Jive Party Vol.2

Louis Jordan’s Big Bess and James Brown’s Chonnie on Chon are two of the more recognisable artist connections in Jive Party Vol. 2. Around them, the 25-track programme includes Thurston Harris, Wayne Handy, Wink Martindale and Don Julian. This volume is useful for customers who want to browse a Jive collection by performer as well as by song title.

The opening stretch places Rex Allen’s Knock Knock Rattle beside Max Lipscombe’s Girl Next Door and a selection by the Willows. The middle of the programme introduces the Champs, Flyers and Jivers, with Chuck Miller’s Boogie Blues among the solo selections. These different credits offer a range of repertoire to consider when assembling accompaniment for partner practice or a dance class.

Jackie Wilson’s Come Back to Me and Frankie Lymon’s Jailhouse Rock appear near the close, followed by Cliff Rivers and Vince Everett. The album’s interest lies in bringing familiar names and less immediately familiar choices together in a single running order. Teachers and dancers can start with an artist they know and then explore neighbouring selections. The original catalogue describes vocal and instrumental music and dates the collection to 2014.

Track List

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