1944-1945 in Bloomington, MN

This interesting album features altoist/vocalist
Louis Jordan
and three versions of his
Tympani Five
during 1944-45, when he was reaching the peak of his popularity. With such sidemen as either
Eddie Roane
,
Idrees Sulieman
or
Aaron Izenhall
on trumpet and (on a few numbers) pianist
Wild Bill Davis
Jordan
and his group are heard recording radio transcriptions for World Broadcasting. Other than
"G.I. Jive,"
the music emphasizes lesser-known tunes and contains plenty of fine solos from
, including the surprisingly advanced "Re-Bop." ~ Scott Yanow