Lester Williams, Texas Troubadour (1986) r.1952-54



Lester Williams, Texas Troubadour (1986) r.1952-54

Friday's lunch record is the Texas blues, R&B of Lester Williams. This album is a collection of his recordings made for tor the Specialty and Duke label in the early 1950's. Lester led a small combo of guitar, bass piano and drums. He enjoyed a major hit with "I Can't Lose With The stuff I Use". 14 tracks on this album. The YouTube sample song is "Brand New Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X6O5OfGeL8 . . bucko

The Fabulous Jimmy Beasley (1956)

The Fabulous Jimmy Beasley (1956)

Thursday's lunch record is the rock & roll of Jimmy Beasley. A piano player, song writer during the 1950's & 1960's from New Orleans. He had a nice hit record with "Don't Feel Sorry For Me" and a rockin' version of "Jambalaya" by Hank Williams. He recorded at Cosimo studios of Dave Bartholomew - there was a Fat Domino sound to his music. The YouTube sample song "Ella Jane" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS95MiZdEXs . . bucko

Stanley Turentine, Another Story (1970)



Stanley Turentine, Another Story (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is the jazz of Stanley Turentine. Straight ahead jazz - soul with a hard bop touch. His quintet comprises; Tentine (tenor saxophone), Thad Jones (flugelhorn), Cedar Walton (piano), Buster Williams (bass), Mickey Roker (drums). The YouTube sample song is " Get It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckgzExz26lY . . . bucko

Rufus Thomas, Crown Prince Of Dance (1973)



Rufus Thomas, Crown Prince Of Dance (1973)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Rufus Thomas. A wallop of Funk - Soul with the emphasis on funk. Rufus was a hip vocalist, dancer and entertainer. He could ignite an audience with his comical approach to laying out his style of funky rhythm & blues. This album is on Stax Records in Memphis. Cornell Dupree on guitar and the Kingpins. His daughter Marvel Thomas is on keyboards. The YouTube sample song is "Funkiest Man Alive" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B5u2L8dxbo . . bucko

Lester Williams, Dowling Street Hop (1983) r.1949-54



Lester Williams, Dowling Street Hop (1983) r.1949-54

Monday's lunch record is the early blues of Lester Williams. Lester was a regional southwestern blues man from Houston TX. His recordings began in 1949 with a significant blues hit  "Wintertime Blues". He continued recording for a small label for the next five years. Lester sang played guitar and led his band. Two saxes, piano, bass and drums. The YouTube sample song is "Don't Treat Me So Low Down" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8UWSDHZHX8 . . . bucko