This particular recording by trombonist
Turk Murphy finds him leading a different group than usual. The ensemble includes the fine cornetist
Doc Evans, a couple of youngsters in their early 20s at the time (clarinetist
Bill Carter and pianist
Pete Clute), banjoist
Dick Lammi, an unidentified bassist, and drummer Thad Wilkerson. In addition,
Santo Pecora sits in on second trombone during "Big Butter and Egg Man" and "Mecca Flat Blues." Clute is showcased on
Scott Joplin's "Pineapple Rag"; other highlights include "Storyville Blues," "Floatin' Down to Cotton Town" and a spirited "High Society." As with
Turk Murphy's other Columbia LP's, this one remains out of print, but is well worth searching for by trad jazz fans.