Eddie Condon's Jazz Concert
Ballin' the Jack
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Eddie Condon's Jazz Concert brings together musicians for a radio performance centered on traditional jazz. Guitarist and bandleader Eddie Condon was a leading figure in the Chicago-style jazz scene, known for bringing distinctive instrumental voices together in lively ensemble playing.
The program offers a concert-style listening experience, with the music at its center. Its title identifies this recording with “Ballin' the Jack,” a familiar jazz and popular song that has been performed in many styles. The appeal lies in hearing the ensemble shape the tune through collective playing and individual instrumental color.
Warm, spirited, and rooted in small-group jazz, the broadcast suits listeners who enjoy vintage jazz performances and the interplay of musicians playing together. Condon's relaxed, collaborative approach gives the program the feel of a gathering built around the pleasure of making music.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.