Muggsy Spanier and His Ragtime Band
Muggsy Spanier, 1939–1944
Track Listing
1. Big Butter and Egg Man 3:02 2. Someday, Sweetheart 2:39 3. Eccentric (That Eccentric Rag) 2:37 4. That Da Da Strain 2:28 5. At the Jazz Band Ball 2:49 6. I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate 2:54 7. Dippermouth Blues (Sugar Foot Stomp) 2:24 8. Livery Stable Blues (Barnyard Blues) 2:59 9. Riverboat Shuffle 2:42 10. Relaxin' at the Touro 3:13 11. At Sundown 2:33 12. Bluin' the Blues 2:38 13. Lonesome Road 2:42 14. Dinah 2:43 15. Black and Blue 2:38 16. Mandy, Make Up Your Mind 2:36 17. Oh, Lady Be Good 3:25 18. Memphis Blues 4:14 19. Whistlin' the Blues 3:07 20. Sweet Lorraine 4:29 21. Four or Five Times 4:10 22. That's A-Plenty 4:19 23. Sweet Sue, Just You 4:06Historical Archive
Muggsy Spanier, 1939–1944 showcases the vibrant ragtime and traditional jazz styles that defined the era, featuring Spanier's distinctive cornet work and the lively arrangements of his band. This collection of recordings highlights the improvisational skills and rhythmic energy typical of the Chicago jazz scene, solidifying Spanier's legacy as a key figure in American jazz history.