SwingDJs

Posted: **Tue Jun 17, 2003 9:44 pm**

Since we haven't had a new installment of the artists discussion, how about Earl Hines. I'm kind of digging his stuff from the 30's. Any recommendations/suggestions/opinions?

Posted: **Tue Jun 17, 2003 10:10 pm**

Don't have that many Earl Hines recordings, but i like the ones i have:

Earl Hines _1937 - 1939
Earl Hines _Jazz Archives Masterpieces 14
Earl Hines _Earl Hines and the Dukes Men _01.mp3
Earl Hines _The Jazz Collector Edition [Laserlight]
Earl Hines _Once Upon A Time
Earl Hines _Earl Up To Date Hines
Earl Hines & Jonah Jones _Back on the Street
Earl Hines/Jimmy Rushing _Blues & Things

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2003 6:54 am**

I totally dig that Hines/Rushing album.

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2003 9:17 am**

Rayned, you don't call that "many"? zow.

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2003 10:18 am**

Yes, the Hines/Rushing album is great. Another album that I dig is a collection of his 40s/50s recordings, "Hines Shines".

Jesse

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:32 am**

Ron wrote:Rayned, you don't call that "many"? zow.

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Yeah, if that is a "few." I wonder what his average and large artist collections look like.

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:43 am**

JesseMiner wrote:Yes, the Hines/Rushing album is great. Another album that I dig is a collection of his 40s/50s recordings, "Hines Shines".

Jesse

Bescol, Laserlight or some other album, Hines Shines seems to be a popular album title for Earl Hines compilations. The AMG link no longer works.

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:21 am**

the link works fine for me:

1. Intermezzo (Traditional) - 2:14
2. Dark Eyes - 2:46
3. Blues for Garroway (Hines) - 2:54
4. Humoresque (Dvorak) - 3:58
5. The Web (Hines) - 3:10
6. Hollywood Hop (Hines) - 2:36
7. A Jumpin's Something - 2:47
8. It's Right There for You - 4:59
9. Savoy Blues (Ory) - 4:36
10. Apex Blues (Noone) - 5:29
11. When the Saints Go Marching In (Traditional) - 5:00
12. Won't You Go Home Bill Bailey - 3:04
13. Pop's Blues (Foster) - 5:49
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Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2003 9:52 am**

criminy, rayned kills me.

kalman

Posted: **Fri Sep 12, 2003 6:50 am**

speaking of earl hines...

does anyone have 1947-1949? There are some crazy titles in there I'm wondering if it is any good...

Posted: **Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:22 pm**

1934-1937 arrived in the mail today, and on initial listening, it sounds spectacular. Definitely check it out if you're a Hines fan.

Posted: **Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:11 pm**

I've had a chance to listen to 1934-1937 closely, and it's a very fun CD. My favorite track is "Rock and Rye." Here's a short clip as an example. Also, I enjoy "Bubbling Over," "Japanese Sandman," and, of course, "That's A-Plenty."

Overall, the sound quality is decent, with some minor hissing or pops on a few tracks. Most sound significantly better than that, though.

The tempo ranges from about 105 to about 240, with many tracks at the higher end. It sounds as though it would make a fun CD for dancing Charleston, as well as for Lindy - which makes sense, considering the era in which it was recorded.

Definitely check it out!