Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson & Roomful Of Blues (1982)

Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson & Roomful Of Blues (1982)

Wednesday's lunch record by the legendary Eddie Vinson. He records this album with the retro jump rhythm & blues  / jazz band Roomful of Blues. They play some classic blues songs with Eddie taking the vocals with his distinctive blues shout. Eddie lays down the alto sax solos and fronts this fine ensemble of blues musicians. The YouTube sample song is "Past Sixty Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ucPlIw8wzg . . bucko

Various, Greatest Rhythm & Blues (1964?)

Various, Greatest Rhythm & Blues (1964?)

Tuesday's lunch record is the R&B collection of various stars. This album is on the Guest Star label out of Newark , New Jersey. The artists are Roy Milton, Arthur Alexander, Chuck Jackson and Big Ceasar. The YouTube sample song is " In The Middle Oh It All" (Arthur Alexander) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN0x180tG0w . .bucko

The Horace Silver Quintet, Serenade To A Soul Sister (1968)

The Horace Silver Quintet, Serenade To A Soul Sister (1968)

Monday's lunch record is the jazz genius of Horace Silver (piano). This is a happy joyous album despite the tumultuous time period. Hard straight ahead jazz with steady funk. The musicians are Charles Tolliver (trumpet), Stanley Turentine, Bernie Maupin (tenor sax), Bob Cranshaw, John Williams (bass), Mikey Roker, Billy Cobham (drums). This soulful album is one of harmonic beauty. The YouTube sample song is "Jungle Juice" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSJcZbyTjjs . . bucko

Wilson Pickett, In The Midnight Hour (1965)

Wilson Pickett, In The Midnight Hour (1965)

Friday's lunch record is the soul-rock classic "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett. This song was selected 152nd best song recorded of all time. The exciting dynamic Wilson Pickett was an entertainer and singer with energy and drive. This soul album will live on and on forever as a favorite . The YouTube sample song is "Let's Kiss And Make Up" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvvcPrVorMA . . bucko

Holiday - Closed - No Record Today



Closed - No Record Today - Holiday

Eddie Vinson, Cherry Red Blues (1976) r. 1950's

Eddie Vinson, Cherry Red Blues (1976) r. 1950's
 

 Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of Edddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson's recordings he made in the 1950's for King Records. This is a reissue on Gusto records using the original masters from the King library. This covers many of his popular songs from his heyday. Eddie has  a strong blues voice and leads his jump blues band and lays out some burning sax solos. The YouTube sample song is "Lonesome Train" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y911rgdgsp4 . . bucko

Song List

Various, 12 Original Artist Hits Vol. One (1970) r. 1950's

Various, 12 Original Artist Hits Vol. One (1970) r. 1950's

Tuesday's lunch record is this R&B collection album. Twelve hits from the Modern/RPM/Crown record inventory. These classic rockin' tracks are reissued on United Records who had come in possession of the masters from the Modern Record library. The artists are: B.B King, Joe Houston, Young Jessie, The Cadets, Roscoe Gordon, Etta James, The Queens, Jesse Belvin and Marvin & Johnny. The YouTube sample song is "Mary Lou" (Young Jessie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCU1mKrLP5E . . bucko

Horace Silver Quintet, You Gotta Take A Little Love (1969)

Horace Silver Quintet, You Gotta Take A Little Love (1969)

Monday's lunch record is the jazz album by Horace Silver. Horace a jazz pianist and song writer. All the material is his compositions, The theme of this record is Brotherhood we are all united and need to get along with one another. Musicians are Randy Brecker (trumpet, fluegelhorn), Bennie Maupin (tenor sax), Horace Siler (piano), John Williams (bass) and Billy Cobham (drums). This album romps through some bluesy songs and a strikes out  with some hard bop. The YouTube sample song is "Down And Out" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGxhxxofg2E . . bucko

The Politicians Featuring McKinley Jackson (1972)

The Politicians Featuring McKinley Jackson (1972)

Friday's lunch record is by The Politicians. This album is delving into the musical theater of soul- funk with a taste of psychedelic. Young talented musicians that did some studio work for Holland-Dozier-Holland in Detroit for Hot Wax Records. Many fun songs from the early 1970's with a youthful spark of psycho soul. The YouTube sample song is "The World We Live In" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IVh-wA_rwI . . bucko    

Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Cleanhead's Back In Town (1957)e

Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Cleanhead's Back In Town (1957)

Thursday's lunch record is the album by Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson. This album features Eddie singing the blues and blowing the alto sax. He is accompanied by small six piece band including  side men from the Count Basie Band. Frank Foster (Tenor sax), Paul Quinichette, Freddy Green (guitar), Joe Newman (trumpet), Ed Thigpen (drums), Ed Jones (bass) and others. Many of his popular songs include; "Kidney Stew", "Cherry Red", "Trouble In Mind" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "That's The Way To Treat Your Woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVo0crZmCic . . bucko

Various, Solid Old Town Gold (1970)

Various, Solid Old Town Gold (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is this collection of rock 'n roll, R&B recordings made on the Old Town record label. This is volume 1 of ? this one has twelve tracks recorded in the mid 1960's. Old Town was a New York record company and featured the talent from thee area. They received air play by Alan Freed on his radio show. Artists include "The Fiesta's'", The Harptones", "Billy Bland", "Robert & Johnny" and the "Solitaires". The YouTube sample song is "Let The Little Girl Dance" (Billy Bland) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-shT034LqQ . . . bucko

 

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Wayne Shorter, The All Seeing Eye (1965)

Wayne Shorter, The All Seeing Eye (1965)

Tuesday's lunch record is the ninth album by tenor sax man Wayne Shorter. This jazz - bop was a explorative adventure in disciplined intensity on playing and writing. The "All Seeing Eye  depicts God looking over the universe. Recorded on Blue Note Records. Brilliant musicians on the album. Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Alan Shorter (flugelhorn), James Spaulding (alto sax), Grachan Moncur III (trombone), Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass) and Joe Chambers (drums). The YouTube sample song is "Chaos" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMKjdyMHMuo . . bucko

Smokey Robinson, A Quiet Storm (1974)

Smokey Robinson, A Quiet Storm (1974)

Monday's lunch record is the solo entry by Smokey Robinson. It is a walk down the soul funk musical after the Miracles which he was a major component. Fellow Miracle member Marv Tarplin (guitar) came along on this new venture. The materiel are all compositions by Smokey - William Robinson. The YouTube sample song is "Love Letters" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4osLA9fuWc . . bucko

Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson & Orchestra, 1946-47

Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson & Orchestra, 1946-47

 Friday's lunch record is by Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson. A smooth sax player and tremendous blues singer. He led a hot jump blues big band. He had spent time in Cootie Williams band prior to launching his own band. These songs are reissues from his mid 1940's work. The YouTube sample song is "Bonus Pay" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0TG90G-YXA . . bucko

Various, You Must Remember These Vol. 1 (1972)

Various, You Must Remember These Vol. 1 (1972)

Thursday's lunch record is this collection of rock and r&b songs from the 1950's. These records were regulars on the radio and hearing them on juke boxes. All the original versions of the recordings. This album is on the Bell record label a division of Columbia industries. Songs include; "In The Still Of The Night" (Five Turbans), "Get A Job" (Silhouettes), "Stay" (Zodiacs), "When You Dance" (Turbans), "Shake A Hand" (Faye Adams), "Walking With Mr. Lee" (Lee Allen), "Sister Sookie" (Turbans) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "I Need You Lovin' " (Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_f9iK6hQrs . . bucko

Sonny Stitt, Goin Down Slow (1972)

Sonny Stitt, Goin Down Slow (1972)

 Wednesday's lunch record is by Sonny Stitt. A superb jazz man blowing that big  tenor sax. The early seventies found Sonny at the height of his career. He is joined by great sidemen on the Prestige album. Thad Jones (trumpet), Billy Butler, Wally Richardson (guitar), Hank Jones (piano), George Duvivier  (bass), Idris Muhammad (drums), Buddy Caldwell (conga) also a string section . Creative straight ahead jazz. The YouTube sample song is "Goin' Down Slow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsZJGZVRT28 . . bucko

