| | Gene Kardos & Joel Shaw, Vol. 2 CD Gene Kardos Discography of CDs
Although the early '30s found popular music dominated by commercial dance orchestras and mundane singers, there were some exceptions. The recordings of Gene Kardos' orchestra are certainly exceptions, for the group is surprisingly heated throughout most of the performances on this CD (all but two of which date from 1932). None of the soloists are too well-known (trombonist Pete Salemi comes the closest), but the band is quite strong, with exciting ensembles and purposeful solos. Dick Robertson has harmless vocals on most of the numbers, and the many highlights include "Business in F," "Some of These Days," "Business in Q," "Dinah," and "How'm I Doin'." Hot jazz from an obscure but worthy ensemble. ~ Scott Yanow
Kardos & Shaw's group was an important part of a small number of depression era bands whose musical styles led way to the swing era. Volume 2 in this 4 volume series features the band's Crown recordings (Crown is the short-lived label that introduced the
Recorded in 1931 & 1932. Includes liner notes by Randy Skretvedt.
Personnel: Gene Kardos (violin); Dick Robertson, Bob Dixon (vocals); Nat Brown (clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Gabe Galinas (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Joel Shaw (piano).
Liner Note Author: Randy Skretvedt.
Arrangers: Archie Bleyer; Bennie Green .
Personnel includes: Gene Kardos (leader, violin); Joel Shaw (piano); Nat Brown (alto & tenor saxophones, clarinet); Gabe Galinas (alto & tenor saxophones); Moe Cohen (alto saxophone); Red Hymie (trumpet); Pete Salemi (trombone); Sal Sussman (banjo, guitar); Dick Robertson (violin); Max Goodman (bass); Smith Howard (drums).
Gene Kardos & Joel Shaw, Vol. 2 Music Gene Kardos & Joel Shaw, Vol. 2 Songs | 1. | Stop the Sun, Stop the Moon |
| 2. | Business in F |
| 3. | Barnacle Bill (The Sailor) |
| 4. | Sweet Violets |
| 5. | Some of These Days |
| 6. | Alexander's Ragtime Band |
| 7. | Sing a New Song |
| 8. | If It Ain't Love |
| 9. | Business in Q |
| 10. | My Extraordinary Gal |
| 11. | Oh! Mo'nah |
| 12. | Goofus |
| 13. | Dinah |
| 14. | Mouthful O' Jam |
| 15. | Whistle and Blow Your Blues Away |
| 16. | Darktown Strutters' Ball |
| 17. | Call of the Freaks |
| 18. | How'm I Doin'? |
| 19. | Scat Song, The |
| 20. | Minnie the Moocher's Wedding Day |
| 21. | When You're Getting Along With Your Gal |
| 22. | Who's You Little Who-Zis? |
| 23. | One More Kiss, Then Goodnight |
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