Pearl Bailey Rose Murphy Ivie Anderson, I Can't Give You Anything But Love (1963)

Pearl Bailey Rose Murphy Ivie Anderson, I Can't Give You Anything But Love (1963)

 Thursday's lunch record is a reissue album from Pickwick Intl's Grand Prix label. These tracks are popular standards and torch R&B songs from the 1950's & early 60's. Songs include the title song "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", "Honeysuckle Rose", "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", "Solid Gold Cadillac" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Solid Gold Cadillac" (Pearl Bailey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVIy07JEYCw . . bucko




Pearl Bailey

Alphonse Mouzon, Funky Snakefoot (1974)

Alphonse Mouzon, Funky Snakefoot (1974)

Wednesday's lunch record  is by jazz-fusion drummer & percussionist Alphonse Mouzon. He was one of the founding members of Weather Report, This was his second album and recorded on Blue Note records. He is joined by Randy Brecker (trumpet), Barry Rodgers (Trombone), Andy Gladstone (tenor sax), Harry Whitaker (piano), Leon Pendarvis (organ, electric piano), Gary King (Fender bass) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "My Life Is So Blue" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F8Y-4Bgs_c . . bucko

King Curtis, Live At Small's Paradise (1966)

King Curtis, Live At Small's Paradise (1966)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a live album by sax giant King Curtis. This album was recorded live at Wilt Chamberlain's Harlam night club called Small's Paradise. This record is on the ATCO label. There are 10 tracks of good time Rhythm & Blues in an exciting fun atmosphere of the live club. Musicians include King Curtis (tenor saxophone), Willie Bridges (baritone saxophone), Cornell Dupree (guitar), Paul Griffin (piano), Charles Rainey (bass), Ray Lucas (drums). Songs include "Tough Talk", Philli Dog (Rufus Thomas), "Pots And Pans", "Roadrunner", and others. The YouTube sample song is "Preach" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVY4vdlDs6w . . bucko

The Johnny Otis Show, Cold Shot (1969)

The Johnny Otis Show, Cold Shot (1969)

 Monday's lunch record is by Johnny Otis. This rhythm & blues album features his teenage son Shuggie on guitar and some vocal. Johnny the master bluesman playing drums, vibes or piano and leading a large show band for many years. A big hit he had back in the 50's  was "Hand Jive". This reprint album is on the United-Superior label. Songs include the risqué blues rap "The Signifying Monkey". "Country Girl", C.C. Rider" "High Heel Sneakers", along with others. The YouTube sample song is "The Signifying Monkey" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2HJA3IF3qs . . bucko

Lunch Record Blog Closed Today - Holiday

Holiday - No Lunch Record Today

 

Various, The Golden Age Of Dance Bands (1965) r. 1940

Various, The Golden Age Of Dance Bands (1965) r. 1940

Thursday's lunch record is a collection of big band dance band songs from 1940. This budget album is on the Somerset record label. Twelve tracks reproduced of many of the hit makers like Glenn Miller,Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey and Artie Shaw. This is studio players not the original bands. Tracks include "Moonlight Serenade","Green Eyes", "Sing, Sing, Sing", "In The Mood", "Stardust", "One O'clock Junp" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Moonlight  Serenade" https://www.youtube.com/watch?=xhqGGlYSUXs&index=1&list=PLUSRfoOcUe4Y27d9AXdbkGBW9PX4q19c_ . . bucko

Junior Mance, Live At The Top (1969)

Junior Mance, Live At The Top (1969)



 Wednesday's lunch record is a live recording at "The Top" by jazz/blues pianist Junior Mance. This recording was released in 1969 on Atlantic records. His trio of Wilbur Little (bass) and Rudy Collins (drums) is joined by David 'Fat Head' Newman on sax or flute. There are four Extended jazzy hard bop bluesy tracks. "Before This Time Another Year", "Wish I Knew How It Felt To Be Free", "That's All", "Turning Point". The YouTube sample song is "Before This Time Another Year" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7W0dC94zok . . bucko

King Curtis, That Lovin' Feeling (1966)

King Curtis, That Lovin' Feeling (1966)

Tuesday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This album is on the ATCO label a subsidiary of Atlantic records. This album spotlights Kings instrumental pop sound. He lays out his versions of 12 popular songs of the time (1966). The jazzy soft melodic sax is the center of these interpretations. Songs include; "The Shadow Of Your Smile" (Johnny Mandel) " Michelle" (Lenin McCartney), " Cryin' Time" (Buck Owens), "Spanish Harlem" (Leiber Stoller),"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "On Broadway" (Barry Mann) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "The Shadow Of Your Smile" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IcQtPteTZU . . bucko

