Various - Mosaic Select Boogie Woogie Blues Piano
Review by Ryan Trunten
The Mosaic Select Boogie Woogie Blues Piano album by Various is a captivating compilation of lively and upbeat tunes that will get you tapping your feet and nodding your head in no time. Featuring some of the most talented boogie woogie blues pianists from the 1920s to the 1950s, this album is a must-have for anyone who loves the genre.
The album showcases a variety of styles and techniques, from the classic barrelhouse sound of Meade "Lux" Lewis to the sophisticated jazz-infused boogie of Pete Johnson. Each track is a masterclass in piano playing, with intricate rhythms, lightning-fast solos, and soulful melodies that will leave you breathless.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie" by Pinetop Smith, a seminal piece that helped define the boogie woogie style. The track is a showcase for Smith's virtuosity on the piano, with lightning-fast runs and complex rhythms that will leave you amazed.
Another highlight is "Honky Tonk Train Blues" by Meade "Lux" Lewis, a rollicking tune that evokes the atmosphere of a smoky barroom. The track is a tour-de-force of piano playing, with Lewis effortlessly shifting between different tempos and styles.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Death Letter Blues | 2:54 | |
| Boo-Woo | 2:57 | |
| Yancey Stomp | 2:45 | |
| Foot Pedal Boogie | 2:27 | |
| Honky Tonk Train Blues | 2:58 | |
| Cryin' In My Sleep | 2:56 | |
| K.K. Boogie (Alternate Take) | 2:41 | |
| Walkin' The Boogie | 2:48 | |
| K.K. Boogie | 3:06 | |
| Jesse | 2:41 | |
| Yancey's Bugle Call | 2:40 | |
| Policy Blues | 3:08 | |
| Bear Trap Blues | 2:44 | |
| Joe Turner Blues (Alternate Take) | 2:47 | |
| You Done Tore Your Playhouse Down | 3:02 | |
| Little Joe From Chicago | 2:33 | |
| Brown Skin Gal | 2:43 | |
| Slow And Easy Blues | 2:32 | |
| Woo-Woo (Alternate Take) | 2:55 | |
| Woo-Woo | 3:11 | |
| State Street Special | 2:37 | |
| Pine Creek | 2:34 | |
| Boogie Woogie | 2:42 | |
| Basin Street Boogie (Alternate Take) | 2:36 | |
| Down The Road A-Piece (Alternate Take) | 3:11 | |
| Whistlin' Blues | 3:30 | |
| Barrel House Boogie | 3:01 | |
| 35th And Dearborn | 2:39 | |
| Sixth Avenue Express | 2:40 | |
| Boogie Woogie Man | 2:42 | |
| Monkey Man Blues | 2:55 | |
| Death Letter Blues (Alternate Take) | 3:08 | |
| Boogie Woogie Prayer (Pt.1) | 2:35 | |
| Low Down Dirty Shame | 2:44 | |
| Beale Street Blues (Alternate Take) | 2:36 | |
| Joe Turner Blues | 2:46 | |
| Bear Cat Crawl | 2:22 | |
| Beale Street Blues | 2:35 | |
| Old Quaker Blues | 2:35 | |
| Movin' The Boogie | 2:43 | |
| I Received A Letter | 2:35 | |
| 35th And Dearborn (Alternate Take) | 2:46 | |
| Tell 'Em About Me | 2:42 | |
| Five O'clock Blues | 2:39 | |
| Boo-Woo (Alternate Take) | 3:08 | |
| Baby, Look At You | 3:00 | |
| The Mellow Blues | 2:39 | |
| Bouncing At The Beacon | 3:20 | |
| Shout For Joy | 2:22 | |
| Roll 'Em Pete | 2:48 | |
| I Can't Give You Anything But Love | 3:14 | |
| East St. Louis Blues | 2:46 | |
| Boogie Woogie Prayer (Pt.2) | 2:19 | |
| Strut That Thing | 2:47 | |
| Cherry Red | 2:54 | |
| Southpaw Serenade (Alternate Take) | 3:18 | |
| Shout For Joy (Alternate Take) | 2:24 | |
| Central Avenue Breakdown | 3:01 | |
| I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Alternate Take) | 3:20 | |
| The Munson Street Breakdown | 3:14 | |
| Home James | 2:33 | |
| A Touch Of Boogie | 3:09 | |
| Café Society Rag | 2:58 | |
| Basin Street Boogie | 3:21 | |
| Yancey's Bugle Call (Alternate Take) | 2:41 | |
| Down The Road A-Piece | 3:05 | |
| Goin' Away Blues | 2:36 | |
| Southpaw Serenade | 3:05 | |
| Cuttin' The Boogie | 2:18 | |
| Lovin' Mama Blues | 3:13 | |
| Jump For Joy | 3:30 |
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Formats
- Box Set
- Compilation
- Limited Edition 3 × CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Mosaic Records, L.L.C. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Executive-Producer | Michael Cuscuna |
| Mastered By | Malcolm Addey |
| Recording Supervisor | John Hammond (tracks: 1-3 to 1-9, 1-11 to 1-16, 2-1 to 2-4, 3-1; Probably 1-10, 2-5 to 2-12, 2-20), Leonard Joy (tracks: 1-17 to 1-24) |
| Reissue Producer | Scott Wenzel |
| Transferred By | Steven Lasker |
Notes
- Producer's note:
- The aim of this Mosaic Select was to present the best examples of small group boogie woogie and blues piano, recorded for Victor/Bluebird and the Columbia family of labels from 1935 to the recording ban of 1942. Because of the music's overwhelming popularity during this period, a great deal of boogie woogie found its way into big band arrangements; because of space limitations and musical direction, we have decided not to include these recordings.
- Joe Turner and Cripple Clarence Lofton were chosen to represent the blues material in this package. It was a natural to include Joe Turner, who is accompianied here by Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson. Lofton's inclusion shows a masterful blues pianist and singer backed by legendary guitarist Big Bill Broonzy. Initially, the thought was to also include recordings made by Champion Jack Dupree and Jimmy Rushing. However, Dupree's output had been recently covered in a Sony Legacy CD and Rushing's small group efforts will be part of a Mosaic Select on Lester Young.
- Unlike some other Mosaic packages, this set is presented out of chronological order. By doing this, we were able to weave together the solo piano, blues and small group boogie woogie and make it a more listenable set.
- LIMITED EDITION: 5,000 SETS
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Barcode: 886971301823
