Joe Turner, And The Blues'll Make You Happy, Too (1984) r. 1958

Joe Turner, And The Blues'll Make You Happy, Too (1984) r. 1958

 Tuesday's lunch record is by Joe Turner. This album issued on the Savoy jazz label in 1958 and reissued in 1984 is a strong example of his blues singing and boogie woogie music that him popular, Four of the songs he is reunited with his piano playing friend Pete Johnson and Don Byas on tenor sax, Frankie Newton (trumpet), Leonard Ware (guitar), Al Hall (bass) and Hal West (drums).  Joe brings the blues alive on this album . The YouTube sample song is "Hollywood Bed" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26AiAuN5X8U . . bucko

Various, New Orleans R & B (1984) r. 1955-58

Various, New Orleans R & B (1984) r. 1955-58

Monday's lunch record is a collection of early 1950's R&B tracks. Theses appear on the Chess record label recorded at Paul Gayton's Cosimo Studio in the Crescent City. Many great musicians appear on these. Lee Allen (sax), Huey Piano Smith, Sugarboy Crawford, Clifton Chenier along with many others. The YouTube sample song is "Loud Mouth Annie" (Dupont, Myles, Smith) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06kR5IOrGcg . . bucko 

Joe Turner, "Life Ain't Easy" (1984)

Joe Turner, "Life Ain't Easy" (1984)

Friday's lunch record is by Joe Turner. This album was issued on Pablo records. It was recorded in 1974 at MGM studios. It is a rather loose assembly of great musicians backing Joes bellowing strong blues singing. A presence of a studio jam session exists.  Musicians are; Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Al Gray (trombone), Lee Allen (sax), Ray Brown (bass), Jimmy Robins (piano, organ), Thomas Gradson (guitar) and Earl Palmer (drums). The YouTube sample song is "Life Ain't Easy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWpkqem9IEA . .bucko 





Barbara Lewis, It's Magic (1966)

Barbara Lewis, It's Magic (1966)

 Thursday's lunch record is by Barbara Lewis. A popular soul singer and performer that had many hits like "Hello Stranger" and "Make Me Your Baby'. On this soulful Atlantic album she had a smash hit with the title song "It's Magic". Songs include "Let It Be Me' the Buddy Johnson classic "Since I fell For You", John Lennon's "Yesterday", Carol Kings "Don't Forget About Me" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "The Shadow Of Your Smile" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsF21YzwDDs&index=2&list=PLvt_mMXIIZVMpYYwj-5Se9u6SFljs0VpS . . bucko

Joe Turner, Jumpin' With Joe (1984) r. 1951-58

Joe Turner, Jumpin' With Joe  (1984) r. 1951-58

Wednesday's lunch record is by Joe Turner. This album is a collection of many of his songs that he recorded on Atlantic records. This collection is on the Charley label from London, England. A wonderful selection of his rock & roll sides along with his blues sides. "Bump Miss Susie"(1951), "Honey Hush" (1953), "Shake, Rattle And Roll" (1954),"Ti-Ri-Lee" (1955), "Flip, Flop And Fly" (1955), "Were Gonna Jump For Joy" (1958) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Flip, Flop And Fly" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-LLQViaNgU . . bucko

Various, Whoppers (1960) r. 1948-53

Various, Whoppers (1960) r. 1948-53

 Tuesday's lunch record is an R&B compilation album. This record is on the Jubilee label. Originally issued as a rock & roll collection album in 1956. The tracks are of The Orioles, The Ravens, The Four Tunes and The Dominoes. These are groups that blend harmony rhythm and lyric into rockin' fun. The YouTube sample song is " Green Eyes" (Jimmy Ricks & The Ravens) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqdabkDuPmE . . bucko

John Lee & Gerry Brown, Still Can't Say Enough (1976)

John Lee & Gerry Brown, Still Can't Say Enough (1976)

Monday's lunch record is by John Lee & Gerry Brown. This album from the mid seventies consists of Jazz-Funk-Fusion sounds. The pair is a tight rhythm section of bass and drums. They are joined by the Becker Bros on tenor sax and flugelhorn along with David Sanborn on alto sax. An enjoyable excursion into jazz rock fusion. The sample song is "Funky Row" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0FPUt-lSD8 . . bucko

