Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll (1982) r. 1941-1947

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll (1982) r. 1941-1947

Monday's lunch record is a collection of songs by the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. This is a reissue album on MCA records. These originally were 78 RPM recordings on the Decca label. A popular jump R&B big band that realized much success in the ballroom circuit. Artists such as Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Wynonie Harris and Bull Moose Jackson were in this band. Songs include "Rock Me", "How About That Mess", "I Want A Tall Skinny Papa" and others. The YouTube sample song is "There's Good Blues Tonight" (Anisteen Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-tT6rYr4DU . . . . bucko

Johnny Winter, Johnny Winter (1969)

Johnny Winter, Johnny Winter (1969)

 Friday's lunch record is by the Texas bluesman Johnny Winter. This album is on the Columbia record label. His blues trio includes Tommy Shannon (electric bass), Uncle John Turner (drums), Johnny Winter (guitar, slide guitar, harp & vocals). Guest artists are Walter 'Shakey' Horton (harp) and Willie Dixon (bass), Edgar Winter (piano) on "Mean Mistreater". On "Good Morning Little School Girl" Edgar Winter (alto sax). Other songs include "Be Careful With A Fool", "Dallas", "I'll Drown In My Tears". The YouTube sample song is "Leland Mississippi Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT2XLcGlars . . bucko

Gene Krupa, Drummin Man (1972) r. 1938-1949

Gene Krupa, Drummin Man (1972) r. 1938-1949

 Thursday's lunch record is a double album collection of Gene Krupa big band. Songs are from 1938-1949 it is on Columbia records. Todays listen record one sides 1&2. Songs include "Tuxedo Junction", "Drum Boogie", "Knock Me A Kiss" "Let Me Off Uptown" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Rockin' Chair" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydWweQXzwbY . . bucko

King Curtis Combo, Arthur Murray's Music For Dancing The Twist (1961)

King Curtis Combo, Arthur Murray's Music For Dancing The Twist (1961)

Wednesday's lunch record is by The King Curtis Combo. This album is on the RCA record label. The new craze in 1961was the sensual new teen dance. The twist became a mainstay of the Café society from Manhattan to the coasts.  King Curtis's combo brings their new beat sound to the dance party on this album. Twelve songs to do the hip swiveling dance to. The YouTube sample song is "The Peppermint Twist" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBVQdQfRl_0 . . bucko

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll Again (1985) r. 1941-1951

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll Again (1985) r. 1941-1951

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of big band Rhythm &Blues by the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. This album reissues the hot swingin' jump blues they recorded during 1941-1951 on the Jukebox Lil record label of Mr. R&B records of Sweden. The band played many hot spots , Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom. Many notables came through his band; Wynonie Harris (vocal), Anisteen Allen (vocal) Preston Love (tenor sax), Bull Moose Jackson (tenor sax), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Panama Francis (drums). The YouTube sample song is "The Spider And The Fly" (Anisteen Allen 1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxKQFs-PO8s . . bucko