Moonshine Jamboree
Moon Mullican was billed The King of the Hillbilly Piano Players. He played in the early '30s Western Swing bands of Cliff Bruner and Buddy Jones and his deep blues-drenched vocals were the perfect addition to the hot cowboy jazz of the era. In 1946 he signed for King and this excellent CD spans his career from that first year with the label through until 1954. Its 23 tracks are a joyous celebration of the kind of Texan country roots that were later revived by Asleep At The Wheel (who cutCherokee Boogieon their first album) and Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen. Among the highlights arePipeliner Blues,Cherokee Boogie,I'll Sail My Ship AloneandWell Oh Well.