The John klemmer Quartet, Involvement (1967)

The John Klemmer Quartet, Involvement (1967)

Friday's lunch record is by tenor saxophone jazz artist  John Klemmer Quartet and his quartet. This 1967 album is recorded on the Cadet record label from Chicago Il. John Klemmer (tenor saxophone), Melvin Jackson (bass), Wilbur Campbell (drums), Sam Thomas (guitar, Jodie Christian (piano). Most of the material are original compositions. They do a nice cover of  Irving Berlin's song "How Deep Is The Ocean". The YouTube sample song is "Stand In The Sun" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDZ2TuyNwpg . . bucko

King Curtis, The New Scene Of King Curtis (1960)

King Curtis, The New Scene Of King Curtis (1960)

Thursday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This 1960 jazz album is on the Prestige record label. King Curtis is in a straightaway jazz format rather than an R&B or commercial genre. His distinctive expressive staccato tenor sax leads the way with the musicians on this date. "Little Brother" (trumpet), Wynton Kelly (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Oliver Jackson (drums). There are four original compositions and  the standard "Willow Weep For Me". Songs; "Da Duh Dah", "Have You Heard?", "Little Brother Soul", "In A Funky Groove". The YouTube sample song is "Da Duh Dah" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV5OENNxDiQ . . bucko

Clyde McPhatter, Treasure Of Love (1980) r. 1956-1960

Clyde McPhatter, Treasure Of Love (1980) r. 1956-1960

Wednesday's lunch record is a reissue album by Clyde McPhatter. This album is a reissue album by Warner Prod - Japan. The original Atlantic records label is affixed to the vinyl. The liner notes are  in Japanese. The tracks included are material from his time spent in the Drifters R&B rock vocal group during their hit  making days from the mid 1950's. Songs include "Money Honey", "Such A Night", "Hot Ziggity", "Treasure Of Love", "Rock And Cry" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Let The Boogie Woogie Roll" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NihaTMc3Nfg . . bucko

Edgar Winter, Entrance (1970)

Edgar Winter, Entrance (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Edgar Winter. This 1970 rock album is on the Epic record label. Edgar Winter (piano, organ, alto sax, vocals), Randy Dolanan (guitar), Gene Kirtz (bass), Jimmy Gillin (drums), Johnny Winter (harmonica). Compositions by Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter. The YouTube sample song is "Fire And Ice" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2q40RKj3kk . . bucko

John Klemmer, Constant Throb (1971)

John Klemmer, Constant Throb (1971)

 Monday's lunch record is by John Klemmer. This 1971 jazz album features his innovative tenor sax playing. This album is on the Impulse label of abc records. His small band goes through eight tracks on this recording. The YouTube sample song is "California Jazz Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5a2IdLc-4 . . bucko

King Curtis, Soul Meeting (1960)

King Curtis Soul Meeting (1960)

 Friday's lunch record is a Prestige records miss pressing of King Curtis Soul Meeting album from 1960. This mistake in pressing is a rarity. The album cover, liner and the labels on both sides of the vinyl appear to be the King Curtis Soul Meeting album but it is not. It is the pressings of the Miles Davis album "The Musings Of Miles Davis" (1955) then rereleased in 1962 as Miles Davis "The Beginning" (1962). The jazz album consists of Miles Davis (trumpet), Red Garland (piano), Oscar Pettiford (bass) and Philly Jo Jones (drums). Songs include "Will You Still Be Mine", "I See Your Face Before Me", I Didn't", "A Gal In Calico", "A Night I Tunisia", "Green Haze". The YouTube sample song is "A Gal In Calico" (Miles Davis 1955) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjlAp4IJYuk . . bucko

The Musings Of Miles Davis (1955)

Miles Davis, The Beginning (1962)

Miles Davis

Clyde McPhatter, May I Sing For You (1962)

Clyde McPhatter, May I Sing For You (1962)

Thursday.s lunch record is by  vocalist Clyde McPhatter. This album is on the Mercury Wing record label. The distinctive tenor voice was the lead singer with Billy Ward & the Dominoes and the Drifters. On this album he moves away from his strong rockin' and rhythm & blues repertoire and tackles titles from the Tin Pan Alley. Showcasing the range of his versatility with a melody. Songs include "Harbor Lights", "You Belong To Me", "That's My Desire". "Answer Me My Love" and others. The YouTube sample song is "You Belong To Me"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oezyXYbpxZU . . bucko

