Houston Person, Sweet Buns & Barbeque (1973)

Houston Person, Sweet Buns & Barbeque (1973)

Thursday's lunch record is by the tenor saxophonist Houston Person. This early 70's album is steeped in a soul flavored funk jazz sauce. He is joined by outstanding musicians. Richard Tee (organ, piano), Joe Beck (guitar), Ron Carter (bass), Grady Tate (drums) plus many others. They cover Leon Russell's "A Song For You" & "This Masquerade" and Joe Sample's "Put It Where You Want It" along with a couple tracks Houston Person composed. The YouTube sample song is "Groove Thang" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2GXg9rr3Co . . bucko

The Impressions, People Get Ready (1965)

The Impressions, People Get Ready (1965)

Wednesday's lunch record is The Impressions. This their second album on ABC Paramount and featured their hit song "People Get Ready. All the material is written and performed  by Curtis Mayfield. He is joined on vocal with Samuel Gooden and Fred Cash. Their gentle harmonious blend of voices is welcomed by music lovers. The YouTube sample song is "You Must Believe Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-opy4QIBPE . . bucko
 

Various, J.B. Summers And The Blues Shouters (1989) r. 1949-1952

Various, J.B. Summers And The Blues Shouters (1989) r. 1949-1952

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of early jump blues from the Gotham record label. This reissue album is on the Krazy Kat label from London. A great assortment of blues shouters and talented musicians. J.B Summers presents tracks recorded with Tiny Grimes, Doc Bagby, Eddie Woodland Orchestras. Jimmy Rushing with Count Basie has a track, Harry Crafton, Danny Turner, Lloyd 'Fat Man Smith' with Frank Motleys orchestra and Gay Crosse. The YouTube sample song is "Drinking Beer" (J.B. Summers-Tiny Grimes 1949) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYMca52bhkQ . . bucko

Huey Piano & Frank Motley (1963) r.1958-60s)

Huey Piano & Frank Motley (1963) r.1958-60s)

Monday's lunch record is Huey 'Piano' Smith. This is a reissue album on Grand Prix records which is part of the Pickwick label. One side is four songs by Huey Smith his huge rock hit " Rocking Pneumonia" along with "Don't You Just Know It". "Barbara" and "Turn Me On". Side two is six tracks by Frank Motley with his swinging jazz band blowin' and screamin'. The YouTube sample song is "Three Blind Mice" (Frank Motley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNWH0jcktN8 . . bucko

Various, Atlantic Rhythm And Blues Vol. 1 1947-1952 (1985)

Various, Atlantic Rhythm And Blues Vol. 1 1947-1952  (1985)

Friday's lunch record is the compilation of early Atlantic recordings. This album is volume 1of 7 in the rhythm & blues series. These are great selection of the hot music that turned the music industry hoppin' and jumpin'. This is a double gate-fold album and today's listen is sides one & two. The artists are Joe Morris, Tiny Grimes, Frank Culley, Stick McGhee, Ruth Brown, Professor, Harry Van Walls. The sample song is "The Applejack" (Joe Morris 1948) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxR5EAGiXo . . bucko