. The original LP had a dozen performances and the reissue CD adds seven more. In addition to the usual standards, there are several Dixieland tunes (including three versions of "At the Jazz Band Ball") and four
Venuti originals.
McKenna (with his rolling basslines) was a perfect partner for the violinist, making this set one of the best of
Venuti's later years. ~ Scott Yanow