Still in the '20s

Still in the '20sThis title is currently available as a digital download only. From 2002 to 2007, the West End Jazz Band produced and released seven critically acclaimed full length CDs on its own Legacy 2K label. The discs quickly garnered rave reviews around the globe from fans of 1920s and '30s jazz and "hot dance" music for their sparkling arrangements, superb musicianship, crisp sound quality, and fresh repertoire, reviving excellent but seldom heard songs from

This title is currently available as a digital download only.

From 2002 to 2007, the West End Jazz Band produced and released seven critically-acclaimed full-length CDs on its own Legacy 2K label. The discs quickly garnered rave reviews around the globe from fans of 1920s and '30s jazz and "hot dance" music for their sparkling arrangements, superb musicianship, crisp sound quality, and fresh repertoire, reviving excellent but seldom-heard songs from the era. The lineup in these years included the cream of Chicago-area traditional jazz musicians:  Mike Bezin (leader, cornet, and arrangements), Leah Bezin (banjo and guitar), Frank Gualtieri (trombone), John Otto (reeds), Wayne Jones or Mike Albiniak (drums), and Mike Walbridge (tuba). The discs are now out-of-print collector's items, and when used copies turn up, they often show considerable signs of use -- a testament to their enduring popularity! These were not merely souvenirs to buy and put on the shelf; they were played -- often!

By special arrangement with Mike Bezin, Rivermont is pleased to offer all seven of these CDs as digital downloads, complete with PDFs of the original booklets. Load these up on a USB stick for the car, or enjoy them through your home stereo and hear why the West End Jazz Band was one of the world's foremost "hot and sweet" jazz bands for more than 40 years. 71 minutes.

Rivermont catalogue number: RD-6006

Formats available:

• Apple Lossless (digital download / no physical product)
• MP3 (digital download / no physical product)
  

If you are purchasing a digital download and you do not know whether your playback device is compatible with Apple Lossless, we recommend the universally-compatible MP3 format.  All digital downloads include a PDF digital booklet containing all of the text and images found in the physical CD booklet. If you select Apple Lossless or MP3, you will receive a download link by e-mail upon completion of checkout; no physical product will be mailed to you.

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