Johnny Winter, First Winter (1969)

Johnny Winter, First Winter (1969)

 Monday's lunch record is by bluesman Johnny Winter. This Texas man of the blues is captured in some of his early blues / rock  pop country work from the mid 1960's. This album is on the Buddah record label. Songs include "Bad New", Leavin' Blues", "I Had To Cry", "Birds Can't Row Boats", and others. The YouTube sample song is "Parchment Farm" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFyjOyB8mGw . . bucko

Rosco Gordon, Keep On Doggin' (1980) r. 1951-1969

Rosco Gordon, Keep On Doggin' (1980)  r. 1951-1969

Friday's lunch record is a collection of R&B recordings by Roscoe Gordon. This album is a Swedish import on the Mr. R&B record label. This reissue of many 1950's tracks was released in 1980. Rosco piano and vocals. Songs include"Booted", "Rosco's Boogie", "Cold, Cold Winter", "Keep On Doggin' ", and others. The YouTube sample song is "T Model Boogie (1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUqvBXKlLc8 . . bucko 

Weather Report, Weather Report (1971)

Weather Report, Weather Report (1971)

 Thursday's lunch record is the debut album by jazz fusion band Weather Report. This album is recorded on the Columbia records label. This experimental new musical expression creating  the funky fusion sound  was played by five young jazz talents. Joe Zawinul (Fender Rhodes), Miroslav Vitrous (bass), Wayne Shorter (alto sax), Alphonze Mouzon (drums) and Airto Moreiro (percussion).  Songs "Milky Way", Umbrellas", "Orange Lady", "Morning Lake", "Waterfall" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Morning Lake" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP4tzCLWEX4 . . bucko

Weather Reeport

Gene Krupa, Gene Krupa Collectors Series (1973) r. 1940-1947

Gene Krupa, Gene Krupa Collectors Series (1973) r. 1940-1947

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of 1940's recordings by master showman of the drums Gene Krupa who led a swingin' jazz big band. This reissue album is on the CSP Columbia Special Products label of Columbia records. His orchestra was known for it's drive and enthusiasm featuring great talent. Highlighting was Anita O'Day (vocal), Roy Eldridge (trumpet) along with many others, Songs include "Tuxedo Junction". "Drum Boogie", "Slow Down", "Knock Me A Kiss" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Let Me Off Uptown" (1941) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHCaxVCXNIc . . bucko

King Curtis, Sweet Soul (1968)

King Curtis, Sweet Soul (1968)

Tuesday's lunch record is by sax man King Curtis. This instrumental album is on the ATCO record label a division of Atlantic records. An all-star cast of musicians includes: King Curtis (tenor, alto sax), Frank Wess (tenor sax), Heywood Henry (baritone sax), Joe Newman (trumpet), Benny Powell (trombone), Spooner Oldham (piano), Reggie Young (guitar), Jerry Jemmot (bass), Gene Christman (drums). Many late sixties current hit tunes include "Soul Serenade", "Sweet Inspiration", "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay", "Honey", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Spooky" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVT8MyWiC9Y . . bucko