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Serg
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Bennie Moten

#1 Post by Serg » Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:10 am

What do you guys suggest for Bennie Moten? I only have a few songs in compilations.

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#2 Post by Matthew » Thu Dec 30, 2004 2:45 pm

I recommend checking out yonder thread: http://www.swingdjs.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=764. Didn't get many replies, though. The CD set I mentioned is great.
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#3 Post by Charleston Charlie » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:25 pm

Jazz Archives #29, if it's still in print.

Cygnet records' "Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra 1923-1930".

Sample Bennies band at:

http://www.redhotjazz.com/bmkc.html
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