Muggsy Spanier
Muggsy Spanier was a predictable but forceful cornetist who rarely strayed far from the melody. Perfectly at home in Dixieland ensembles, Spanier was also an emotional soloist (equally influenced by King Oliver and Louis Armstrong) who was an expert at using the plunger mute. He started on cornet when he was 13, played with Elmer Schoebel's band in 1921, and first recorded in 1924. Spanier was a fixture in Chicago throughout the decade (appearing on several important early records) before joining Ted Lewis in 1929. Although Lewis was essentially a corny showman, Spanier's solos gave his band some validity during the next seven years. After a stint with Ben Pollack's orchestra (1936-1938), Spanier became seriously ill and was hospitalized for three months. After he recovered, the cornetist formed his famous eight-piece "Ragtime Band" and recorded 16 Dixieland performances for Bluebird (later dubbed The Great Sixteen) that virtually defined the music of the Dixieland revival movement. But because his group actually preceded the revival by a couple years, it soon had to break up due to lack of work. Muggsy joined Bob Crosby for a time, had his own short-lived big band, freelanced with Dixieland bands in New York, and starting in 1950 he gradually relocated to the West Coast. During 1957-1959 Spanier worked with Earl Hines' band and he continued playing up until his retirement in 1964, touring Europe in 1960 and always retaining his popularity in the Dixieland world.
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Extreme Rarities - The Jukebox Sessions
Jazz - Released by Upbeat Jazz on 15 Dec 2020
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Jazz At The Town Hall, Vol. 2
Miff Mole's Molers, Mezz Mezzrow, Muggsy Spanier
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 1 Jan 2000
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Movie Songs
Muggsy Spanier, New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Muggsy Spanier & His Ragtime Band
Jazz - Released by Movie Songs on 5 Feb 2022
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Muggsy Spanier
Dixieland - Released by Blue Pie Records USA on 1 Jan 1968
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Hot Jazz 1950s
Jazz - Released by Music Today Records on 18 Feb 2016
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In a Dressing Room
Jazz - Released by dressing room on 1 Feb 2023
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Sentimental Journey, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 30 Oct 2013
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Sentimental Journey, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 30 Oct 2013
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Have You Heard of Muggsy Spanier, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 30 Oct 2013
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Sentimental Journey, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 30 Oct 2013
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Have You Heard of Muggsy Spanier, Vol. 4
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 30 Oct 2013
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Sentimental Journey, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 30 Oct 2013
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Just at the Turn of the Tide
Jazz - Released by turn of the tide on 9 Apr 2023
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Colorful Mix
Muggsy Spanier, New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Muggsy Spanier & His Ragtime Band
Jazz - Released by Colorful Mix on 25 Apr 2022
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