The Ultimate Jazz Archive Vol.86 – Slam Stewart [1945-1946] [2005]

01.Hop, Skip And Jump
02.Sherry Lynn Flip
03.Three Blind Mices
04.Blue, Brown And Beige
05.Play Fiddle Play
06.Dark-Eyes
07.Laff Slam Slam (Laff Slam Laff)
08.Jumpin’ At The Deuces
09.Haw Haw
10.Dozin’
11.Talkin’ Back
12.One That Got Away
13.Honeysuckle Rose
14.Mood To Be Stewed
15.Voice Of The Turtle
16.Slammin’ The Gate
17.Jingle Bells
18.On The Upside Looking Down
19.Time On My Hands
20.Bell For Norvo
21.Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Gosh
22.Doctor Foo
23.Blues Collins
24.Coppin’ Out

Slam Stewart was a superior swing-oriented bassist whose ability to bow the bass and hum an octave apart made him famous in the jazz world. He had thought of the idea while studying at Boston Conservatory when he heard Ray Perry singing along with his violin. In 1936, Stewart was with Peanuts Holland's group and the following year he started playing regularly with guitarist/singer/comedian Slim Gaillard in a group logically dubbed "Slim and Slam." "Flat Foot Floogie" became a huge hit and kept the group working through the early '40s. After leaving Gaillard, Stewart was in great demand. He played with Art Tatum's trio, was featured on records with the Benny Goodman Sextet, Red Norvo (a famous session with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie), and Lester Young (a classic rendition of "Sometimes I'm Happy"), and led his own group which for a period featured the up-and-coming pianist Erroll Garner. Stewart performed a couple of stunning duets with tenor saxophonist Don Byas at a 1945 Town Hall concert and later worked with Billy Taylor, Roy Eldridge, Bucky Pizzarelli, the Newport All-Stars, and a countless number of other jazz greats. He even recorded two albums with bassist Major Holley (who also bowed and hummed but in unison). Up until the end, Slam Stewart occupied his own unique niche in jazz. ---Scott Yanow, Rovi

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