Uptown And Lowdown / Cliff Jackson

Dick Wellstood / Cliff Jackson – Uptown And Lowdown is a vibrant compilation that showcases the stride and traditional jazz styles of two piano masters. This CD features tracks from Dick Wellstood's Wallerites and Cliff Jackson's Washboard Wanderers, recorded in 1961 and 1954. Wellstood's stride brilliance shines in pieces like "Old Fashioned Love" and "Alligator Crawl," while Jackson's ensemble brings high-energy takes on classics like "Sheik of Araby" and "Wolverine Blues." With contributions from jazz greats like Milt Hinton on bass, Zutty Singleton on drums, and Elmer Snowden on banjo, this album captures the essence of early jazz in an exciting remastered edition.