The Chronological Classics: Cab Calloway and His Orchestra: 1934‐1937

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Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Weakness
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1934-09-04)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1934-09-04)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1934-09-04)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1934-09-04)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1934-09-04) and Arville Harris (on 1934-09-04)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1934-09-04)
trombone:
DePriest Wheeler (on 1934-09-04) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1934-09-04)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1934-09-04), Edwin Swayze (on 1934-09-04) and Lammar Wright (on 1934-09-04)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1934-09-04)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1934-09-04)
3:07
2Good Sauce From the Gravy Bowl
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1935-01-21)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1935-01-21)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1935-01-21)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1935-01-21)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1935-01-21) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1935-01-21)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1935-01-21)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1935-01-21), DePriest Wheeler (on 1935-01-21) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1935-01-21)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1935-01-21), Edwin Swayze (on 1935-01-21) and Lammar Wright (on 1935-01-21)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1935-01-21)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1935-01-21)
3:11
3Keep That Hi-De-Hi in Your Soul
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1935-01-21)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1935-01-21)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1935-01-21)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1935-01-21)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1935-01-21) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1935-01-21)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1935-01-21)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1935-01-21), DePriest Wheeler (on 1935-01-21) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1935-01-21)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1935-01-21), Edwin Swayze (on 1935-01-21) and Lammar Wright (on 1935-01-21)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1935-01-21)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1935-01-21)
2:59
4Miss Otis Regrets
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1935-07-02)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1935-07-02)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1935-07-02)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1935-07-02)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1935-07-02) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1935-07-02)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1935-07-02), DePriest Wheeler (on 1935-07-02) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1935-07-02), Edwin Swayze (on 1935-07-02) and Lammar Wright (on 1935-07-02)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1935-07-02)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1935-07-02)
recording of:
Miss Otis Regrets (on 1935-07-02)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1934)
3:06
5I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares for Me)
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1935-07-02)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1935-07-02)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1935-07-02)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1935-07-02)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1935-07-02) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1935-07-02)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1935-07-02), DePriest Wheeler (on 1935-07-02) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1935-07-02), Edwin Swayze (on 1935-07-02) and Lammar Wright (on 1935-07-02)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1935-07-02)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1935-07-02)
recording of:
I Ain’t Got Nobody (on 1935-07-02)
lyricist:
Roger Graham
composer:
Spencer Williams (US jazz composer, pianist & singer)
3:06
6Nagasaki
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1935-07-02)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1935-07-02)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1935-07-02)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1935-07-02)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1935-07-02) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1935-07-02)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1935-07-02), DePriest Wheeler (on 1935-07-02) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1935-07-02), Edwin Swayze (on 1935-07-02) and Lammar Wright (on 1935-07-02)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1935-07-02)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1935-07-02)
recording of:
Nagasaki (in 1935)
lyricist:
Mort Dixon
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist) (in 1928)
2:59
7Baby Won't You Please Come Home
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1935-07-02)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1935-07-02)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1935-07-02)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1935-07-02)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1935-07-02) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1935-07-02)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1935-07-02), DePriest Wheeler (on 1935-07-02) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1935-07-02)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1935-07-02), Edwin Swayze (on 1935-07-02) and Lammar Wright (on 1935-07-02)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1935-07-02)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1935-07-02)
recording of:
Baby Won’t You Please Come Home (on 1935-07-02)
writer:
Charles Warfield and Clarence Williams (US jazz pianist, composer, singer and bandleader)
publisher:
Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
3:16
8I Love to Sing-A {From the Movie 'The Singing Kid'}
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1936-01-27)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-01-27)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-01-27)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-01-27)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1936-01-27) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1936-01-27)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-01-27)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1936-01-27), DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-01-27) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-01-27)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1936-01-27), Edwin Swayze (on 1936-01-27) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-01-27)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-01-27)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-01-27)
3:08
9You're the Cure for What Ails Me
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1936-01-27)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-01-27)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-01-27)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-01-27)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1936-01-27) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1936-01-27)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-01-27)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1936-01-27), DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-01-27) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-01-27)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1936-01-27), Edwin Swayze (on 1936-01-27) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-01-27)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-01-27)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-01-27)
3:03
10Save Me, Sister
double bass:
Al Morgan (jazz double-bassist) (on 1936-01-27)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-01-27)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-01-27)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-01-27)
reeds:
Arville Harris (on 1936-01-27) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1936-01-27)
saxophone:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-01-27)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1936-01-27), DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-01-27) and Harry White (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-01-27)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1936-01-27), Edwin Swayze (on 1936-01-27) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-01-27)
woodwind:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-01-27)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-01-27)
3:04
11Love Is the Reason
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-05-21)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-05-21)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-05-21)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-05-21) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-05-21)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-05-21) and Ben Webster (on 1936-05-21)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-05-21), Claude Jones (on 1936-05-21) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-05-21)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-05-21), Irving Randolph (on 1936-05-21) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-05-21)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-05-21)
3:15
12When You're Smiling
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-05-21)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-05-21)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-05-21)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-05-21) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-05-21)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-05-21) and Ben Webster (on 1936-05-21)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-05-21), Claude Jones (on 1936-05-21) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-05-21)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-05-21), Irving Randolph (on 1936-05-21) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-05-21)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-05-21)
recording of:
When You’re Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) (on 1936-05-21)
lyricist:
Mark Fisher (early 20th century songwriter) and Joe Goodwin
composer:
Larry Shay
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc.
