George Lewis - Jam Sessions

Review by Haralan Dobrev

George Lewis’ Jam Sessions – A Raw, Rhythmic Punch to the Gut Alright, let’s get one thing straight: George Lewis’ Jam Sessions ain’t your grandma’s smooth jazz playlist. This 1950 Pax Records release slaps harder than a New Orleans brass band on a Saturday night. It’s messy, it’s alive, and damn if it doesn’t make you wanna stomp your feet until they fall off. If you’re looking for perfection, go listen to some overproduced elevator music. But if you want soul? Stick around. First up, “Good Morning Blues.” Man, this track hits like a shot of espresso laced with bourbon. The clarinet wails like it’s got something to prove, while the rhythm section chugs along like an old steam train that refuses to break down. You can practically smell the smoke-filled clubs and feel the sticky floors under your shoes. Every note feels like it’s been pulled straight out of the swampy heart of Louisiana. And when those horns kick in? Forget about it. Your eardrums just found religion. Then there’s “Chicken,” which is exactly what it sounds like—funky as hell and twice as greasy. This tune struts like a rooster at dawn, all swagger and attitude. The interplay between the instruments is so tight it might as well be wearing spandex. By the time the solo kicks in, you’ll be flailing around your living room like a drunk pelican. No lie, I’ve listened to this track three times already today, and each time it gets better. Or maybe I’m just losing my mind. Either way, works for me. Now, sure, not every song on here is a knockout. Tracks like “Should I?” and “The Glory of Love” lean more ballad-y, and honestly, they kinda slow things down too much. Like, come on, we didn’t sign up for a snooze fest. But hey, even those moments have their charm if you’re into that sorta thing. What makes Jam Sessions stand out isn’t just the music—it’s the vibe. This album feels like a snapshot of a bygone era, where the rules were looser, and the players weren’t afraid to let loose. It’s raw, unfiltered, and dripping with personality. Hell, you can practically hear the sweat dripping off the musicians’ foreheads. Here’s the kicker though: why does a record from 1950 still slap harder than half the stuff coming out today? Is it the authenticity? The lack of autotune? Or maybe we’ve just forgotten how to have fun. Whatever it is, George Lewis and his crew nailed it. So next time you’re feeling bored, throw this bad boy on and let the chaos wash over you. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining.

Artist: George Lewis
Album: Jam Sessions

Jazz

New Orleans Jazz

1969

Rating: 4.0

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Track	Duration	Preview
Sheik Of Araby
The Glory of Love	03:57
The Sheik of Araby	02:25
Smiles	04:41
Ole Miss
Pallet On The Floor
Chicken	03:05
Jerusalem Blues
Willie The Weeper
Martha
Bugle Boy March
Make Me a Pallet on the Floor	02:55
Mecca Flat Blues	03:55
2:19 Blues
Willie the Weeper	02:27
Should I?	04:05
Stompin' at el Morocco	03:04
Good Morning Blues	04:07
Till We Meet Again	05:01

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Catalog Numbers

6001

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Pax Records

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Vinyl
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10"

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Orange label

About George Lewis

American traditional jazz clarinetist and bandleader. Worked with Black Eagle Band, Buddy Petit, Eureka Brass Band, Chris Kelly, Kid Ory, Olympia Orchestra, Bunk Johnson (and many others) and with his own bands. Born: July 13, 1900 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Died: December 31, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Here’s something cool: The album *Jam Sessions* by George Lewis, released in 1950, is a time capsule of New Orleans Jazz. It’s packed with tracks that feel like they’re straight out of a smoky jazz club. One fun fact? The song "Willie the Weeper" shows up twice on the tracklist. Maybe it was just too good to include only once! Recorded in the U.S. and released on Pax Records, this album keeps the spirit of classic jazz alive. Tracks like "Smiles" and "The Sheik of Araby" still resonate with fans of the genre today.