Sonny Stitt With the Jazz Organ of Charles Kynard – My Mother's Eyes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sonny Stitt – My Mother's Eyes  Pacific Jazz LP

 

 

 

 

Pacific Jazz records 1963  – ST-71

 

 notes:

Released in 1963 on Pacific Jazz, My Mother's Eyes brings together 
the powerful tenor saxophone of Sonny Stitt and the soulful 
Hammond organ of Charles Kynard. Recorded in Los Angeles in May 1963, 
this compact quartet session combines jazz standards, blues-inflected
 themes, and original compositions in a relaxed yet swinging setting.

Stitt, renowned for his exceptional technique and strong bebop vocabulary,
 focuses on tenor saxophone throughout the session. Charles Kynard 
provides a warm, earthy organ sound, while Ray Crawford's guitar and
 Doug Sides' drumming complete the rhythm section.

The album features a mixture of original Sonny Stitt compositions, 
including “Summer Special,” “Stitt In Time,” and “S.O.P. Blues,” alongside
 familiar standards such as “Blue Skies,” “Don't Go to Strangers,” and “Red Top.”

credits:

Sonny Stitt Tenor saxophone
Charles Kynard Hammond organ
Ray Crawford Guitar
Doug Sides Drums

Producer – Richard Bock

Recording date: May 1963.
Recording location: Los Angeles, California.
Studio: The available discographical sources identify Los Angeles 
as the recording location, but do not specify the exact studio for this session.

tracklist:

A1        Summer Special
Composed By – Sonny Stitt
    3:40
A2        My Mother's Eyes
Composed By – Baer*, Gilbert*
    5:26
A3        Stitt In Time
Composed By – Sonny Stitt
    4:14
A4        Blue Skies
Composed By – Irving Berlin
    4:02
B1        My Mother's Eyes (Alt. Take)
Composed By – Baer*, Gilbert*
    5:24
B2        S.O.P. Blues
Composed By – Sonny Stitt
    4:16
B3        Don't Go To Strangers
Composed By – Kent*, Mann*, Evans*
    5:28
B4    Red Top
Composed By – Kynard*, Hampton*
    3:20

 

 link

 

 

 

Charlie Musselwhite, Harvey Mandel & Barry Goldberg – Chicago Anthology

 Chicago Anthology – Rare Chicago Blues LP

 

 

 

 

 

Together Records 1970 – ST-T-1024

 

 notes:

Chicago Anthology brings together the work of three important figures from
 the Chicago blues and blues-rock scene: harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite,
 guitarist Harvey Mandel, and keyboardist Barry Goldberg.

Originally released on Together Records, catalogue number ST-T-1024,
 the album documents a selection of blues performances dating from 
the mid-1960s. The material reflects the raw energy of Chicago's club circuit, 
combining expressive harmonica, electric guitar, 
organ, and a hard-driving rhythm section.

The album is particularly interesting to collectors because
 it preserves early performances by musicians who would go on to
 make significant contributions to blues, rock, and roots music. 
Its repertoire includes interpretations of blues standards alongside 
material connected to the Chicago recording scene.

Chicago Anthology is a valuable document of the electric blues sound
 that emerged from Chicago's clubs and recording studios during the 1960s.

credits:

Charlie Musselwhite Harmonica
Harvey Mandel Electric guitar
Barry Goldberg Organ
Bobby Jones Guitar and vocals
Dave Brian Guitar
Roy Ruby Bass
Maurice McKinley Drums
Cliff Davis Saxophone
Bobby Jones, The Day Jobbers Vocals

The album contains recordings from several Chicago sessions. 
The available discographical information indicates the following dates:



