Gato Babieri, El Pampero (1971)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Gato Babieri, El Pampero" (1971). This is a live recorded album from Montreux Switzerland in 1971. Gato is blowing that expressive latin saxophone  accompanied by Chuck Rainey on bass, Sonny Liston Smith on piano, Bernard Purdie  drums, Na Na on various percussion. The YouTube sample song is "Brasil" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmCYirclZR8&list=RDkmCYirclZR8 . . . . bucko

John Hammond, The Best Of (1970)

Monday's lunch record is "John Hammond, The Best Of" (1970). This is a double album recorded on Vanguard records. Todays listen is sides one and two. These tracks were recorded in the mid 1960's. Many are folk blues with a few eelectric blues. An accomplished blues writer and singer. He performs many standards likw "My Babe", "Still A Fool", "Backdoor Man", "Storrmy Monday", "Baby Please Don't Go". Jimmy Lewis on bass, Charlie Musselwhite on hamonica. The YouTube sample song is "No Money Down" by Chuck Berry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE3QK3ojPUU . . . . bucko 

The Capris, Gotham Recording Stars (1979?) r.1954-58

Friday's lunch record is " The Capris, Gotham Recording Stars" (1979?) r.1954-58. A comprehensive collection of their early recordings cut in New York during the boom of rock & roll. This vocal harmony group was a strong rythm and blues singing stars. This album has sixteen tracks of one of the finest vocal  harmony groups at the time. The YouTube sample song is "That's What You Are Doing To Me" by "Billy Ward & The Dominoes"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_IjuwMo4xo . . . .bucko

Canned Heat, Future Blues (1970)

Thursday's lunch record is "Canned Heat, Future Blues" (1970). This is the fifth album by Canned Heat. Great rock blues that even touches a twinge of pyschedelic musical flavor. The bands line up was altered, Henry Vestine the lead guitar was replaced by Harvey Mandel. Bob Hite sang those gravely blues and Larry  Taylor layed the foundation on bass. On the song "London Blues Dr. John plays the piano.. The YouTube sample song is "London Blues" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdx5E7GmG8w . . . . bucko

Closed Today No Record - Christmas

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No record today - Closed  .  .  bucko

Gato Babieri, Chapter One: Latin America (1973)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Gato Babieri, Chapter One: Latin America (1973). This expressive latin jazz is explosive with colors created by the many creative sounds  of Gato and his musicians. These are clean live recordings done in Bueno Aires. The Brazilian rythm section lays an enjoyable trek through the songs on the album jouney. The YouTube sample song is "Encuentros"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UAT_nV9gl0 . . . . bucko

Paul Howard-Ralph Willis (1970) r.1950's

Monday's lunch record is "Paul Howard-Ralph Willis" (1970) r.1950's. A nice collection of their recordings reissued from the King label.  Twelve country blues songs on this album.by these two legendary bluesmen. The YouTube sample song is "Hop On Down The Line" (Ralph Willis)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4n99LefXaY.. . bucko 

The Cadets, Greatest Hits (1986) r.1955-57

Friday's lunch record is "The Cadets, Greatest Hits (1986)  r.1955-57. This is a great reissue collection of the hot recordings that the Cadets made for Modern records during the period of 1955-57. Maxwell Davis was the arranger along with adding the heat with his rocking sax playing. This is very cool jumping R&B or some say rock n' roll. There is 23 tracks on this album and always a fun listen The YouTube sample song is "Let's Rock And Roll" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At9_NatDDCk . . . . bucko

Holiday Office Lunch - Closed Today

No Lunch Record Today     ...... bucko

The Cadets, Rock N' Roll Of The 50's (1970) r. 1956-1958

Wednesday's lunch record is " The Cadets, Rock N' Roll Of The 50's" (1970) r. 1956-1958. This is a reissue album on the United Superior label a bit of a low quality budget record company. The masters were obtained from Modern records a west coast rythm label. They had many R&B hits during the mid fifties. "Stranded In The Jungle" , "Annie Met Henry", "Love Bandit" that were monster hits and still rock. This is fun vocal group fun music. The YouTube sample song is "Stranded In The Jungle" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahEV-84dyCY. . . bucko

Canned Heat, Halleljah (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Canned Heat, Hallelujah" (1969). This is their fourth album and it is a rock blues favorite. Larry Taylor on bass, Alan Wilson slide guitar, harp, Mark Naftalin on piano, Henry Vestine lead guitar with Bob Hite chewing out the vocals. This is a great album from the tumultrous rebellious period during the Viet Nam war era. Rock festivals and protests were constant. The Youtube sample song is true to  this period "Sic 'Em Pigs"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2cnRCCHR1k . . . . bucko

Gato Barbieri, Under Fire (1973)

Monday's lunch record is "Gato Barbieri, Under Fire" (1973). A smooth sailing blend of exeotic latin free jazz. His tenor sax speaks a progressive layer of melodic jazz lines. His group consists of Lonnie Liston Smith on piano, Stanley Clark on bass with Airto Moreira on  drums along with other pleasing musicians. This is a high quality recording on "The Flying Dutchman" label and prroduced by Bob Theil. The YouTube sample song is "El Parana" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scKRl61wxNw . . . . bucko

The Legend Of Elmore James, Original Folk Blues (1976) r.1954-1960

Friday's lunch record is "The Legend Of Elmore James", Original Folk Blues. (1976). This is a reissue album on the budget record label United-Superior which is a reprint of their 1969 reissue. The jacket and the quality of the pressings on their vinyl us low quality. The essence of Elmore James music is not. The so called king of the slide guitar is an inspirational interpreter of the blues. His singing is original along with creativity. Great songs to enjoy, The YouTube sample song is "Rock My Baby Right" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rItFouESeaE . . . . bucko

Earl Lewis And The Channels, New York's Finest (1988) r. 1956-58

Thursday's lunch record is "Earl Lewis And The Channels, New York's Finest ". (1988) e, 1956-58. This is a nice collecttion of The Channels early recordings that cut in New York City. Clear and clever street vocal group harrmonies. A driving rythm & blues band rocking uo the bandstand keeping these vocal  groups a live sensation The YouTube sample song is"Bye Bye Baby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjM8R2E0E9E . . . . .bucko.

