SwingItTrev

This probably doesn't help you, but I've looking for that Blanche Calloway CD for the past 5 years and recently gave in and purchased the digital version via emusic: http://www.emusic.com/album/Blanche-Callow...d/11337469.html (I believe it's only available to those outside the US) I'd prefer the actual disc, but at least I can listen to her now.

[off topic]Actually, after hearing them on Devilin' Tune I went and ordered that very disc. This is why I love well-thought out compilations by people that know stuff.[/off topic]

This sounds like another great project! I have Volume 3 of Devillin' Tune (1934-1945) and love it. It drew my attention to great recording by artists I hadn't heard of (Original Yellow Jackets anyone?) and I'm looking forward to this blues version. I'm curious about what is involved in putting together a release like this. Do you have to get licenses for each track? Are there recording you can't get permission to use, or is everything so old that it's in the public domain?

The % of alternates and the currently poor exchange rates are making me hesitate over what should have been an automatic purchase.

This set must be nearly ready. I'd sure love to see a track listing.