Lonie Smith, Think! (1968)



Lonie Smith, Think! (1968)

Tuesday's lunch record is the second album by Lonnie Smith recorded on Blue Note records. Lonnie shows his artistic mastery of the Hammond B3 organ. This is straight forward jazz demonstrating the basic elements of rhythm, melody and tonal colors. He is joined by David 'Fat Head' Newman (tenor sax), Lee Morgan (trumpet), Melvin Sparks (guitar) and Marion Booker (drums). The title song "Think!" is a melodic interpretation of Aretha Franklins huge hit. The YouTube sample song is "Slouchin' " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy-Uq4G6Imc . . bucko

The Supremes At The Copra (1965)



The Supremes At The Copra (1965)

Monday's lunch record is by the Supremes, This is their first live album recorded for Motown in 1965 at the Copacabana. Included are 14 songs. Many if their hits plus other fun ditties. "Baby Love", "Stop In The Name Of Love", "Come See About Me", "Back In My Arms Again" a Sam Cooke Medley and others. The YouTube sample song is "I Am Woman (You Are Man) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiA4EmNAZ6U . . bucko

Cootie Williams, Echoes Of Harlem (1986) r. 1944



Cootie Williams, Echoes Of Harlem (1986) r. 1944

Friday's lunch record is the Cootie Williams orchestra. Cootie a hot trumpet player and band leader. He was an alumni of Duke Ellington and the Count Basie bands.  His band leaned on the blues based big band swing style. An early founder of hot rhythm& blues with soaring  sax or trumpet solos. His show was a main stay at the Savoy or Apollo in New York. Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson  (sax, vocal), Sam 'The Man' Taylor (tenor sax), Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis (sax). The YouTube sample song is "You Talk A Little Trash" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5agAKK64WC4 . . bucko

Sil Austin, Slow Walk Rock (1957)



Sil Austin, Slow Walk Rock (1957)

Thursday's lunch record is the early rock & roll album  'Slow Walk Rock' by Sil Austin. This is the saxophone lead combo that has the new beat that drives teen-agers wild. These tracks are all instrumentals to get the foot tapping and fuel the dance party. The title track was a mega hit for Sil. His honkin' screamin' sax was the heart of The Big Beat (rock&roll) sound. The YouTube sample song is "The Last Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=057te3Q4FwA . . bucko

Lonnie Smith, Finger Lickin' Good (1967)



Lonnie Smith, Finger Lickin' Good (1967)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Lonnie Smith. Lonnie a rhythm & blues organist that transitioned to the jazz world.  This album has a deep funky jazz-soul groove with a dynamite cast of musicians on it. King Curtis (tenor sax), George Benson (guitar) and Blue Mitchell (trumpet). The YouTube sample song is "Can't You Just Feel It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLsASSZq7hs . . bucko 

Edwin Starr, Involved (1971)



Edwin Starr, Involved (1971)

Tuesday's lunch record is the Edwin Starr Motown classic Involved. This album contains the monster hit "War" and it's follow up anti-war songs "Ball Of Confusion" (that's what the world is today) and "Stop The War". A good helping of funky soul music and Edwin's covers of The Temps "Cloud Nine" and George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord". The YouTube sample song is "Stop The War" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlpfe83keGo&list=PLB8F81304AA68666A . . bucko  

Cootie Williams, Things Ain't What They Used To Be (1989) r.1944-51



Cootie Williams, Things Ain't What They Used To Be (1989) r.1944-51

Monday's lunch record is the big band of trumpeter Cootie Williams. This raucous swing jazz featured the blues feel. Cootie spent years on the Duke Ellington orchestra before starting his own show band featuring the top musicians available. The YouTube sample song is "Let 'em Roll"  (1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBzNGV9kSZ8 . . .bucko

Sil Austin, Everything's Shakin' (1957)



Sil Austin, Everything's Shakin' (1957)

Friday's lunch record is the rockin' classic by Sil Austin. Sil was a rip roarin' screeching and honking tenor sax blaster. This was early rock&roll to excite the teen-agers and get them dancing. Most important they bought records, the craze was on. The album contains 10 rock n' roll sax led instrumentals to get the party on, The YouTube sample songs are "Fall Out & Green Blazer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INue_DxAnyw . . bucko

Lonnie Smith, Mama Wailer (1971)



Lonnie Smith, Mama Wailer (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is the quintessential album by Lonnie Smith. This is a study in groove by organist supreme in soul, funk jazz. His smooth full sound is joined by Ron Carter on bass, George Davis on guitar, Billy Cobham on drums, Grover Washington on sax or flute.  Songs include "Mama Wailer", "Stand", "Holy Muneca" and Carol Kings "I Feel The Earth Move". The YouTube sample song is "Mama Wailer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WkQXlVJ5cc . . bucko

Edwin Starr, 25 Miles (1968)



Edwin Starr, 25 Miles (1968)

Wednesday's lunch record is the soul sounds of Edwin Starr. This was his second album recorded on the Gordy label for Motown records. Fifteen tracks including the title song "25 Miles", "Backyard Lovin' Man", "Soul City', "Gonna Keep On Tryin'","Pretty Little Angel" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "25 Miles" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZEMmewFj6k . . bucko

Cootie Williams, Rhythm And Jazz In The Mid Forties (1988) r. 1944-46



Cootie Williams, Rhythm And Jazz In The Mid Forties (1988) r. 1944-46

Tuesday's lunch record is the big band of trumpeter Cootie Williams. His own band was formed after his stint with Duke Ellington's orchestra. These tracks were recorded for Capitol and the Hit label. These big band jazz songs held that blues swing sound with hot musicians: Sam "The Man" Taylor and Eddie "Clean Head" Vinson on tenor saxophone. The YouTube sample song is "Bring 'em Down Front" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hjR82qlBJ4 . . bucko

