Another jazz treat to follow on from Billy Butterfield (RTR 4203): a unique survey of the very best of Bobby Hackett, described as “the most beautiful horn in the world”.

Comparing top trumpeters, Louis Armstrong once declared that Bobby Hackett (1915-1976) had “more ingredients”. This generous Retrospective of the 27 finest tracks from his vintage years of 1938 to 1960 is an unrivalled demonstration of all those glorious ‘ingredients’: “a broad generous tone with a depth to the sound celebrating its cornet origins, long tones decorated with a flirtatious vibrato, effortless mobility through the principal range of his instrument, and flawless elegance of expression” (to quote another trumpeter, Digby Fairweather).

The sequence covers a huge range of styles, going from when he first burst upon the jazz scene in the late 30s to immortal tracks from the 40s and 50s. There are six memorable collaborations with Jack Teagarden, while superb tracks with Frank Sinatra and Lee Wiley show his sensitivity as an accompanist. His lighter side is not ignored, with his celebrated Jackie Gleason sessions being represented, and even a final Hawaiian farewell!

Contents:
1. Embraceable You - Bobby Hackett & His Orchestra
2. I’m Coming, Virginia - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
3. Ja-Da - Eddie Condon & His Windy City Seven

Bobby Hackett & His Orchestra:
4. Clarinet Marmalade
5. Singin’ The Blues
6. But Not For Me
7. I Must Have That Man -Miff Mole & His Nicksieland Band
8. With A Song In My Heart - Bobby Hackett & His Orchestra
9. Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars

10. I’ve Got A Crush On You (With Frank Sinatra) - Axel Stordahl & Orchestra

The Bobby Hackett Quintet:
11. Royal Garden Blues
12. What A Difference A Day Made
13. Fidgety Feet

14. Oh, Look At Me Now! (With Lee Wiley) - Joe Bushkin & His Swinging Strings
15. I Can’t Get Started - Jackie Gleason & Orchestra
16. That Old Black Magic - Soft Lights And Bobby Hackett

Bobby Hackett & His Jazz Band:
17. New Orleans
18. Big Butter And Egg Man
19. I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plans

Hackett & His Orchestra:
20. Wolverine Blues
21. Lazy Mood
22. The Continental

Bobby Hackett & Jack Teagarden:
23. Mama’s Gone, Goodbye
24. ’Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

Bobby Hackett & His Quartet:
25. You Stepped Out Of A Dream
26. Swing That Music

27. Aloha Oe - Bobby Hackett & His Orchestra