Lonie Smith, Think! (1968)



Lonie Smith, Think! (1968)

Tuesday's lunch record is the second album by Lonnie Smith recorded on Blue Note records. Lonnie shows his artistic mastery of the Hammond B3 organ. This is straight forward jazz demonstrating the basic elements of rhythm, melody and tonal colors. He is joined by David 'Fat Head' Newman (tenor sax), Lee Morgan (trumpet), Melvin Sparks (guitar) and Marion Booker (drums). The title song "Think!" is a melodic interpretation of Aretha Franklins huge hit. The YouTube sample song is "Slouchin' " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy-Uq4G6Imc . . bucko

The Supremes At The Copra (1965)



The Supremes At The Copra (1965)

Monday's lunch record is by the Supremes, This is their first live album recorded for Motown in 1965 at the Copacabana. Included are 14 songs. Many if their hits plus other fun ditties. "Baby Love", "Stop In The Name Of Love", "Come See About Me", "Back In My Arms Again" a Sam Cooke Medley and others. The YouTube sample song is "I Am Woman (You Are Man) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiA4EmNAZ6U . . bucko

Cootie Williams, Echoes Of Harlem (1986) r. 1944



Cootie Williams, Echoes Of Harlem (1986) r. 1944

Friday's lunch record is the Cootie Williams orchestra. Cootie a hot trumpet player and band leader. He was an alumni of Duke Ellington and the Count Basie bands.  His band leaned on the blues based big band swing style. An early founder of hot rhythm& blues with soaring  sax or trumpet solos. His show was a main stay at the Savoy or Apollo in New York. Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson  (sax, vocal), Sam 'The Man' Taylor (tenor sax), Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis (sax). The YouTube sample song is "You Talk A Little Trash" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5agAKK64WC4 . . bucko

Sil Austin, Slow Walk Rock (1957)



Sil Austin, Slow Walk Rock (1957)

Thursday's lunch record is the early rock & roll album  'Slow Walk Rock' by Sil Austin. This is the saxophone lead combo that has the new beat that drives teen-agers wild. These tracks are all instrumentals to get the foot tapping and fuel the dance party. The title track was a mega hit for Sil. His honkin' screamin' sax was the heart of The Big Beat (rock&roll) sound. The YouTube sample song is "The Last Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=057te3Q4FwA . . bucko

Lonnie Smith, Finger Lickin' Good (1967)



Lonnie Smith, Finger Lickin' Good (1967)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Lonnie Smith. Lonnie a rhythm & blues organist that transitioned to the jazz world.  This album has a deep funky jazz-soul groove with a dynamite cast of musicians on it. King Curtis (tenor sax), George Benson (guitar) and Blue Mitchell (trumpet). The YouTube sample song is "Can't You Just Feel It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLsASSZq7hs . . bucko