Benny Goodman, The New Benny Goodman Sextet (1955)

Benny Goodman, The New Benny Goodman Sextet (1955)

Wednesday's lunch record is a revival album of jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman. This 1955 album is on Columbia records. His small six piece orchestra relights the swing jazz he is known for. The ensemble is; Benny Goodman (clarinet,) Eddie Stanfanski (bass), Don Lamond (drums), Allen Hamlon (guitar), Lou Stein (piano), Terry Gibbs (Vibraphone). The songs are; "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea", "East Of The Sun", "Under A Blanket Of Blue", "Undecided", "I'll Never Be The Same", "I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling", "How Am I To Know", "Four Or Five Times", "Bye Bye Blues". The YouTube sample song is " Bye Bye Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X8UOS2FkLE . . bucko                                                   

Big Mama Thornton, The Way It Is (1969)

Big Mama Thornton, The Way It Is (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is by blues shouter Big Mama Thornton. This 1969 album was released on Mercury records. The personnel is Big Mama Thornton (vocal, harps),Jay Hodges (guitar), Flip Graham (bass), George Smith (harmonica), Bee Houston (sax), James Nicholson  (piano). This soul funky blues album features these songs. "Little Red Rooster", "One Black Rat", "Rock Me Baby", "Wade In The Water", "Sweet Little Angel", "Baby Please Don't Go/Got My Mojo Workin' ", Watermelon Man", "Don't need No Doctor". The YouTube sample song is "One Black Rat" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YubbeVfNx6Y . . bucko

Joe Houston, Rock And Roll With Joe Houston (1957)

Joe Houston, Rock And Roll With Joe Houston (1957)

Monday's lunch record is an album by saxophonist Joe Houston. This 1957 album was released on Tops records. This is a wild frenzied stompin' Rock n' Roll album that drove teen-agers crazy. Joe Houston (tenor saxophone) with his band The Rockets, The songs are "Off Beat", "Rock That Boogie", "Goofin' ", "Joe's Rock", "Tall Gal Blues", "All Night Long", "Movin' And Groovin", "Corn Bread And Cabbage  Greens", "I Woke Up This Morning", "Flying Home", "Teen-Age Boogie". The YouTube sample song is "Teen-Age Boogie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f1MnY000IM . . bucko

Sandy Nelson, Beat That Drum ((1963)

Sandy Nelson, Beat That Drum ((1963)

Friday's lunch record is a teen rock album by drummer Sandy Nelson. This album was released in 1963 on Imperial records. This album reissues and retitles many of his previously issued songs. The new titles are ""You Name It", "Shuckin'", "Turf Rider", "Here We Go", "Puttin' It On", "Diddly Walk", "Lonesome Drums", "A Rockin' Party", "A Drummin' Good Time", "Viva Nelson", "Alexes", "The Wiggle Walk". The YouTube sample song is "You Name It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWeI6Q_Y5lI . . bucko

The Benny Goodman Quartet, Together again (1964)

The Benny Goodman Quartet, Together again (1964)

Thursday's lunch record is a jazz reunion album by Benny Goodman and his quartet. This 1964 album was released on RCA Victor records. The quartet consists of Benny Goodman (clarinet), Teddy Wilson (piano), Lionel Hampton (vibes), Gene Krupa (drums). The songs are: "Then Comes Eleven", "Sat It Isn't  So", "I've Found A New Baby", "Somebody Loves Me", "Who Cares", "Runnin' Wild", "I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good", "Dearest", "I'll Get By", "Four Once More". The YouTube sample song is "I've Found A New Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUvrf8KqxUA . . bucko

Hound Dog Taylor And The Houserockers, Hound Dog Taylor And The Houserockers (1971)



Hound Dog Taylor And The Houserockers, Hound Dog Taylor And The Houserockers (1971)
 

Wednesday's lunch record is a Chicago blues album by guitarist Hound Dog Taylor. This is his debut album released in 1971 on Alligator records, It features his band the Houserockers. The personnel is Hound Dog Taylor (lead guitar, vocal), Brewer Phillips (second guitar), Ted Harvey (drums). The songs are; "She's Gone", "Walking The Ceiling", "Hold My Baby Last Night", "Taylor's Rock", "It's Alright", "Phillip's Theme", "Wild About You Baby", "I Just Can't Make It", "It Hurts Me Too", "44 Blues", "Give Me Back My Wig", "55th Street Boogie". The YouTube sample song is "She's Gone" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVKf2sPrb1M . . bucko



