Co-led by pianist and Jelly Roll Morton authority Oliver and veteran drummer Smith, alongside their like-minded cohorts they dig deep into the archives of the legendary Melrose Brothers publishing catalogue. I quote from the blurb: the Incomparables have transformed rare 1920s melodies into vibrant, hard swinging modern classics.
Maybe. Personally I find them about as vibrant, hard swinging and as modern as the latter-day Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band. Nevertheless, although it may challenge the definition of modern by quite a few decades it is still an enjoyable album and a must for regulars at any classic jazz party between Whitley Bay and Turtle Bay in Manhattan. Indeed several of the musicians may well turn up at the Village Hotel this November including Hancock and Schumm who both shine through out.
Bebop, hard bop, jazz rock, fusion or Chorlton-cum-Hardy jazz (as Humph once made reference to) it ain't.
New Orleans, Chicago, Dixieland, Memphis, Melbourne St., Forth Banks and Cullercoats Crescent Club it certainly is.
It's fun and well played with just enough authenticity to do JRM proud. Lance
Stomp Your Stuff; Bucktown Blues; Grace and Beauty; Jimtown Blues; Mill Creek Shuffle; Honey Babe; San Sue Strut; 29th and Dearborn; Mobile Blues; Dallas Stomp; Original Chinese Blues; Daddy Do; Cafe Capers
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