J. J. Jackson, The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land (1967)

J. J. Jackson, The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land (1967)

Thursday's lunch record is by J.J Jackson. This young soul singer (25) at the time of this smash hit recording. He was a giant in the rhythm and blues arena hailing from New York City. Backed by the Greatest Little Soul band I The land his vocals spelled a funky jazz soul sound. His hit "But It's Alright" is joined on this album by several songs he penned. Nice covers of Jimmy Reeds ""You've Got Me Dizzy"  and Sam Cooke's " A Change Is Gonna Come". The YouTube sample song is "I Dig Girls" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4njk_Phjnk . . bucko

The Teen Queens, Rock 'n' Roll Hits Of The 50's (1976) r. 1963

The Teen Queens, Rock 'n' Roll Hits Of The 50's (1976) r. 1963

Wednesday's lunch record is by the Teen Queens. This album is a reissue album on the United Superior label these tracks were originally from the mid 50's. and issued by Crown / RPM / King records as an album in 1963. These two young singers put out these rockin' R&B tracks (10). songs are "Eddie My Love", "So All Alone". "Rock Everybody", "Baby Mine", Lets Kiss", "Billy Boy", "Just Goofed", "Teen Age Idol", "Zig Zag", "Riding". The YouTube sample song is "Rock Everybody" (1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLP8RrXgzeY . . bucko

Various, The Jake Porter Story (1983) r. 1955-58

Various, The Jake Porter Story (1983) r. 1955-58

Tuesday's lunch record is the compilation from Jake Porters Combo record label. A smorgasbord of outstanding west coast R&B. This reissue album is the Ace label from London.The 16 tracks from the mid 1950's feature Rozelle Gaye, Jack McVea, Al Smith, Robbin Ray, Mammie Ree, Gene ^ Eunice, Ernie Gields, The Buzzards (Robins), Brother Woodman, Cledus Harrison. The YouTube sample song is "Haste Makes Waste" (Rozelle Gayle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw8-IRs0i5A . . bucko 

Houston Person, The Real Thing (1973)

Houston Person, The Real Thing (1973)

 Monday's lunch record is by the tenor sax man Houston Person. This a double gate fold album, today's listen is sides three & four. This is a jazz soul funk fest with an all star cast of musicians. Grant Green or Robert Lowe (guitar), Sonny Phillips (organ). Idris Muhammhad (drums), Wild Bill Moore (sax), James jameison (bass), Etta James (vocal). The YouTube sample sing is "Crazy Legs" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-bZg6sDbkw . . bucko

Chuck Jackson, Arrives (1968)

Chuck Jackson, Arrives (1968)

Friday's lunch record is by Chuck Jackson. This album is his first for Motown after departing Wand records. The same baritone soul vocals with a rock pop touch to his music. 12 tracks including "Lonely, Lonely Man Am I", "Ain't No Sub Since You've Been Gone" along with others. The YouTube sample song is" I Like Everything About You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueSX3QnAbVQ . . bucko

The Turbans, Greatest Hits (1973) r. 1955-58

The Turbans, Greatest Hits (1973) r. 1955-58

 Thursday's lunch record is a collection of mid fifties tracks by the Turbans. This album is on Herald records. These are some of the better known songs of this Doo Wop R&B vocal group. The monster hit "When You Dance" and the fun "Wadda-Doo" and "Sister Sookey". A total of 10 songs on this reissue. The YouTube sample song is "Sister Sookey" (1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD1d-pfVBwM . . bucko

Count Basie, Fun Time (1975)

Count Basie, Fun Time (1975)

Wednesday's lunch is treated to the sounds of the Count Basie big Band. This album is a live performance at the Montreux Jazz festival recorded for Pablo records. Many of the longtime members are included Freddie Green (guitar), Al Grey (trombone), Sonny Cohn (trumpet), Jimmy Forrest (tenor sax), Butch Miles (drums). The YouTube sample song is "Fun Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOqygraGaQk . . bucko

Various, Jake Porter's Combo Records' Story Vol. 2 (1984)

Various, Jake Porter's Combo Records' Story Vol. 2 (1984)

Tuesday's lunch record is this compilation of  R&B sides from the Combo record vault. These are very rare blues sides by many unfamiliar artists. Robbin Ray. Cledus harison, Gus Jenkins, Ral Carter/Sherman Brooker, Chuck & Fred Higgins and Joe Huston. This collection album is on the Ace label from London. The YouTube sample song is "Cotton Picker" (Chuck Higgins) 1952 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqCGG5r0Mo8 . . bucko

