HELEN WARD TEST #2 FROM 1953 UNISSUED ALL STAR SESSION
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From the personal collection of Helen Ward, this rarity is a one sided 10" 78 rpm metal acetate test pressing. To my knowledge, this session has never been issued. It was recorded in Chicago on 16 May 1953. 3 tunes were recorded on this date possibly for a 45 rpm EP release. This was at the time that the Benny Goodman Band (without Benny) was touring jointly with the Louis Armstrong All Stars. The band that accompanies Helen is drawn from both groups. The musicians are Charlie Shavers (trumpet), Georgie Auld (tenor sax), Trummy Young (trombone), Roy Kral (a Chicago local on piano), Steve Jordan (guitar), Israel Crosby (bass) and Cozy Cole (drums). The single tune on this disc is "It All Depends On You". There is an excellent solo by Charlie Shavers. The disc is in VG+ condition with a few scuffs and it plays with excellent fidelity. There is a small bit of acetate peeling around the post hole which is about 2 inches from the end of the music grooves. This defect does not look threatening to the longevity of the disc. Judge for yourself by viewing the second photo in this listing. As is typical with these types of acetates the track starts with some audible surface noise but soon quiets down. There is no information printed on the disc as both sides are blank in the label area. Please disregard the stuff in the label area that you see in the photo as these are reflections in the photo and not stuff on the disc. I have listed the date and personnel above from notes in Helen's files which are NOT included with the disc. Be sure to view my other listings for the other 2 titles from this unissued session. Shipping in the USA at $6.00 for Priority Mail. Overseas mail will require a quote according to destination. Insurance is recommeded always as I cannot be responsible for Postal loss.
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