Walter Roland - Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1933)
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Album Details: Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1933)
- Release Date:
- 06/02/1994
- Label:
- Document
- UPC:
- 714298514421
Pro Reviews: Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1933)
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews The 23 selections on this Document CD were all recorded during a four-day period. Walter Roland was a skillful pianist who was also an effective blues-based singer and even a fine guitarist. He is heard backing his vocals on solo performances (on piano or guitar), accompanying the vocals of Sonny Scott and on two joyous instrumentals ("Guitar Stomp" and "Railroad Stomp") as part of the Jolly Two, he holds his own on guitar duets with Scott. Lucille Bogan (who Roland regularly accompanied) pops up on two numbers where she comments (talking rather than singing) on the proceedings. Among the better selections on this enjoyable set of goodtime music are "No Good Biddie," "Early This Morning," "Jookit Jookit," "Piano Stomp," "Whatcha Gonna Do," "Early This Morning" and the guitar duets. The second volume of Walter Roland recordings is worthwhile, too, but this is his definitive set. - Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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