This collectors' LP has live performances from a variety of Dixieland-oriented groups led by guitarist
Nappy Lamare in September 1947. The overlapping bands feature such fine players as trumpeters Chuck Mackey,
Johnny Windhurst and
George Thow (
Windhurst and Mackey work very well together on an extended version of "Wolverine Blues"), trombonists
Lou McGarity, Bud Wilson and
Joe Yukl (the latter is showcased on "Charmaine"), clarinetist
Matty Matlock, pianist
Marvin Ash, bassist
Morty Corb, and
Nick Fatool,
Ray Bauduc or John Freeling on drums; tenor great
Eddie Miller guests on "Peg O'My Heart," while
Lamare sings "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town." Despite a few odd splices that cut into an occasional chorus, this is an enjoyable set of swinging music.
–
Scott Yanow, Rovi