Otis Redding, Tell The Truth (1970)

Otis Redding, Tell The Truth (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is this Otis Redding offering. The tracks were recorded 1967 prior to his death. Not up to the same quality of his other work but he was one of the greatest soul - R&B voices to record in the 1960's. The Stax/Volt sound is strong with Booker T. and the MG's contributing.  Steve Cropper (guitar) and Duck Dunn (bass). The YouTube sample song is "Slippin' And Slidin' (Little Richard) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoI08Z5RmB0 . . bucko

T-Bone Walker, Singing The Blues (1957)

T-Bone Walker, Singing The Blues (1957)

 Monday's lunch record is the great T-Bone Walker. This album captures the majority of his best and well known songs. Combined with hot rockin' electric blues with r&b horns playing blowing solos T-Bone sings with earnest feeling and soul.  Some of the songs include "Glamour Girl". "The Hustle", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Teen-Age Baby" and others. The YouTube sample song is " The Hustle " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnBwRSiNnpQ . . bucko 

Various, Original Oldies Vol. 2 (1970)

Various, Original Oldies Vol. 2 (1970)

Friday's lunch record is the collection of rock and R&B hits from the 1950's & early 60's. This album is volume 2 of 10 albums. There are ten tracks including; "Memories Of You", (Harptones), "Solitaire" (Embers), Ogum Bogum (Brenton Wood), "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" (Collegians), "Funny" (Maxine Brown), "Letter Full Of Tears" (Gladys Nite & Pips), "Kansas City" (Wilbur Harrison), "The Plea" (Jesters) and "Shake A Hand" (Faye Adams). The YouTube sample song is "Hake A Hand" (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8snwRzS4O1g . . bucko

Various, Golden Goodies Vol. 16 (1963)

Various, Golden Goodies Vol. 16 (1963)

Thursday's lunch record is this collection of rock & R&B songs from the 1950's and early 60'. This collection is #16 out of 19 volumes that were issued on Roulette Records. Low quality budget albums but impressive assortment of recordings. Songs include: "Silhouettes" (The Rays), "See You  In September" (The Tempo's), "My True Love" (Jack Scott), "Teenage Prayer" (Gloria Mann), "I Love My Baby" (Neil Sedaka), "Uptown" (The Crystals), plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Goodbye Baby" (Jack Scott) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI0Y2O12OvA . . bucko

Nina Simone, Nina At Newport (1960)



Nina Simone, Nina At Newport (1960)

Wednesday's lunch record is the live album "At Newport". Nina the jazz songbird with the so sweet voice. She walks through a few blues songs along with tunes by Gershwin and Porter and her own. There are seven songs ; "Trouble In Mind", "Porgy", Little Liza Jane", You'd Be So Nice To Come Home", "Flo Me La", Nina's Blues" and "In the Evening By The Moonlight". The YouTube sample song is " Trouble In Mind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtukbfynFZE . . bucko

Roscoe Shelton, Music In His Soul ; Soul In His Music (1966)

Roscoe Shelton, Music In His Soul ; Soul In His Music (1966)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Roscoe Shelton. A mid 1960's soul record by the rhythm & blues vocalist. This album is recorded on Sound Stage 7 Records. Songs include : "You're Living Too Fast', "Easy Going Fellow", "Love Comes And Goes", "Keep Your Mind On Me", "The Fire Still Burns", "Strain In My Heart", "Mastermind", "I Know Your Heart Has Been Broken" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Who Walks In (When I Walk Out) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-vqhCxNl2k . . bucko

T-Bone Walker, Very Rare (1973)

T-Bone Walker, Very Rare (1973)

Monday's lunch record is the blues of Texas Blues Man, T-Bone Walker. This early 70's album is a double gate-fold album. Recorded on Reprise Records. Todays listen is sides two & three. This album has a host of all-star musicians contributing on different songs. Zoot Sims, David 'fat Head' Newman,  Newman, Wilton Felder, Paul Humphreys plus many more. The YouTube sample song is "Hard Times" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frze17iqfu0&list=PLQ4zwFxCQxeXIodBQyPCK6yoBZTJxns7k&index=8 . . bucko