3:21
13Jess's Natu'Lly Lazy
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-05-21)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-05-21)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-05-21)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-05-21) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-05-21)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-05-21) and Ben Webster (on 1936-05-21)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-05-21), Claude Jones (on 1936-05-21) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-05-21)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-05-21), Irving Randolph (on 1936-05-21) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-05-21)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-05-21)
3:11
14Are You in Love With Me Again?
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-05-21)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-05-21)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-05-21)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-05-21) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-05-21)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-05-21) and Ben Webster (on 1936-05-21)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-05-21), Claude Jones (on 1936-05-21) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-05-21)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-05-21), Irving Randolph (on 1936-05-21) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-05-21)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-05-21)
3:11
15Copper Colored Gal
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-09-15)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-09-15)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-09-15)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-09-15) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-09-15) and Ben Webster (on 1936-09-15)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-09-15), Claude Jones (on 1936-09-15) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-09-15)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-09-15), Irving Randolph (on 1936-09-15) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-09-15)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-09-15)
recording of:
Copper Colored Gal (on 1936-09-15)
lyricist:
Benny Davis (US vaudeville performer and songwriter)
composer:
J. Fred Coots
2:47
16Frisco Flo
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-09-15)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-09-15)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-09-15)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-09-15) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-09-15) and Ben Webster (on 1936-09-15)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-09-15), Claude Jones (on 1936-09-15) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-09-15)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-09-15), Irving Randolph (on 1936-09-15) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-09-15)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-09-15)
3:27
17The Wedding of Mr. And Mrs. Swing
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-09-15)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-09-15)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-09-15)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-09-15) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-09-15) and Ben Webster (on 1936-09-15)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-09-15), Claude Jones (on 1936-09-15) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-09-15)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-09-15), Irving Randolph (on 1936-09-15) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-09-15)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-09-15)
3:21
18The Hi De Ho Miracle Man
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1936-09-15)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1936-09-15)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-09-15)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1936-09-15)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-09-15) and Garvin Bushell (on 1936-09-15)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1936-09-15) and Ben Webster (on 1936-09-15)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-09-15), Claude Jones (on 1936-09-15) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1936-09-15)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1936-09-15), Irving Randolph (on 1936-09-15) and Lammar Wright (on 1936-09-15)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1936-09-15)
3:17
19Don't Know If I'm Comin' Or Goin'
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-03)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-03)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-03)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-03) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-03) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-03)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-03), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-03) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-03)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-03), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-03) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-03)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-03-03)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-145)
2:44
20My Gal Mezzanine
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-03)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-03)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-03)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-03) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-03) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-03)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-03), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-03) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-03)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-03), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-03) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-03)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-03-03)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-146)
2:42
21That Man Is Here Again
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-03)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-03)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-03)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-03) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-03) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-03)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-03), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-03) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-03)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-03), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-03) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-03)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-03-03)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-147)
2:38
22Peckin'
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-03)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-03)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-03)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-03) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-03) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-03)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-03), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-03) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-03)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-03), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-03) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-03)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-03-03)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-156)
2:59
23Congo
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1937-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Leroy Maxey (jazz drummer) (on 1937-03-03)
guitar:
Morris White (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-03-03)
piano:
Benny Payne (jazz pianist and vocalist) (on 1937-03-03)
reeds:
Andrew Brown (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-03-03) and Garvin Bushell (on 1937-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Walter Thomas (on 1937-03-03) and Ben Webster (on 1937-03-03)
trombone:
Keg Johnson (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-03-03), Claude Jones (on 1937-03-03) and DePriest Wheeler (on 1937-03-03)
trumpet:
Shad Collins (on 1937-03-03), Irving Randolph (on 1937-03-03) and Lammar Wright (on 1937-03-03)
vocals:
Cab Calloway (on 1937-03-03)
part of:
Master Records, Inc. (by matrix number) (number: M-157)
2:35

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part of:The Chronological Classics (number: 554) (order: 63)