“Funk” November 1964
Chicago, exact studio unconfirmed
“Aunt Lilly” and “You Got Me Crying”
September 7, 1965
Chicago, exact studio unconfirmed
“Times I've Had” and “Hoochie Coochie Man”
September 7, 1965
Chicago, exact studio unconfirmed
“Big Boss Man,” “I Loved and Lost” and “Slow Down I'm Gonna Lose You”
February 1966 for the latter two and “Big Boss Man”
Chicago; some material associated with Big John's

tracklist:

A1        Big Boss Man
Bass – Roy Ruby
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Guitar – Bobby Jones
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Jimmy Reed
    5:09
A2        Times I've Had
Guitar – Dave Brian (2)
Piano – Barry Goldberg
Vocals – The Day Jobbers Asc.*
Written-By – Mark Spoelstra
    2:12
A3        Funk
Bass – Roy Ruby
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Barry Goldberg
    5:35
A4        I Loved And Lost
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Guitar – Bobby Jones*
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Bobby Jones*
B1        Slow Down I'm Gonna Lose You
Bass – Roy Ruby
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Guitar – Bobby Jones*
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Bobby Jones*
    3:04
B2        Aunt Lilly
Bass – Roy Ruby
Drums – Maurice McKinley
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Barry Goldberg
    2:09
B3        Hoochie Cooche Man
Guitar – Dave Brian 
Piano – Barry Goldberg
Vocals – The Day Jobbers Asc.*
Written-By – Willie Dixon
    3:32
B4        You Got Me Crying
Bass – Roy Ruby
Drums – Maurice McKinley
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Barry Goldberg
    3:23

 

 

link 

 

 

 

 

Charley Musselwhite – Stand Back! (Vanguard VSD-79232, 1967)

 

 

Charley Musselwhite – Stand Back! | Vanguard Blues LP

 

 

 

Vanguard records 1967 ‎– VSD-79232

 

 notes:

Released on Vanguard Records in 1967, Stand Back! Here Comes 
Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band is the landmark debut album
 by blues harmonica player and singer Charley Musselwhite.
 Issued in stereo as Vanguard VSD-79232, the record 
captures the raw energy of the Chicago blues scene during the mid-1960s.
Musselwhite leads a powerful ensemble featuring guitarist Harvey Mandel, 
keyboardist Barry Goldberg, bassist Bob Anderson, and drummer 
Fred Below Jr. The album combines traditional electric blues with a more 
contemporary, amplified sound, reflecting 
the musical atmosphere of Chicago's South Side.

The record includes a memorable interpretation of Duke Pearson's 
“Christo Redemptor,” which became one of Musselwhite's signature
 performances. Other highlights include “Help Me,” “Chicken Shack,”
 “39th and Indiana,” and the original composition “Strange Land.”

With its gritty harmonica, expressive vocals, driving rhythm section,
 and fiery guitar work, Stand Back! remains an important title in 
the history of Chicago blues and a sought-after record 
for collectors of vintage blues vinyl.

Record details: Vanguard Records VSD-79232, stereo LP, released 
in 1967. The album was produced by Samuel Charters and 
features the Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band.

credits:

Bass – Bob Anderson 
Drums – Fred Below, Jr.
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica, Vocals – Charley Musselwhite
Piano, Organ – Barry Goldberg
Producer – Samuel Charters

Producer – Samuel Charters, Barry Goldberg

tracklist:

A1        Baby Will You Please Help Me
Written By – Musselwhite*
    3:20
A2        No More Lonely Nights    5:15
A3        Cha Cha The Blues    3:16
A4        Christo Redemptor
Written By – Duke Pearson
    3:14
A5        Help Me
Written By – Carreras, Farver, Ward
    3:31
A6        Chicken Shack    4:23
B1        Strange Land
Written By – Musselwhite*
    3:04
B2        39th And Indiana
Written By – Musselwhite*
    4:13
B3        My Baby    2:43
B4        Early In The Morning    4:32
B5        4 P.M.
Written By – Harvey Mandel
    3:17
B6        Sad Day
Written By – Barry Goldberg
    5:02

 

 

 

 

link