The following is the first I have ever heard of Colin Hancock, but what an introduction:
Mr. Hancock plays all of the instruments and Mr. Jorni Budich made this (beautiful) acoustic transfer of the music. The result is impressive and (for this listener) at times a little eery, like looking just a little too long at a wax sculpture of a good friend.
Having said that, I hope they both continue to make these recordings and post them on YouTube. Their work lets us consider both this style and this recording technology as more than just a historical compromise.
The Pop of Yestercentury 
I’m assuming he makes a multi-track recording which is then played back via speaker into an acoustical horn. Pretty impressive however – doesn’t quite have the oomph of the actual Creole Band, but who does?
I admire their sincerity when it comes to both the style as well as the unique sound of this technology. I also enjoyed that “Hot Lips” performance: nice to hear another aspect of the very diverse jazz scene of the twenties.
Thank you so much for this! Jorni and I really appreciate this post and the nice comments about the transfer. More great records coming soon!
Thanks so much for writing! I look forward to those future records.
Hearing Colin Hancock’s recordings makes me feel MUCH better about the future of classic Jazz.
If you don’t mind my saying, coming from you that is some very high praise for his work, Hal.
I mean it!!!
Beautiful work!!! We want more!!!!!!!
Agreed! Thanks for reading, and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Y’all are in luck. Got a big new project coming out soon!