Roomful Of Blues – Roomful Of Blues (Island Records ILPS 9474)

Roomful Of Blues – Roomful Of Blues (Island ILPS 9474) | Rare Blues LP

Island Records ‎1977 – ILPS 9474

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Released on Island Records (ILPS 9474), Roomful Of Blues 
introduced one of America's finest modern blues ensembles 
to an international audience. Combining the raw power of Chicago blues, 
the sophistication of swing-era jazz, jump blues, rhythm & blues, 
and fiery horn arrangements, this debut album established 
Roomful Of Blues as one of the most exciting live blues bands of the 1970s.

Founded in Rhode Island during the late 1960s, the group quickly earned
 a reputation for recreating the sound of classic blues orchestras while 
adding youthful energy and exceptional musicianship. Their tight 
rhythm section, punchy saxophones, and authentic blues 
vocals made them favorites on both sides of the Atlantic.

Unlike many contemporary blues-rock bands, Roomful Of Blues 
remained deeply rooted in the traditions of artists such as T-Bone Walker,
 Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, and Count Basie. Their debut album 
captures that spirit perfectly, delivering a powerful 
mix of blues shuffles, slow blues, swing, and classic R&B.

credits:

Alto Saxophone – Rich Lataille
Baritone Saxophone – Doug James 
Bass [Bass Fiddle] – Preston Hubbard
Drums – John Rossi
Piano – Al Copley
Tenor Saxophone – Greg Piccolo
Tenor Saxophone [Featured] – Scott Hamilton (tracks: B4)
Vocals, Guitar – Duke Robillard

Recorded At – Regent Sound Studios
Producer – Doc Pomus, Joel Dorn
Engineer – Vince McGarry

tracklist:

A1        Red, Hot & Blue
Written-By – Tab Smith
    2:14
A2        Love Struck    4:20
A3        That's My Life
Written-By – Chuck Willis
    3:45
A4        Duke's Blues
Written-By – Duke Robillard
    4:21
A5        Texas Flood
Written-By – Don Robey, Joe Scott*
    2:53
B1        Give It Up
Written-By – Noble Watts
    3:16
B2        Stormy Monday
Written-By – Aaron Walker*
    4:32
B3        Take It Like A Man
Written-By – Chuck Willis
    2:09
B4        Still In Love With You
Written-By – Aaron Walker*
    4:18
B5        Honey Hush
Written-By – Lou Willie Turner
    4:52

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