Gene Russell, Talk To My Lady (1973)

Gene Russell, Talk To My Lady (1973)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Gene Russell. This album is on the Black Jazz label. This label was started by Gene Russell to highlight and feature jazz and soul / funk artists and their music. the artists on this album; Gene Russell (piano), Henry Franklin (bass), Calvin Keys (guitar), Ndugu (drums), Charles Weaver (conga drums), Eddie Gee (tambourine). The YouTube sample song is "Get Down" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy3-UeeOdNM . . bucko 

The Pointer Sisters, The Pointer Sisters (1973)

The Pointer Sisters, The Pointer Sisters (1973)

 Tuesday's lunch record is the highly promoted Blue Thumb album by the singing sensation The Pointer Sisters. Four sisters harmonizing and presenting a retro style jazz / bop /scat / blues show. Wonderful selection of material by other artists intertwined with a few originals. They had a huge hit with Alan Toussaint's "Yes We Can". A frolicking version of "Cloudburst" and covering the blues classic by Willie Dixon "Wang Dang Doodle" along with other songs. The YouTube sample song is
 " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2U1OUxXSMM . . bucko

Gene Vincent And The Blue Caps (1957)

Gene Vincent And The Blue Caps (1957)

Monday's lunch record is by Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps. This is the super rock/ rock-a-billy album on Capitol records. This album drove the teenage world crazy jumping on the rock & roll train. There is 12 tracks on this record, including "Red Blue Jeans & A Ponytail", "Hold Me, Hug Me, Rock Me", "Cruisin", "Pink Thunderbird" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Double Talkin' Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQBpYBqY-EU . . bucko

Various, Rock 'N' Roll Mamas (1985) r. 1951-60)

Various, Rock 'N' Roll Mamas (1985) r. 1951-60)

Friday's lunch record is the rockin' collection on Charley R&B records. These recordings were made in Chicago, IL. for the Vee-Jay record label. The four artists featured were hot rockin' R&B artists which followed in the tracks of other female such as Ruth Brown and Lavern Baker. Camille Howard was well known for the time she spent playing piano and singing in thee popular Roy Milton orchestra. The YouTube sample song is " I'm A Woman" (Christine Kittrell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-5qfTlMeIg . . bucko

Buddy Rich Big Band, Buddy & Soul (1969)

Buddy Rich Big Band, Buddy & Soul (1969)

Thursday's lunch record is the Buddy Rich Big Band. This is a live recording of the orchestra performing a landmark show at the Whiskey A- Go-Go which has been a rock & roll show place. They played some traditional swingin' songs along with their renditions of the Doors 'Soul Kitchen" and "Hello I Love You" a cover of Bobby Troups "The Meaning Of The Blues". The YouTube sample song is "Ruth" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAzh_ykFgVU . . bucko