Stompin’ Through Storyville: 32 Jazz Gems by Bob Wallis and His Storyville Jazzmen is a vibrant celebration of 1950s Dixieland jazz, remastered for a 2025 audience by The Digital Gramophone Company.
This album captures the raw energy and drive that Wallis, a British trumpeter known for his powerful sound, brought to the traditional jazz scene during the UK’s Trad Boom. Featuring 32 tracks, the collection showcases Wallis and his band—likely including talents like trombonist Avo Avison, clarinetist Doug Richford, and drummer Kenny Buckner—delivering spirited ensembles and solos that echo the lively spirit of New Orleans’ historic Storyville district.
With its mix of hot standards and lesser-known gems, this album offers trad jazz enthusiasts a chance to rediscover Wallis’ distinctive style, blending raspy vocals and hard-driving trumpet with the collective improvisation that defined his Storyville Jazzmen. Released in Europe and the UK, it’s a nostalgic journey for fans of vintage jazz.