George Lewis / Elmer Talbert - 1949/1950

The music of the George Lewis Band is deceptively simple, mostly melody with a beat. The music here is full of life, zest and vitality and a good indication of what was to come from George and the band in the ensuing years. Musicians are: George Lewis (clarinet), Elmer Talbert, Kid Howard and Percy Humphrey (trumpet), Jim Robinson (trombone), Alton Purnell (piano), Lawrence Marrero (banjo), Alcide Pavageau (string bass) and Joe Watkins (drums). Track listing: Down By the Riverside, Willie the Weeper, Alexanger's Ragtime Band, San, Rose Leaf Rag, Mama Don't Allow, High Society, Milneberg Joys, Bugle Boy March, Runnin' Wild, Royal Garden Blues, Savoy Blues, Bye 'N Bye.