The outstanding orchestra of Henry “Red” Allen master pressed and reissued on the Bluebird label. What a sound!
Originally released on the Victor V-38000 series in the early 1930s – this big swingin’ sound certainly must have still sounded fresh and crisp even when it was reissued on Bluebird in 1937. If you’re “feeling drowsy”, this oughta wake you right up!
Features an all-star cast of great performances and the legendary rhythm section of Pops Foster and Paul Barbarin.
Recorded in New York on February 18, 1930.
Originally released on Victor V-38121 (as Henry Allen Jr. and his New York Orchestra).
Reissued as Bluebird B-6588 in 1937.
Credits
Henry Allen – trumpet, director
Otis Johnson – trumpet
J. C. Higginbotham – trombone
William Thornton Blue – clarinet, alto sax
Charlie Holmes – clarinet, soprano sax, alto sax
Teddy Hill – clarinet, tenor sax, baritone sax
Luis Russell – piano
Will Johnson – banjo
Pops Foster – bass
Paul Barbarin – drums