The World's Greatest Jazz Band, Manchester, England 1971

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Yank Lawson-trumpet
Billy Butterfield-trumpet and fluegelhorn
Ed Hubble-trombone
Vic Dickenson-trombone
Bob Wilber-clarinet and soprano saxophone
Bud Freeman-tenor saxophone
Ralph Sutton-piano
Bob Haggart-bass
Gus Johnson, Jr.-drums

A rare opportunity to experience a live performance by a classic version of the WGJB, comprising some of the best improvising musicians on the jazz scene, several of whom had been ground breakers from the Thirties. They were all mature and at the top of their game at the time the music on this concert was recorded. As Yank states at the conclusion, "It was a ball!"

Selections:
Panama, Dogtown Blues,Ain't Misbehavin', Black and Blue, Alligator Crawl, I Got Rhythm, Big Noise From Winnetka, What's New?, South Rampart Street Parade, Bourbon Street Parade, The Girl On the Beach, Just One of Those Things, Summertime, Viper's Drag, At Sundown, In a Sentimental Mood, Muskrat Ramble, Up Up and Away, My Inspiration