Buddy De Franco: The Bebop Years 1949-1956 [2 CDs]

Buddy DeFranco was one of the few jazz clarinettists to come to prominence in the post-war era when the instrument generally saw a decline, and he was one of the only clarinettists to successfully find a role in the changing musical environment brought about by the emergence of bebop. Featured performers include Art Tatum Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Ray Brown, Art Blakey, and many more!