“While You’re Sneakin’ Out (Somebody Else Is Eazin’ In)“ - George McClennon’s Jazz Devils (1926)

A rollicking hot number with a hilarious title from clarinetist George McClennon and his Jazz Devils from 1926. Wonderful ensemble playing and solos - has an intriguing energy that is both relentlessly vivacious and laid back at the same time. What sounds like a tenor or baritone sax kicks in around the 0:52 mark and a rousing cornet drives it home at the 1:20 mark. I’ve been listening to this all afternoon and just love it! Recorded with Okeh’s Truetone process - which in this case sounds pretty good to my ears! A very exciting addition to the Jazz Crazy archive from the collection of Joe Bussard. Recorded in New York City on June 18, 1926. Released as Okeh 8329. Credits George McClennon, clarinet Eddie Heywood (?) - piano Unknown Artist - cornet Unknown Artist - trombone Unknown Artist - alto sax Unknown Artist - banjo Unknown Artist - tuba Unknown Artist - drums