Jazz From the Hills

Jazz From the Hills is an album by American guitarist Chet Atkins and The Country All-Stars. It is a reissue of sessions from 1952-1956. Atkins formed a number of studio bands as his leadership in the RCA studios of Nashville began to take shape in the early 50's. Built on the nucleus of Atkins and Homer & Jethro (who played on many of his early recordings), the Country All-Stars included other session musicians depending on who was available. Jerry Byrd, who for two years played duets with Chet on the WSM radio show "Two Guitars", recalls that they recorded between sessions. "It was another way to make $41.00! That was the session scale back then." The first All-Stars recordings began in 1952 in Nashville with Atkins, Homer & Jethro,...