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From humble origins in New Orleans to its journey upriver to Chicago, this Rough Guide charts the 1920s “golden age” of jazz with classic tracks by legends such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington & Jelly Roll Morton as well as many other pioneering artists.

Seminal recordings by trailblazing jazz artists who paved the way for what has become a global phenomenon. Includes the instrumental brilliance of soloists including Eddie Lang, Bix Beiderbecke and Earl Hines. Following on from the success of other American roots titles in the Rough Guide range, ‘The Rough Guide to the Roots of Jazz’ is the perfect overview of the emerging styles and key performers of early jazz on one album.

Lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques.

TRACK LISTING

King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band - Dippermouth Blues
Eddie Lang - Eddie’s Twister
Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers - Doctor Jazz
Earl Hines - I Ain’t Got Nobody And Nobody Cares For Me
Freddie Keppard’s Jazz Cardinals - Salty Dog
Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans  Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Black And Tan Fantasy 
Louis Armstrong Orchestra - Muggles
Original Dixieland Jazz Band - Tiger Rag
James P. Johnson - Carolina Shout
Bix Beiderbecke And His Gang - Ol’ Man River
New Orleans Rhythm Kings - Bugle Call Blues
Fats Waller - Muscle Shoals Blues
Fletcher Henderson And His Orchestra - The Stampede