NOR-CD
<NOR-CD series> is a compilation of all the musical activities of the New Orleans Rascals for over 40 years.
The way to apply for these CDs is indicated at the end of the page. Keep in mind that some CDs are out of stock.
Previously unreleased!
A precious DVD converted from original video tapes. Their first performance in Japan had been recorded on these tapes on August 19th 1963 at TBS studio in Tokyo for television. The material was digitally enhanced with high quality of sound and vision. We are convinced this historic DVD will move you deeply and make happy.
• Over 1 hour 17 performance tracks
• Photo gallery and interviews
Price: 3,700yen (A postage is required in addition to this price.)
A reference about the DVD: Ryoichi Kawai 1-12-23 Higashi-Shinsaibashi Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0083, Japan
Fax: +81-6-6252-4783
Maybe useful to refer to the web pages below too.
http://www.btinternet.com/~jazzworld/lewisdvd.htm
http://www.riffraffjazz.net/Geoff%20Bull%20Band.htm
www.evergreenmusic.org
NOR-CD101 NEW ORLEANS RASCALS 1963
with G.Lewis N.O.ALL Stars, Blacksmith & His Boys
A record of the exchange between George Lewis and the Rascals, when he visited Japan for the first time in 1963. It is a precious recording of the session that determined the history of the Rascals for over 40 years.
Muneyoshi Nishiyo's Blacksmith & His Boys also participated.
15 numbers are recorded.
NOR-CD102 NEW ORLEANS RASCALS 1976
A Tribute To San Jacinto Hall
A tribute issue that the Rascals Quintet recorded at the Ashiya Church in 1976. The acoustics are very similar to the echo of the San Jacinto Hall known for the American Music label. You can enjoy the performance of the Rascals in their second half of the thirties.
14 numbers are recorded.
NOR-CD103 NEW ORLEANS RASCALS JAZZ AT VESPERS
At Maiko Villa Church July 21, 2002
Recoded at the 36th All Nippon Dixieland Jazz Festival. Hymns are recorded with the highest quality of sound. The atmosphere will recall to you George Lewis Band's famous "Vespers Session".
10 numbers are recorded.
NOR-CD104 A Christmas in Kobe 1979
New Orleans Rascals Quartets & Trios
An old port town, Kobe has many houses built as part of the Foreign Concession of the Meiji Period. Among them is the "Shiroi-ijin-kan" where this Christmas concert took place. The room was narrow, but it was the perfect setting to enjoy music during the session.
15 numbers are recorded.
NOR-CD105 NEW ORLEANS RASCALS with TOPSY CHAPMAN
At Itami Aiphonic Hall November 10.1995
New Orleans Rascals and Topsy Chapman performed " The Spirit of New Orleans Jazz " as part of the long-running Itami Aiphonic Hall Global Music Series.
14 numbers are recorded.
NOR-CD106 NEW ORLEANS RASCALS JAZZ AT VESPERS Ⅱ
At Maiko Vi1la Church July 27.2003
The second Vespers session making the sea a backdrop behind the stage.
13 numbers are recorded.
MHR-CD301 RYOICHI KAWAI & NEW ORLEANS CATS 2002
The first CD of the New Orleans Cats which was organized by Ryoichi Kawai and three musicians from Tokyo, Shinichi Kato (trumpet), Nagataka Hayabusa (trombone) and Mikio Shoji (piano). Other musicians are not fixed.
14 numbers are recorded.
MHR-CD302 BACK TO SAN JAClNTO HALL 1979
Ryoichi Kawai & The New Orleans Stompers
Bill Russell's famous recordings in 1944 -45 at San Jacinto Hall in New Orleans were their inspiration for this session.
14 numbers are recorded.
A reference: Ryoichi Kawai 1-12-23 Higashi-Shinsaibashi Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0083, Japan
Fax: +81-6-6252-4783