Lester Williams, Texas Troubadour (1986) r.1952-54



Lester Williams, Texas Troubadour (1986) r.1952-54

Friday's lunch record is the Texas blues, R&B of Lester Williams. This album is a collection of his recordings made for tor the Specialty and Duke label in the early 1950's. Lester led a small combo of guitar, bass piano and drums. He enjoyed a major hit with "I Can't Lose With The stuff I Use". 14 tracks on this album. The YouTube sample song is "Brand New Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X6O5OfGeL8 . . bucko

The Fabulous Jimmy Beasley (1956)

The Fabulous Jimmy Beasley (1956)

Thursday's lunch record is the rock & roll of Jimmy Beasley. A piano player, song writer during the 1950's & 1960's from New Orleans. He had a nice hit record with "Don't Feel Sorry For Me" and a rockin' version of "Jambalaya" by Hank Williams. He recorded at Cosimo studios of Dave Bartholomew - there was a Fat Domino sound to his music. The YouTube sample song "Ella Jane" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS95MiZdEXs . . bucko

Stanley Turentine, Another Story (1970)



Stanley Turentine, Another Story (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is the jazz of Stanley Turentine. Straight ahead jazz - soul with a hard bop touch. His quintet comprises; Tentine (tenor saxophone), Thad Jones (flugelhorn), Cedar Walton (piano), Buster Williams (bass), Mickey Roker (drums). The YouTube sample song is " Get It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckgzExz26lY . . . bucko

Rufus Thomas, Crown Prince Of Dance (1973)



Rufus Thomas, Crown Prince Of Dance (1973)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Rufus Thomas. A wallop of Funk - Soul with the emphasis on funk. Rufus was a hip vocalist, dancer and entertainer. He could ignite an audience with his comical approach to laying out his style of funky rhythm & blues. This album is on Stax Records in Memphis. Cornell Dupree on guitar and the Kingpins. His daughter Marvel Thomas is on keyboards. The YouTube sample song is "Funkiest Man Alive" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B5u2L8dxbo . . bucko

Lester Williams, Dowling Street Hop (1983) r.1949-54



Lester Williams, Dowling Street Hop (1983) r.1949-54

Monday's lunch record is the early blues of Lester Williams. Lester was a regional southwestern blues man from Houston TX. His recordings began in 1949 with a significant blues hit  "Wintertime Blues". He continued recording for a small label for the next five years. Lester sang played guitar and led his band. Two saxes, piano, bass and drums. The YouTube sample song is "Don't Treat Me So Low Down" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8UWSDHZHX8 . . . bucko

Dave Bartholomew, Jump Children (1983 r.1950-60



Dave Bartholomew, Jump Children (1983 r.1950-60

Friday's lunch record is the jump blues of Dave Bartholomew. This album is a collection of his recordings during the 1950's. Dave the music master of the New Orleans rock&roll rhythm & blues scene. He was a trumpet player, song writer, arranger, producer, arranger and band leader. He was the man behind the Fats Domino recording success.  The top studio musicians worked in his bands.The YouTube sample song is "Good News" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Y288MR6cU .. bucko 

Sam The Man Taylor, Golden Archive Series (1971)



Sam 'The Man' Taylor, Golden Archive Series (1971)


Thursday's lunch record is Sam 'The Man' Taylor album on MGM Records. Sam was a hot premier tenor saxophone player. His blistering screaming style was the sound on many rock & roll records during the 1950's. He was the go to musician for studio work. His roots were jazz, blues and soul. The recording industry had Sam record many popular hits of the day. Included in the album are "Harlem Nocturne", "Willow Weep For Me", "As Time Goes By", "Blue Mist" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Harlem Nocturne" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKA37u1KqJ8 . . bucko

Tower Of Power, Tower Of Power (1974)



Tower Of Power, Tower Of Power (1974)

Wednesday's lunch record is the R&B horn section and band. They were an eleven piece orchestra ruling the air waves during the early 1970's. This album releases o Warner Bros. contains their monster hits "What Is Hip" and "So Very Hard To Go". This is funk R&B with a forceful smokin' bass line and a tight rhythm section. The YouTube sample song is "What Is Hip" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAatPPEaZDA . . . bucko

