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