[Dixielandjazz] What tune info do you put on CDs?

[David M Richoux]

When "And That's Jazz" put out our CD we put as much info as possible/ 
available on each track. Since I was doing the graphic design for the  
package, I knew that more is better than less - within reason. (I am  
also a radio DJ and having useful info at my fingertips is always  
better than nothing.)  I did not use any font smaller than 8 point,  
and I used dark, legible type on a lighter background. Inside the  
folded insert I put some relevant biographical info on each of the  
musicians in the band, a short paragraph each.

Even with all of that, we had room for a good picture of the band,  
interesting graphics on the front cover, and FULL CONTACT INFO (band  
leader address, phone, e-mail and website) several places - this has  
gotten us many good gigs!

I did not put all of the info on the actual CD - just track name and  
length of time.

Dave Richoux

On Nov 2, 2009, at 5:22 PM, Dave wrote:

> Greetings, all. Our band is getting ready to cut a CD and I would  
> like to know what info must be included in the list of tunes. I do  
> plan to visit harryfox.com and pay the ASCAP dues for the tunes that  
> aren't Public Domain.
>
> Below is a list of the tunes to go on the CD and some basic info  
> I've been able to track down. But do I need to include composer for  
> every tune? Do I need to print "Public Domain" for those which are?  
> Do I need to include the publisher? Am I correct to assume that  
> every tune with a date before 1923 is Public Domain? Will I find  
> that info at harryfox? Any other suggestions? Any accurate feedback  
> appreciated.
>
> Swing That Music
> 1938 Horace Gerlach & Louis Armstrong, 3:42
>
> By and By
> 1906 Charles Albert Tindley, 5:07
>
> Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia
> 1918, George W. Meyer & Milton Ager, Grant Clarke, 4:37
>
> Emperor NOrton's Hunch
> 1944, Lu Watters, 3:52
>
> Tin Roof Blues
> 1923, George Brunies, Paul Mares, Mel Walter Melrose, Stitzel, Ben  
> Pollack & Leon Rappolo, 8:08
>
> Clarinet Marmalade
> 1918, Larry Shields & The Original Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:17
>
> Down By The Riverside
> 1865, Paul Barnes (from a spiritual), 2:41
>
> Honolulu Blues
> 1916, James V. Monaco, Grant Clarke, 5:05
>
> Linger A While
> 1923, Vincent Rose, Harry Owens, 3:37
>
> New Orleans Shuffle
> 1925, Bill Whitmore, 4:51
>
> Bay City
> 1951, Turk Murphy, 3:58
>
> South Rampart Street Parade
> 1938, Bob Haggart & Ray Bauduc, 4:03
>
> There'll Be Some Changes Made
> 1921, W. Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, 5:17
>
> Mandy Make Up Your Mind
> 1924, George W. Meyer & Arthur, Grant Clarke & Roy Turk Johnston, 4:41
>
> You've Been a Good Old Wagon
> 1895, Ben R. Harney, 4:48
>
> Some of These Days
> 1922, Shelton Brooks, 4:26
>
> I Found A New Baby
> 1926, Jack Palmer & Spencer Williams, 5:14
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
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