***The first anthology ever of the string bass; A 3CD set in a cardboard box with a 96-page book of essays, photos, historic articles and annotations for each song. Original recordings from 1925-1941, from the label that previously brought the world the beyond-elaborate Goodbye, Babylon and Fonotone Records boxsets. Includes seventy-nine tracks of vintage recordings of blues, jazz, and country bassists, including WELLMAN BRAUD, BILL JOHNSON, AL MORGAN, and WALTER PAGE to name a few. Includes liner notes by DICK SPOTTSWOOD.