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4/29/25

‎the latin souls

 

Boo-Ga-Loo And Shing-A-Ling

 

The Latin Souls  ‎ Boo-Ga-Loo And Shing-A-Ling, Kapp Records ‎– KS-3524 Vinyl, LP, Stereo

Kapp Records 1967 ‎– KS-3524

notes:

The Latin Souls were from the Hispanic section of Harlem
 in New York formed by four Puerto Ricans in the 1960's.
Original members include Douglas Rodriguez,Frank Ruiz,
Anthony Flores and Sammy Marrero.


tracklist:

A1 The Party Is Over    3:15
written by Pabon, Rodriguez    
A2 Guajira Controversial    4:30
written by Pancho Cristal    
A3 Hey Lulu!    2:46
written by Pabon, Rodriguez    
A4 Fly Me To The Moon    4:05
written by Bart Howard    
A5 A Place In The Sun    2:34
Written by Miller Wells    
B1 Que Va    6:29    
written by Pabon, Rodriguez
B2 In The Midnight Hour    3:56
written by Pickett, Cropper    
B3 La Banda    3:32
Written By Tony Pabon    
B4 Latin Souls  Descarga    5:02
written by Pabon, Rodriguez




4/28/25

Charlie Chalmers ‎– Sax and The Single Girl


Charlie Chalmers  ‎– Sax & The Single Girl, Chess records  ‎– LPS-1518 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Chess records 1967  ‎– LPS-1518


credits:

Arranged By – Rick Hall & Staff
Baritone Saxophone – Floyd Newman
Bass – David Hood
Drums – Roger Hawkins
Guitar – Albert Lowe, Jr., Jimmy Johnson
Organ – Carl Banks
Piano – Lindon Oldham
Tenor Saxophone – Aaron Vernell, Andrew Love, Charlie Chalmers
Trumpet – Gene (Bowlegs) Miller, Wayne Jackson


Recorded At – Fame Recording Studios
Engineer [Recording], Producer – Rick Hall

tracklist:

A1 Take Me (Just As I Am)
Written By – Penn & Oldham
4:10    
A2 Satisfaction
Written By – Jagger & Richard
2:16    
A3 Groovin'
Written By – Cavaliere & Brigati
2:34    
A4 Two In The Morning
Written By – Oldham, Hawkins & Lowe
2:36    
A5 Velvet Soul
Written By – Miller
2:43    
A6 Night Rumble
Written By – Thompson
2:03    
B1 A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Written By – Reed & Brooker
2:39    
B2 Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon
Written By – Diamond
2:16    
B3 Poppin'
Written By – Love, Newman & Miller
2:20    
B4 The Sidewinder
Written By – Morgan
2:37    
B5 Wooley Bulley
Written By – Samudio
2:17    
B6         Soulin'
Written By – Chalmers
2:31 
 
 
 
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4/26/25

J.J. Barnes & Steve Mancha – Rare Stamps Vol 1

 

J.J. Barnes & Steve Mancha – Rare Stamps Vol 1, Volt records – VOS 6001  Vinyle, LP, Compilation

Volt records – VOS 6001 1969

 

notes:

On the recommendation of his friend Edwin Starr, Barnes moved to England
in the 1970s, becoming popular. Starr had arranged for Barnes to appear on
 a series of shows, which led to him signing a deal with Contempo Records.
 He became a favorite artist of the UK Northern soul scene,
and performed frequently in the UK
    
credits:

 Art Direction – Honeya Thompson
 Engineer – Danny Dallas, Ed Wolfrum
 Producer, Arranged By, Engineer – Don Davis


tracklist:

A1    J.J. Barnes*–    Baby, Please Come Back Home
Written-By – D. Davis*, J. Barnes*
2:52
A2    J.J. Barnes*–    Chains Of Love
Written-By – M. Davis*
2:27
A3    J.J. Barnes*–    Now That I Got You Back
Written-By – D. Davis*, J. Barnes*, K. Burbek*
2:31
A4    J.J. Barnes*–    Easy Living
Written-By – D. Davis*, M. Davis*
2:54
A5    J.J. Barnes*–    Sweet Sherry
Written-By – D. Davis*, J. Barnes*
2:41
B1    Steve Mancha–    Don't Make Me A Story Teller
Written-By – C. Wilson*
2:41
B2    Steve Mancha–    A Love Like Yours
Written-By – C. Wilson*, H. Ross*
2:08
B3    Steve Mancha–    Keep The Faith
Written-By – C. Wilson*, D. Davis*
3:15
B4    Steve Mancha–    I Don't Wanna Lose You
Written-By – M. Davis*
2:42
B5    Steve Mancha–    Hate Yourself In The Morning
Written-By – C. Wilson*, D. Davis*
3:20
B6    Steve Mancha–    Just Keep On Loving Me
Written-By – D. Davis*, S. Mancha*
2:36
 
 
 
 



4/25/25

The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land with j.j. jackson


The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land, j.j. jackson

Congress records 1969 ‎– CS-7000

 credits:

Arranged By – J.J. Jackson
Baritone Saxophone – John Marshall
Bass – Larry Steele
Congas – Jeff Whittaker
Drums – Bill Eyden (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4),
Ronny Stephenson* (tracks: A4, B2),
Terry Jenkins (tracks: B3)
Electric Guitar – Terry Smith
Organ – Brian Henderson
Piano, Vocals, Percussion – J.J. Jackson
Tenor Saxophone – Dick Morrissey
Trombone – Rico Rodriguez
Trumpet – Roy Edwards, Stu Hamer