Canned Heat, Vintage (1970) r.1966

Wednesday's lunch record is "Canned Heat, Vintage (1970) r.1966. This classic Canned Heat album was produced by rythm & blues legend Johnny Otis. The music all of which is blues was recorded in 1966 but wasn't released to album format until 1970 to the delight of many Canned Heat lovers. They covered these "Spoonful" by Willie Dixon, "Rollin' And Tunblin' " by Muddy Waters, "Got My Mojo Working" by Muddy Waters. "Pretty Thing" by "Willie Dixon", "Louise" by Howling Wolf, "Dimples" by John Lee Hooker, "Can't Hold On Much Longer" by Little Walter plus a few of their own songs which are also rooted in the blues. Bob Hite growls oout the vocals on all tracks. The YouTube sample song is "Spoonful" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2maepX1lU8 . . . . bucko

Gato Barbieri, Fenix (1971)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Gato Barbieri, Fenix" (1971).This jazz album is stong into Latin Free Jazz. It is an excitting listen. Gato on the tenor saxophoneand accompianed by jazz standouts Lonnie Liston Smith on piano and electric piano. Joe Beck on electric guitar, Ron Carter on bass and  Lonnie White on drums. Gato is from Argentina and is an electic, intensely lyrical and expressive creator of music. The YouTube sample song from this album is "El Arrieero" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7opLhbYPnI&list=PLmaQ7HDReIQUBDgTWnMqNnE7LMLv0f-q8 . . . . bucko

Elmore James,Original Folk Blues (1967)

Monday's lunch record is "Elmore James,Original Folk Blues" (1967).This is a fine collection of Elmore's early recordings on Kent Records.This is every day blues performed by one of the masters, Most of the songs on this album have become standards that nearly alll blues musicians have learned and still perform today. Songs like "Dust My Brroom", "Sho Nuff I Do", "Wild About You Baby", "Mean And Evil", "Standing At The Crossroads", "I was A Fool", plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Goodbye Baby"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfXtFIdZqKE . . . . bucko

Sugarboy Crawford, James "Sugarboy" Crawford (1984) r.1954

Friday's lunch record is "Sugarboy Crawford, James "Sugarboy" Crawford" (1984) r.1954. This wonderful collection of Sugarboy's recordings from mid fifties New Orleans. Early rambuctous junp blues known by many as rock and roll. Being a double album todays listen is sides 3 & 4. Twelve songs on this disc. The YouTube sample song is "Night Rider" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJ2Q19IQaA . . . . .bucko

The Clovers, Their Greatist Hits (1971) r.1951-1955

Thursday's lunch record is "The Clovers, Their Greatist Hits" (1971) r.1951-1955. This is a super collection of the Clovers early rock - R&B hits. A strong jump vocal group, their are some that feel they were the first ones to have a rock & roll record with their 1951 record "Don't You Know I Love You". My jury is still out on that opinion. This collecttion of 14 songs is one of the best junp blues rock vocal group albums. Songs include "Little Mama", "Devil Or Angel", "Blue Velvet", "Lovey Dovey", "Ting -A-Ling", "Hey Miss Fanny", "Fool Fool, Fool", "One Mint Julep", Love Potion Number Nine", Down In The Alley", "Love, Love, Love" and todays YouTube sample song "Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL6PgxKPCM8 . . . . bucko

Country Joe And The Fish, Greatest Hits (1968)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Country Joe And The Fish, Greatest Hits" (1968).  This exciting psychedelic rock collection of this mid 1960's band is for of the best tunes.There is "Fish Cheer", "Maria", Who Am I", Porpoise Mouth", "Not So Sweet Martha Loraine", " The Maked Marauder". "Bass Steings" and "Here I Go">The YouTube sample song is "Porpois Mouth" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsFnCNeehbw . . . .. bucko

Walter Bishop Jr., 4Th Cycle Keeper Of My Soul (1973)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Walter Bishop Jr., 4Th Cycle Keeper Of My Soul" (1973). This is a jazz funk fusion album. Bishop is on the keyboards piano or organ. Ronnie Laws on the reeds, Gerald Brown -  bass, Woody Murray - vibes and Bahir Hassan drums. This album is on the Black Jazz label and was recorded in the trendy quadraphonic sound (4 channels). The concept that led to surround sound thirty years later. The YouTube sample song is "Summertime" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhQpt5xSDmk  . . . bucko

Elmore James, Southside Blues (1971) r. 1956

Monday's lunch record is "Elmore James, Southside Blues (1971) r.1956. This is a hot blues album straight out of the heart of Chicago. This is gritty down to the basics of the living blues with the men that helped develop the music. This album is loaded with many musicians playing with Elmore James (guitar) they include J. T. Brown (sax), Eddie Taylor (guitar), Johnny Jones (piano), Jimmy Reed (harrmonica, guitar), Hubert Sumlin (guitar), Earl Phillips (drums). These tracks were recorded in 1956. The YouTube sample song is "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7HxI7L-obk . . . . . bucko