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Art Hodes – Up in Volly’s Room
Delmark DE 217
Compact Disc (1992)

After a few tasty duets with longtime bassist Truck Parham, Art Hodes focuses on the considerable–if not yet recognized–talents of the first Chicago jazz clarinetist, Volly DeFaut. By 1972, the clarinet had practically disappeared from the jazz scene outside New Orleans. Hodes finally brought Volly DeFaut back to jazz, resulting in these recording sessions and a final tour with Art. You’ll hear suggestions of Dodd’s magnificent tone, but also of Noone’s delicate, tongued style. However, all-in-all, he’s really doing it Chicago-style.

1 St. Louis Blues 5:35
2 You Gotta Gimme Some 3:11
3 Struttin' With Some Barbecue 2:58
4 Tin Roof Blues 3:48
5 After You've Gone 3:42
6 Jackass Blues 4:38
7 Basin Street Blues 4:00
8 Volly's Room 3:21
9 I Know That You Know 2:15
10 Sobbin' Blues 4:02
11 Ode To Louis Armstrong: (11:50)
11a Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
11b Sleepy Time Down South
12 Ja Da 4:55
13 Panama Rag 3:36



Art Hodes - piano
Truck Parham - bass
Volly DeFaut- clarinet (tracks: 3, 5, 6, 8 - 13)
Barrett Deems - drums (tracks: 3, 5, 6, 8 - 13)
George Brunis - trombone (tracks: 12, 13)
Nappy Trottier - trumpet (tracks: 12, 13)

Recorded on March 15th, 23rd and April 25th 1972.