Houston Person, The Real Thing (1972)

Houston Person, The Real Thing (1972

 Monday's lunch record is by Houston Person. The heavy tenor sax is front and center on the jazz funk post bop double album. Today's listen is sides one & two of this Eastbound album. There is an all star cast  featured. Robert Lowe, Grant Green (guitar), Jimmy Watson, Sonny Phillips (organ), James Jamieson (bass). Idris Muhammed, Hank Brown (drums), Wild Bill Moore (tenor sax). Jazz covers of "Since I Fell For You" (Buddy Johnson), "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" (Stevie Wonder), "Until It's Time For You To Go" (Buffy St. Marie), Pain (Ohio Players), "Angel Eyes" ( Dennis Brent). The YouYube sample song is "Since I Fell For You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNmhKnHRbrE . . bucko

Chuck Jackson, Goin' Jackson (1969)

Chuck Jackson, Goin' Jackson (1969)

 Friday's lunch record is by Chuck Jackson. This is his first on the Motown label after leaving the Wand label, it is a hard hitting soul album featuring a slightly rougher singing style. Twelve tracks including "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever", "Cry Like A Baby", "I'D Still Love You" "The Chokin' Kind" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "You Keep Running Away" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWb4NXRWiU . . bucko

Joe Turner, The Soul Of Joe Turner & Jimmy Nelson (1970) r. 1950'S

Joe Turner, The Soul Of Joe Turner & Jimmy Nelson (1970) r. 1950'S

Thursday's lunch record is by Joe Turner and Jimmy Nelson. This album released on the Superior label in the early 70's. There is only two songs by Joe Turner the other eight tracks are the blues of Jimmy Nelson a popular Texas bluesman. Excellent early 50's. blues. These reissues are from the King, Crown vaults. The YouTube sample song is by Jimmy Nelson "Married Men Like To Sport"   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfaokSSWPFM . . bucko

Various, Jumpin' The Blues Vol. 3 (1986) r. 1948-53

Various, Jumpin' The Blues Vol. 3 (1986) r. 1948-53

Wednesday's lunch record is the compilation of Jump Blues Vol. 3. This album released on Ace records from London. This collection of 16 songs were selected from the vaults of Decca, Coral, Imperial and Peacock. A great assortment of musicians are featured; Willie brown. Little Miss Cornshucks, James Von Streeter, Waymon Brown, Roy Mays, Zilla Mays, Freddie Mitchell, Jesse Allen, Danny Tayler, The YouTube sample song is "Let's Party" (Jesse Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgKDIemH33M . . bucko

Various, Jumpin' The Blues Vol. 2 (1985) r. 1949-54

Various, Jumpin' The Blues Vol. 2 (1985) r. 1949-54

Tuesday's lunch record is the compilation album Jumpin' The Blues Vol. 2. This record is on the Ace label from London. This collection of 16 songs comes from the Decca 4800 Rhythm & Blues series. Many Jump Blues artists  - Joey Thomas, Margie Day, Stomp Gordon, Billy Valentine, Fatman Robinson, Cecil Payne, Cecil Gant, Doles Dickens, Rene Hall Trio.  Waymon Brown, Little Esther, Grant 'Mr. Blues' Jones.  The YouTube sample song is "She's Fit 'N Fat N' Fine" (Billy Valentine 1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdu58fV1kwo . . bucko

Various, Jumpin' The Blues Vol. 1 (1984)

Various, Jumpin' The Blues Vol. 1 (1984)

Monday's lunch record is a compilation album on Ace records from London. This collection of hot early jump blues features songs from many different labels such as Bluebird, Okeh, Exclusive etc. between 1949-1954. This is volume 1 in a series of other jump blues albums. Many artists are featured, Stomp Gordon, Bob Daugherty, Charlie Singleton, Buddy Johnson , Tommy Ridgely and others. The YouTube sample song is "We're Gonna Rock This Morning" 'Dole Dickens (1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0C0UtQscX0 . . bucko

 

Various, Down In The Groovy Texas R&B 1949-1952 (1983)

Various, Down In The Groovy Texas R&B 1949-1952 (1983)

