Verve session · in the studio
January 14, 1958
George Lewis Band
In the room
- George Lewis – clarinet
- Thomas Jefferson – trumpet, vocal
- Jim Robinson – trombone
- Joseph Robichaux – piano
- Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau – bass · as Alcide Pavageau
- Joe Watkins – drums, vocal
The takes
What the numbers mean
Norman Granz's labels numbered the tunes they recorded in one running series; the take kept is the one that was issued.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| 21992-2 | Ace In The Hole | MGV-8277 |
| 21993-3 | It's A Long Way To Tipperary | MGV-8277 |
| 21994-2 | West End Blues | MGV-8277 |
| 21995-3 | Jambalaya | MGV-8277 |
| 21996-6 | Wolverine Blues | MGV-8277 |
| 21997-4 | (Precious Lord) Take My Hand | MGV-8277 |
| 21998-4 | Mack The Knife | MGV-8277 |
| 21999-1 | Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula | MGV-8277 |
| 22000-1 | Careless Love | MGV-8277 |
| 22001-1 | Hindustan | MGV-8277 |
10 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
Where it ended up
Together elsewhere
The other albums at least two of these players are on together.
5 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | MGV-8325 | Oh, Didn't He Ramble! | The George Lewis Band | 1959 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Joseph Robichaux, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
4 of them 8 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BLP 1205 | George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Volume One · not on the site yet | George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers | 1955 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
| BLP 7027 | George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Vol. 3 · not on the site yet | George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers | 1955 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins | |
 | BLP 7028 | George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Vol. 4 · not on the site yet | George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers | 1955 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
 | RLP 12-230 | Jazz At Vespers | George Lewis And His Ragtime Band | 1957 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
 | MGV-8232 | George Lewis & Turk Murphy At Newport | George Lewis Band At Newport | 1957 | George Lewis, Joseph Robichaux, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
 | MGV-8303 | Concert Vol. 1 | On Stage-George Lewis | 1959 | George Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
 | MGV-8304 | Concert Vol. 2 | On Stage-George Lewis | 1959 | George Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
 | LP 1411 | Jazz At Preservation Hall IV | The George Lewis Band Of New Orleans | 1963 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau, Joe Watkins |
3 of them 2 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | RLP 2512 | New Orleans All Stars And Quartet Featuring Red Allen | George Lewis | 1955 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau |
 | RLP 12-283 | George Lewis Of New Orleans With Eclipse Alley Five And Original Zenith Brass Band | Original Zenith Brass Band | 1958 | George Lewis, Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau |
2 of them 5 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | RLP 2507 | New Orleans Jazz Band And Quartet | George Lewis | 1954 | George Lewis, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau |
 | RLP 12-207 | Jazz In The Classic New Orleans Tradition | George Lewis | 1956 | George Lewis, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau |
 | RLP 369 | New Orleans|The Living Legends | Jim Robinson's New Orleans Band | 1961 | Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau |
 | RLP 393 | New Orleans|The Living Legends | Jim Robinson Plays Spirituals And Blues | 1962 | Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau |
 | LP 1409 | Jazz At Preservation Hall II | Billie & De De Pierce/Jim Robinson's New Orleans Band | 1963 | Jim Robinson, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau |