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- Artist: Bunk Johnson
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- Release Date: December 07, 1993
- Total Time: 37:46
- Type: Compilation (best of), Live
- Genre: Jazz
Review
Bunk Johnson had a rather unlikely career. Completely forgotten and out of music by the late '30s, he was given a new set of teeth and a trumpet and hailed as a legend. Johnson made an impressive comeback, but excessive drinking resulted in an erratic and short-lived career. Both overpraised by some and dismissed by others, Johnson was actually a fine player when he was at his best. His final recording, reissued on this CD along with two alternate takes, was arguably his best. Utilizing more modern players (trombonist Ed Cuffee, clarinetist Garvin Bushell, pianist Don Kirkpatrick, guitarist Danny Barker, bassist Wellman Braud, and drummer Alphonse Steele) than his usual New Orleans band, Johnson performed a wide variety of music, ranging from folk songs and swing standards (such as "Out of Nowhere" and "You're Driving Me Crazy") to some rags (most notably "The Entertainer"). Throughout, Johnson sounds at the top of his game, making this CD his definitive release. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music GuideTracks
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You) | (2:50) | ||
| Hilarity Rag | Unknown | (2:32) | |
| Some of These Days | Shelton Brooks | (2:50) | |
| The Entertainer | Scott Joplin | (2:52) | |
| Out of Nowhere [Alternate Take] | Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, |
(2:48) | |
| You're Driving Me Crazy | (2:10) | ||
| Chloe | Gus Kahn, |
(2:30) | |
| The Minstrel Man | (2:24) | ||
| Maria Elena | (2:38) | ||
| Kinklets | (2:49) | ||
| Out of Nowhere | Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, |
(3:10) | |
| Till We Meet Again | (2:40) | ||
| Chloe [Alternate Take] | Gus Kahn, |
(2:49) | |
| Teasin' Rag | (2:44) |
