This release, James P. Johnson - World Broadcast Recordings ft. Unissued Tracks 1944, represents sessions recorded for the World Broadcasting System (WBS), including previously unissued alternate takes.WBS was a transcription company created in the early years of commercial radio that provided popular contemporary music programming on 16" discs to subscribing radio stations. These nationally syndicated music broadcasts were not commercially available to the public and are unique in this regard.The George H. Buck Jazz foundation formally purchased the World Broadcast Service company in 1969. This historic collection was sourced from existing 16" Acetates, Test Pressings, and World Subscription Discs, and has been beautifully restored. The release is a must for any collection of swing era vocal groups.

Tracklist:

Fate Is in Your Hands
Misbehavin'
Blue Turning Grey Over You
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
Squeeze Me
Honeysuckle Rose
I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
Honeysuckle Rose (Alt)
Keeping Out of Mischief
My Fate Is in Your Hands
Blue Turning Grey Over You
Squeeze Me
Write Myself a Letter
Ain't Misbehavin'
Snow Morning Blues
Carolina Shout
Keep Off the Grass
Old Fashioned Love
If I Could Be with You
Porter's Love Songriffs
Carolina Shout
Old Fashioned Love

UPC: 762247817529
Label: Ghb Jazz Foundation
Release Date: 8.9.24
Format: CD

James Johnson P - Broadcast Recordings 1944 (Reissue)