Jimmy McCracklin, My Answer (1966

Jimmy McCracklin, My Answer (1966

Monday's lunch record is by Jimmy McCracklin. This soul / blues album is recorded on Imperial records. There are 12 tracks on this LP. Songs include "My Answer"," Beulah", "I don't Care", "I Did Wrong", "Think", "Someone", "Let's Do It All", "Farewell" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Let's Do It All" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK8CPxIWlW0 . . bucko

The Youngbloods, Earth Music (1967

The Youngbloods, Earth Music (1967

 Friday's lunch record is by The Youngbloods. This late 1960's folk rocker is on the RCA record label. This album followed their huge hit "Get Together". Their music spelled fun good times feel good everything is groovy with a taste of rebellious expression. Jesse Colin Young on bass, guitar and vocals. Songs include "Long Tall", "Sugar Babe", "Monkey Business", "I can Tell", "The Wine Song" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Reason To Believe" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV_R_O8V79U . . bucko



The Youngbloods

Various, The Kings Of Jazz Big Bands Chick Webb Jimmy Lunceford (1972)

Various, The Kings Of Jazz Big Bands Chick Webb Jimmy Lunceford (1972)

Thursday's lunch record is a big band jazz collection featuring Chick Webb and Jimmy Lunceford. This a double gate-fold album on the Festival label of Music-Disc Europe. Todays listen is sides 3 & 4 which highlights the Jimmy Lunceford orchestra of 1942&1943. His orchestra comprised a 16 piece big band of trumpets, saxophones, piano, guitar, bass and drums. The YouTube sample song is "Okay For Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmlGC-tXV1Y . . bucko

King Curtis, Instant Groove (1969)

King Curtis, Instant Groove (1969)

Wednesday's lunch record  is the funk soul of King Curtis. This album recorded for Atco records is an R&B current pop instrumentals with a few funky originals threw in for fun. King Curtis (tenor saxophone) leads this groovin' album with the following titles; "Instant Groove", "Hey Joe", "Foot Pattin", "Wichita Lineman", "Games People Play", "Sing A Simple Song", "The Weight", "La Jeanne", "Little Green Apples", "Some Where", "Hold Me Tight", and "Hey Jude". The YouTube sample song is " Sing A Simple Song" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilMJ0iiqfWg . . bucko

Jimmy McCracklin, Twist With Jimmy McCracklin (1962) r. 1954-55

Jimmy McCracklin, Twist With Jimmy McCracklin (1962)  r. 1954-55

Tuesday's lunch record is by Jimmy McCracklin. This album was released on Crown records and is a classic exploitation release attempting to cash in on the current twist craze. The music is reissued blues tracks from 1954 &1955 from the Modern record label. Great blues album although the misleading twist labeling, the songs were given new titles and repackaged  as they attempted to fool the record buyer thinking they can twist to it. Big Surprise! Crown records did this with many other old blues tracks and artists as well as this example. The YouTube sample song is " Couldn't Be A Dream" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMnlpF6I8t8 . . bucko

Various, The Sound Of Jazz (1958)

Various, The Sound Of Jazz (1958)

Monday's lunch record is a live collection of numerous popular jazz artists of the 1950's. This album is on Columbia records and is the TV soundtrack from a television special broadcast on Dec. 8 1957. This show captured live jam sessions of many great artists with all-star bands. Red Allen, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Ben Webster, Jimmy Rushing, Coleman Hawkins, Freddy Greene, Jo Jones and many others. The YouTube sample song is by Count Basie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMkHxEyXV5Y . . bucko

Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra (197?) r. 194?)

Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra  (197?) r. 194?)

Friday's lunch record is a collection of tracks by the Jimmie Lunceford orchestra. This is big band jazz dance music. This album is a reissue of many of his popular songs from the 1930's and early 1940's. The album is on the Trip record label dates are unknown. Personnel include Willie Smith, Joe Thomas, Earl Caruthers, Dan Grissom (saxophones), Eddie Thomson, Sy Oliver, Tommy Stevenson (trumpets), Eddie Wilcox (piano), Moses Allen (bass), Al Norris (guitar), Jimmy Crawford (drums) & Jimmy Lunceford (leader). Songs include; "Battle Ax", "Annie Laurie". "Blue Afterglow", "Like A Ship At Sea" along with others. The YouTube sample song is " Battle Ax" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN6gIFogCVI . . bucko

 

Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra

King Curtis, Plays The Hits Made Famous By Sam Cooke (1965)

King Curtis, Plays The Hits Made Famous By Sam Cooke (1965)

Thursday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This is an impressive tribute album for the late soul writer and performer Sam Cooke. These compositions are all  instrumentals featuring King Curtis on tenor saxophone. This album is on the Capitol records label. Songs include "Ain't That Good News", "bring It On Home To Me", "Having A Party", "good Times", "You Send Me", "Shake", "Chain Gang", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Send Me Some Lovin' and "Twistin' The Night Away". The YouTube sample song is "Shake" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtXOsk2L-4s . . bucko

Jimmy T99 Nelson, Watch That Action (1987)

Jimmy T99 Nelson, Watch That Action (1987)