Friday's lunch record is a collection of early R&B from Texas. This album is on Krazy Kat  records in England. It includes 16 tracks from eight musicians. Zuzu Bollin, Lonnie Lyons, Carl Campbell, Goree Carter, Elmore Nixon, Clarence Samuels, James Brown. These  rare rockin' boogie blues have that  distinct gritty swingin' big Texas sound. The YouTube sample song is "I'm Your Boogie Man" by Goree Carter (1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIhyNM0VErc . . bucko 

Joe Turner, "Kansas City Here I Come" (1984)

Joe Turner, "Kansas City Here I Come" (1984)

Thursday's lunch record is by master blues shouter Joe Turner. This album released on the Pablo label was his second to the last of his career. He is joined by many seasoned blues and jazz musicians. Bobby Blevins (piano), Alvin Robinson (guitar), Terry Evans (guitar). Lee Allen (tenor sax), Jerry Jumonville (alto, baritone sax), Ike Williams (trumpet), Rudy Brown (bass) and Al Dunkin (drums). Bluesy renditions of "Time After Time", "Sweet Sixteen", "Since I Fell For You". "Down Home Blues' and "Big Leg Woman". The YouTube sample song is "Call The Plumber" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Z-Iry8-pA . . bucko

Houston Person, Houston Express (1971)

Houston Person, Houston Express (1971)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Houston Person. He brings his big tenor sax to this jazz-soul album. The funk is carried forth by including an all star cast of musicians for this recording session on Prestige jazz. The notables are Thad Jones (trumpet). Jimmy Watson (guitar), Ernie Hayes (organ, electric keyboard), Jerry Jermott (bass) and Bernard Purdie (drums) along with others. These jazz instrumentals are fun and groovin'. The YouTube sample song is "Houston Express" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1TTA3DjAPM . . bucko

Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis, Eddie's Function (1978) r. 1956-57

Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis, Eddie's Function (1978) r. 1956-57

 Tuesday's lunch record is by tenor sax man Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis. This album on the Bethlehem label is a reissue of recordings made in 1956 &57. It features the organ work of Shirley Scott or Doc Bagby. Bill Pemberton (bass, Charlie Rice (drums). This jazz trio exudes examples of urban ghetto club music in swinging style. The YouTube sample song is "Lady Bird" (1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98HHKmQOIxs . . bucko

Johnny Guitar Watson, Gangster Of Love (1977)

Johnny Guitar Watson, Gangster Of Love (1977)

 Monday's lunch record is the rockin' blues of Johnny 'Guitar' Watson the legendary 'gangster of love'. This mid fifties work is swingin' fast and hittin' hard and heavy. The YouTube sample song is "Cuttin' In' (1958) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nsM7l3NMiQ . . bucko

Joe Turner Meets Jimmy Witherspoon, `Patcha, Patcha, All Night Long (1985)

Joe Turner Meets Jimmy Witherspoon, `Patcha, Patcha, All Night Long (1985)

Friday's lunch record is by Joe Turner and Jimmy Witherspoon. Two of the top blues masters singing their hearts out. They get together on two of the songs they each own several of the others. Many top musicians on this Pablo album, Lee Allen (tenor sax). Red Holloway (alto sax), Gary Bell (guitar), Bobby Blevins (keyboards), Jerry Jummonville (baritone sax). Ike Williams (trumpet), Rudy Brown (bass) and Al Duncan (drums). This is sensational blues singing backed with a jazz that drives and grinds accompanying the lyric. The YouTube sample song is "Blues Lament" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXcgDy3a6mY . . bucko   

Houston Person, Broken Windows, Empty Hallways (1972)

Houston Person, Broken Windows, Empty Hallways (1972)

 Thursday's lunch record is by Houston person. This album is on the Prestige jazz label. Many popular period are touched on. "Mr. Bojangles", "Imagine",   "Don't Mess With Bill", "Everything Is Alright" along with others. Houston (tenor sax). Ernest Hayes (organ), Joe Wilder (trumpet), Cedar Walton (piano), Ron Carter (bass), Gray Tate (drums). 

Barbara Lewis, Baby I'm Yours (1966)

Barbara Lewis, Baby I'm Yours (1966)0

 

 Wednesday's lunch record is by Barbara Lewis. She was a singer songwriter that had huge pop soul success in the mid sixties. She was referred to  as a creator  of smooth jazz or smooth R&B. This Atlantic album contains many of her hits, "Baby I'm Yours", "Hello Stranger", "Puppy Love" and the bluesy "Come Home" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Think A Little Sugar" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y67oQ_FoSJg . . bucko