The Hot Years 1925-1930

Jan Garber | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 15, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Old Masters
• ASIN: B00000F1S8
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,704 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #80 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Swing Jazz

Track Listings

1. I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate

2. Since My Best Gal Turned Me Down

3. That's Why I'm Happy

4. Baby Face

5. (There's a Blue Ridge in My Heart) Virginia

6. Blue Shadows

7. Tiger Rag

8. Louisiana

9. Weary River

10. There Ain't No "Maybe" in My Baby's Eyes

11. Steppin' Around

12. 'Round Evening

13. Sonny Boy

14. Outside

15. Washington & Lee Swing

16. V.M.I. Spirit

17. You Don't Like It - Not Much!

18. Positively - Absolutely

19. She's a Great, Great Girl

20. Back in Your Own Backyard

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Before he turned to the Guy Lombardo-ish "sweet" sound in the '30s, Jan and his orchestra churned out dance tunes and hot jazz. These Columbia, Victor and MGM sides include Sister Kate; Tiger Rag; Louisiana; Puttin' on the Ritz; Tin Ear; Blue Shadows; Steppin' Around; You Don't Like It-Not Much! , and 16 more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot indeed!, February 23, 2003

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"Gimpy" Peach Johnson - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hot Years 1925-1930 (Audio CD)

Before becoming a "second Guy Lombardo" sweet band in the 1930s, Jan Garber led a moderately hot dance band in the 1920s which recorded for Victor. This disc features a couple dozen of these "hot" sides, and even a selection or two from late 1920s "talkie" film soundtracks. If you need any proof that Jan Garber's Orchestra could play hot, just listen to the last minute of "Since My Best Girl Turned Me Down." All of the tunes on this disc are upbeat; some are well-known, others are not. I love 'em all! Despite being recorded 75 years ago, the sound quality is very good--thanks to Victor's excellent electrical recording equipment at the time, and thanks to the restortion engineer(s) responsible for cleaning up the hiss and crackle on the old 78s. I also appreciate the detailed liner notes and full discography in the booklet. It's a fantastic disc!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well remastered, and highly listenable, September 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hot Years 1925-1930 (Audio CD)

The Hot Years is a very good album of its genre, and Old Masters does a very nice job with remastering. I really enjoy this album, but be advised it is a CD-R, not a pressed CD.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE Recording, April 24, 2003

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MaryAW "Animal Woman" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Hot Years 1925-1930 (Audio CD)

This is one of the best compilations I've bought in years - know I will isten to it over and over. In fact it's one of the FEW CDs where I bought TWO so I'd have one at home and one for work and car. The numbers are simply excellent and the quality of the remaster is also grand. I recommend this collection to anyone else who loves this style of music.
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