The Quintessence : New York-Chicago 1933-1950

(2-CD set) Jacques REDA once said “If one decided to search for the first pianist who coincides with the very essence of the piano, it does not take long to find Teddy Wilson”. This 33 track set features Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra, the Chocolate Dandies, Benny Carter and His Orchestra, Teddy Wilson solo, Benny Goodman Trio, Mildred Bailey Swing Band, Coleman Hawkins Four and others. Includes a 32 page booklet with both French and English notes.