Bix - A Tribute To Bix Beiderbecke
Bix Beiderbecke was a legendary 1920s jazz cornet player whose lyrical, introspective style revolutionized jazz. This 2016 ACT Records tribute assembles an all-star ensemble including drummer Pete York to honor his legacy. Echoes of Swing interprets classic Beiderbecke compositions and standards from his era with reverence and contemporary sensibility. Tracks like 'At The Jazz Band Ball' capture the intimacy of early New Orleans jazz, while 'I'm Coming Virginia' showcases the ensemble's ability to breathe new life into vintage material. The music swings with authenticity, respecting Beiderbecke's harmonic sophistication and emotional directness. This thoughtful, well-executed tribute introduces both longtime jazz fans and newcomers to one of music's most influential figures.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Swing |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | ACT |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
. A Tribute To Bix Beiderbecke
1-1. Intro Ol’ Man River 0:34
1-2. At The Jazz Band Ball 4:03
1-3. Everything That Was 5:44
1-4. I’m Coming Virginia 5:00
1-5. Thou Swell 5:00
1-6. (Tango) In The Dark 6:07
1-7. At Children‘s Corner 4:48
1-8. Happy Feet 4:04
1-9. I'll Be A Friend With Pleasure 4:51
1-10. Nix Like Bix 2:48
1-11. Singin' The Blues 4:00
1-12. The Boy From Davenport 4:00
1-13. Jazz Me Blues 5:43
1-14. Ol' Man River 5:43
. Bix Beiderbecke Original Music
2-1. At The Jazz Band Ball
2-2. I'm Coming Virginia
2-3. Singin' The Blues
2-4. Jazz Me Blues
2-5. Blue River
2-6. Thou Swell
2-7. Clarinet Marmalade
2-8. Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
2-9. Royal Garden Blues
2-10. In A Mist
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