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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Illinois Jacquet - Flying Home - Various | |||
| 2. Illinois Jacquet - Blues - Various | |||
| 3. Big Jim Wynn - Rock Woogie - Various | |||
| 4. Big Jim Wynn - West Coast Lover - Various | |||
| 5. Pazuzza Simon - Raisin' The Roof | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Hal Singer/Tom Archia - Blow Your Brains Out | |||
| 2. Hal Singer/Tom Archia - Blowin' To California | |||
| 3. Hal Singer/Tom Archia - Boodie, Boodie | |||
| 4. Hal Singer - Cornbread | |||
| 5. Hal Singer - Beefstew | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Big Jay Mcneely - Deacon's Hop | |||
| 2. Big Jay Mcneely - Blow Big Jay | |||
| 3. Big Jay Mcneely - Road House Boogie | |||
| 4. Big Jay Mcneely - Tondalayo | |||
| 5. Big Jay Mcneely - Jay's Frantic | |||
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| Disc: 4 | |||
| 1. Willis Jackson - On My Own | |||
| 2. Willis Jackson - Dance Of The Lady Bug | |||
| 3. Willis Jackson - Later For The Gator | |||
| 4. Willis Jackson - Wine-O-Wine | |||
| 5. Willis Jackson - Good Gliding | |||
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Product Description
Product Description
Not for the faint-hearted, this 4-CD set of 106 tracks bursts at the seams with the sound of 50 hard-blowing saxophonists who, between 1942-1952, formed the nucleus of what became known as the Honkers and Screamers. Jumping from the jazz stage they walked the bars and aisles, played their horns on their backs, shattered microphones, drove their audiences to a frenzy and along the way pioneered the sounds of R&B and rock 'n' roll. From Illinois Jacquet ("Flying Home") via such lung-busters as Arnett Cobb ("Go, Red, Go"), Wild Bill Moore ("We're Gonna Rock, We're Gonna Roll"), Paul Williams ("The Hucklebuck"), Hal Singer ("Blow Your Brains Out"), Earl Bostic ("Earl Blows A Fuse"), Big Jay McNeely ("Jay's Frantic") and Willis Jackson ("Later For The Gator") to Jimmy Forrest ("Night Train"), it's a solid blast all the way. A fatter than usual 68-page illustrated booklet describes the music's development with full discographical details.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Richard
Format:Audio CD
One of the great moments in 50s rock'n'roll singles was the sax break-Fats Domino,Little Richard and Joe Turner to name but 3.It was mostly black artists who used saxes and made the instrumentals which used them.Like Bill Doggett whose Honky Tonk is just about the top groover-you could fall into this one (Doggett was the MD and organist-the saxman was Clifford Scott)
Earl Bostic used a soprano sax rather than a tenor one and Flamingo became his property.
50s England meant few of these recordings would be even released here let alone played on the radio. It was still the crooner days and black music was seen to be substandard unless it was Nat King Cole.Anything in black music-until the Beatles era-never even got that much radio play .The only chance you had was a program like Jazz Club and that depended on the producer who may not have thought it represented good jazz.
Yes this was jazz snobbery at work but its a good job there's always been a streak of rebellion about jazzmen -hence the creation of Be Bop and Rhythm'n' Blues or even employing black musicians in white bands-a tradition which still remains today
Heres another of those great value Proper Boxes which sells for under a tenner,has a very detailed 86 page book included and has over nearly 120 totally zonked out zonkers which never let up-its where some kind of insanity takes over as the saxes sometimes hit notes they weren't designed to hit like some kinda spaced out messsge beamed from Mars.This is a World which came into being stright from jazz-probably Lionel Hampton began the idea of the sax star but Illinois Jacquet who covered his Flying Home was the first star of the instrument.... Read more ›
Earl Bostic used a soprano sax rather than a tenor one and Flamingo became his property.
50s England meant few of these recordings would be even released here let alone played on the radio. It was still the crooner days and black music was seen to be substandard unless it was Nat King Cole.Anything in black music-until the Beatles era-never even got that much radio play .The only chance you had was a program like Jazz Club and that depended on the producer who may not have thought it represented good jazz.
Yes this was jazz snobbery at work but its a good job there's always been a streak of rebellion about jazzmen -hence the creation of Be Bop and Rhythm'n' Blues or even employing black musicians in white bands-a tradition which still remains today
Heres another of those great value Proper Boxes which sells for under a tenner,has a very detailed 86 page book included and has over nearly 120 totally zonked out zonkers which never let up-its where some kind of insanity takes over as the saxes sometimes hit notes they weren't designed to hit like some kinda spaced out messsge beamed from Mars.This is a World which came into being stright from jazz-probably Lionel Hampton began the idea of the sax star but Illinois Jacquet who covered his Flying Home was the first star of the instrument.... Read more ›
By Jazz
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Again, one of the prominent sounds of jazz & blues. Just imagine the sax player where the instrument is vibrating down his spine and in the middle of his soul; which shows the infectious sound of sax, where the audience becomes entranced in the music and the sax player. The cover of the CD seems to capture the moment of the concert...
