Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band: Volume 2, 1946-1947

Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band

Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band: Volume 2, 1946-1947

RELEASED: January 01, 2000
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Yerba Buena Strut 3:09 2. Riverside Blues 4:06 3. That's A Plenty 2:38 4. Ory's Creole Trombone 2:50 5. I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate 2:51 6. Tiger Rag 2:52 7. Black and White Rag 2:35 8. Big Bear Stomp 3:15 9. Bienville Blues (Those Draftin' Blues) 4:40 10. At a Georgia Camp Meeting 2:55 11. High Society 2:56 12. You Can't Shush Katie (The Gabbiest Girl in Town) 2:55 13. Canal Street Blues 2:53 14. Canal Street Blues 2:55 15. Minstrels of Annie Street 2:50 16. I'm Goin' Huntin' 3:04 17. Weary Blues 3:12 18. Sidewalk Blues 3:10 19. Chattanooga Stomp 3:24 20. Cake Walkin' Babies From Home 1:56 21. King Porter Stomp 2:21 22. The Pearls 5:22 23. The Pearls 4:40 24. Soap Suds 2:46
Historical Archive
Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band: Volume 2, 1946-1947 showcases a vibrant collection of traditional jazz recordings that capture the essence of the San Francisco jazz scene during the late 1940s. The band, led by cornetist Lu Watters, is celebrated for its revival of early jazz styles, featuring a blend of improvisation, ensemble playing, and spirited performances. This album is a testament to the band's influence in preserving and promoting the New Orleans jazz tradition, and it remains a significant piece in the history of American jazz.