Long Way from Saint Louis

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Release Date

2002

Duration

01:09:45

Genre

Styles

Recording Date

March 8, 2000

Recording Location

  • San Antonio, TX
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Ralph Sutton

Long Way from Saint Louis

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Ralph Sutton was recorded with the Jim Cullum Jazz Band (just over a year and a half prior to his death) for a tribute program in Cullum's long-running Riverwalk public radio series. The pianist is in his usual top form, including potent solo treatments of Fats Waller's "Viper's Drag" and his infrequently performed "Clothesline Ballet," as well as two gems by Willie "The Lion" Smith, "Morning Air" and "Echo of Spring." Sutton is joined by John Sheridan (Cullum's pianist) for a duo romp through "Fine and Dandy" (adding bass and drums in the background), while the full band accompanies the two keyboardists for a boisterous take of "St. Louis Blues." Cullum's band swings well along with its guest on oldies but goodies such as "(Back Home Again In) Indiana," "Ain't Mishbehavin'," and "There'll Be Some Changes Made." It's sad to realize that this may be one of Ralph Sutton's final recordings, but this talented exponent of classic jazz and stride piano at least was not ignored, as he was recorded numerous times in his final years. This excellent CD, which also includes a brief interview with Sutton by program host David Holt, will be savored by his fans.

Track Listing

Sample Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
Fats Waller
Ralph Sutton
03:52 Amazon
2
Billy Higgins / W. Benton Overstreet
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
05:34 Amazon
3
Willie "The Lion" Smith
Ralph Sutton
03:27 Amazon
4
James P. Johnson / Andy Razaf
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
04:30 Amazon
5
Fats Waller
Ralph Sutton
03:22 Amazon
6
James F. Hanley / Ballard MacDonald
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
04:34 Amazon
7
Harry Brooks / Andy Razaf / Fats Waller
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
04:22 Amazon
8
Oscar Hammerstein II / Sigmund Romberg
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
05:26 Amazon
9
Willie "The Lion" Smith / Clarence Williams
Ralph Sutton
04:55 Amazon
10
Paul James / Kay Swift
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum, Jr.
04:09 Amazon
11
Joseph Meyer / Herman Ruby
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
03:53 Amazon
12
Irving Caesar
Ralph Sutton
03:34 Amazon
13
W.C. Handy
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
03:34 Amazon
14
Henry Creamer / Turner Layton
Ralph Sutton
feat: Jim Cullum Jazz Band
06:11 Amazon
15
Ralph Sutton
08:22 Amazon
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