Dancing the Devil Away: Hot Dance Music on Edison Diamond Discs (1923-1928) Live Rivermont BSW-1162

Rivermont BSW-1162

Ida (Sweet as Apple Cider)

traces Aaronson's Commanders from mid-1928 (in the midst of the band's appearance in the Broadway smash Paris) through end of 1932

Paul Asaro and The Fat Babies pay homage to the recordings of "Fats" Waller and His Rhythm

Why Can't You Behave

Dancing the Devil Away: Hot Dance Music on Edison Diamond Discs (1923-1928) Live Rivermont BSW-1162This compilation brings together 21 rare jazz and "hot dance" selections recorded for Thomas Edison's record label in the 1920s. Most of them have not previously been reissued. This disc features fine performances from such jazz luminaries as Red Nichols, Phil Napoleon, Leo McConville, and Donald Lindley (trumpet); Miff Mole, Abe Lincoln, Chuck Campbell, Sam Ruby, and Herb Winfield (trombone); Bobby Davis, Frankie Ward, and Pete Pumiglio (reeds);