The John klemmer Quartet, Involvement (1967)

The John Klemmer Quartet, Involvement (1967)

Friday's lunch record is by tenor saxophone jazz artist  John Klemmer Quartet and his quartet. This 1967 album is recorded on the Cadet record label from Chicago Il. John Klemmer (tenor saxophone), Melvin Jackson (bass), Wilbur Campbell (drums), Sam Thomas (guitar, Jodie Christian (piano). Most of the material are original compositions. They do a nice cover of  Irving Berlin's song "How Deep Is The Ocean". The YouTube sample song is "Stand In The Sun" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDZ2TuyNwpg . . bucko

King Curtis, The New Scene Of King Curtis (1960)

King Curtis, The New Scene Of King Curtis (1960)

Thursday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This 1960 jazz album is on the Prestige record label. King Curtis is in a straightaway jazz format rather than an R&B or commercial genre. His distinctive expressive staccato tenor sax leads the way with the musicians on this date. "Little Brother" (trumpet), Wynton Kelly (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Oliver Jackson (drums). There are four original compositions and  the standard "Willow Weep For Me". Songs; "Da Duh Dah", "Have You Heard?", "Little Brother Soul", "In A Funky Groove". The YouTube sample song is "Da Duh Dah" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV5OENNxDiQ . . bucko

Clyde McPhatter, Treasure Of Love (1980) r. 1956-1960

Clyde McPhatter, Treasure Of Love (1980) r. 1956-1960

Wednesday's lunch record is a reissue album by Clyde McPhatter. This album is a reissue album by Warner Prod - Japan. The original Atlantic records label is affixed to the vinyl. The liner notes are  in Japanese. The tracks included are material from his time spent in the Drifters R&B rock vocal group during their hit  making days from the mid 1950's. Songs include "Money Honey", "Such A Night", "Hot Ziggity", "Treasure Of Love", "Rock And Cry" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Let The Boogie Woogie Roll" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NihaTMc3Nfg . . bucko

Edgar Winter, Entrance (1970)

Edgar Winter, Entrance (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Edgar Winter. This 1970 rock album is on the Epic record label. Edgar Winter (piano, organ, alto sax, vocals), Randy Dolanan (guitar), Gene Kirtz (bass), Jimmy Gillin (drums), Johnny Winter (harmonica). Compositions by Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter. The YouTube sample song is "Fire And Ice" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2q40RKj3kk . . bucko

John Klemmer, Constant Throb (1971)

John Klemmer, Constant Throb (1971)

 Monday's lunch record is by John Klemmer. This 1971 jazz album features his innovative tenor sax playing. This album is on the Impulse label of abc records. His small band goes through eight tracks on this recording. The YouTube sample song is "California Jazz Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5a2IdLc-4 . . bucko