Jazz Legends - The Small Black Groups (2005)

The Small Black Groups contains filmed musical performances from the 1940s. Some were part of a full film, while others are short "soundies" that were created specifically to be shown before the main attraction in theaters. The collection includes performances by Nat King Cole, Louis Jordan, and John Kirby.

Artists:
- Louis Jordan & His Orchestra
Louis Jordan: Alto Sax
Eddie Roane: Trumpet
Arnold Thomas: Piano
Al Morgan: Bass
Slick Jones: Drums
- Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
Louis Jordan: Vocals. Alto Sax
Dallas Bartley: Bass
Eddie Roane: Trumpet
Arnold Thomas: Piano
Walter Martin: Drums
- King Cole Trio
Nat 'King' Cole: Piano. Vocals
Oscar Moore: Guitar. Clarinet
Johnny Miller: Bass
- Slam Stewart Trio
Slam Stewart: Bass. Vocals
Beryl Booker: Piano
John Collins: Guitar
- Slim Gaillard Trio
Slim Gaillard: Vocals. Guitar. Piano
Tiny Brown: Bass. Vocals
Scatman Crothers: Drums
- John Kirby Band
John Kirby: Bass
Charlie Shavers: Trumpet
Charlie Holmes: Alto Sax
Billy Kyle: Piano
Buster Bailey: Clarinet
Sid Catlett: Drums
- Sid Catlett & His Orchestra
Sid Catlett: Drums
Dick Vance: Trumpet
Benny Morton: Trombone
Don Stovall: Alto Sax
Eddie Davis: Tenor Sax
Ram Ramirez: Piano
John Simmons: Bass
Gene Krupa: Drums
Betty Mays: Vocals
- Ida James: Vocals


Tracklist:
- Panoram Soundies (1944-46)
01. Is You Is On Is You Ain't My Baby? [Ida James, King Cole Trio]
02. I'm A Shy Guy [Ida James, King Cole Trio]
03. Who's Been Eating My Porrdge [Ida James, King Cole Trio]
04. Frim Fram Sauce [Ida James, King Cole Trio]
- Killer Diller (1947)
01. Oh, Kickeroony [King Cole Trio]
02. Now He Tells Me [King Cole Trio]
03. Breezy And The Bass [King Cole Trio]
- Sepia Cinderella (1947)
01. Broadjump [John Kirby Band]
02. Can't Find A Word To Say [John Kirby Band]
- Boy! What A Girl (1948)
01. Just A Riff [Sid Catlett & His Orchestra]
02. Crazy Riffin [Sid Catlett & His Orchestra]
- Boy! What A Girl (1948)
01. Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Josh [Slam Stewart Trio]
- O'Voutee O'Rooney (1946)
01. O'Rooney's Overture Hoboken Bounce [Slim Gaillard Trio]
02. Dynamite's O'Rooney [[Slim Gaillard Trio]
03. Spanish Melody And Swing [[Slim Gaillard Trio]
04. Dunkin'Bagel [[Slim Gaillard Trio]
05. Chile And Beans O'Voutee [[Slim Gaillard Trio]
06. Laguna [Slim Gaillard Trio]
- Soundies, Hollywood, Sommer 1942
01. Old Man Mose [Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five]
- Soundies, Hollywood, Sommer 1944
01. Jordan Jive [Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five]
- Breakfast In Hollywood (1946)
01. Solid Potato Salad [King Cole Trio]
02. It's Better To Be By Yourself [King Cole Trio]


Features:
- Direct Scene Access
- Interactive Menu