The Frank Stokes Victor Recordings (1928-1929)

Performer: Frank Stokes
Producer: Johnny Parth (Compilation)
Distributor: Allegro Corporation (Dist

Notes: Personnel: Frank Stokes (vocals, guitar); Dan Sane (guitar); Will Batts (violin). Recorded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1928-29. Includes liner notes by Chris Smith. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel: Frank Stokes (vocals, guitar); Dan Sane (guitar); Will Batts (violin). Liner Note Author: Chris Smith . Recording information: Memphis, TN (1928-1929). This 20-song compilation of Frank Stokes' late-'20s recordings for the Victor label is a more expansive version of the Stokes collection available on Yazoo Records, with very little overlap between the two. The sound is variable, as is usually the case with Document's releases, some songs sounding like they came from decent master sources and others purely of academic interest, in terms of the playback quality. What isn't variable is the quality of Stokes' playing, singing, and songwriting, which is filled with wry humor throughout, veiling a certain degree of pride and restlessness, and all manner of clever lyrical and musical conceits. This disc is well worth owning in tandem with CDs devoted to Stokes' work with the Mississippi Sheiks. ~ Bruce Eder

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