The first Esquire concert, vol. 1 at the Metropolitan Opera House January 18, 1944 - Eldridge, Roy 1911-1989; Teagarden, Jack 1905-1964; Bigard, Barney 1906-1980; Hawkins, Coleman 1904-1969; Tatum, Art 1910-1956; Casey, Al 1915-2005; Pettiford, Oscar 1922-1960; Catlett, Sidney 1910-1951; Holiday, Billie 1915-1959; Armstrong, Louis 1901-1971; Norvo, Red 1908-1999; Bailey, Mildred 1907-1951; et al. (Jazz Unlimited, 1994)
Jazz Unlimited JUCD 2016
Enth.: Esquire blues. Mop mop. Do nothing till you hear from me. I love my man. I can't give you anything but love. I got a right to sing the blues. Sweet Lorraine. I got rhythm. The blues. We all drink "Coca Cola". Esquire bounce. Rockin' chair. Basin street blues. I'll get by. Tea for two.