Joe Turner, Rockin' The Blues (1958)

Joe Turner, Rockin' The Blues (1958)

Friday's lunch record is the classic by Big Joe Turner. This album was recorded and released by Atlantic.records. This late fifties entry consisted of rock and blues. Many of his hits came from this album, "Were Gonna Jump For Joy'. "Lipstick Powder And Paint", "T.V. Mama". The blues are shouted on "Trouble In Mind", "Morning Noon And Night" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Still In Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMeQgtbjNW0 . . bucko

Various, The Best Vocal Groups In Rock 'n' Roll (1957) r.1954-56

Various, The Best Vocal Groups In Rock 'n' Roll (1957)  r.1954-56

Thursday's lunch record is a collection of rockin' vocal groups. This album is on the Dooto label. The rhythm & blues groups are: The Calvanes, The Meadowlarks, The Pipes, The Romancers, The Penguins, The  Medalions, The Cuff Links, The souvenirs, The Birds. The YouTube sample song is "Back Home Again" The Birds (1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvWf7CuUi78 . . bucko

Jean-Luc Ponty, More Than Meets The Ear (1968)



Jean-Luc Ponty, More Than Meets The Ear (1968)

Wednesday's lunch record is an early album by the jazz playing violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. This is progressive experimental fusion jazz on Pacific Jazz records. Many original songs by the pianist George Gruntz and Jean-Luc. They cover the Beatles song "A Little Help From My friends" . The YouTube sample song is "With A Little Help From My Friends" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd0GLJvzo7M . . bucko

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Black Magic (1972)

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Black Magic (1972)

 Tuesday's lunch record is the last album for Martha Reeves & the Vandellas. They disbanded later that year after a ten year run being a staple in the Soul music emanating from Motown. This album is on the Gordy label. They had hits with the songs "Bless You", "In And Out Of My Life" and "Tear It On Down".  The YouTube sample song is "Bless You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFXwFn6p7_Y . . bucko

Joe Turner,Jumpin' Tonight (1985) r. 1947-50

Joe Turner,Jumpin' Tonight (1985) r. 1947-50

 Monday's lunch record is a collection of Big Joe Turner. These are rare seldom heard recordings from Aladdin nine tracks from 1947 the other are from Imperial records (1950) in New Orleans Joe is backed by the Dave Bartholomew orchestra featuring Herb Hardesty (tenor sax, Fats Domino (piano), Frank Fields (bass) and Earl Palmer (drums). The early Aladdin records include the infamous blues shouter Wynonie Harris, quite a vocal battle is waged between them. The YouTube sample songs are"Blues Jumped The Rabbit","Jumpin' Tonight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ZbEVtQ6MY . . bucko 

Various, Rock 'n' Roll versus Rhythm and Blues(1959) r. 1956

Various, Rock 'n' Roll versus Rhythm and Blues(1959) r. 1956

Friday's lunch record is a collection of tracks that were recorded on Dootone records featuring Chuck Higgins(tenor sax) and Roy Milton (drums, band leader). Originally issued in 1956 as an LP. Chuck was a blow your brains out honkin' & screamin' sax band leader with a rockin' small band. Roy Milton a premier rhythm & blues drummer and vocalist leading a swinging piano group with a small horn section. The YouTube sample song is "You Got Me Reelin' & Rocking" (1955) Roy Milton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rebMKrM2ZRY . . bucko
 

 

 

Count Basie, Sixteen Men Swinging (1977) r. 1953-54

Count Basie, Sixteen Men Swinging (1977) r. 1953-54

Thursday's lunch record is the collection of sides of Count Basie's Orchestra from 1953-54. This is a double gate-fold album and today's listens are sides 3&4. These were originally issued on Verve records this collection is reissued on Polydor  records .This music  is big band jazz, blues and swing. Featured are Frank Wess & Frank Foster on tenor sax. The YouTube sample song is "Two Franks" (1954) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB3gsA1UhkU . . bucko

Perez Prado, Big Hits By Prado (1960)

Perez Prado, Big Hits By Prado (1960)

 Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of hits by Perez Prado. This album is on RCA Victor records. This collection features the Latin king's many talents with mambo, cubano, cha cha and jazz. The tracks are from the late 40's to late 1950's. Songs include "Mamo Jambo", "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White", "Paris", "Guaglione", " A Little Spanish Town', "Patricia" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Mambo No. 5 (1949) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyKfEGvCj5w&list=PL19A2C33B11AB376F . .bucko

Count Basie, Sixteen Men Swinging (1977) r.1953-54

Count Basie, Sixteen Men Swinging (1977) r.1953-54

Tuesday's lunch record is by the jazz master Count Basie and his orchestra. This is a Polydor double LP reissue of the classic Verve recordings from 1953 &54. Today's listens are sides 1 & 2. Arrangements are by Neal Hefti. This ensemble consisted of legendary musicians, Frank Wess & Frank Foster (tenor sac0, Joe Newman (trumpet), Benny Powell (trombone), Eddie Jones (bass, Freddie Green (guitar), Gus Johnson (drums) and Count Basie (piano).The YouTube sample song is "Cherry Point" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8I4nt8VvnU . . bucko

Martha And The Vandellas, Live (1967)

Martha And The Vandellas, Live (1967)

 Monday's lunch record is the soul R&B of Martha & the Vandellas. This album was recorded live in Detroit. Released on the Gordy label of Motown Records. Songs featured are "Dancing in the street, "Sweet Soul Music", "I Found A love", "Jimmy Mack" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Heat Wave" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_9JyrPGLC4 . . bucko

Big Joe Turner, Jumpin' The Blues (1980) r. 1948-49

Big Joe Turner, Jumpin' The Blues (1980) r. 1948-49

Friday's lunch record is the Blues shouter Big Joe Turner. He is backed by Pete Johnson (piano) Orchestra. This is Kansas City jump blues layered with jazz and boogie. Some tracks are small combo most have a horn section. Maxwell Davis appears on tenor sax. This album is a reissue on Arhoolie records. The YouTube sample song is "Radar Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTD0heYnquo . . bucko

Various, Rhythm 'N' Blues Hit Vocal Groups (1958)

Various, Rhythm 'N' Blues Hit Vocal Groups (1958)

Thursday's lunch record is the R&B Vocal groups. This album is on Authentic records which was a subsidiary of DooTone records.This album is a collection of super great vocal groups. The Penguins, The Romancers, The Medallions, The Birds, The Cufflinx., Willie Headen and the Birds. These mid fifties tracks are rockin' & swingin early steps into rock n' roll. The YouTube sample song is "Coupe DeVille Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1-z16dpg8I . . bucko

Oscar Peterson, Night Train Vol. 2 (1966)

Oscar Peterson, Night Train Vol. 2 (1966)

 Wednesday's lunch record is the 1966 Verve record of the Oscar Peterson Trio. Oscar is the pre-eminent jazz pianist of the 1950's & 60's, his trio had Ray Brown (bass) and Ed Thigpen (drums) who were premier instrumentalists. A few of the tracks have Buddy Rich  (drums) and Herb Ellis joins in on (guitar). They play many swinging jazz -blues variations. The YouTube sample song is "Easy Does It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYHqAIbkuEA . . bucko

Garnet Mims, As Long As I Have You (1964)

Garnet Mims, As Long As I Have You (1964)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Garnet Mims. This album was the follow up to his best selling hit record "Cry Baby". The album is recorded on United Artists. A pop soul rhythm & blues record it demonstrates the vocal magic of Garnet as he pours his heart into the lyric. There are twelve tracks including Percy Mayfield's "Please Send me Someone To Love" and Big Jay McNeely's "There Is Something On My Mind". The YouTube sample song is "Tell Me Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gw1q4lpdME . . bucko  



Gold Record

Big Joe Turner, Turns On The Blues (1970)

Big Joe Turner, Turns On The Blues  (1970)

Monday's lunch record is the blues of Big Joe Turner. This album is on the Kent label. Many of his songs are done in the current style of 1970 with guitar featured. Songs include T.V ., Mama, Everyday I Have The Blues in In The Evening, Little Girl along with others. Big Joe has the rich baritone voice give theses blues track a happening event. The sample song is "Night Time is The Right Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANVUCM4u6Ws. . bucko