Wednesday's lunch record is by blues legend Jimmy 'T99' Nelson. This is a reissue album of many of his early 1950's recordings. This album is on the Ace record label of London. This album features his brilliant R&B song writing along with his dynamic band. Many of his huge hits are included; "Married Men Like To Sport", "Meet Me with Your Black Dress On", "Big Mouth" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "I Sat And Cried" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJm09gI6i4c . . bucko

Various, Jazz Hall Of Fame Vol. II (1959)

Various, Jazz Hall Of Fame Vol. II  (1959)

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of jazz & blues records. This album is a reissue on the Design records label. The tracks are from the mid 1950's. Artists include Maxine Sullivan, Django Reinhart, Jack Teagarden, Charles Mingus, John Laporta, Osie Johnson, Josh White, Charlie Shavers, John Kirby, Ralph Burns and Big Bill Broonzy. The YouTube sample song is "Meet Me Where They Play The Blues" (Jack Teagarden) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7CV7FkiuSs . . bucko

Various, The Kings Of Jazz Big Bands Chick Webb JImmy Lunceford (1972)

Various, The Kings Of Jazz Big Bands Chick Webb JImmy Lunceford (1972)

 

Monday's lunch record is a collection of music from two jazz big bands. This is a  double gate-fold album on the Festival record label of Music-Disc Europe. Todays listen will be disc 1 sides 1&2. This disc features the Chick Webb orchestra of 1937 & 1939. Chick Webb band leader and drummer, in his 12 piece group included Louis Jordan (sax). There are 14 tracks on disc 1. The YouTube sample song is "Sugarfoot Stomp"  (1939) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15HSXnGAIH0 . . bucko 

Willis Jackson, Together Again! With Jack McDuff (1965)

Willis Jackson, Together Again! With Jack McDuff (1965)

Friday's lunch record is by jazz masters Willis Jackson (tenor saxophone) and Jack McDuff (organ). This album is on Prestige records recorded by Rudy Van Gelder from 1965. This pair is joined by Bill Jennings (guitar), Wendell Marshall (bass), Al Johnson or Bill Elliot (drums). This is a swingin' affair of blues based walk on feel good cool, cool  jazz. Songs include "Tree Little words", "To' Gether", "Glad 'A See Ya'", "This'll Get To Ya'", "It Might As Well Be Spring". The YouTube sample song is "This'll Get To You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zoslMfBQGc . . bucko

King Curtis, Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow (1959)

King Curtis, Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow (1959)

Thursday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This R&B rocker from the late 50's features his tasteful tenor sax with his tight jazzy band.  Musicians include Noble Watts (tenor sax), Herman Foster (piano), Al Casey & Jimmy Spruill (guitars), Jimmy Lewis Bass (bass), Belton Evans (drums). Songs are "Midnight Rambler", "The Shake", "Jaywalk", "Lil Brother", "Peter Gunn", "The Groove", "Chili" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "The Groove" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwPbRul1hY . . bucko

Willis Jackson, The Best Of Willis Jackson / Soul Stompin' (1962)

Willis Jackson, The Best Of Willis Jackson / Soul Stompin' (1962)

Wednesday's lunch record is a compilation of tracks from Willis Jackson. These sides are from 1960 - 1962. This album is on Prestige records recorded at Van Gelder studio. Willis Jackson on tenor saxophone is joined by a bevy of musicians including Bill Jennings (guitar), Jimmy Neely (piano), Kenny Burrell (guitar), Eddie Calhoun or George Tucker  (bass), Ray Haynes or Frank Shea (drums) along with others. This groovin' disc covers jazz, funk and blues jazz. Songs include "Back And Forth", "Oatmeal", "Shuckin' ", "Sweet Peter Charleston" and  "Vedi's Voice". The YouTube sample song is "Back And Forth" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etT-hexccZo . . bucko

Johnny Otis, Rock 'N'' Roll Revue (1982) r. 1957-59

Johnny Otis, Rock 'N'' Roll Revue (1982) r. 1957-59

 Tuesday's lunch record is a reissue album by Johnny Otis. This album is on the Charley R&B label from London England. This album is a collection of tracks originally issued on Capitol records.  The 16 tracks on from 1957 - 1959 featuring Johnny's rock 'n roll R&B revue. His band features Johnny Otis (vibes, vocals), Ernie Freeman (piano), Don Johnson & Paul Lopez (trumpets, George Washington (trombone), Jack Kelso & Fred Harmon (saxes), Jimmy Nolan (guitar), Curtis Counce (bass), Earl Palmer (drums). Songs include "Shake It Lucy", "Ring-A-Ling", "Good Golly", "Castin' My Spell" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Bye, Bye Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_w90lcyHsw . . bucko

Willis Jackson, Soul Grabber (1968)

Willis Jackson, Soul Grabber (1968)

Monday's lunch record is by tenor  saxophonist Willis Jackson. This jazz album is on Prestige records being released in 1968. This alum is a happy blend of pop standards and original tunes. He is joined by Heywood Henry ( baritone sax), Wilbur Bascomb (trumpet), Sammy Lowe (trumpet), Carl Wilson (organ), Wally Richardson (guitar), Lawrence Wince (drums. Songs include "Soul Grabber", "Girl Talk", "Rhode Island Red" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Rhode Island Red" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM1XZkt_CeA . . bucko