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1995 release on Polygram label with 172 tracks on 7 CDs. Artists included in this box set are: Albert Ammons & His Rhythm Kings, Helen Humes & Buck Clayton's Orchestra, Helen Humes & The Contrastors, Jay McShann & The Boogie Woogie Trio/The Sextet, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson & His Orchestra, Roy Byrd & His Blues Jumpers, Tommy Douglas's Orchestra/Julia Lee, Jimmy Keith's Orchestra/Myra Taylor, Rex Stewart & His Orchestra, Buddy Rich & His Orchestra, and Cootie Williams & His Orchestra

Treats include early work by R&B pianist Professor Longhair and blues shouter Jimmy Witherspoon, but alternate takes of Albert Ammons' boogie-woogie pieces are too much of a good thing. 











Blues, Boogie & Bop - The 1940s Mercury Sessions 7 cd set


Disc 1

1. Bedroom Blues - Sippie Wallace
2. Buzz Me - Sippie Wallace
3. Doin' The Boogie Woogie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
4. Oh, Lady, Be Good! - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
5. Suitcase Blues - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
6. Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
7. Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
8. Swanee River Boogie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
9. Why I'm Leaving You - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
10. I Don't Want To See You - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
11. Red Sails In The Sunset - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
12. Kilroy Boogie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
13. Deep In The Heart Of Texas Boogie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
14. Sweet Patooty Boogie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
15. 12th Street Rag - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
16. 12th Street Rag - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
17. St. Louis Blues - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
18. Shufflin' The Boogie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
19. Shufflin' The Boogie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
20. S. P. Blues - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
21. Hiroshima - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
22. Roses Of Picardy - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
23. The Sheik Of Araby - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
24. You Are My Sunshine - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
25. In A Little Spanish Town ('Twas A Night Like This) - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings
26. Margie - Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings