Release Date: 5/23/2025

Chick Webb was a jazz and swing drummer and bandleader who enjoyed huge success and popularity during the 1930s before his career was tragically cut short by his death from spinal tuberculosis in 1939 at the age of 34. He was renowned for introducing the teenaged Ella Fitzgerald to the scene as his featured vocalist. With a much-admired powerful virtuoso drumming technique, he was a highly influential figure, paving the way for the likes of Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson. This 16 track LP shines a light on his most important and influential releases under his own name. It contains a significant number of recordings featuring Ella Fitzgerald, who performed on several of his 17 career hits, most notably the No.1 "A-Tisket, A-Tasket". Also featured is his original version of "Stompin' At The Savoy", plus many other classics of the era - "Don't Be That Way", "You'll Have To Swing It", "Rock It For Me", "Undecided", "T'Ain't What You Do" and more. It's a substantial overview of his recording career, and a highly entertaining showcase for his distinctive approach, not to mention his important work with Ella Fitzgerald as an emerging star of the day.