Carl Perkins, Matchbox (1970) r. 1955-59

Carl Perkins, Matchbox (1970) r. 1955-59

Monday's lunch record is by legendary rock architect Carl Perkins. This album on Pickwick Intl. is a reissue of his top hits.includes the majority of  his early hit recordings. An anchor rock-a-billy artist for Sun records. He became one of the pioneers of the new rockin' sound filling the airwaves and jukeboxes. Songs include "Matchbox", "Gone, Gone, Gone", "Dixie Fried", "Boppin' The Blues",  "Mama's Children", "Your True Love", "Blue Suede Shoes", along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Put Your Car Clothes On" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1mQcvQviSw . . bucko

Bob Wills & HisTtexas Playboys, Western Swing Along (1973)

Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Western Swing Along (1973)

 Friday's lunch record is by Bob Wills. Western Swing comes alive on the reissue album of 12 of the Texas Playboys Deca recordings. This album is on the Vocalion record label. Songs include; "So Lets Rock", "Echo Yodel", "sincerely", "Texas Fidler", "Cornball Rag" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Sugar Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14Xi19ddwBQ . . bucko

Glenn Miller, The Glenn Miller Carnegie Hall Concert (1958) r. 1939

Glenn Miller, The Glenn Miller  Carnegie Hall Concert (1958) r. 1939

 Thursday's lunch record is a live performance by the Glenn Miller orchestra. This show was recorded in 1939 and released on a RCA album in 1958. This concert was to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ASCAP. Other big bands performing at Carnegie were Benny Goodman's, Fred Waring's and Paul Whiteman's. Glenn covered many of hits including; "Moonlight Serenade", "Stairway To Heaven". "One O'clock Jump", "Jim Jam Jump". "In The Mood" and many others, This is the big band swing that made Miller's orchestra loved throughout the world. The YouTube sample song is "Moonlight Serenade" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ2s4Rq35Z4 . . bucko

Panama Francis, All Stars 1949 (1987)

Panama Francis, All Stars 1949  (1987)

Wednesday's lunch record is by drummer Panama Francis. This reissue album is a collection of 20 tracks recorded for the Gotham label of New York in 1949. Krazy Kat records of London England produced this 1987 reissue of jump blues R&B. Panama Francis spent time drumming in the Cab Calloway and the Lucky Millender orchestras. The musicians in his band were;  Danny Turner (sax), George Kelly (tenor sax), Doc Bagby (piano), Herb Gordy (bass). Songs include "Jitterbug Jump", Panama's Jump", "Peach Tree Shuffle", "Honey Blues" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Pussy Cats At Midnight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3P6XkH4_nw . . bucko

King Curtis, It's Party Time With King Curtis (1962

King Curtis, It's Party Time With King Curtis (1962

 For Tuesday's lunch record it is an early record by King Curtis one of the greatest saxophonists. This album was released in 1962 on the TRU-Sound record label. It captures the exciting kind of rhythm & blues that brims with soulfulness. King's big tone rambunctious tenor style screams the beat of a new scene. Songs include "Free For All", " Easy Like", "Hot Saxes", "The Party Time Twist", "Low Down", "Slow Motion" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Free For All" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjonZVkfv-s . . bucko
 

Junior Parker, The ABC Collection, (1976) r.1952-61

Junior Parker, The ABC Collection,  (1976) r.1952-61

Monday's lunch record is by blues man Junior Parker. This fine collection of Junior's early recordings is on the ABC record label. His slick big band blues is grinding out his distinctive blues sound. There are 16 tracks on this album Including "Last Night", "It's A Pity", "Strange Things Happen", "You're On My Mind", "Cryin' For My Baby", "Man Or Mouse" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Jivin' Woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYtdsKlNxTk . . bucko

Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn (1959)

Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn (1959)



  

Friday's lunch record is songs from the soundtrack from the TV show Peter Gunn. This album was released in 1959 on the Crown record label Hollywood, CA. The TV show aired for three seasons 1958-1961 starring Craig Stevens (Peter Gunn) and his girlfriend Edie played by Lola Albright. Peter was the slick cool gumshoe that solved crimes and hung out at Mothers a cool jazz club down by the wharf. Edie was the sultry jazz singer at Mothers. The music was written by composer Henry Mancini and performed by him (piano) and a groovin' orchestra. Song titles include "Peter Gunn', "Sorta Blue", "Dreamsville ", "Fall Out", "The Floater", along with other instrumentals. The YouTube sample song is "The Floater" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g3Ev1Sv7_M . . bucko

 



Craig Stevens (Peter) & Lola Albright (Edie)

Henry Mancini

Phil Moore Jr., Right On (1969)

Phil Moore Jr., Right On  (1969)



