A compendium of tracks cut back in the 1980s (some with the late pianist Champion Jack Dupree) over in Europe (the "past" part of the title) and a few more recent sides waxed in his Chicago hometown, this collection effectively spotlights bassist Aron Burton's talents as a front man. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide

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While Charlie Burton will be viewed by many as a country novelty singer-songwriter a la Mojo Nixon, the reality is another matter entirely. While Burton's ironic humor can be found in even the most poignant of his songs, his brand of lyrical wit is more cerebral and more of a style to be savored than Nixon's more guffaw-laden approach. This 14-track collection brings that particular point of difference between the two quite clearly to the fore. Burton's music dips heartily from the country a...   [ read more ]

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Buddy Burton (also known as W.E. Burton), a minor figure in jazz history, was a fine pianist and a spirited vocalist. His recordings as a soloist -- dates backing singers Tillie Johnson, Mae Matthews, and Irene Sanders; duets with fellow pianist Jimmy Blythe (their "Dustin' the Keys" is a near-classic); and performances with the Dixie Four, the Harlem Trio, and drummer Marcus Norman (aka Alabama Jim and George) -- are all on this definitive CD. In addition, the only four...   [ read more ]

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