Description
“Bix Restored” is the CD version of Sunbeam Records’ mammoth 20-LP Bix anthology, and is the result of a worldwide search for the best existing 78 rpm records and test pressings of all recordings on which legendary cornetist Bix Beiderbecke appeared.
These recordings are presented in sound quality far superior to all previous reissues of this material (including the original Sunbeam LPs), thanks to the vaunted efforts of remastering engineers John R. T. Davies and Michael Kieffer. Taken as a whole, the series presents for the first time anywhere ALL original issues and ALL extant alternate takes on which Bix plays, many of which are making their first appearance on CD. Each set comes complete with a 24-page booklet compiled by Randy Skretvedt, author, entertainment historian and Past Times publisher.
Record collectors who contributed recordings to this project include Dr. Demento and Brian Rust. Greater care was also taken to present these recordings at the proper pitch than has previously been possible. Since many of the original Victor recordings slow down gradually during the performance, these recordings have never been presented at the correct pitch (even on the original 78s!) until now, using digital speed correction methods and the infallible ear of musician Dan Levinson to guide us. Volume 4 of “Bix Restored” covers Bix’s recording career from June 19, 1928 through September 15, 1930, and contains 64 tracks (“Concerto in F” counts as three tracks). It includes more of the great small group sessions with Frank Trumbauer. Other highlights of the set include Whiteman’s recordings of “China Boy,” “Sweet Sue,” Gypsy” (all featuring great Bix solos), and the complete “Concerto in F” by George Gershwin.
Track List
Bix Restored, Volume 4 – Disc 10
1) American Tune – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
2) Tchaikowskiana – Parts 1 & 2 – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
3) Bless You Sister – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
4) Dusky Stevedore – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
5) Ol’ Man River – Bix Beiderbecke & his Gang
6) Wa Da Da – Bix Beiderbecke & his Gang
7) Roses of Yesterday – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
8) In the Good Old Summertime (Medley) – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
9) The Sidewalks of New York (Medley) – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
10) Concerto in F (1st Movement) – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
11) Concerto in F (2nd Movement) – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
12) Concerto in F (3rd Movement) – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
13) Jeannine, I Dream of Lilac Time – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
14) Gypsy – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
15) Sweet Sue – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
16) Christmas Melodies: O Holy Night; Adeste Fideles – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
Bix Restored, Volume 4 – Disc 11
1) Take Your Tomorrow – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
2) Love Affairs – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
3) I Can’t Give You Anything but Love – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
4) Rhythm King – Bix Beiderbecke & his Gang
5) Louisiana – Bix Beiderbecke & his Gang
6) Margie – Bix Beiderbecke & his Gang
7) Concerto in F – 3rd movement (take 7) – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
8) The Love Nest – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
9) The Japanese Sandman – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
10) High Up on a Hilltop – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
11) Sentimental Baby – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
12) Where is the Song of Songs for Me? – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
13) Liebestraum – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
14) Chinese Lullaby – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
15) Futuristic Rhythm – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
16) Raisin’ the Roof – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
17) Blue Hawaii – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
18) I’m in Seventh Heaven – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
19) Louise – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
20) Wait Till You See “Ma Cherie” – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
21) Baby Won’t You Please Come Home – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
22) Little Pal – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
23) Song of India – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
Bix Restored, Volume 4 – Disc 12
1) No One Can Take Your Place – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
2) I Like That – Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra
3) When My Dreams Come True – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
4) Reaching for Someone – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
5) China Boy – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
6) Oh! Miss Hannah – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
7) Orange Blossom Time – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
8) Your Mother and Mine – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
9) At Twilight – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
10) Waiting at the End of the Road – Paul Whiteman & his Orchestra
11) Rockin’ Chair – Hoagy Carmichael & his Orchestra
12) Barnacle Bill, the Sailor – Hoagy Carmichael & his Orchestra
13) Loved One (take A) – Irving Mills & his Hotsy Totsy Gang
14) Loved One (take B) – Irving Mills & his Hotsy Totsy Gang
15) Deep Harlem – Irving Mills & his Hotsy Totsy Gang
16) Strut Miss Lizzie – Irving Mills & his Hotsy Totsy Gang
17) Deep Down South (take 1) – Bix Beiderbecke & his Orchestra
18) Deep Down South (take 2) – Bix Beiderbecke & his Orchestra
19) I Don’t Mind Walkin’ in the Rain – Bix Beiderbecke & his Orchestra
20) I’ll be a Friend with Pleasure (take 2) – Bix Beiderbecke & his Orchestra
21) I’ll be a Friend with Pleasure (take 3) – Bix Beiderbecke & his Orchestra
22) Georgia on My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael & his Orchestra
23) One Night in Havana – Hoagy Carmichael & his Orchestra
24) Bessie Couldn’t Help It (take 1) – Hoagy Carmichael & his Orchestra
25) Bessie Couldn’t Help It (take 2) – Hoagy Carmichael & his Orchestra
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