Additional information
This 4-CD set contains recordings made for the Imperial, Okeh and Dot labels from 1949 through 1965. Also included is a 36-page book with photos, interviews and session info. Personnel: Smiley Lewis (vocals, guitar); Dave Bartholomew (vocals, trumpet); Los Toppers, Gerri Hall (vocals); Ernest McLean, Justin Adams (guitar); Clarence Hall (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Joe Harris (alto saxophone); Harold Battiste, Jr. (tenor saxophone, piano); Lee Allen, Nat Perrilliat, Herb Hardesty (tenor saxophone); Alvin "Red" Tyler (baritone saxophone); Melvin Lastie (cornet); Joe Robichaux, Salvadore Doucette, Jr., Edward Frank, Huey "Piano" Smith, James Booker, Allen Toussaint, Tuts Washington (piano); Earl Palmer , Charles "Hungry" Williams (drums, percussion); Oscar Moore, Robert French (drums). Audio Mixer: Mark Wilder. Liner Note Authors: Rick Coleman; Jeff Hannusch; Richard Weize. Recording information: Cosimo Recording Studio;523 Governor Nicholls St.;New O (09/1947-12/1965); J & M Recording Studios;838 N.Rampart;New Orleans, LA (09/1947-12/1965). Exhaustive, multi-disc set comprising everything recorded by this New Orleans singer. With the songwriting talents of Dave Bartholomew aboard, utilizing the sound of the legendary J&M Studios, and the best Crescent City musicians available, this is truly New Orleans music at its very best. ~ Cub Koda
