Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 [Box set]

Bessie Smith | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 10, 1991)
• Original Release Date: September 10, 1991
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000027LA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,166 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Should Be an "Essential Recording"!, January 2, 2001

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Marc Dolan (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

Bessie Smith's greatest collaborations with Louis Armstrong--need I say more? Two of the greatest artists of their time working together to create some of the greatest music of the entire century. This is the best of the Complete Bessie Smith volumes to have--this is the artist in her (recording) prime.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bessie and Louis together!, February 16, 2006

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M. Watkins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

Rough, rowdy, and precious was our dear
Bessie. Treat your ears to a woman who
still blows the competition away.

Featuring nearly 2 hours of Bessie's best,
this double disc collection contains 37 tracks
and is a "must" for those who love early 1920s
blues and jazz. A real treat here, for those
who also love Armstrong's early cornet work (as
mentioned in the other review) are seven tracks
she did with Louis:

St. Louis Blues (Jan. 24, 1925)
Reckless Blues (Jan. 24, 1925)
Sobbin' Hearted Blues (Jan. 24, 1925)
Cold in Hand Blues (Jan. 24, 1925)
You've Been a Good Ole Wagon (Jan. 24, 1925)

Careless Love Blues (May 27, 1925)
I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle (May 27, 1925)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bessie Smith Rules, October 6, 2007

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John A. Fulling (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

The whole Complete Recording series (Vol. 1 - 5) is a must get for any old-time jazz/blues collector, afficionado, lover. I knew I always liked Bessie, but in reality I'd only heard a few numbers that were often played (St. Louis Blues). Upon hearing her other stuff, she has become one of my all-time favorite musicians ever.
These sets come with booklets that put perspect on each track. Be aware that the booklets overlap with the same info from one vol to another at the beginning of each one. But each one does offer new/different info towards the end.