To celebrate jazz saxophonist Loren McMurray, about whom there is a resurgence of interest following Archeophone Records recent CD release “The Moaningest Moan of them All: The Jazz Saxophone of Loren McMurray (1920-1922) – this is the second of three transfers from my own collection that I’m posting this week.
Here we have Loren McMurray joining a very early OM5 session. Mac had already recorded “Lonesome Mama Blues” twice earlier that year with both the Virginians and Markels Orchestra and was quite familiar with the tune.
This peppy version features lively ensemble playing with plenty of interesting solos and breaks by McMurray.
Recorded on May 10, 1922 in New York City.
Released as Puritan 11131, Paramount 20131, Banner 1068, Broadway 11129, Famous 3125, and Regal 9301.
Credits:
Loren McMurray – alto sax, tenor sax
Phil Napoleon – trumpet
Miff Mole – trombone
Jimmy Lytell – clarinet
Frank Signorelli – piano
Jack Roth – drums
Be sure to watch my interview with producer Colin Hancock about the Loren McMurray CD release on Archeophone Records – which was recently nominated for a GRAMMY award for Best Historical Album.
https://youtu.be/j6WxtLP8PWM
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