Willis Jackson, Together Again! With Jack McDuff (1965)

Willis Jackson, Together Again! With Jack McDuff (1965)

Friday's lunch record is by jazz masters Willis Jackson (tenor saxophone) and Jack McDuff (organ). This album is on Prestige records recorded by Rudy Van Gelder from 1965. This pair is joined by Bill Jennings (guitar), Wendell Marshall (bass), Al Johnson or Bill Elliot (drums). This is a swingin' affair of blues based walk on feel good cool, cool  jazz. Songs include "Tree Little words", "To' Gether", "Glad 'A See Ya'", "This'll Get To Ya'", "It Might As Well Be Spring". The YouTube sample song is "This'll Get To You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zoslMfBQGc . . bucko

King Curtis, Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow (1959)

King Curtis, Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow (1959)

Thursday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This R&B rocker from the late 50's features his tasteful tenor sax with his tight jazzy band.  Musicians include Noble Watts (tenor sax), Herman Foster (piano), Al Casey & Jimmy Spruill (guitars), Jimmy Lewis Bass (bass), Belton Evans (drums). Songs are "Midnight Rambler", "The Shake", "Jaywalk", "Lil Brother", "Peter Gunn", "The Groove", "Chili" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "The Groove" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwPbRul1hY . . bucko

Willis Jackson, The Best Of Willis Jackson / Soul Stompin' (1962)

Willis Jackson, The Best Of Willis Jackson / Soul Stompin' (1962)

Wednesday's lunch record is a compilation of tracks from Willis Jackson. These sides are from 1960 - 1962. This album is on Prestige records recorded at Van Gelder studio. Willis Jackson on tenor saxophone is joined by a bevy of musicians including Bill Jennings (guitar), Jimmy Neely (piano), Kenny Burrell (guitar), Eddie Calhoun or George Tucker  (bass), Ray Haynes or Frank Shea (drums) along with others. This groovin' disc covers jazz, funk and blues jazz. Songs include "Back And Forth", "Oatmeal", "Shuckin' ", "Sweet Peter Charleston" and  "Vedi's Voice". The YouTube sample song is "Back And Forth" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etT-hexccZo . . bucko

Johnny Otis, Rock 'N'' Roll Revue (1982) r. 1957-59

Johnny Otis, Rock 'N'' Roll Revue (1982) r. 1957-59

 Tuesday's lunch record is a reissue album by Johnny Otis. This album is on the Charley R&B label from London England. This album is a collection of tracks originally issued on Capitol records.  The 16 tracks on from 1957 - 1959 featuring Johnny's rock 'n roll R&B revue. His band features Johnny Otis (vibes, vocals), Ernie Freeman (piano), Don Johnson & Paul Lopez (trumpets, George Washington (trombone), Jack Kelso & Fred Harmon (saxes), Jimmy Nolan (guitar), Curtis Counce (bass), Earl Palmer (drums). Songs include "Shake It Lucy", "Ring-A-Ling", "Good Golly", "Castin' My Spell" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Bye, Bye Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_w90lcyHsw . . bucko

Willis Jackson, Soul Grabber (1968)

Willis Jackson, Soul Grabber (1968)

Monday's lunch record is by tenor  saxophonist Willis Jackson. This jazz album is on Prestige records being released in 1968. This alum is a happy blend of pop standards and original tunes. He is joined by Heywood Henry ( baritone sax), Wilbur Bascomb (trumpet), Sammy Lowe (trumpet), Carl Wilson (organ), Wally Richardson (guitar), Lawrence Wince (drums. Songs include "Soul Grabber", "Girl Talk", "Rhode Island Red" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Rhode Island Red" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM1XZkt_CeA . . bucko