Tiny Bradshaw, The Great Composer (1988) r. 1953-54



Tiny Bradshaw, The Great Composer (1988) r. 1953-54

Thursday's lunch record is by Tiny Bradshaw. This is a reissue album of recordings Tiny and his orchestra made in 1953-1954 for the King-Federal label. Tiny led one of the hottest jump blues R&B show bands. They were known for the up-tempo swinging style. Hot saxes blowin' up a storm. Premiere sax men Red Prysock, Sil Austin, Rufus Gore and Nobel Watts spent time in his band. Tiny wrote arranged,sang along with front showman of the band. His sounds were the catapult for rock & roll. The YouTube sample song is "Free For All" (Red Prysock) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF88EQh-nsI . . bucko

Art Van Damme, Septet The New Sound Of (1964)



Art Van Damme, Septet The New Sound Of (1964)

Wednesday's lunch record is the swinging accordion sounds of Art Van Damme. On this album he expands his jazz band to seven pieces adding two flugelhorns. With drums, bass, trombone and baritone sax he achieves a new exciting big musical sound. Songs include "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Cry Me a River", "Things Ain't What They Used To Be", "It's A Wonderful World" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Once Upon An Island" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lcMHyc2G2Q . . bucko



The Temptations, Cloud Nine (1969)



The Temptations, Cloud Nine (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is the landmark album "Cloud Nine" by the Temptations known for their slick vocals and smooth dance steps. On this venture thy step out from the traditional Motown sound and welcome the new musical world of funk. The side one is this new sound and on side two it swings back to familiar settings. Songs include "Cloud Nine", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "Hey Little Girl", I Need Your Lovin' " and others. This is a dynamic album of old & new entering the funk era. The YouTube sample song is "Cloud Nine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BdhhQayeWw . . bucko

The Butterfield Blues Band, The Resurrection Of Pigboy Cranshaw (1967)



The Butterfield Blues Band, The Resurrection Of Pigboy Cranshaw (1967)

Monday's lunch record is the solid blues of The Butterfield blues band. For this album Elvin Bishop takes over the lead guitar after Mile Bloomfield departed to start Electric Flag. Mark Naftalin on keyboards, Paul Butterfield vocals and harmonica, Bugsy Maugh bass & vocal, Phil Wilson drums, David Sanborne alto sax, Gene Dinwiddie tenor sax. They covered r&b and blues  material. The YouTube sample song is "Pity The Fool" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-6l4yhw0js . . bucko

Jackie Benston, Rocket 88 (2000) r. 1951-56



Jackie Benston, Rocket 88 (2000) r. 1951-56

Friday's lunch record is this rockin' collection of Jackie Benston's work. These recordings were on Chess Records. The title song Rocket 88 is credited by many to be the first rock & roll record, it reached #1 on the r&b charts for six weeks. Ike Turner (piano, guitar) and his band "The Kings Of Rhythm"  these tracks were released as "Jackie Benston (saxophone) and His Delta Cats". The YouTube song is "Rocket 88" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdnZ36F5n5c . . bucko



The Art Van Damme Quintet With Johnny Smith, A Perfect Match (1963)



The Art Van Damme Quintet With Johnny Smith, A Perfect Match (1963)

Thursday's lunch record is The Art Van Damme Quintet. Art Van Damme is an accordion player and band leader. After being introduced to swing at a young age he progressed into the jazz sound. On this Columbia album his quintet is joined by jazz guitarist Johnny Smith. They cover some popular songs of the day "Bye Bye Blackbird", "Satin Doll", "Spring Is Here" along  with others. The YouTube sample song is "Gone With The Wind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MKghnrbYQU . . . bucko

The Temptations Sing Smokey * (1965)



The Temptations Sing Smokey * (1965)

Wednesday's lunch record is a warm collection of The Temptations versions of the excellently written songs by Smokey Robinson. This album is on the Gordy label a subsidiary of Motown records. Eddie Kendricks and David Rufkin are featured on lead vocals. Songs include "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "My Girl", "Who's Lovin' You", "(You Can) Depend On Me" and more. The YouTube sample song is "You Beat Me To The Punch"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35fsSjWXuIs . . bucko 

Butterfield Blues Band, East - West (1966)



Butterfield Blues Band, East - West (1966)

Tuesday's lunch record is the blues of Paul Butterfield Blues Band. This is their second album and reached #54 on the charts. Paul on harp and vocals. The hot solid guitars  are played by Mike Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop. Many blues standards are covered. "Walkin' Blues"'. "Two Trains Running" along with many originals. The YouTube Sample Song is "I Got A Mind To Give Up Living" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAHXVfqpm0I . . . bucko

James Brown, The Federal Years * Part Two (1984) r.1956-60



James Brown, The Federal Years * Part Two (1984) r.1956-60

Monday's lunch record is the collection of early James Brown recordings on Federal records. This compilation is on Solid Smoke records using the original masters. Exciting rhythm and blues with the Famous Flames backing James on vocals. 15 tracks of rockin' steamy soul including "I Feel That Old Feeling Coming On", "Think" and others. The YouTube sample song is "I'll Go Crazy" (1960) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twa3WQk2fgk . . . bucko

