[Dixielandjazz] "Mildred Bailey Live: First Lady of Swing" CD

[Bill Haesler]

Robert Ringwald wrote:
> "Mildred Bailey Live: First Lady of Swing" CD
> This CD released last September by Mr. Music flew under our radar, apparently:
> http://www.amazon.com/First-Lady-Swing-Mildred-Bailey/dp/B00418NWTI/
> At least some of these tracks are new to CD, aren't they?

Dear Bob,
It was not mentioned on the DJML that I can recall, but was announced at the time in the Worlds Records weekly listing with song titles and dates. It is also on my 'to be ordered' list, but I haven't done this yet.

The Mr Music CD (7028) comprises an eight year musical overview of MB's 'live' performances from a November 1939 Benny Goodman Camel Caravan broadcast to a guest appearance on a March 1947 'Saturday Night Swing Session'. 
Dedicated record collectors will be familiar with the performances, as they have been reissued on LP and CD over the years.  
However, for those who love Mildred's singing the selection will be a welcome addition to her more well-known studio recordings. And are  conveniently grouped on one CD.

I've summarised the details below for those who may be interested.
Apart from the Woody Herman track, the rest have been reissued on (now deleted) CDS. 
Very kind regards,
Bill.

•Camel Caravan Broadcast w/Benny Goodman Orch. November 1939
Lover Come Back To Me 
Scatter Brain 
Swingin' A Dream  
Oh, Johnny Oh, Johnny, Oh! 

•V-Disc Recording Session w/Teddy Wilson. 9 November 1943
Scrap Your Fat 

•First Annual Esquire Jazz Concert, w/The Esquire Jazz Allstars. 18 January 1944
Squeeze Me
More Than You Know
Honeysuckle Rose

•V-Disc Recording Session w/Red Norvo Sextet. 17 May 1944
Someday Sweetheart

•For The Record Radio Show w/Benny Goodman V-Disc Allstar Band. 31 July 1944
There'll Be A Jubilee
These Foolish Things

•Mildred Bailey Show w/Paul Baron Studio Orch. 13 October 1944
Tain't Me
I Didn't Know About You
I'm Gonna See My Baby

•Mildred Bailey Show w/the Solid Sextet. 15 December 1944
Dinah

•Second Annual Esquire Jazz Concert w/Benny Goodman Quintet. 17 January 1945
Downhearted Blues 

•Wildroot Radio Show w/Woody Herman Orch. 8 February 1946
Can't Help Lovin' That Man

•Saturday Night Swing Session w/Ellis Larkin Trio. 1 March 1947 
Baby, That Ain't Right
I'll Close My Eyes
Lover Come Back To Me