    

Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, (1972)



Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, (1972)

Tuesday's lunch record is The Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival from 1972. Todays listens are sides 3&4 of this double live album. Artists include : Lucille Spann, Mighty Joe Young, Freddie King, Luther Allison, Johnny Shines, Otis Rush, Sippie Wallace, Sun Ra and others. This album was recorded on Atlantic records and was released in 1973. The YouTube sample song is " Gamblers Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuAUhJnAEnA . . . bucko

Dave Batholomew, The Monkey (1985) r.1949-57



Dave Batholomew, The Monkey (1985) r.1949-57

Monday's lunch record is the rockin' New Orleans rhythm & blues (rock&roll) of Dave Bartholomew. This album is a reissue of sides recorded in the Crescent City. Dave was a song writer producer, singer, trumpet player and orchestra leader. Many top musicians in his group- Lee Allen (saxophone), Herb Hardesty (tenor sax), Frank Fields (bass), Earl Palmer (drums). Songs include ; "Shout Sister Shout", In The Evening", "Barrel House". "Turn Your Lamp Down Low" of the 14 on this record. The YouTube sample song is "That's How You Got Killed Before" (1949) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fci7iz4IKhQ . . . bucko

Sarah Vaughan, The World Of Sarah Vaughan The Divine One Sings (1963)



Sarah Vaughan, The World Of Sarah Vaughan The Divine One Sings

Friday's lunch record is the stunning collection of songs in this album. Many popular tunes of the 50's and sixties. Songs include "Fly Me To The Moon", "Key Largo", "Wallflower Waltz", "Jump For Joy", "Moonlight On The Ganges", "Marie", "Call Me Irresponsible" and others. The YouTube sample song is the bluesy "Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJSs4c3zdvA . . . bucko

The Tams, A Portrait Of The Tams (1969)



The Tams, A Portrait Of The Tams (1969)

Thursday's lunch record is by the Tams. This album released on ABC Records. This is pop southern soul that sold well. The lead singer Joe Pope is joined by four others with soft sweet backing. Songs include "Hey Jude", "Greatest Love", Makin' Music", You've Got Control Of My Soul", "you Got the Power", Trouble Maker" and others. The YouTube sample song is "What Do You Do?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARDaCMB23QM&list=RDARDaCMB23QM . . . bucko

Larry Williams, Here's Larry (1959)



Larry Williams, Here's Larry (1959)

Wednesday's lunch record is the rock & roll classic album by Larry Williams, A brilliant writer, piano player and singer. One of the  founders of the New Orleans rock sound during the 50's. This album is on Specialty Records. Songs include "Short Fat Fannie", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", Bony Moronie", "Dizzy miss Lizzy", along with others.  The YouTube sample song is "You Bug Me, Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7W4P5_RBDU . . . bucko

Tiny Bradshaw, I'm A High Ballin' Daddy (1987) r.1944-1955



Tiny Bradshaw, I'm A High Ballin' Daddy (1987) r.1944-1955

Tuesday's lunch record is the outstanding collection of rare Tiny Bradshaw records. These are many tracks that don't appear on other compilations. Seventeen tracks of jump blues that swings and rocks. This collection is on Jukebox Lil a division of Mr. R&B Records (Sweden). songs include "Knockin' Blues", Salt Lake City Bounce", Bradshaw Boogie", "Overflow",  "School Day Blues" and more. The YouTube sample song is "Spider Web" (1954) Sil Austin on tenor "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHNI-AqtnIw . . . bucko

Columbia Special Products, Swingin' Sound (1960)



Columbia Products, Swingin" Sound (1960)

