New Orleans Rhythm Kings

[Late]

What set do you all recommend seeking out to optimally hear NORK?

Now that it's back in-print, I had my eye on the Retrieval, but thought I would ask here first.

[ghost of miles]

If it's the same one I'm thinking of (2-CD "Complete"), yes. Leon Roppolo on "Tin Roof Blues" always sends me...

Edited February 13, 2007 by ghost of miles

[Chuck Nessa]

Same here. Glad to see it back in print.

[Late]

Retrieval also just re-reissued The Complete 1932 Rhythm Makers set. Argh — I want that one too!

The only place on the internet I can find these new reissues, however, is Worlds Records. They're a fine e-tailer, but their prices aren't the best.

[Late]

Here are details on the NORK set.

[Kalo]

This looks like a must-have.

[John L]

I have the Retrieval set, and it is definitely a sonic improvement relative to what I had before: Chronological Classics. Chronological Classics does include some different music: tracks by the group headed by Wingy Manone that used the name New Orleans Rhythm Kings for a while.

[BruceH]

I always thought their name made for one of the best band-acronyms ever.

[Late]

I always thought their name made for one of the best band-acronyms ever.

Yep, die-hard fans are called NORK dorks.

[king ubu]

Note sure I'll be ending up as a NORK dork yet, but I just snagged this up cheaply (from JPC) and am looking forward to hearing it!