Johnny Winter, Johnny Winter And (1970)

Johnny Winter, Johnny Winter And (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Johnny Winter And. This rock/blues album is on the Columbia record label. It was Johnny's fourth album released in 1970. His new group adds Rick Derringer (guitar) to complement and accent Johnny's stinging hot blazing Texas blues style. Randy Hobbs (bass), Randy Z. (drums). Manny originals songs by Winter and Derringer. Songs include " Guess I'll Go Away", "No Time To Live". "Look Up", "Prodigal Son". "Rock And Roll Hoochie Coo", "Let The Music Play" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Funky Music" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDHDv5KthXM . . bucko

John Klemmer, Intensity (1973)

John Klemmer, Intensity (1973)

 Tuesdays' lunch record is by jazz saxophonist John Klemmer. This 1973 album is on the Impulse record label of CBS records. John uses two different rhythm sections one recorded in 1971 the other in 1973. Tom Canning (Fender Rhodes), Dave Parlato (Fender bass), Victor Feldman (percussion), Bart Hall (drums), Todd Cochran (Fender Rhodes), James Leary (acoustic bass), Woody Theus (drums). John Klemmer composition and group improvational pieces. Songs " Rapure Of The Deep", "The Song For Katherine", "Prayer For John Coltrane", "Waltz For John Coltrane", "C'mon And Play With Me", "Sera Of Passion', "Last Summers Spell". No YouTube sample song is available.. bucko

King Curtis, Soul Time (1972)

King Curtis, Soul Time (1972)

Monday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This energy packed sax slug fest brings back many of his early 19660's recordings. This reissue album is on the Up Front record label from New Jersey. His sax led combo recorded the R&B tracks : "Soul Time", "Big Dipper", "Camp Meeting", "What'd I Say", Soul Time", "Sack O' Woe, "Groovin' With The King". "Irrestible You" and others. The YouTube sample song is "I Know" (vocal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=906mcW0zg4Q . . bucko

Various, The Magnificents & The Rhythm Aces (1984) r. 1956-1961

Various, The Magnificents & The Rhythm Aces (1984) r. 1956-1961

Friday's lunch record is a collection of vocal R&B groups. The Magnificents and the Rhythm Aces from Chicago. These Doo-Wop rockers each established huge local audiences of followers and record buyers but remained unknown in the national eye. These tracks were recorded for the Vee-Jay label in Chicago. This reissue album is on the Solid Smoke label of Rhino records. Tracks include "Why Did She Go", "Yes, She's My Baby", "Get Lost", "Be Mine" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Up On The Mountain" (The Magnificents 1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG7n0EvUoqA . . bucko

Charles Brown & Amos Milburn, The Original Blues Sound Of (1965)

Charles Brown & Amos Milburn, The Original Blues Sound Of (1965)

 Thursday's lunch record is a reissue compilation with blues tracks from Amos Milburn and Charles Brown on side 1. Side 2 of this budget album on Pickwick Int. is by Jackie Shane and Bob Marshall.. Songs are ;"Trouble Blues", "Please Sing My Blues", "I Want To Go Home", "Educated Fool" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Trouble Blues" (Charles Brown) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKMEzu5j-gA . . bucko

Johnny Winter And, Live (1971)

Johnny Winter And, Live (1971)

Wednesday's lunch record is a rock/ blues by Johnny Winter And. This live album recorded at Fillmore East and released in 1971. Johnny Winter (guitar, vocal), Rick Derringer (guitar, vocal), Randy Jo Hobbs (bass), and Bobby Caldwell (drums). This power packed highly charged blues rockers feature these tracks. "Good Morning Little School Girl", "Jumoin' Jack Flash", "Johny B. Goode", "Mean Town Blues", "Rock & Roll Medley"- Great Balls Of Fire, Long Tall Sally. Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On. The YouTube sample song is "Jumpin' Jack Flash" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbPucX4Oj28 . . bucko

Gene Krupa, To Be Or Not To Be Bop (1960) r. 1938-1941

Gene Krupa, To Be Or Not To Be Bop (1960) r. 1938-1941

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of Gene Kupa Orchestra recordings. This reissue album is on Sounds Of Swing record label, The songs are from 1938-1941. Gene and his band are  blowing big band swing jazz. Songs include "Tiger Rag", "To Be Or Not T Br Bop". "Bird House", "No Name Jive", "Foo For Two" and others. The YouTube sample song is "G-Bop" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUjUlW-OdVc . . bucko

