Put together to coincide with the release of Robert Altman's film Kansas City, this sampler traces the evolution of Kansas City jazz from 1925-39. Certainly recommended much more for general listeners than for completists, this CD has fine music (fortunately programmed in chronological order) from Bennie Moten, Jesse Stone, Julia Lee, George E. Lee's Novelty Singing Orchestra, Walter Page's Blue Devils, Fletcher Henderson, Andy Kirk, Don Albert, the Carolina Cotton Pickers, the Original Yellow Jackets, Harry James, Pete ...
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Put together to coincide with the release of Robert Altman's film Kansas City, this sampler traces the evolution of Kansas City jazz from 1925-39. Certainly recommended much more for general listeners than for completists, this CD has fine music (fortunately programmed in chronological order) from Bennie Moten, Jesse Stone, Julia Lee, George E. Lee's Novelty Singing Orchestra, Walter Page's Blue Devils, Fletcher Henderson, Andy Kirk, Don Albert, the Carolina Cotton Pickers, the Original Yellow Jackets, Harry James, Pete Johnson, Count Basie, Ernie Fields, Pete Johnson and Joe Turner, Mary Lou Williams, Harlan Leonard, Jay McShann, Horace Henderson and Billie Holiday. A fine introduction to the joyful swing music of Kansas City. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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This is a USED ITEM. The CD is in nice condition but may have minor SCUFFS and or SCRATCHES on the DISC and PACKAGING. MAY NOT INCLUDE the CD insert booklet. Thank you for supporting Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara County in our mission to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families through education, skills training, and the power of employment. OUR MEDIA HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. WE CLEAN OUR DISK FOR MINOR SCRACTHES.
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Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!