Thursday's lunch record is by the multi talented Phil Moore Jr. This album recorded on the Atlantic record label is a late sixties rock-jazz experimental adventure. Phil Moore  plays a Melodica which is similar to a harmonica with reeds that you blow in but a keyboard has been included. The musicians are Wilton Felder (bass), Steve Kahn (guitar), Clarence McDonald (piano), Andre Fischer (drums) & a vocal group. Songs include "Nappy Head Child", "Right On", "You Showed Me", "I Get The Sweetest Feeling", "Hog Call", "Now Thing", "Workin' On A Groovy Thing", "Hold Me Now", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", and the YouTube sample song "Funky Canyon". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgaG3gCfp0E . . bucko



Melodica

King Curtis, Plays The Great Memphis Hits (1967)

King Curtis, Plays The Great Memphis Hits   (1967)

Wednesday's lunch record is by King Curtis. One of the greatest saxophone players of rhythm  & blues and pop offers his tribute to the great Memphis blues sound. This album is on ATCO of Atlantic records. These 12 tasty instrumentals were the soulful hits out of the Stax-Volt record library. Songs include; "Knock On Wood" (Eddie Floyd), "Good To Me" (Otis Redding), "Green Onions" (Booker T. Jones), "In the Midnight Hour" (Wilson Pickett) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Jump Back" (Rufus Thomas) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtgMw4851H8 . . bucko

Closed Today No Lunch Record - Holiday Lunch

Closed Today -  No Lunch Record - Holiday Lunch

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Junior Parker, Tell It Like It Is (1967)

Junior Parker, Tell It Like It Is  (1967)

Monday's lunch record is a blues blast by Junior Parker. This album is on the Mercury record label. It contains 11 tracks of great full band blues. The Memphis blues horn section adds that large soft riffin' that makes this album stand out. Junior Parker learned the  blues under the tutelage of Sony Boy Robinson and Howlin' Wolf. Tracks include "Country Girl", "Wish Me Well", Hey Lawdy Mama" ((Reed),"Baby Please" (P. Mayfield), along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Cracked Up Over You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk2q2402nrQ . . bucko

Lloyd Price, Mr.Rhythm & Blues / Frank Motley and Curley Bridges (1964) r. 195-

Lloyd Price, Mr. Rhythm & Blues / Frank Motley and Curley Bridges (1964) r. 195-

Friday's lunch record is by Lloyd Price / Frank Motley. This album is a reissue on the budget label Grand Prix records. There are four tracks by Lloyd Price from 1957 "Down By The River", "Such A Mess", "No Limit To Love", "Come Back Home" . The flip side is Frank Motley (trumpet) and his band vocals by Curley Bridges many hot R&B shakers including his popular "Bow, Wow, Wow" and "Flat Top". The YouTube sample song is "Such A Mess" (Lloyd Price" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tGmbvct8cM . . bucko

Bob Wills, Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys (1977) r. 1958

Bob Wills, Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys (1977) r. 1958

 Thursday's lunch record is by Bob Wills. This western swing album is a reissue album on the MCA label in 1977 of the Deca LP  that came out in 1958. Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys includes 12 tracks of premiere country and western swing. Songs include ; "Orange Blossom Special",  "Lone Star Rag", "New Faded Love", "Bob's Breakdown" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "With Tears In My Eyes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2D9zp0MfDM . . bucko

Blue Mitchell, Blues's Blues (1972)

Blue Mitchell, Blues's Blues (1972)

 Wednesday's lunch record is by Blue Mitchell. This jazz bop blues album is on the Mainstream record label. The personnel are; Blue Mitchell (trumpet, flugelhorn), Joe Sample (piano), Herman Riley (saxophone), Darrel Clayborn (bass), Ray Pounds, John Guerin (drums), Freddy Robinson (guitar) and John Mayall (harmonica). This gate-fold album consists of five songs "Casa Blues", "just Made Up", "Blue's Blues", "Granite and Concrete", and the YouTube sample song "I Didn't Ask To Be" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGXx89Wj_lQ . . bucko

King Curtis, Live In New York (1985) r. 1961



King Curtis, Live In New York (1985) r. 1961

Tuesday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This is a live record recorded in 1961 at Smalls Paradise in Harlem. This issue is on the JSP record label from London England. It features the swinging R&B small band led by King Cutis the sax master with his band the All-Stars. King Curtis(sax, vocal),h  Al Casey (guitar), Jimmy Lewis (bass), Belton Evans (drums). Songs include "Jaywalk", "Trouble In Mind", "What'd I Say", "The Twist", "How High The Moon" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Trouble In Mind"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w_I3JnVRZ0 . . bucko