Washington Hall Stomp

Greg Ruby and the Rhythm Runners

Record Details

Released:
2015
Genre:
jazz

Record Tracklist

  1. Humdinger -:-- / -:--
  2. Pretty Doll -:-- / -:--
  3. Scofflaw -:-- / -:--
  4. Hold On -:-- / -:--
  5. 14th Avenue Drag -:-- / -:--
  6. That’s About Right -:-- / -:--
  7. Washington Hall Stomp -:-- / -:--
  8. Dewdropper’s Dream -:-- / -:--
  9. Low Down -:-- / -:--
  10. Cautionary Tale -:-- / -:--
  11. California Poppies -:-- / -:--
  12. That’s It -:-- / -:--

The Rhythm Runners’ Prohibition Era jazz is such infectious fun it could almost make you wish the 21st Amendment had never been repealed.” —Dick Stein, Jazz DJ, KPLU FM Seattle, Tacoma

Featuring:

Greg Ruby – guitar and compositions
Dennis Lichtman – clarinet
Gordon Au – trumpet
Charlie Halloran – trombone
Cassidy Holden – bass
Julian MacDonough – drums

Greg Ruby has captured the spirit of early jazz here not only through his own tunes such as the spritely “Humdinger” and the insouciant “That’s About Right,” but by retrieving and rearranging the long lost compositions of legendary Seattle wind instrument “professor” Frank Waldron, mentor to Quincy Jones, Buddy Catlett and others. Ruby’s carefully nuanced, airy arrangements—in the spirit of Jelly Roll Morton—bring out the joy and spark of Ruby’s and Waldron’s melodies while showcasing the considerable talents of soloists Dennis Lichtman (clarinet), Gordon Au (trumpet), Charlie Halloran (trombone) and, naturally, Ruby himself. The album is an absolute delight, a window into a joyful, rambunctious jazz past that is too often overlooked.” —Paul de Barros, The Seattle Times, Down Beat

  1. Place du Swing Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 4:03
  2. Valse Volant Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 2:38
  3. Salut du Combo Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 3:46
  4. Where Does It Go From Here? Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 3:50
  5. Corner Café Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 3:28
  6. Mambo Tonight Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 4:11
  7. Twilight Blue Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 3:34
  8. Carte Blanche Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 2:40
  9. Rhythm and Rye Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 2:57
  10. Palo Verde Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 4:04
  11. January Rain Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 4:07
  12. Ballard Bridge Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 2:30
  13. The Cobblestone Street Greg Ruby and Steve Rice 2:36