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

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

 Thursday's lunch record is a double album collection of Gene Krupa big band. Songs are from 1938-1949 it is on Columbia records. Todays listen record one sides 1&2. Songs include "Tuxedo Junction", "Drum Boogie", "Knock Me A Kiss" "Let Me Off Uptown" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Rockin' Chair" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydWweQXzwbY . . bucko

King Curtis Combo, Arthur Murray's Music For Dancing The Twist (1961)

King Curtis Combo, Arthur Murray's Music For Dancing The Twist (1961)

Wednesday's lunch record is by The King Curtis Combo. This album is on the RCA record label. The new craze in 1961was the sensual new teen dance. The twist became a mainstay of the Café society from Manhattan to the coasts.  King Curtis's combo brings their new beat sound to the dance party on this album. Twelve songs to do the hip swiveling dance to. The YouTube sample song is "The Peppermint Twist" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBVQdQfRl_0 . . bucko

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll Again (1985) r. 1941-1951

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll Again (1985) r. 1941-1951

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of big band Rhythm &Blues by the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. This album reissues the hot swingin' jump blues they recorded during 1941-1951 on the Jukebox Lil record label of Mr. R&B records of Sweden. The band played many hot spots , Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom. Many notables came through his band; Wynonie Harris (vocal), Anisteen Allen (vocal) Preston Love (tenor sax), Bull Moose Jackson (tenor sax), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Panama Francis (drums). The YouTube sample song is "The Spider And The Fly" (Anisteen Allen 1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxKQFs-PO8s . . bucko

Johnny Winter, First Winter (1969)

Johnny Winter, First Winter (1969)

 Monday's lunch record is by bluesman Johnny Winter. This Texas man of the blues is captured in some of his early blues / rock  pop country work from the mid 1960's. This album is on the Buddah record label. Songs include "Bad New", Leavin' Blues", "I Had To Cry", "Birds Can't Row Boats", and others. The YouTube sample song is "Parchment Farm" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFyjOyB8mGw . . bucko

Rosco Gordon, Keep On Doggin' (1980) r. 1951-1969

Rosco Gordon, Keep On Doggin' (1980)  r. 1951-1969

Friday's lunch record is a collection of R&B recordings by Roscoe Gordon. This album is a Swedish import on the Mr. R&B record label. This reissue of many 1950's tracks was released in 1980. Rosco piano and vocals. Songs include"Booted", "Rosco's Boogie", "Cold, Cold Winter", "Keep On Doggin' ", and others. The YouTube sample song is "T Model Boogie (1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUqvBXKlLc8 . . bucko