Pee Wee Speaks: A Discography of Pee Wee Russell: 13 (Studies in Jazz) - Tapa dura

...a major addition to the library of anyone interested in jazz...it doesn't get any better than this... * The IAJRC Journal * ...it is almost mandatory to have a copy of Pee Wee Speaks nearby for handy, supplemental reference...the most complete, up to date, and accurate accounting of Russell's documented recordings extant...meticulously detailed... * JazzTimes Magazine * ...a major addition to the documentation of our music... * Storyville * ...a wealth of information here. * Big Bands International * ...Hilbert makes a heroic attempt to be complete, and apparently pretty much succeeds. * Mississippi Rag * ...this work is the basic source for documentation on Pee Wee's performing career. The data collected between the covers of this volume is truly awesome... * Jazz Notes * ...a true jazz original... * American Reference Books Annual * ...comprehensive... * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association * Hilbert's writing style is pleasant and easy to read with frequent interspersed quotes from...many of Russell's fellow musicians and friends...contains useful information on a player who was actively involved in 50 years of jazz history...for major jazz collections. * CHOICE *

Beginning with the previously undocumented first recording session of 16-year-old Russell in 1922, and ending in 1968 with a Mississippi riverboat party shortly before his death, this discography includes all of his known commercial recordings worldwide as well as much new information on film soundtracks, private recordings, broadcasts, and concerts.