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Bessie Smith
The Complete Recordings, Volume 8
Compil. UK 2004 on Frog label
Jazz and Blues (Vocal)
This is volume 8 of 8. Recording date, location, matrix, catalog number: 1. March 27, 1930, New York, 150131-3, Columbia 14516-D 2. March 27, 1930, New York, 150132-2, Columbia 14516-D 3. April 12, 1930, New York, 150458-3, Columbia 37576 4. April 12, 1930, New York, 150458-4, Columbia test 5. April 12, 1930, New York, 150459-3, Columbia 37576 6. June 9, 1930, New York, 150574-4, Columbia 14538-D 7. June 9, 1930, New York, 150575-4, Columbia 14538-D 8. July 22, 1930, New York, 150657-1, Columbia 14554-D 9. July 22, 1930, New York, 150658-2, Columbia 14554-D 10. June 11, 1931, New York, 151594-1, Columbia 14611-D 11. June 11, 1931, New York, 151595-3, Columbia 14663-D 12. June 11, 1931, New York, 151596-1, Columbia 14611-D 13. June 11, 1931, New York, 151597-3, Columbia 14663-D 14. November 20, 1931, New York, 151883-1, Columbia 14634-D 15. November 20, 1931, New York, 151884-1, Columbia 14634-D 16. November 24, 1933, New York, 152577-2, OKeh 8945 17. November 24, 1933, New York, 152578-2, OKeh 8949 18. November 24, 1933, New York, 152579-2, OKeh 8949 19. November 24, 1933, New York, 152580-2, OKeh 8945
Musicians
 | Bessie Smith voc, 1894-1937 US album by, vocals, composed by, vocals |
 | Garvin Bushell cl, sax, as, 1902-1991 US alto saxophone, clarinet |
 | Clarence Williams p, voc, 1893-1965 US composed by, piano |
 | Charlie Green tb, 1900-1936 US trombone |
 | Louis Bacon tr, 1904-1967 US trumpet, trumpet, possibly |
 | James Price Johnson p, 1894-1955 JM piano |
 | The Bessemer Singers , vocals |
 | Ed Allen cor, tr, 1897-1974 US cornet |
 | Steve Stevens , piano |
 | Floyd Casey wb, dr, US drums |
 | Billy Taylor Sr. b, 1906-1986 US acoustic bass |
 | Bobby Johnson g, 1912-1997 US guitar |
 | Buck Washington p, 1903-1955 US piano |
 | Leon "Chu" Berry ts, 1908-1941 US tenor saxophone |
 | Jack Teagarden tb, voc, 1905-1964 US trombone |
 | Frank Newton tr, 1906-1954 US trumpet |
Producers
| John Capes liner notes |
| David French producer |
| John R. T. Davies remastered by |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep It To Yourself | Bessie Smith | Clarence Williams | |
| 2 | New Orleans Hop Scop Blues | Bessie Smith | George W. Thomas | |
| 3 | See If I'll Care | Bessie Smith | Alexander Hill, Clarence Williams | |
| 4 | See If I'll Care | Bessie Smith | Alexander Hill, Clarence Williams | |
| 5 | Baby, Have Pity On Me | Bessie Smith | Billy Moll, Clarence Williams | |
| 6 | On Revival Day | Bessie Smith | Andy Razaf | |
| 7 | Moan, Mourners | Bessie Smith | Spencer Williams | |
| 8 | Hustlin' Dan | Bessie Smith | James Crawford | |
| 9 | Black Mountain Blues | Bessie Smith | Henry Cole | |
| 10 | In The House Blues | Bessie Smith | Bessie Smith | |
| 11 | Long Old Road | Bessie Smith | Bessie Smith | |
| 12 | Blue Blue | Bessie Smith | Bessie Smith | |
| 13 | Shipwreck Blues | Bessie Smith | Bessie Smith | |
| 14 | Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl | Bessie Smith | Dally Small, Tim Brymn, Clarence Williams | |
| 15 | Safety Mama | Bessie Smith | Bessie Smith | |
| 16 | Do Your Duty | Bessie Smith | Bessie Smith | |
| 17 | Gimme A Pig Foot | Bessie Smith | Wesley Wilson | |
| 18 | Take Me For A Buggy Ride | Bessie Smith | Wesley Wilson | |
| 19 | I'm Down In The Dumps | Bessie Smith | Bessie Smith |
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