Search - Will Bradley and His Jazz Octet :: Ridin' A Riff

Will Bradley and ex Glenn Miller drummer Ray McKinley formed a big band in 1939 and they became known for their sweet dance music and latterly boogie woogie songs with which they had great success. Amongst their hits were 'Beat Me Daddy Eight To A Bar'; 'Scrub Me Mama With A Boogie Beat' and 'Down The Road A Piece' all of which were in the top ten Billboard Music Chart during the late 1940s. The rare recordings on this compact disc come from the late 1950s when Will was recording with his Jazz Octet a talented outfit which also included Billy Butterfield on trumpet. Tracks include: Ridin'A Riff, Lonely Night, Nimble Feet, When Gabriel Blows His Horn, Midnight Special, Silver Dollar Polka, Winter Time, Lady From Castile, Go Way, Love, Go Way, Hysterical Boogie, Dixie Party, Dust Bowl, Footprints, Tasty Dish, Who Cut The Gorgonzola?, On A Boogie Beam, A Little Time To Dream, Jungle Magic, A La Carte, Roly Poly Polka, Conga Roo, Bayou Ballad, Slow Freight, On The Front Burner, Eight O'Clock Date, On The South Side.