Notes: | Originally issued as compact disc. Liner notes by Orrin Keepnews laid in container. Variously, George Lewis, clarinet, his quartet, and his New Orleans Jazz Band: selections #1-6: [George Lewis] Quartet: George Lewis, clarinet ; Alton Purnell, piano, vocals (except "Salty dog") ; Lawrence Marrero, banjo ; Alcide (Slow Drag) Pavageau, bass ; Dr. Edmond Souchon, vocal ("Salty dog" only). Selections #7-12: New Orleans Jazz Band: Alvin Alcorn, trumpet ; Bill Matthews, trombone ; George Lewis, clarinet ; Lester Santiago, piano ; Alcide (Slow Drag) Pavageau, bass ; Paul Barbarin, drums. Selections #1-6 recorded in New Orleans, September 25, 1953 ; selections #7-12 recorded in New Orleans, August, 1951. Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2009. (Jazz music library). Available via World Wide Web.
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