Following on from the pioneering Johnny Windhurst CD (RTR4316), a ‘Record of the Year’, Retrospective presents more buried jazz treasure with The Big Horn of Little T. Another rewarding collaboration with trumpeter Digby Fairweather, this one throws the spotlight onto the man Jimmy Dorsey called “The most under-rated trumpeter in the world”: Charlie Teagarden – and this is the first ever CD devoted to his artistry.

It may have been a mixed blessing to be the younger brother of the musician regarded as the greatest jazz trombonist who ever lived, Jack Teagarden, but Charlie earned a reputation as one of the finest trumpeters of the day, equally effective in a big band setting or (as mostly here) in a small combo. Jazz discographies list 232 sessions, but most studio recordings were with big bands. Here we concentrate on the smaller groups, the majority rare live performances, where Charlie’s astonishing gifts were given freer rein. In particular, we include the entire contents of the one, brilliant, album he made as a leader: The Big Horn of Little T. His warm and beguiling tone, fluently unfaultable phrasing and generous almost florid vibrato are an irresistible confirmation of Jimmy Dorsey’s written tribute.

Tracklisting:
1. ’S Wonderful
2. Liza
- The Three Ts

3. I Can’t Get Started
- Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra

4. Struttin’ With Some Barbecue
5. Charley, My Boy (with Claire Hogan)
6. Jazz Me Blues
7. Basin Street Blues
- Jimmy Dorsey & his Original Dorseyland Jazz Band

8. Sugar
9. Don’t Blame Me
10. Just You, Just Me
- The Club Hangover Trio

11. Ostrich Walk
- Bob Crosby & his All Stars

“The Big Horn of Little T”: Complete Original Album
12. What’s New?
13. Anything Goes
14. Gone With the Wind
15. I’m Getting Sentimental Over You
16. Yesterdays
17. Charmaine
18. You Stepped Out of a Dream
19. Tangerine
20. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
21. Thou Swell
- Charlie Teagarden & his Group