Name: The Very First Recordings by John Handy
Brand: John Handy
SKU: 889176214080
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

ALBUM

Barry Martyn in the liner notes to this 1993 CD says "My feeling is, that had these been the only recordings of Handy, they would have been testament enough to his greatness." That statement is debatable -- although altoist Captain John Handy plays fine on the two sessions -- because the recording quality is shaky and the other musicians are not up to his level. The first 11 selections (only "Hindustan" was previously released) find Handy doing his best with a group that includes very erratic trumpet playing by Jimmy Clayton, the out-of-place electric guitar of George Guesnon, pianist Dave Williams, bassist Sylvester Handy and drummer Alfred Williams. The final three numbers (all formerly unreleased) are better, with Handy (on clarinet and alto) backed by pianist Louis Gallaud, bassist McNeil Breux and drummer Josiah Frazier. Handy would not record again as a leader for another five years, but he would cut several much better dates from 1965-70, particularly the busy 1965-66 period; therefore, this particular CD is mostly of historic value. ~ Scott Yanow

1. Victory Bounce

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

2. All of Me

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

3. Joe Sheep's Boogie Woogie

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

4. Big Old Muskrat

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

5. Old Rugged Cross

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

6. Just a Closer Walk with Thee

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

7. Pretty Baby

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

8. Partial Blues

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

9. Bye and Bye

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

10. Panama

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

11. Hindustan

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

12. Don'tcha Leave Before You Go

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

13. Broom Pusher's Blues

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

14. Old Rugged Cross (Alternate Version)

by John Handy

Primary Artist: John Handy; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Post Bop

Label

American Music

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 25, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

889176214080

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The Very First Recordings

1. Victory Bounce

2. All of Me

3. Joe Sheep's Boogie Woogie

4. Big Old Muskrat

5. Old Rugged Cross

6. Just a Closer Walk with Thee

7. Pretty Baby

8. Partial Blues

9. Bye and Bye

10. Panama

11. Hindustan

12. Don'tcha Leave Before You Go

13. Broom Pusher's Blues

14. Old Rugged Cross (Alternate Version)

Technical Specifications

The Very First Recordings

Product information

Release options

1. Victory Bounce

2. All of Me

3. Joe Sheep's Boogie Woogie

4. Big Old Muskrat

5. Old Rugged Cross

6. Just a Closer Walk with Thee

7. Pretty Baby

8. Partial Blues

9. Bye and Bye

10. Panama

11. Hindustan

12. Don'tcha Leave Before You Go

13. Broom Pusher's Blues

14. Old Rugged Cross (Alternate Version)

Technical Specifications