Jimmy Forrest, Night Train (1978) r.1953

 



Jimmy Forrest, Night Train (1978) r. 1953

Friday's lunch record is by Jimmy Forrest. This compilation of jazz singles from United  records is on Delmark records. Jimmy smoothed his cool R&B sound out and was playin' smoking jazz on his Tenor saxophone. His records were quite popular on the juke boxes. Musicians include; Hershel Harris (bass),Bunky Parker (piano),Oscar Oldham (drums), Chauncey Locke (trumpet), Bart Dabney (trombone). Songs: "Calling Mr. Jazz", "Swingin' & Rockin' ", "Coach" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Blue Groove"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRUx-xKjQVM . . bucko

Christopher Parkening, Parkening Plays Bach (1971)

Christopher Parkening, Parkening Plays Bach (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is by Christopher Parkening. This classical album is on the Angel label of Capitol records. He is haled as on of the world guitar masters. On this recording he plays compositions by J.S. Bach. There are twelve selections included. The YouTube sample song is "Prelude 1" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJAj2JOfd1Q . . bucko

Wes Montgomery, California Dreaming (1966)

Wes Montgomery, California Dreaming (1966)

 Wednesday's lunch record is the delightful  jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery. This gate-fold album was recorded in 1966 for the Verve label. Wes was one of the great guitar talents with soulful eloquence as a method player with a message. He is joined by Herbie Hancock (piano), Richard Davis (bass), Grady Tate (drums). along with many others. The YouTube sample song is "Green Peppers" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiUdb9P5W5Q . . bucko

The Four Tops, On Top (1966)

The Four Tops, On Top (1966)

Tuesday's lunch record is the third studio album by The Four Tops. This album is recorded on Motown records. It contains many hits including "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) by Holland, Dozier, Holland and "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" by I. Hunter & Stevie Wonder. The second side of this record features covers including "Michelle" (Lennon & McCartney), "In The Still Of The Night" (Cole Porter) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "No Love Left" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn03hyLgZ0k . . bucko

The Platters, Have The Magic Touch (1956)

The Platters, Have The Magic Touch (1956)

Monday's lunch record is by The Platters. This early 1950's pop soul album is on the Musicor label. It contains 11 tracks featuring the title song "(Youv'e Got) The magic Touch".  "One In A Million", "Sorry", "My Prayer", "Wish It Were Me" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "One In A Million" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQkrjyf6lOM . . bucko