Ice Cream on Toast 1937 ~ '47

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Total Tracks: 24   Total Length: 75:10

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Kids Music

By Karen Schoemer, eMusic Contributor

I'd like to think that my nine-year-old daughter's impeccable taste in music is entirely the doing of her crafty connoisseur parents &mdash that our ruthless indoctrination produced a tiny being that perfectly reflects our taste in music, our own junior Frankenstein. But the truth is more complicated than that. Sure, since before she was born we bombarded her with stuff we loved: during my pregnancy she "saw" live shows by Tom Waits and Elliott Smith.… more »

They Say All Music Guide

This compilation of a decade’s worth of live and radio transcription tracks comes from the collection of Harry “The Hipster” Gibson, who participates as a host for most of these sides. Along with Slim Gaillard is Slam Stewart, and other guest appearances include Frank Sinatra (no mistake), Bam Brown, and Leo Watson. The numerous versions of tunes cut live on the radio or in performance make this a collector’s-only set, but those interested in the “McVouty” one will find the sound quality to be more than tolerable or presentable. As a label, Hep does it again. – Thom Jurek