[Dixielandjazz] The Jungle Band (was Ivie Anderson/Ellington)

[Bill Haesler]

dwlit at cpcug.org asked:
> Has anyone reissued the complete Victor "Jungle Band" records in good 
> sound?

Okeh Sheik,
Let's get pedantic.
8>)
In the late 1920s Irving Mills, in managing the Duke Ellington band, 
had it recording for numerous labels, under different names. And 
frequently recording the same tune for these different companies.
This became known as Ellington's 'jungle' period at the Cotton Club in 
New York.
But you know all that.
The only Ellington recordings using the 'Jungle Band' name were made 
for Brunswick between Jan 1928 and Jan 1931.
All his Victor records at this time (1927-1932) used Duke Ellington and 
"His Orchestra' or 'His Cotton Club Orchestra' or variations thereof.
Now, if you meant "has anyone reissued the complete Victor records in 
good sound" then, to my knowledge, the answer is "not yet."
What is needed is digital recycling of this great music, by an expert, 
using the original 78s (both issued and test pressings).
A large, but worthy, project for that fine British label 'Frog' or the 
invaluable 'Mosaic' team.
Kind regards,
Bill.
PS: On reflection, now would be a great time to redo ALL the late 
1920s-early 30s Duke Ellington recordings.