Big Joe Turner – The Boss of the Blues Sings Kansas City Jazz (1956)

Big Joe Turner – The Boss of the Blues Sings Kansas City Jazz (1956) | Review & Tracklist

 

 

 

Atlantic  records 1956 – lp 1234

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Few voices in American music carry the raw power and authenticity
 of Big Joe Turner. With The Boss of the Blues Sings Kansas City Jazz (1956), 
Turner delivers a landmark recording that blends jump blues, jazz, 
and rhythm & blues into a timeless classic.
Released during a golden era of blues and jazz fusion, this album stands
 as one of the finest examples of Kansas City’s rich musical heritage.
This album captures Turner at his peak, backed by an exceptional group
 of seasoned jazz musicians. The sound is both polished and deeply rooted 
in the blues tradition, making it accessible while retaining its authenticity.
One of the defining strengths of this album is its connection to the Kansas
 City jazz scene, known for its swing feel and improvisational energy.
Many of the musicians associated with this recording had ties to the 
legendary Count Basie orchestra, 
which helped shape the album’s distinctive groove.

Credits:

    Alto Saxophone – Pete Brown 
    Arranged By – Ernie Wilkins
    Bass – Walter Page
    Cover – Marvin Israel
    Drums – Cliff Leeman
    Guitar – Freddie Green
    Piano – Pete Johnson
    Tenor Saxophone – Frank Wess (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2, B3, B5),
 Seldon Powell (tracks: A3, A5, B1, B4)
    Trombone – Lawrence Brown
    Trumpet – Jimmy Nottingham (tracks: A3, A5, B1, B4), J
oe Newman (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2, B3, B5)
    Vocals – Joe Turner*


Supervised By – Jerry Wexler, Nesuhi Ertegun
 Engineer – Len Frank
recorded : 6,7 March 1956
Atlantic Studios NYC

Tracklist:

A1        Cherry Red
Written-By – Joe Turner*, Pete Johnson
    3:21
A2        Roll 'em Pete
Written-By – Pete Johnson
    3:41
A3        I Want A Little Girl
Written-By – Billy Moll, Murray Mencher
    4:16
A4        Low Down Dog
Written-By – Joe Turner*
    3:38
A5        Wee Baby Blues
Written-By – Joe Turner*, Pete Johnson
    7:15
B1        You're Driving Me Crazy
Written-By – Walter Donaldson
    4:10
B2        How Long Blues
Written By – Traditional
    5:43
B3        Morning Glories
Written By – Traditional
    3:39
B4        St. Louis Blues
Written-By – W. C. Handy
    4:17
B5        Piney Brown Blues
Written-By – Joe Turner*, Pete Johnson
    4:49

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