Love Ain't Nothin But The Blues

Better late, than never! Just a mere three years (!) after posting volume one of this series, today's selection is volume two of the great Frankie Trumbauer. Tram's music is highly evocative of the era, and there isn't a bad side in the set. I recommend picking up all three cds for the booklet information as well. From Allumusic.com, "The second of three TOM CDs that put the focus on the great C-melody saxophonist Frankie Trumbauer includes his features with Paul Whiteman's Orchestra and his own sessions as a leader during a 12-month period. Cornetist Bix Beiderbecke had departed by then, but Tram is in prime form. He shares the spotlight with cornetist Andy Secrest, violinist Joe Venuti and guitarist Eddie Lang; among the singers, Bing Crosby and Mildred Bailey make appearances. The music ranges from pre-swing jazz to high-quality dance music. Highlights include "Nobody's Sweetheart," "Manhattan Rag," "Runnin' Ragged," "Happy Feet" and "Get Happy." Highly recommended to 1920s collectors, as are the other two CDs in this rewarding series." Enjoy. +

Tracks

01. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - At Twlight
02. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Love Ain't Nothin' But The Blues
03. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Love Ain't Nothin' But The Blues
04. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - How Am I To Know
05. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Nobody's Sweetheart
06. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Turn On The Heat
07. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Manhattan Rag
08. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Sunny Side Up
09. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Should I?
10. Joe Venuti's Blue Four - Runnin' Ragged
11. Joe Venuti's Blue Four - Apple Blossoms
12. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - My Sweeter Than Sweet
13. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - What Wouldn't I Do For That Man
14. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Happy Feet
15. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - I Like To Do Things For You
16. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Get Happy
17. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Deep Harlem
18. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Sitting On A Rainbow
19. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - What'S The Use?
20. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Hittin' The Bottle
21. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - New Tiger Rag
22. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Bye Bye Blues
23. Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Choo Choo