Monday's lunch record is this collection from Columbia Records. This is popular music to jazz cuts. Songs Include:I'm in a dancing mood (Dave Brubeck and Jai & Kai at Newport) -- Everything's coming up roses (the Hi-Lo's) -- Perdido (Duke Ellington) -- What is there to say? (the Gerry Mulligan Quartet) -- The lady is a tramp (Buddy Greco) -- The way you look tonight (Ray Conniff and his orchestra) -- Marianne (the Brothers Four) -- Paradiddle Joe (the Dave Brubeck Quartet with Carmen McRae) -- Angel eyes (Roy Hamilton) -- Like love (Andre Previn, his piano and orchestra) -- Cloudburst (Lambert, Hendricks and Ross) -- If I were a bell (Miles Davis). The YouTube sample song is "The Lady Is A Tramp (Buddy Greco) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT6QxqIOGh0 . . . bucko 


The Temptations Greatest Hits, (1966)



The Temptations Greatest Hits, (1966)

Friday's lunch record is the fine Temptations collection. This is their best from the early sixties. This is Motown hot rockin' soul. Songs include "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "My Girl", "Ain't To Proud To Beg", "Don't Look Back", "Get Ready", "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep", "Since I Lost my Baby", "The Girl Is Alright With me", "My Baby", "It's Growing"' I'll Be In Trouble". The YouTube sample song is "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Blue) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwX-vmaLooc . . . bucko

Annn Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival (1972)



Annn Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival (1972)

Thursday's lunch record is the collection from the Ann Arbor Blues festival held in 1972. This is a double album providing a sampling of the great talent that performed there. Some of the artists include: Hound Dog Taylor. Bonnie Rait, Bobby Blue Bland, Dr. John, Junior Walker, Howlin' Wolf, and Muddy Waters, CJQ. These are on sides 1&2 which are todays listen.The YouTube sample song is "Kitchen Sink Boogie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_tv5wajyzY . . . bucko

Tiny Bradshaw, Breaking Up The House (1985) r.1950-52



Tiny Bradshaw, Breaking Up The House (1985) r.1950-52

Wednesday's lunch record is the orchestra of Tiny Bradshaw.  This album is a reissue collection of recordings done in 1950-1952 for the King-Federal label. Tiny a drummer, piano player turned vocalist, blues shouter and band leader. His music was the heart & beat of the jump rhythm & blues music with his swinging powerful band. The top musicians in jazz and rhythm played in his band, Red Prysock, Rufus Gore on tenor sax. Songs include "Walk That Mess", "Rippin And Runnin' ", the huge hit "The Train Kept A Rollin'  " and more. The YouTube sample song is "Two Dry Bones On A Pantry Shelf" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiGRmEz9DjU . . bucko, (Red Prysock sax)                                       '

Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughan, Swingin' & Singin' (1956)



Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughan, Swingin' & Singin' (1956)

Tuesday's lunch record is the jazz singing of Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan with the Fetch Anderson orchestra. Sarah known by the name "Miss Divine'" is a delight for her interruptive vocal artistry. Billy sang at all the hot clubs and traveled with many big bands. The YouTube sample song is "I Want To Talk About You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96DAcgmStS8 . . bucko

The Temptin' Temptations (1965)

The Temptin' Temptations (1965)

Monday's lunch record is from The Temptations. This was their third album and is recorded on the Motown's Gordy label.  Many hit singles on this album, "Since I Lost My Baby", "My Baby", The Girl Is Alright With Me", "Don't Look Back', Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) along with others. Smokey Robinson produced half the songs and Ivory Joe Hunter worked on the album. The YouTube sample song is "Born To Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yPheABFp34  .  bucko

Bluesville, Various Artists Goldband 7774 (1976) r.1947-1956



Bluesville, Various Artists Goldband 7774 (1976) r.1947-1956
 

Friday's lunch record is the collection of blues recordings from the Goldband  label. This album is a reissue of classic blues records from little known artists. Clarence Garlow, Cookie and Cupcake, Left Handed Charlie, Boozoo Chavis, Guitar Jr., Big Milton, Scottie Milford, Tal Miller, Juke Boy Bonnerand others. These tunes and artists demonstrate roots of the blues music. The YouTube sample song is "Nothing To Talk About" by Clarence Garlow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-frYV_e8veE . .. bucko