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Born in Philadelphia, Mike Pedicin emerged from a vibrant regional scene that played a crucial role in shaping early rock ’n’ roll. Despite achieving chart success with recordings like “The Large, Large House” and “Shake A Hand,” he never reached the level of national recognition afforded to later stars. This release restores his place within that lineage, presenting him not as a peripheral figure but as a key architect of the genre’s early vocabulary.
This collection traces Pedicin’s recording career across multiple labels, from his early work through his more developed sessions, offering a broad view of an artist who consistently pushed toward a more modern, electrified sound. Tracks such as “Mambo Rock,” “Disc Jockey’s Boogie,” and “Shake A Hand” highlight his ability to absorb contemporary trends—Latin rhythms, boogie-woogie patterns, blues phrasing—and reconfigure them into something distinctly forward-looking. Even novelty-inflected or playful titles carry a rhythmic sophistication that reveals a deep grounding in jazz and swing traditions.
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