Albert Ammons - 1939-1946 (The Chronological Classics}
Year of Release: 1997
Label: Classics
Format:Mp3@320



This CD offers three distinct periods in the development of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons. Kicking off with solo tracks recorded in 1939 and 1944 for the Solo-Art and Commodore labels, the next batch follows him into a small-band format with Hop Lips Page practically stealing the show in his demonstrative style. The final ten selections emanate from Chicago sessions for Mercury -- again with a small group -- featuring vocals from Sippie Wallace and Mildred Anderson. Ammons was a giant in his chosen field of endeavor, and these sides make a marvelous addition to his too-short discography.[/size]

Albert Ammons - 1939-1946 {The Chronological Classic} Tracklist:

Albert Ammons
piano
Recorded New York 8 April 1939
01. St. Louis Blues (3:54)
02. Mecca Flat Blues (3:56)
03. Bass Gone Crazy (3:37)
04. Monday Struggle (3:56)
05. Boogie Woogie (3:30)
Recorded New York 11 Febuary 1944
06. Albert's Special Boogie Woogie (3:02)
07. The Boogie Rocks (3:03)
08. Blues On My Mind (3:09)
09. Bugle Boogie (2:53)

Albert Ammons and His Rythm Kings
Hot Lips Page trumpet, Vic Dickenson trombone, Don Byass tenor sax, Albert Ammons piano, Israel Crosby bass, Sid Cattlett drums
Recorded New York 12 Febuary 1944
10. Blues In The Groove (3:05)
11. The Breaks (3:10)
12. Jammin' The Boogie (4:06)
13. Bottom Blues (4:37)

Sippie Walkace with Albert Ammons and His Rhythm Kings
Artie Stark alto sax, Albert Ammons piano. Lonnie Johnson guitar,
John Lindsay bass, Tom Taylor drums, Sippie Wallace vocals
Recorded Chicago 25 September 1945
14. Bedroom Blues (3:17)
15. Buzz Me (3:05)

Albert Ammons and His Rhythm Kings
Albert Ammons piano, Ike Perkins gutar, Isreal Crosby bass, Jack Cooley drums-vocal, Mildred Anderson vocals
Recorded Chicago 8 April 1946
16. Doin' The Boogie Woogie (2:52)
17. Oh, Lady, Be Good! (2:35)
18. Suitcase Blues (2:46)
19. Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera (2:36)

Albert Ammons and His Rhythm Kings
Albert Ammons piano, Ike Perkins gutar, Isreal Crosby bass, Jack Cooley drums-vocal,
Recorded 2 July 1946
20. Swanee River Boogie (2:33)
21. Why I'm Leaving You (2:41)
22. I Don't Want To See You (2:51)
23. Red Sails In The Sunset (