King Curtis, Everybody's Talkin' (1972)

King Curtis, Everybody's Talkin'  (1972)

Monday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This album released on ATCO records in 1972 was his last studio recording. Master tenor sax man reaches out on these eleven instrumentals in a heavy funk soul format  covering many popular songs. His band consists of Jerry Jermott (bass), Bernard Pudie (drums), Richard Tee (piano), Billy Preston (organ) and others. Songs are ; "Groove" Me (King Floyd),"Honkey Tonk" (Bill Doggett", "Wet Funk" "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (Irving Berlin) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "  You're The One"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJvNv02BVbo . . bucko

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Amos Milburn & His Chickenshackers, Just One More Drink (1978) r. 1946-1954

Amos Milburn & His Chickenshackers, Just One More Drink (1978) r. 1946-1954

Friday's lunch record is a collection of early  Amos Milburn recordings. This is a reissue album on the Route 66 record label. These classic R&B boogie blues tracks show Amos Milburn's Chickenshackers tearing up 16 tracks of risqué party fun swingin' on each. Songs include; "Just One More Drink", "Please Me. Johnson", "Milk And Water", "Amos Blues" and others. The YouTube sample song is "One, Two, Three Everybody" (1954)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILXC-k4WbUo . . bucko

Johnny Winter, Second Winter (1969)

Johnny Winter, Second Winter (1969)

Today's lunch record is  by blues guitar master Johnny Winter. This rock / blues album is on Columbia records. An unusual rare three sided album a masterpiece of his career. Johnny Winter (Guitar, vocal), Edgar Winter (piano, organ, alto sax), Tommy Shannon (bass), John Turner (drums). Songs include "Memory Pain" (P. Mayfield), "Slippin' & Slidin'" (R. Pennimen), "Miss Ann" (Pennimen), "Johnny B. Goode" (C. Berry), "Highway 61 Revisited" (Dylan), along with many Winter originals. The YouTube sample song is "I Hate Everybody" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyOpXoCEtGQ . . bucko

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Gene Krupa, Drummin Man (1972) r. 1938-1949

Gene Krupa, Drummin Man (1972) r. 1938-1949

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of drummer band leader Gene Krupa's jazz orchestra. This a double album on Columbia records. Todays listen are sides three and four. Feature artist are Anita O'Day (vocal) and Roy Eldridge (trumpet)/ Songs include "Dark Eyes" (Charlie Ventura tenor sax). "How High The Moon", "Starburst", "Gene's Boogie", "Lover", "Lemon Drop"  and others. The YouTube sample song is "Calling Dr. Gillespie" (1947)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rn1VpW8Hmo . . bucko

King Curtis, Soul Serenade (1964)

King Curtis, Soul Serenade (1964)

Tuesday's lunch record is by the king of the tenor sax King Curtis. This album is on the Capitol records label. King Curtis puts soul in his tenor and leads a driving band tearing up these big beat instrumentals. 'Tequila", "Night Train", "Harlem Nocturne", "Soul Twist", "Memphis", "Watermelon Man", "Soul Serenade" and others. The YouTube sample song is "The Swingin' Shepherd Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0GwPioPJHA . . bucko

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll (1982) r. 1941-1947

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll (1982) r. 1941-1947

Monday's lunch record is a collection of songs by the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. This is a reissue album on MCA records. These originally were 78 RPM recordings on the Decca label. A popular jump R&B big band that realized much success in the ballroom circuit. Artists such as Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Wynonie Harris and Bull Moose Jackson were in this band. Songs include "Rock Me", "How About That Mess", "I Want A Tall Skinny Papa" and others. The YouTube sample song is "There's Good Blues Tonight" (Anisteen Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-tT6rYr4DU . . . . bucko

Johnny Winter, Johnny Winter (1969)

Johnny Winter, Johnny Winter (1969)

 Friday's lunch record is by the Texas bluesman Johnny Winter. This album is on the Columbia record label. His blues trio includes Tommy Shannon (electric bass), Uncle John Turner (drums), Johnny Winter (guitar, slide guitar, harp & vocals). Guest artists are Walter 'Shakey' Horton (harp) and Willie Dixon (bass), Edgar Winter (piano) on "Mean Mistreater". On "Good Morning Little School Girl" Edgar Winter (alto sax). Other songs include "Be Careful With A Fool", "Dallas", "I'll Drown In My Tears". The YouTube sample song is "Leland Mississippi Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT2XLcGlars . . bucko