There are not that many recordings from the later part of
Page's career, which makes this CD (comprised of radio broadcasts) of great interest.
Page is heard on a variety of Dixieland and swing standards with quite an assortment of all-stars including cornetist
Wild Bill Davison, trombonists Lou McGarity and Sandy Williams, clarinetists
Pee Wee Russell,
Bob Wilber, Eddie Barefield, Cecil Scott and Peanuts Hucko, pianists
Red Richards,
Dick Cary,
Joe Sullivan and Charlie Queener and drummer
George Wettling (who was actually the leader of these groups).
Page is in exuberant form whether singing tunes such as "When My Sugar Walks down the Street" and a riotous "St. Louis Blues" or leading the ensembles. This is one of his best recordings currently available and is often quite exciting. ~ Scott Yanow