Benny Goodman, The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert Vol 2 (1963)

Benny Goodman, The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert Vol 2 (1963)

Friday's lunch record is a reissue album of a jazz concert of Benny Goodman from 1938. This album was released in 1963 on Columbia records. The Benny Goodman orchestra a big band swing ensemble which had these musicians Benny Goodman (clarinet), Harry James (trumpet), Johnny Hodges (saxophone), Teddy Wilson (piano), Lionel Hampton (vibes), Gene Krupa (drums) along with others. Songs include "Body And Soul",  "Avalon", "I Got Rhythm", "Swingtime In The Rockies" plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Life Goes To A Party" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZ8GX3phbE . . bucko

Muddy Waters, After The Rain (1969)

Muddy Waters, After The Rain (1969)

 Thursday's lunch record is by blues man Muddy Waters. This 1969 album was released on the Cadet Concept label of Chess records. The personnel of this Chicago blues album is; Muddy Waters (lead guitar, vocal), Phil Upchurch (guitar), Pete Cosey (guitar), Otis Spann (piano), Charles Stepney (organ), Paul Osher (harmonica), Louis Satterfield (bass), Morris Jennings (drums). Songs are; "! Am The Blues", "Ramblin' Mind", "Rollin' And Tumblin'", Bottom Of The Sea", "Honey Bee", "Blues And Trouble", "Hurtin' Soul", "Sreamin' And Cryin' ". The YouTube sample song is "Hurtin' Soul" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2jJrQ9e0mo . . bucko

Joe Houston, Rockin' At The Drive In (1984 r.1952

Joe Houston, Rockin' At The Drive In (1984  r.1952

Wednesday's lunch record is a reissue album by Joe Houston. This album was released in 1984 on ACE records of London England. The original album was released in 1952 on Combo records. This is a jump blues rock 'n roll blow out. Joe Houston (tenor saxophone) honkin' and screamin'  with his small combo. The songs are; "Chicano Hop", "Joes's Hot House", "Rockin' At The Drive In", "Bean Hop", "Shuckin' 'N' A-Jivin' ", "Houston Shuffle", "Strolling", "All Night Long", "Chili", "Lucky 30", "Drag Race", "Shucking", "Baby, Don't Go (Take 3)", "We're Gonna Rock 'N' Roll". The YouTube sample song is "Chili https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUhuWvajjYE . . bucko

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Sandy Nelson, And Then There Were Drums (1962)

Sandy Nelson, And Then There Were Drums (1962)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by drummer Sandy Nelson. This 1962 album was released on Imperial records. The young teen beat is highlighted on all the tracks of this album. The songs are; "Civilization", "And Then There Were Drums", "Alexes", "Chicka Boom", "Jump Time", "Drum- "For Drummers Only", "Drums-For Strippers Only". The YouTube sample song is "And Then There Were Drums" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taO8ED9-lJM . . bucko

Errol Garner, Afternoon Of An Elf (1955)

Errol Garner, Afternoon Of An Elf (1955)

Monday's lunch record is by Errol Garner. This 1955 release was on the Mercury records label. This piano jazz album features seven songs. "Afternoon Of An Elf", "Don't Be That Way","St. James Infirmary", "A Smooth One", "Is You Is Or Is You Not My Baby", "All My Loves Are You", "Fandango". The YouTube sample song is "St James Infirmary" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSwPo-TYx8 . . bucko



Errol Garner