Review by Scott Yanow
The fourth of Turk Murphy's six Columbia LPs (none of which have yet been reissued on CD) finds his band in its early prime. At the time, the personnel consisted of the leader's trombone, trumpeter Everett Farey, clarinetist Bob Helm, pianist Wally Rose, bassist Al Lyon and Bob Short on tuba or cornet; Bob Thompson helps out on washboard during two of the numbers. Despite the title, which makes it sound like a commercial date, the music is actually typical freewheeling San Francisco Dixieland. Six songs have "musician vocals" by Murphy and/or Helm that add spirit, if not much musicality, to the performances. The highlights of the joyous set include "Hard Hearted Hannah," "Sunset Café Stomp," "Red Hot Mama" and "Oriental Strut." Worth searching for by Dixieland fans.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/dancing-jazz-mw0000872680
Biography by Scott Yanow
Turk Murphy led one of the most popular bands of the San Francisco Dixieland movement. After playing with various big bands (including Mal Hallett and Will Osborne), Murphy first gained fame for his work with Lu Watters' highly influential Yerba Buena Jazz Band (1940-1947). He formed his own group in 1947 and after 13 years, they found a permanent home at Earthquake McGoon's and also toured occasionally. Although not thought of as a virtuoso trombone soloist and his occasional singing was just passable, Murphy's ensemble work was superior and he put together a stimulating repertoire filled with obscurities and favorites from the 1920s (along with some newer originals). His bands were always very musical; among his sidemen through the years were trumpeters Don Kinch, Bob Short, and Leon Oakley; clarinetist Bob Helm; pianists Wally Rose, Pete Clute, and Ray Skjelbred; and singer Pat Yankee. Turk Murphy and his beloved group made many records for such labels as Good Time Jazz, Fairmont, Columbia (1953-1956), Verve, Dawn Club, Roulette, RCA, Motherlode, Atlantic, GHB, MPS, Stomp Off, and Merry Makers.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/turk-murphy-mn0000805536/biography
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Reseña de Scott Yanow
El cuarto de los seis LPs de Turk Murphy en Columbia (ninguno de los cuales ha sido reeditado en CD) encuentra a su banda en su primera etapa. En ese momento, el personal estaba compuesto por el trombón del líder, el trompetista Everett Farey, el clarinetista Bob Helm, el pianista Wally Rose, el bajista Al Lyon y Bob Short en la tuba o la corneta; Bob Thompson ayuda en la tabla de lavar durante dos de los números. A pesar del título, que lo hace parecer una cita comercial, la música es en realidad el típico Dixieland de San Francisco. Seis canciones tienen "voces de músico" de Murphy y/o Helm que añaden espíritu, aunque no mucha musicalidad, a las interpretaciones. Lo más destacado del alegre conjunto incluye "Hard Hearted Hannah", "Sunset Café Stomp", "Red Hot Mama" y "Oriental Strut". Merece la pena que los aficionados al Dixieland lo busquen.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/dancing-jazz-mw0000872680
Biografía por Scott Yanow
Turk Murphy lideró una de las bandas más populares del movimiento Dixieland de San Francisco. Después de tocar con varias big bands (incluyendo a Mal Hallett y Will Osborne), Murphy ganó fama por su trabajo con la muy influyente Yerba Buena Jazz Band de Lu Watters (1940-1947). Formó su propio grupo en 1947 y, después de 13 años, encontraron un hogar permanente en Earthquake McGoon's y también hicieron giras ocasionales. Aunque no se le consideraba un solista virtuoso del trombón y su canto ocasional era apenas pasable, el trabajo de conjunto de Murphy era superior y reunía un repertorio estimulante lleno de oscuridades y favoritos de los años 20 (junto con algunos originales más recientes). Sus bandas eran siempre muy musicales; entre sus acompañantes a lo largo de los años estaban los trompetistas Don Kinch, Bob Short y Leon Oakley; el clarinetista Bob Helm; los pianistas Wally Rose, Pete Clute y Ray Skjelbred; y el cantante Pat Yankee. Turk Murphy y su querido grupo grabaron muchos discos para sellos como Good Time Jazz, Fairmont, Columbia (1953-1956), Verve, Dawn Club, Roulette, RCA, Motherlode, Atlantic, GHB, MPS, Stomp Off y Merry Makers.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/turk-murphy-mn0000805536/biography
A1 - South -
A2 - Hard Hearted Hannah -
A3 - Doctor Jazz -
A4 - Jazzin´ Babies Blues -
A5 - Hula Lou -
A6 - Sunset Cafe Stomp -
B1 - Charleston -
B2 - Red Hot Mama -
B3 - See See Rider -
B4 - Oriental Strut -
B5 - Sadie Green, The Vamp Of New Orleans -
B6 - Coney Island Washboard
Label: Columbia – CL 650
Released: 1955
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/Turk-Murphys-Jazz-Band-Dancing-Jazz/release/3530785
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