Cab Calloway work in a nutshell
Cab Calloway 's first CD release in 1989 was the album
Best of the Big Bands [Columbia]. During those last 19 years, 97 albums of the artist were released (see our
discographies to learn more about these albums). Hereunder are some of Cab Calloway's best successes. By the way, did you ever wonder how the artist succeded ? Check out
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Review of Cab Calloway : Jumpin Jive Outstanding overview of the best work by one of the greatestmusicians ever. Contains 24 swingin' tracks, including 'Minnie The Moocher', 'Jumpin' Jive', 'Summertime' and 'Stormy Weather'. 1998 Camden release.
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Your latest reviews - Cab Calloway : The songs are great but not the sound quality
I'm aware that these are very old recordings (1937-39 vintage) but there really is a TON of hiss on this CD. That, plus the fact that the overall signal level is low (it's "quiet" compared to other CDs of the era I've heard) make it not a great buy.
If you've been looking at this because of the specific tracks on it, every one of these is available on a 4 CD JSP box set (for $28.98 new, about $21 used) called "Early Years" (ASIN number is B000095IY9 if you want to do a search for it) and the sound is better if you compare sound samples.
If you're new to Cab and don't want to plunk down the dough for a multi-disc set, the best single disc compilation I've heard thus far is "Are You Hep to the Jive?". Fantastic selection of songs with plenty of outstanding songs, informative liner notes, and good sound.
BOTTOM LINE: By all means get some Cab Calloway for your collection but don't buy THIS particular CD.
