Georg Brunis And His Rhythm Kings

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Trombonist George Brunies (who in later years shortened his name to Georg Brunis) led record dates in 1943 and 1946 for the Commodore label, four numbers for Southland in 1955, and in 1973 was the leader of a live set for the Fat Cat label. Otherwise, the only albums that Brunies headed were two records for the Jazzology label in 1964 and 1965, which are reissued in full on this single CD. The Dixieland trombonist is heard with a pair of overlapping sextets recorded in Dayton, OH. Either Dick Baars or Carl Halen is on cornet/trumpet and either Pat Patterson or the superior Frank Powers is on clarinet, along with pianist Clarence Hall, Gene Mayl on bass and tuba, drummer Glenn Kimmel and Brunies himself. The Dixieland standards include Bourbon Street Parade, Jazz Me Blues, Angry (which Brunies sings), Big Butter and Egg Man, and Fidgety Feet. Infectious and joyful music from George Brunies during his late prime. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi