Mezz Mezzrow 1936-1939

Synopsis of Mezz Mezzrow 1936-1939

«Mezz Mezzrow 1936-1939» is the compilation by Mezz Mezzrow, released in 1993 by Melodie Jazz Classic on CD.

Chronological selection of sessions that clarinettist Mezz Mezzrow recorded between 1936 and 1939, at the crossroads of dixieland and swing. Includes his swing band and the quintet with Tommy Ladnier, as well as collaborations by James P. Johnson, Teddy Bunn, Sy Oliver, Frank Newton and Willie "The Lion" Smith.

European edition in the Classics series, gathering historical jazz recordings in chronological order; catalogue number CLASSICS 694.

For collectors of classic jazz and fans of dixieland and swing, interested in historical recordings from the 1930s.