Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1939-1940)

• Artist: Jimmy Yancey
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• Release Date: 1991
• Total Time: 73:30
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Blues

Review

The first of three Document CDs that reissue all of pianist Jimmy Yancey's recordings (other than his final Atlantic session) is filled with classic performances. Yancey, a subtle boogie-woogie/blues pianist who was a major influence and inspiration on the better-known players of the 1930s, is featured on his first two solo sessions, including "The Fives," "La Salle Street Breakdown," "South Side Stuff," "Yancey's Getaway," "Yancey Stomp," and "State Street Special." Highly recommended as are the two following volumes in this valuable Document series. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Jimmy's Stuff [Jimmy's Stuff No. 2]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:17)
The Fives	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:07)
La Salle Street Breakdown [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:08)
Two O'Clock Blues [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:59)
Janie's Joys [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:58)
Lean Bacon [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:07)
Big Bear Train [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:08)
Lucille's Lament [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:08)
Beezum Blues [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:17)
Yancey Limited [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:01)
Rolling the Stone [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:40)
Steady Rock Blues [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:57)
P.L.K. Special [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:06)
South Side Stuff [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:07)
Yancey's Getaway [#]	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:07)
How Long Blues [#]	Leroy Carr	Jimmy Yancey	(3:01)
How Long Blues [No. 2][#]	Leroy Carr	Jimmy Yancey	(3:04)
Yancey Stomp	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:46)
State Street Special	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:38)
Tell 'Em About Me	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:43)
Five O'Clock Blues	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:40)
Slow and Easy Blues	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:33)
The Mellow Blues	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:39)
I Received a Letter		Jimmy Yancey	(2:34)
East St. Louis Blues	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:45)

Credits

Faber Smith (Vocals), Johnny Parth (Compilation Producer), Faber Smith (Accordion), Johnny Parth (Producer), Jimmy Yancey (Piano), Konrad Nowakowski (Liner Notes)