In 2006, Off The Record made its name with this widely celebrated reissue of all 37 sides made by King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band in 1923. The producers were able to procure fresh transfers from the best available copies of the records, achieving a satisfying listening experience. The 2-CD set featured a 36-page booklet with notes by David Sager and several previously unpublished photos.
OVERVIEW
- Catalogue number: ARCH OTR-MM6-C2
- UPC: 777215111028
- Original release date: November 5, 2006
- Running length: 104:59 / 37 tracks / 2 CD set
- Notes & packaging: Includes a 32-page booklet
- Tracks recorded: 1923
- Produced by Off The Record
- Awards: 50th GRAMMY Nominee, Best Album Notes
Tracks
| Tracklist: CD 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Just Gone | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 2. | Canal Street Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 3. | Mandy Lee Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 4. | I’m Going Away to Wear You Off My Mind | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 5. | Chimes Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 6. | Weather Bird Rag | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 7. | Dipper Mouth Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 8. | Froggie Moore | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 9. | Snake Rag | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 10. | Snake Rag | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 11. | Sweet Lovin’ Man | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 12. | High Society Rag | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 13. | Sobbin’ Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 14. | Where Did You Stay Last Night | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 15. | Dipper Mouth Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 16. | Jazzin’ Babies Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| Tracklist: CD 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alligator Hop | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 2. | Zulu’s Ball | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 3. | Workingman Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 4. | Krooked Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 5. | Chattanooga Stomp | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 6. | London (CafÈ) Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 7. | Camp Meeting Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 8. | New Orleans Stomp | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 9. | Buddy’s Habit | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 10. | Tears | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 11. | I Ain’t Gonna Tell Nobody | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 12. | Room Rent Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 13. | Riverside Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 14. | Sweet Baby Doll | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 15. | Working Man Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 16. | Mabel’s Dream | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 17. | Mabel’s Dream [take 1] | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 18. | Mabel’s Dream [take 2] | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 19. | The Southern Stomps [take 1] | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 20. | The Southern Stomps [take 2] | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
| 21. | Riverside Blues | King Oliver’s Jazz Band | 1923 | |
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