Joe Houston, Doin' The Twist (1962)

Joe Houston, Doin' The Twist (1962)

Tuesday's lunch record is by saxophonist Joe Houston. This album is a twist exploitation 1962 release on the budget label Crown. The hot twist craze got record companies pumping out records and labeling it with twist titles even though it is got R&B rock 'n roll recordings. The silly titles are "Doing The Twist", "Rocking The Twist", "Chitlin's Twist" "Casino Twist", "Texas Twist, Joe's Twist", "Crazy Twist, "Roy's Twist", "White House Twist", "Twisting The Twist". The YouTube sample song is "Twisting The Twist" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf9yFuIsRQ4 . . bucko

Sandy Nelson, ...Drums Are My Beat (1962)

Sandy Nelson, ...Drums Are My Beat (1962

Monday's lunch record is by the popular teen beat drummer Sandy Nelson. The album Drums Are My Beat was released in 1962 on Imperial records. This rock 'n roll teen music features eleven drummin' songs. "Drum Roll ", "My Blue Heaven", "Hawaiian War Chest", "Twisted", "Caravan", "Drums Are My Beat", "Day Drumming", "Drum Stop", "Hum Drum", "Topsy", "The City". The YouTube sample song is "Twisted" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYI2ttkmKok . . bucko

Benny Goodman, The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert Vol 2 (1963)

Benny Goodman, The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert Vol 2 (1963)

Friday's lunch record is a reissue album of a jazz concert of Benny Goodman from 1938. This album was released in 1963 on Columbia records. The Benny Goodman orchestra a big band swing ensemble which had these musicians Benny Goodman (clarinet), Harry James (trumpet), Johnny Hodges (saxophone), Teddy Wilson (piano), Lionel Hampton (vibes), Gene Krupa (drums) along with others. Songs include "Body And Soul",  "Avalon", "I Got Rhythm", "Swingtime In The Rockies" plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Life Goes To A Party" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZ8GX3phbE . . bucko

Muddy Waters, After The Rain (1969)

Muddy Waters, After The Rain (1969)

 Thursday's lunch record is by blues man Muddy Waters. This 1969 album was released on the Cadet Concept label of Chess records. The personnel of this Chicago blues album is; Muddy Waters (lead guitar, vocal), Phil Upchurch (guitar), Pete Cosey (guitar), Otis Spann (piano), Charles Stepney (organ), Paul Osher (harmonica), Louis Satterfield (bass), Morris Jennings (drums). Songs are; "! Am The Blues", "Ramblin' Mind", "Rollin' And Tumblin'", Bottom Of The Sea", "Honey Bee", "Blues And Trouble", "Hurtin' Soul", "Sreamin' And Cryin' ". The YouTube sample song is "Hurtin' Soul" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2jJrQ9e0mo . . bucko

Joe Houston, Rockin' At The Drive In (1984 r.1952

Joe Houston, Rockin' At The Drive In (1984  r.1952

Wednesday's lunch record is a reissue album by Joe Houston. This album was released in 1984 on ACE records of London England. The original album was released in 1952 on Combo records. This is a jump blues rock 'n roll blow out. Joe Houston (tenor saxophone) honkin' and screamin'  with his small combo. The songs are; "Chicano Hop", "Joes's Hot House", "Rockin' At The Drive In", "Bean Hop", "Shuckin' 'N' A-Jivin' ", "Houston Shuffle", "Strolling", "All Night Long", "Chili", "Lucky 30", "Drag Race", "Shucking", "Baby, Don't Go (Take 3)", "We're Gonna Rock 'N' Roll". The YouTube sample song is "Chili https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUhuWvajjYE . . bucko

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Sandy Nelson, And Then There Were Drums (1962)

Sandy Nelson, And Then There Were Drums (1962)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by drummer Sandy Nelson. This 1962 album was released on Imperial records. The young teen beat is highlighted on all the tracks of this album. The songs are; "Civilization", "And Then There Were Drums", "Alexes", "Chicka Boom", "Jump Time", "Drum- "For Drummers Only", "Drums-For Strippers Only". The YouTube sample song is "And Then There Were Drums" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taO8ED9-lJM . . bucko

Errol Garner, Afternoon Of An Elf (1955)