On the cover, one man throws his head back as if he is begging for mercy and saying `set me free' or more so freedom for the sax player of that era. Another man with is fist on the stage is saying `God have mercy!' And the other man next to him is feeling the spirit. It's amazing how the sax player became one with his music. The policeman in the background have a suspicious intent. Notice that there are no Black people in the crowd, so the Big Horn is playing for the White audience of that era.
Beautifully played sax by the Big Horn himself. When I listened to it, I became entranced in the music - it was like if I was there. A beautiful box set with a very informative booklet of all the legendary greats like Big Jay McNeely, Red Prysock, Eddie Chamblee and many more! These are the greats of the 1920s who started playing sax at the tender age of twelve. Great value for money, another legendary product sold by Amazon!
On the cover, one man throws his head back as if he is begging for mercy and saying `set me free' or more so freedom for the sax player of that era. Another man with is fist on the stage is saying `God have mercy!' And the other man next to him is feeling the spirit. It's amazing how the sax player became one with his music. The policeman in the background have a suspicious intent. Notice that there are no Black people in the crowd, so the Big Horn is playing for the White audience of that era.
Beautifully played sax by the Big Horn himself. When I listened to it, I became entranced in the music - it was like if I was there. A beautiful box set with a very informative booklet of all the legendary greats like Big Jay McNeely, Red Prysock, Eddie Chamblee and many more! These are the greats of the 1920s who started playing sax at the tender age of twelve. Great value for money, another legendary product sold by Amazon!
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was Rock & Roll before it was called Rock & Roll
21 Aug 2004
By Matthew J. Solodow
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
WOW....where to begin!!!!! This four CD collection is a must have for anyone who likes their music loud and pounding fast. You cannot get a better deal on both the quality and quantity that this set provides.
I won't review all of the song selections, because there are a ton, but I will say that every song in this set is worth every penny.
At the time of these recordings (1942-1952) this music was commonly called "Jump Blues". It was the forerunner to Rock and Roll. Unlike early R & R music that highlighted white musicians and the guitar, Jump Blues highlighted black musicians and the saxophone (mostly tenor). This was not commonly played in mainstream America, although many of the musicians such as, Illinois Jacquet, were getting some notoriety on the jazz scene.
This was perceived as "devil's" music and white radio, for the most part, wouldn't touch it. Remember, this is almost 15 years before Bill Haley, Alan Freed or Elvis Presley. However, many white musicians would later record these songs and make a commercial success out of them.
I would recommend this box set to young and old alike. Along with the fantastic selection of songs, it comes with an outstanding booklet talking about the music and the artists. This music stills packs the same punch it did over 50 years ago. Take a listen!!!!!
I won't review all of the song selections, because there are a ton, but I will say that every song in this set is worth every penny.
At the time of these recordings (1942-1952) this music was commonly called "Jump Blues". It was the forerunner to Rock and Roll. Unlike early R & R music that highlighted white musicians and the guitar, Jump Blues highlighted black musicians and the saxophone (mostly tenor). This was not commonly played in mainstream America, although many of the musicians such as, Illinois Jacquet, were getting some notoriety on the jazz scene.
This was perceived as "devil's" music and white radio, for the most part, wouldn't touch it. Remember, this is almost 15 years before Bill Haley, Alan Freed or Elvis Presley. However, many white musicians would later record these songs and make a commercial success out of them.
I would recommend this box set to young and old alike. Along with the fantastic selection of songs, it comes with an outstanding booklet talking about the music and the artists. This music stills packs the same punch it did over 50 years ago. Take a listen!!!!!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bop til you drop!
6 Dec 2005
By Hardyboys.us
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Big Horn: The History of the Honkin' & Screamin' Saxophone" is one swinging CD set!
Many musical styles are covered here: swing, big band, boogie, bebop, R&B and more.
There's a huge selection of songs and artists and every track is great!
The accompanying booklet is loaded with facts about the music and the musicians.
The sound quality of this set is excellent.
Proper has come up with yet another value-packed box set!
Many musical styles are covered here: swing, big band, boogie, bebop, R&B and more.
There's a huge selection of songs and artists and every track is great!
The accompanying booklet is loaded with facts about the music and the musicians.
The sound quality of this set is excellent.
Proper has come up with yet another value-packed box set!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ain't for balladeers!
4 Feb 2011
By Steven P. O'Neill
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Honkin' and Screamin'! Not much else to add to that. If your a sax-man and into rock and roll....it's nirvana! (The state-of-mind....not the band).
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