On the first of two CDs (and originally released on three LPs), pianist Art Hodes leads a particularly strong all-star group through a variety of familiar Dixieland standards. Presented to the audience in an informative and educational way, this music is often quite exciting, not a surprise when one considers the lineup: cornetist Wild Bill Davison (in peak form), trombonist Jim Beebe, clarinetist Barney Bigard, guitarist Eddie Condon, bassist Rail Wilson and drummer Hillard Brown. Thi...   [ read more ]

CD $15.18

The second of two CDs taken from a single concert (which was originally released as three LPs) features pianist Art Hodes leading a brilliant Chicago-style jazz group (with cornetist Wild Bill Davison in top form, trombonist Jim Beebe, clarinetist Barney Bigard, guitarist Eddie Condon, bassist Rail Wilson and drummer Hillard Brown) on a variety of mostly familiar Dixieland and swing standards. Hodes presents the music in an entertaining and educational fashion for the audience and t...   [ read more ]

CD $15.18

DJ Mark Farina handles the mixing on Mushroom Jazz, Vol. 2, a collection of mellow acid jazz tracks by various artists that actually holds together quite well. Farina's added samples help give a sense of unity to the whole album, and his house influences add a bit of variety. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

CD $11.38