   

Anisteen Allen 1945-1953, Give It Up (1989)

Anisteen Allen 1945-1953, Give It Up (1989) album cover unavailable

 Monday's lunch record is the R&B blues singer Annisteen Allen. She was a vocalist in the Lucky Millender jump blues band. In his big band (16 pieces) or a scaled combo (6 pieces) she was a smash
success on the bandstand, getting the crowds to fall in love with hot blues shouting. One of her big hits was Fujiyama Mama She recorded on Queen and King records. The YouTube sample song is "My Brand Of Loving" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSLpaZJvqN8 . . bucko 

Buddy Tate, Jumpin' On The West Cast (1972) r. 1947



Buddy Tate, Jumpin' On The West Cast (1972)  r.1947

Friday's lunch record by Tenor sax man Buddy Tate. This album is a selection of post-war jazz that has a blues bop fusing the hip jump blues. Musicians are stable mates of the Count Basie orchestra. Bill Doggett on piano and Jimmy Witherspoon (vocal) sings a few of the blues tracks. The YouTube sample song is "Six Foot Two Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdcGN8U2JHo . . bucko

Joe Tex, I Gotcha (1972)



Joe Tex, I Gotcha (1972)

Thursday's lunch record is the R&B classic by Joe Tex 'I Gotcha. This album released on Mercury records in11972. Slick styled soul-funk with humor frames this rhythm & blues.  The title song was a huge hit for Joe at the time. The songs were all written by Joe Tex. The YouTube sample song is "I Gotcha" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qT4zTv_vVY . . bucko

Cootie Williams, Cootie And The Boys From Harlem (1978) r. 1937-40



Cootie Williams, Cootie And The Boys From Harlem (1978) r. 1937-40

Wednesday's lunch record is the Cootie Williams orchestra. Theses vintage recordings are a collection of his jazz - rhythm band. Many big band stars played in his small big band. Cootie (trumpet), Johnny Hodges (sax), Duke Ellington (piano), Billy Taylor (bass), Sonny Greer or Chick Web (drums) and others. The YouTube sample song is "Digga Digga Doo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjUC5XUJXd0 . . bucko 

Lavern Baker, Let Me Belong To You (1970)



Lavern Baker, Let Me Belong To You (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is the R&B diva Lavern Baker. This album is a collection of some of the songs she cut for Brunswick records during the late sixties. Songs include "Pledging My Love", "Let Me Belong To You", "Baby", "Born To Lose", "Call Me Darling" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Love Is Ending" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbCt74tDPKQ . . bucko

Stanley Turrentine, Sugar (1970)



Stanley Turrentine, Sugar (1970)

Monday's lunch record is by Stanley Turrentine (tenor sax).  On this album he brings together some dynamite musicians in a critical blues oriented straight ahead jazz improvisational. The energy and talent of George Benson (guitar), Ron Carter (bass), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Billy Butch Cornell (organ), Billy Kaye (drums), and Lonnie Smith (electric piano).  The YouTube sample song is "Sunshine Alley" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kjTyu-ovs . . . bucko

Joe Tex, Buying A Book (1969)



Joe Tex, Buying A Book (1969)

Friday's lunch record is by Joe Tex the funky, oh so funny showman singing soul R&B. This album was recorded for Atlantic records in Memphis TN. Ten songs including ,"I Can't Sit Down", " Sure Is Good", That's The Way", "It Ain't Sanitary". "Grandma May", Get Your Lies Together", "The Same Things You Did To Get Me" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Buying A Book" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdxFzxyQAck . . bucko 

Paul Williams And His Hucklebuckers, Spider Sent Me (1988) r. 1947-51



Paul Williams And His Hucklebuckers, Spider Sent Me (1988) r. 1947-51

Thursday's lunch record is by Paul Williams. This album is a reissue collection of his recordings. Paul played baritone sax and led an orchestra of 6 to ten musicians, His trade mark song was the "Hucklebuck". Many big name players spent time in his band, "Wild" Bill Moore (tenor sax) and King Porter. This was swinging jump R&B music with jazz overtones. The YouTube sample song is" The Hucklbuck" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du6Y7umZRH8 . . bucko

Lavern Baker, Her Greatest Recordings (1971) r.1954-62



Lavern  Baker, Her Greatest Recordings (1971) r.1954-62

Wednesday's lunch record is the rockin' R&B of Miss Lavern Baker. This compilation of her early recordings for Atlantic records. Lavern had her roots in jazz and gospel singing. She transitioned to rhythm & blues (rock n' roll) with her hits "Jim Dandy", I Cried A Tear" and "Tweedlee Dee". There is 14 tracks on this gate fold Atlantic reissue. The YouTube sample song is "Tomorrow Night" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qFS5MGwvmU  . . bucko

Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Turrentine (1971)



Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Turrentine (1971)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Mr. T.or Mr. Tenor Sax. This album issued on Up Front records contains 9 great jazz instrumentals. Stanley is joined by Freddy Robinson (guitar), Wilton Felder (bass), Paul Humphreys (drums), Al Vescovo (piano), King Errison (conga). The YouTube sample song is "Flipped Out" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyrBoXFlv-E . . bucko

Howard Tate, Get It While You Can (1967)



Howard Tate, Get It While You Can (1967)

Monday's lunch record is by Howard Tate the Get It While You Can album. This was his debut album on Verve records. Howard is a strong rhythm & blues vocalist with emphasis on his soulful adaptation of blues. Songs include : "Ain't Nobody Home", "Part Time Love", "How Blue Can You Get", "Baby I Love You", "Everyday I Have The blues", along with others. The YouTube sample song is"Look At Granny Run Run" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThqqMPOy4to . . bucko