Errol Garner, Afternoon Of An Elf (1955)

Monday's lunch record is by Errol Garner. This 1955 release was on the Mercury records label. This piano jazz album features seven songs. "Afternoon Of An Elf", "Don't Be That Way","St. James Infirmary", "A Smooth One", "Is You Is Or Is You Not My Baby", "All My Loves Are You", "Fandango". The YouTube sample song is "St James Infirmary" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSwPo-TYx8 . . bucko



Errol Garner

The Muddy Waters Blues Band, Luther Georgia Boy Snake Johnson (1968)

The Muddy Waters Blues Band, Luther Georgia Boy Snake Johnson (1968)

Friday's lunch record is by the Muddy Waters Blues Band. This 1968 album features the musicians in the band, Luther (Georgia Boy) Johnson (guitar, vocal) and George Mojo Buford (harmonica, vocal). The album was released on Douglas Int. records. Side one spotlights Luther Johnson the songs are; "Long Distance Call", Chicken Shack", "Love n' Trouble", "Mini Dress", "Looking For My Baby". Side two spotlights George Mojo Buford the songs are; "Watch Dog", Mud In Your Ear", "I'm So Glad", "Love Without Jealousy", "Excuse Me Baby". The YouTube sample song is "Watch Dog" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsNVb_sclks . . bucko

Peggy Lee, Peggy Lee Sings With Benny Goodman (1957)

Peggy Lee, Peggy Lee Sings With Benny Goodman (1957)

Thursday's lunch record is by vocalist Peggy Lee with the Benny Goodman orchestra. This reissue 1957 album was released on the Harmony label of Columbia  records. The recordings are from the 1940's. The songs are; "How Long Has This Been Going On?", "That Did It, Marie", "Elmer's Tune", "I Threw A Kiss In The Ocean", "We'll Meet Again", "My Old Flame", "That's The Way It Goes", "All I Need Is You", "Not A Care In The World", "Full Moon". The YouTube sample song is "Elmer's Tune" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmM0_Ilaww8 . . bucko

Joe Houston, All Night Long (1971) r. 1956



Joe Houston, All Night Long (1971) r. 1956

Wednesday's lunch record is by saxophone honker Joe Houston. This reissue album was released in 1971 on United Superior records. These wild rockers were originally issued on Modern records in 1956. The songs are "All Night Long", "Celebrity Club Stomp", "Right Now", "Rockin' With Joe", "Way Out", "Crazy Sax", "Blow Joe Blow", "Rock And Roll", "Time Out", "Earth Quake", "Joe's Gone", "Dizzy Lizzy". The YouTube sample song is "Crazy Sax" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0gHLrEYigg . . bucko 




1956

John Prine, Prime Prine - The Best Of John Prine (1976)

John Prine, Prime Prine - The Best Of John Prine (1976)

Tuesday's lunch record is a compilation album by John Prine. The album Prime Prine is a best of his recordings from his first four albums. This 1976 album released on Atlantic records The personnel on this country folk album is; John Prine (acoustic guitar, lead vocals), Reggie Young (electric guitar), Steve Goodman (acoustic guitar), Dave Prine (dobro), Mike Leach (bass), Kenny Malone (drums). Songs include "Sam Stone", "Saddle In The Rain", "Please Don't Bury Me", The Great Compromise", "Grandpa Was A Carpenter", "Donald And Lydia", "Illegal Smile", "Sweet Revenge", "Dear Abbey", "Souvenirs", "Come Back To Us Barbara", Hello In There". The YouTube sample song is "Grandpa Was A Carpenter" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHk3r6xDwhE&list=PLo0BjBv1xHDtuvXSPATnH6Zs-GJi7bAkZ&index=5 . . bucko      

Tiny Grimes, Profoundly Blue (1973)

Tiny Grimes, Profoundly Blue (1973)

 Monday's lunch record is a jazz album by guitarist Tiny Grimes. This 1973 album was released on Muse records. The personnel is; Tiny Grimes (guitar, vocal), Houston Person (tenor sax), Harold Mabern (piano), Jimmy Lewis (fender bass), Gene Golden (conga), Freddie Waits (drums). The songs are; "Blue Midnight", "Backslider", "Tiny's Exercise", "Profoundly Blue", "Matilda", "Cookin' At The Cookery". The YouTube sample song is "Profoundly Blue" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi9R4lQFbV0 . . bucko