Wilbur DeParis & His New New Orleans Jazz Band are in typically fine form on this set of radio broadcasts from Jimmy Ryan's (their home base) during 1951-1952. The performances, which are mostly taken from the Dr. Jazz radio series, features the band surprisingly playing without a bassist yet not really not missing that instrument. Trombonist
DeParis, trumpeter Sidney DeParis, and clarinetist
Omer Simeon always made for a potent front line, and these performances (cut before the band's first Atlantic album) are full of spirit, enthusiasm, and creativity within the genre of New Orleans jazz. Highlights include "Prelude In C Sharp Minor," "The Pearls," "Milneburg Joys," and "Florida Blues." Easily recommended to fans of the band. ~ Scott Yanow