Dinah Washington, What A Difference A Day Makes (1959)



Dinah Washington, What A Difference A Day Makes (1959)

Friday's lunch record is this vocal treat from Dinah Washington. Dinah is the peak of emotions. She performs some vintage and current standards. Mostly known for her jazz singing and has been known as the queen of the blues. Songs include "Remember You", "I Won't Cry Any More". "Cry Me A River', "It's Magic", "Time After Time" and others. The YouTube sample song is "A Sunday Kind Of Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yghwo9GWZyE . . . . bucko

 

Mary Wells, Greatest Hits (1964)



Mary Wells, Greatest Hits (1964)

Thursday's lunch record is the soul sounds of Mary Wells. Mary's voice has warmth, beauty and poise. In the early 1960's she rose to the top and became a huge hit maker for Motown Records. Her huge songs :My Guy", "Bye Bye Baby" and "Two Lovers" along with others propelled her to the top of the soul - rock&roll charts. The YouTube sample song is "Two Lovers" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa4MqpN-A2k . . . bucko

The Butterfield Blues Band, Live (1970)



The Butterfield Blues Band, Live (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is sides 2&3 of  "The Butterfield Blues Band, Live (1970) double album. Powerful blues rock with a jazz flavor.. This eight piece band was a top draw on the concert and rock festival circuit in the late 60's and early 70's. Paul on vocals, harmonica and piano behind his hard driving blues band. The YouTube sample song is "Born Under A Bad Sign" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iUjR5Bek3g . . . bucko

James Brown And The Famous Flames, The Federal Years Part One (1984) r. 1956-60

James Brown And The Famous Flames, The Federal Years Part One (1984) r. 1956-60

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of James Brown's early recordings for the Federal label. This music was gospel rhythm & blues soul shoutin' early rock. Songs include "No, No, No, No", "Try Me", "That Dood It", "Lets Make It", "Begging Begging" and ten others. The YouTube sample song is "Good Good Lovin'" (1959) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBOLNdX5qgs . . . bucko

Grover Washington Jr., All The King's Horses (1972)



Grover Washington Jr., All The King's  Horses (1972)

Monday's lunch record is the Jazz album from Grover Washington Jr. This is fine funk/ fusion/ soul/ jazz album.  Bob James produced and released this collection featuring the top names in jazz and r&b. Grover Washington Jr. (tenor sax), Ron Carter (bass), Billy Cobham or Bernard Purdie (drums), Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale (guitar), plus may more. Songs include "Lean On Me", "Where Is The Love" "Body And Soul" and four others. The YouTube sample song is "All The King's Horses" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnqUiBPVF4I .  . . bucko

Dionne Warwick, Soulful (1969)



Dionne Warwick, Soulful (1969)

Friday's lunch record is Soulful by Dionne Warwick. This album she moves away from pop songs and delves into the world of rhythm & blues. Songs include "I've Been Loving You Too Long" by Otis Redding, " People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield, You've Lost That Loving Feeling" a few Beatles tunes along with others. The YouTube sample song is "People Got To Be Free" (Burt Bacharach) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmXHTj4vRF0 . . . bucko

Howlin' Wolf, Chess Blues Masters Series (1976) r.1951-65



Howlin' Wolf, Chess Blues Masters Series (1976) r.1951-65

Thursday's lunch record is sides 3 & 4 of the Howling Wolf Chess master series double album. This fine collection of deep Chicago blues covers the 1950's-1965. Songs to become classic standards in the blues. "Evil", "Back Door Man", "Sitting On Top The World", "Wang Dang Doodle", "Built For Comfort" and others. Hubert Sumlin on guitar, Otis Spann (piano), Willie Dixon on Bass. The YouTube sample song is "Tail Dragger" (1963) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eGwifILKt8 . . . bucko

Calvin Boze And His All-Stars "Havin' A Ball' (1987) r. 1950-52



Calvin Boze And His All-Stars "Havin' A Ball' (1987) r. 1950-52

Wednesday's lunch record is this collection of Calvin's recordings for Aladin Records .Calvin on hot trumpet, vocals and  being joined by studio mate Maxwell Davis on honkin' tenor sax. These tracks are hot rockin' jump blues. There is a resemblance to the Louis Jordan style of music. Lyrical jivin' and rappin'. The YouTube sample song is "Safronia B" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQkL8EgNjHY . . . .bucko

Fats Waller Play And Sings (1956)



Fats Waller Play And Sings (1956)

Tuesday's lunch record is the piano styling's of Fats Waller. His rompin' stride piano visits twelve popular songs. "Georgia On My Mind", The cute "Shortin' Bread", ""Stardust", The Sheik Of Araby", "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" along with others. These songs were all recorded in 1940-1942. Fats was a flamboyant and fun entertainer. The YouTube sample song is " Curse Of An Aching Heart" . . . bucko