SY OLIVER - OLIVERS TWIST WALK EASY

SY OLIVER/OLIVERS TWIST WALK EASY

During the 1950s and '60s, arranger Sy Oliver's groups reflected their leader's loyalty to the swing era and lack of interest in newer jazz styles. This disc reissues two rare Oliver albums that were originally recorded as radio transcriptions. The 24 concise performances range from folk melodies — such as 'Oh, Them Golden Slippers,' 'l'm a Little Teapot,' and 'Arkansas Traveler' — to swing compositions. Trumpeter Charlie Shavers is the star of the earlier set, while the tenor of Budd Johnson takes honors on the second session.

       1.  Chiu Chiu 
       2.  Oh Them Golden Slippers 
       3.  This Is Love
       4.  The Blue Tail Fly  
       5.  Annie Laurie
       6.  I'll Fly Away 
       7.  Lazy Mississippi Moon 
       8.  Intermezzo   
       9.  I Found the One I Love 
       10.  I'm a Little Teapot 
       11.  Arkansas Traveler 
       12.  Mansion over the Hilltop  
       13.  Easy Walker 
       14.  I've Been Working on the Railroad 
       15.  Lazy 
       16.  Old Time Religion
       17.  I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen 
       18.  Mixed Doubles 
       19.  Back Home 
       20.  I Like You 
       21.  Last Night in Town  
       22.  Five Flats Furnished  1 
       23.  You Tell Me Your Dream 
       24.  I'm the Guy That Loves Ya