Buddy Burton (also known as W.E. Burton ), a minor figure in jazz history, was a fine pianist and a spirited vocalist. His recordings as a soloist -- dates backing singers Tillie Johnson , Mae Matthews , and Irene Sanders ; duets with fellow pianist Jimmy Blythe (their "Dustin' the Keys" is a near-classic); and performances with the Dixie Four , the Harlem Trio , and drummer Marcus Norman (aka Alabama Jim and George ) -- are all on this definitive CD. In addition, the only four recordings by even more obscure pianist Bob Hudson (heard dueting with Burton, backing trombonist Roy Palmer , and playing banjo with pianist Jimmy Blythe ) round out this generous 25-cut set.