“Farewell Blues” – Eddie Lang – Joe Venuti and their All Star Orchestra (1931)

A rousing deep-depression cut from Lang and Venuti and friends. The boys take on the early standard “Farewell Blues”, written and recorded by members of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings almost a decade earlier.

Lang and bassist Ward Lay keep a stompin’ rhythm throughout as we hear a rotating selection of outstanding soloists, including Benny Goodman on clarinet, Venuti on violin, Jack Teagarden on trombone, and Charlie Teagarden on trumpet.

Recorded in New York City on October 22, 1931.
Released as Panachord 25151

Credits
Charlie Teagarden – trumpet
Jack Teagarden – trombone
Benny Goodman – clarinet
Joe Venuti – violin
Frank Signorelli – piano
Eddie Lang – guitar
Ward Lay – string bass
Neil Marshall – drums