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FRANK WESTPHAL AND HIS ORCHESTRA Oh! Sister, Ain't That Hot! (1922-1924) Rivermont BSW-1158 The Jazz Age. The "Roaring Twenties." Bootleg liquor and hot music. Perhaps no American city is associated with the era like Chicago. Musically speaking, Chicago led the way, producing more than its share of exceptional jazz and "hot" dance bands. Among the best was the band led by pianist Frank Westphal (husband of Sophie Tucker). Westphal and his orchestra played regularly at the luxurious Rainbo Gardens, drawing attention for their crisp, clever arrangements and superb musicianship. This disc compiles some of the band's hottest numbers, expertly transferred directly from rare original sources for remarkably clear, natural sound. These 90-year-old records have never sounded better! Includes a 28-page booklet with rare photographs and revelatory notes by Mark Berresford. 76 minutes, 25 tracks including "Wolverine Blues," "Railroad Man," "Bugle Call Rag," "She's a Mean Job," and more. US $16.00 Your order will be processed by PayPal. Click on the buttons to hear full-quality audio samples of selected tracks. 1. She's a Mean Job 2. If You Knew 3. Those Longing For You Blues 4. Don't Bring Me Posies 5. State Street Blues 6. Choo Choo Blues 7. That Barkin' Dog (Woof Woof!) 8. You Tell 'Em Ivories [Frank Westphal, piano solo] 9. Coaxing the Piano [Frank Westphal, piano solo] 10. Stop Your Kidding 11. Greenwich Witch 12. Railroad Man 13. Bugle Call Rag 14. Wolverine Blues 15. Off Again On Again Blues 16. Two Time Dan 17. Dusting the Keys [Frank Westphal, piano solo] 18. Pianola [Frank Westphal, piano solo] 19. Oh! Sister, Ain't That Hot! 20. All Wrong 21. I've Got a Song For Sale 22. Stack O'Lee Blues 23. Forgetful Blues 24. Home in Pasadena 25. That Lullaby Strain Credits: Liner notes: Mark Berresford / Source recordings: Mark Berresford, Alex Hassan, Joel O'Sickey, Bryan Wright / Transfers and digital remastering: Bryan Wright / Photographs: Mark Berresford, Alex Hassan / Cover art: Joe Busam