Leon Redbone – Champagne Charlie (1978)

01. Champagne Charlie
02. Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone
03. Sweet Sue (Just You)
04. The One Rose (That’s Left In My Heart)
05. Alabama Jubilee
06. Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)
07. Yearning (Just For You)
08. If Someone Would Only Love Me
09. I Hate A Man Like You
10. T.B. Blues

Leon Redbone - Guitar, Vocals
Julien Barber - Violin
Selwart Clarke - Viola
Eddie Davis - Drums
Jonathan Dorn - Tuba
Dennis Drury - Trombone
Tom Evans - Clarinet
William S. Fischer - Strings
Vince Giordano - Sax (Baritone), Tuba
Kathryn Kienke - Violin
Regis Landiorio - Violin
George Marge- 	Ocarina
Leon McAuliffe - Guitar (Steel)
Eurreal Montgomery - Piano
Kermit Moore - Cello
Sammy Price - Piano
Chris Whiteley - Trumpet
Ken Whiteley - Banjo, Washboard

From the opening track, "Champagne Charlie," to the dazzling finale, "T.B. Blues," Leon Redbone presents an introspective collection of blues and big band melodies in timeless fashion, a rare feat because of its release date in 1978. The record was highly acclaimed and regarded as the purest of jazz and classic blues by a remarkable legend and icon in this musical form. Most of the record, like the amiable "Sweet Sue (Just You)" and memorable "Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)," is filled with the best that blues and ragtime has to offer. The music itself is quite light and jolly during the more uplifting moments, with others such as "I Hate a Man Like You" very depressing and sorrowful. The band backing up Redbone is delightful, filled with jubilant horns, oboes, and trumpets. "T.B. Blues" closes out this record as a charming look back into the world of blues via pioneer Jimmie Rodgers. Two melodies written and composed by giant Jelly Roll Morton are featured here, with fresh and stunning new arrangements by Leon Redbone and company, "If Someone Would Only Love Me" and "I Hate a Man Like You." The record is somewhat poorly recorded, losing its listening ability though still portraying its exuberant style and antique mysteriousness. A charming and romantic listen and study of this period of ragtime and blues that will surely not disappoint the average listener. --- Shawn M. Haney, Rovi

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