Recorded at “The Birdhouse” in Chicago, this is one in a series of “Living Legends” recordings of great traditional jazz artists. Franz and his band were commissioned to do this album in 1961 and it features one of Franz’s original compositions, “Blue Thursday”, as well as his arrangement of “1919 Rag”. In Bob Shoffner, who is prominently featured on trumpet, Franz found a true musical partner. His musical and vocal complements to Franz’s stylings mesh perfectly and Shoffner is still remembered by Franz as one of his favorite trumpeters to this day. The other musicians joining Franz (clarinet and vocals) and Shoffner on this album include John Thomas on trombone; Bill Oldham on tuba; Rozelle Claxton on piano; Lawrence Dixon on banjo; and Bill Curry on drums.
Musicians: Franz Jackson (clarinet and vocals); Bob Shoffner (trumpet); John Thomas (trombone); Bill Oldham (tuba); Rozelle Claxton (piano); Lawrence Dixon (banjo); and Bill Curry (drums)
Cuts Include:
Shimme-Sha-Wabble
Riverside Blues
Yellow Dog Blues
King Porter Stomp
Sister Kate
Colonel Bogey March
Bugle Blues
Hotter Than That
