In 1956 the Good Time Jazz label travelled to New Orleans and recorded eight different regularly working bands for three songs apiece, releasing the results on two LPs; both volumes have been reissued on CD. The musicianship is quite high throughout this series and there are many fine soloists in addition to spirited ensembles.
Vol. 1 has music from trumpeter Sharkey Bonano's Kings of Dixieland (a sextet that includes a young
Pete Fountain on clarinet) along with bands headed by drummer
Paul Barbarin, trombonist
Bill Matthews and the late great trumpeter
George Girard. It's recommended as is Vol. 2.