Johnny Winter, Second Winter (1969)

Johnny Winter, Second Winter (1969)

Today's lunch record is  by blues guitar master Johnny Winter. This rock / blues album is on Columbia records. An unusual rare three sided album a masterpiece of his career. Johnny Winter (Guitar, vocal), Edgar Winter (piano, organ, alto sax), Tommy Shannon (bass), John Turner (drums). Songs include "Memory Pain" (P. Mayfield), "Slippin' & Slidin'" (R. Pennimen), "Miss Ann" (Pennimen), "Johnny B. Goode" (C. Berry), "Highway 61 Revisited" (Dylan), along with many Winter originals. The YouTube sample song is "I Hate Everybody" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyOpXoCEtGQ . . bucko

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

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

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of drummer band leader Gene Krupa's jazz orchestra. This a double album on Columbia records. Todays listen are sides three and four. Feature artist are Anita O'Day (vocal) and Roy Eldridge (trumpet)/ Songs include "Dark Eyes" (Charlie Ventura tenor sax). "How High The Moon", "Starburst", "Gene's Boogie", "Lover", "Lemon Drop"  and others. The YouTube sample song is "Calling Dr. Gillespie" (1947)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rn1VpW8Hmo . . bucko

King Curtis, Soul Serenade (1964)

King Curtis, Soul Serenade (1964)

Tuesday's lunch record is by the king of the tenor sax King Curtis. This album is on the Capitol records label. King Curtis puts soul in his tenor and leads a driving band tearing up these big beat instrumentals. 'Tequila", "Night Train", "Harlem Nocturne", "Soul Twist", "Memphis", "Watermelon Man", "Soul Serenade" and others. The YouTube sample song is "The Swingin' Shepherd Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0GwPioPJHA . . bucko

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