Tom Saunders and the Wild Bill Davison Legacy: Call of the Wild

Tom Saunders: Cornet Bill Allred: Trombone Chuck Hedges: Clarinet Rick Fay: Tenor Sax Johnny Varro: Piano Paul Keller: Bass Warren Sauer: Drums "Wild Bill's prime gifts to jazz will always be remembered by future generations of musicians influenced by his distinctive style. I am sure that his proudest endowment is his band's continuing heartfelt affection and admiration. These are the men who worked with "Wild Bill." They traveled with him, learned from him, and were inspired by him; they benefited greatly from Bill's encouragement and assistance. These are tunes they played with him in saloons, on concert stages, and at festivals in the U.S. and Europe. Many of these musicians are leaders in their own right. Yet, these artists of world class stature proudly unite to sustain their mentor«s image. In these capable hands, the "... fire will burn on and on!" That is unquestionably "Wild Bill" Davison's greatest legacy!" —Floyd Levin, award-winning jazz writer for more than 40 years, jazz producer, lyricist and contributor of scores of oral history interviews to the Jazz Archive at Tulane University in New Orleans. Selected by Owen Cordle as a Critics' Pick for 1996 in the March 1997 issue of JazzTimes, by Tex Wyndham as a 1996 Writer's Choice in the January/February issue of Coda and by Floyd Levin as a 1996 Critics' Choice in the February 1997 issue of Jazz Journal International. Selections: At the Jazz Band Ball Squeeze Me Running Wild! Constantly Beale Street Blues In a Sentimental Mood Cornet Chop Suey Satan Takes a Holiday The Battle Hymn of the Republic Love Is Here to Stay You're Lucky to Me On the Alamo A Cottage for Sale I Never Knew (That Roses Grew)