Pearl Bailey Rose Murphy Ivie Anderson, I Can't Give You Anything But Love (1963)

Pearl Bailey Rose Murphy Ivie Anderson, I Can't Give You Anything But Love (1963)

 Thursday's lunch record is a reissue album from Pickwick Intl's Grand Prix label. These tracks are popular standards and torch R&B songs from the 1950's & early 60's. Songs include the title song "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", "Honeysuckle Rose", "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", "Solid Gold Cadillac" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Solid Gold Cadillac" (Pearl Bailey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVIy07JEYCw . . bucko




Pearl Bailey

Alphonse Mouzon, Funky Snakefoot (1974)

Alphonse Mouzon, Funky Snakefoot (1974)

Wednesday's lunch record  is by jazz-fusion drummer & percussionist Alphonse Mouzon. He was one of the founding members of Weather Report, This was his second album and recorded on Blue Note records. He is joined by Randy Brecker (trumpet), Barry Rodgers (Trombone), Andy Gladstone (tenor sax), Harry Whitaker (piano), Leon Pendarvis (organ, electric piano), Gary King (Fender bass) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "My Life Is So Blue" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F8Y-4Bgs_c . . bucko

King Curtis, Live At Small's Paradise (1966)

King Curtis, Live At Small's Paradise (1966)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a live album by sax giant King Curtis. This album was recorded live at Wilt Chamberlain's Harlam night club called Small's Paradise. This record is on the ATCO label. There are 10 tracks of good time Rhythm & Blues in an exciting fun atmosphere of the live club. Musicians include King Curtis (tenor saxophone), Willie Bridges (baritone saxophone), Cornell Dupree (guitar), Paul Griffin (piano), Charles Rainey (bass), Ray Lucas (drums). Songs include "Tough Talk", Philli Dog (Rufus Thomas), "Pots And Pans", "Roadrunner", and others. The YouTube sample song is "Preach" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVY4vdlDs6w . . bucko

The Johnny Otis Show, Cold Shot (1969)

The Johnny Otis Show, Cold Shot (1969)

 Monday's lunch record is by Johnny Otis. This rhythm & blues album features his teenage son Shuggie on guitar and some vocal. Johnny the master bluesman playing drums, vibes or piano and leading a large show band for many years. A big hit he had back in the 50's  was "Hand Jive". This reprint album is on the United-Superior label. Songs include the risqué blues rap "The Signifying Monkey". "Country Girl", C.C. Rider" "High Heel Sneakers", along with others. The YouTube sample song is "The Signifying Monkey" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2HJA3IF3qs . . bucko

Lunch Record Blog Closed Today - Holiday

Holiday - No Lunch Record Today