“Pacific Coast Blues” – Original Memphis Five (1922)

Can’t remember who but someone was asking about OM5 Arto discs. Here’s one!

“Pacific Coast Blues” gets off to a jumpy start – and if you’ve ever driven on Highway 1 in California this is not surprising. But things soon get rolling along, led by Phil Napoleon’s bright and cheerful trumpet melodies. Great ensemble playing and a few hot breaks but few extended solos in their own right.

Recorded in New York City on June 14, 1922.
Released as Arto 9153.

Credits:
Phil Napoleon – trumpet
Miff Mole – trombone
Jimmy Lytell – clarinet
Frank Signorelli – piano
Jack Roth – drums