Lucky Millinder's Orchestra With Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Lucky Days 1941-1945 (1980)

Lucky Millinder's Orchestra With Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Lucky Days 1941-1945 (1980)

 Monday's lunch record is a reissue collection of early recordings of Lucky Millinder's jump blues big band. This hot R&B group was in much demand in the dance clubs around Harlem spending evenings lighting up the Savoy Ballrooms and delighting the crowds of dancers with their high energy swingin'. Many notable musicians spent time in his band. Bill Doggett (piano), Trevor Bacon (guitar), Dave "Panama" Francis (drums), Tab Smith (alto sax), Sam "The Man" Taylor (tenor sax), Benjamin "Bullmoose" Jackson (tenor sax). Sister Rosetta Sharpe (vocals) Wynonie Harris (vocals). This album is on the MCA record label. 13 tracks. The YouTube sample song is "I Ant A Tall Skinny Papa" (1942) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbhxJr7GIL4 . . bucko

Clint West, Clint West And The Fabulous Boogie Kings (1965)

Clint West, Clint West And The Fabulous Boogie Kings (1965)

Friday's lunch record is by Clint West. This is a southern regional popular rhythm & blues rock show band. This album is on the JIN record label of Louisiana.  This large horn band is led by drummer Clint West. Many cover tunes such as "Boogie Chilllun", "Honkey Tonk", "Night Train". "Twist Ans Shout" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Night Train" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgncvvXcXu4 . . bucko

Frank Motley, Frank Motley (1986) r. 1951

Frank Motley, Frank Motley (1986) r. 1951

Thursday's lunch record is a collection of 1951 recordings by trumpeter Frank Motley. These 1951 tracks are from the Gotham label and reissued in 1986 on the R&B  label Krazy Kat records, England. This is a rockin' jazz R&B album with Bop overtones. His small combo of saxes, trumpet piano and bass & drums. The 14 tracks include "Bow Wow Wow", " Herbert's Jump" "Diggin' ", "Fat Man's Scat", Frank's Jump", "Early In The Morning" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Frank's Jump" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97RZSLR-Imk . . bucko

Steve Winwood, Steve Winwood (1977)

Steve Winwood, Steve Winwood (1977)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Steve Winwood. This first solo album is on the Island record label. Steve Winwood plays keyboard and was a member of the Spencer Tracy group, Traffic and Blind Faith. Hiss roots go deep  into rock, blues and jazz. Six tracks including "Hold On", "Time Is Running Out", "Midland Maniac", "Vacant Chair" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Let Me Make Something In Your Life" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDNJYnt37bk . . bucko

Gene Krupa & His Orchestra, That Drummer's Band (1968) r. 1940-42

Gene Krupa & His Orchestra, That Drummer's Band (1968) r. 1940-42

Tuesday's lunch record is collection of Gene Krupa recordings from the 1940's. These big band jazz tracks highlight the all-star drummer in a swingin' format. This reissue album is on the Epic records label. His band included Roy Eldridge and Anita O'Day (vocal). Songs include "He's Gone", "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Stop, The Red Light's On", "The Walls Keep Talking" along with 13 others. The YouTube sample song is "Kick It" (1941) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyKykE0x6Wo . . bucko