Dive into the vibrant world of early jazz with Eddie Heywood's "The Early Years: 1923-26". This captivating collection, released on December 18, 2020, under the From The Valley label, offers a rich tapestry of big band sounds that defined an era. Spanning over an hour and sixteen minutes, the album is a testament to Heywood's prolific early career, featuring a mix of blues, rags, and yodels that showcase his versatility and innovation.
From the sultry "The Black Bottom Blues" to the playful "Comic Yodle Song," each of the 22 tracks tells a story, reflecting the spirit and energy of the 1920s. Heywood's mastery of the piano shines through in pieces like "Trombone Moanin' Blues" and "Four-Thirty Blues," while his ability to blend humor and pathos is evident in tracks like "Goose-Pecked Man" and "Bobbed Haired Woman Blues." The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Evolution Mama" and "Alias Charley Jones Blues," offering a fresh perspective on Heywood's early work.
"The Early Years: 1923-26" is not just a compilation of songs; it's a historical journey through the sounds that shaped American music. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of musical delights that will leave you craving more of Eddie Heywood's timeless classics.
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Tracks
The Black Bottom BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
The Mixed up BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Sing 'Em BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Yodle Song-Coo CooEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Sleep, Baby, SleepEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
You Don't Worry My MindEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Peachtree Man BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Comic Yodle SongEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
What's the Use BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Tom Cat RagEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Cannon Ball BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Fo Day BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Low Down BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Sweet De Papa BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Four-Thirty BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Evolution MamaEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
West Palm BeachEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Foggy Morning BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Bobbed Haired Woman BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Traveling BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Goose-Pecked ManEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Alias Charley Jones BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Run Away BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Let's Start over AgainEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
Trombone Moanin' BluesEddie Heywood, The Blues Singers
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