BUNK'S BLUES

BUNK JOHNSON

A new anthology of rare tracks by one of the true legends of New Orleans Jazz compiled by the respected musician and broadcaster, Mike Pointon. Bunk Johnson's re-emergence in the 1940s inspired a whole generation of young jazzmen throughout the world. This newly re-mastered selection reminds us what a vital link Bunk was to the very earliest days of jazz. The CD and authoritative booklet gives a detailed insight into the life and work of a legendary master of New Orleans trumpet who influenced everyone from Louis Armstrong to such respected European revivalists as Ken Colyer. This CD contains 23 tracks all recorded between 1942 ad 1947 for various producers. Complete personnel and recording details are included in the liner notes.

Price: $17.98

Publisher/Record Label Info:: UPBEAT URCD-235

Product Details: Compact Disc

April 19, 2010

Product Code: 604388734221

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