Recorded At – De Lane Lea Studios   
Engineer – Barry Ainsworth
Producer – Lew Futterman



tracklist:

A1        Tobacco Road
Written-By – John D. Loudermilk
6:08
A2        Tenement Halls
Written-By – Joe Kookoolis*, Scott Fagan
5:17
A3        Something For My People
Written-By – J. J. Jackson*
4:02
A4        In The Same Old Way
Written-By – J. J. Jackson*, Barnes*
2:56
B1        A Change Is Gonna Come
Written-By – Sam Cooke
6:31
B2        Fat, Black And Together
Written-By – Al Stewart , J. J. Jackson*, Lew Futterman
3:41
B3        Win, Lose Or Draw
Written-By – Ousley*
3:59
B4        That's Woman Loving Her Man
Written By – King-Stewart
Written-By [Uncredited] – J.J. Jackson, Sidney Barnes
4:23


 
 
 

 

J.J. Jackson ‎– But It's Alright

 

J.J. Jackson With The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land,  ‎– But It's Alright

Calla Records 1966 ‎– lp 1101

notes:

The album was released following the success of Jackson's single,
"But It's Alright", in 1966. Apart from the title song,
which was recorded in England, the balance of the record
was recorded in New York City

credits:

Producer: Lew Futterman
Arranger: J.J. Jackson

tracklist:

A1 But It's Alright
Written-By – Jackson*, Tubbs*
2:55    
A2 Try Me
Written By – McCorcle - Jackson - King
2:07    
A3 That Ain't Right
Written By – Jessup - Foster
2:31    
A4 You've Got Me Dizzy
Written-By – Reed*
2:43    
A5 A Change Is Gonna Come
Written-By – Cooke*
2:14    
A6 I Dig Girls
Written By – King
2:18    
B1 Come See Me
Written-By – Jackson*, Tubbs*, Barnes*
2:17    
B2 The Stones That I Throw
Written By – Robertson
2:37    
B3 Give Me Back The Love
Written By – Green - King - Paul
2:41    
B4 Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Written By – Holland - Whitfield
2:29    
B5 Love Is A Hurting Thing
Written By – Raleigh - Linden
2:23    
B6 Boogaloo Baby
Written By – Jackson - Lewis
2:05    
B7 Let It Out
Written By – Barkan - Meltzer
2:17
 
 
 
 
 
 



4/21/25

Al "TNT" Braggs – Earthquake - How Long (Do You Hold On)


Al "TNT" Braggs – Earthquake, Peacock Records – 1945 Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo

Peacock Records 1966 – 1945


tracklist:

A        Earthquake
Written-By – D. Malone, J. Scott
2:15

B        How Long (Do You Hold On)
Written-By – Al Braggs, D. Malone
2:20







4/19/25

Jimmy McGriff & Groove Holmes ‎– Giants Of The Organ In Concert


Jimmy McGriff & Groove Holmes ‎– Giants Of The Organ In Concert, Groove Merchant records – GM 3300 2 × Vinyl, LP, Gatefold Sleeve

Groove Merchant records 1973 – GM 3300

notes:

Giants of the Organ in Concert is a live album by American jazz organists
 Jimmy McGriff and Groove Holmes recorded in Boston in 1973 and
originally released on the Groove Merchant label as a double LP.

credits:

Drums – Mike Moss
Guitar – Leon Cook, Mark Elf, O'Donel Levy
Organ – Jimmy McGriff, Groove Holmes
Percussion – Kwasi Jayourba
Written-By – J. McGriff*, G. Holmes

Live at Paul's Mall; Boston, Massachusetts: 1973
Engineer [Recording] – Malcolm Addey
Mastered By – Sam Feldman
Producer – Sonny Lester

tracklist:

A1 The Preacher's Tune 11:05    
A2 Bean's 6:47    
B1 Mozambique 15:52    
B2 Closing Theme 2:32    
C1 Brown Bread 9:45    
C2 Talk To Me 10:52    
D1 Boston Whaler 12:52    
D2 Chopper 8:53
 

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4/17/25

Aretha Franklin With The Ray Bryant Combo

 

Aretha Franklin With the Ray Bryant Combo, Columbia records  CL 1612 Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Columbia records 1962  CL 1612

notes:
Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo is the second album
(and debut for Columbia Records) of the future "Queen of Soul"
Aretha Franklin, released in 1961. The album is also
known under its working title Right Now It's Aretha.

The album was recorded at the New York studios
of Columbia Records, 207 East 30th Street,
except tracks 1 and 4 which were recorded at
the company's studios at 799 Seventh Avenue

August 1, 1960 - January 10, 1961

credits:

    Arranged By  Curtis Lewis (3) (tracks: A5, B6),
J. Leslie McFarland (tracks: A1 to A4, A6 to B5)
 Bass  Bill Lee (2) (tracks: A1 to A5, B1, B4 to B6),
Milt Hinton (tracks: A6, B2, B3)
    Drums  Belton Evans (tracks: A1, A4, B4),
Osie Johnson (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B6),
Sticks Evans (tracks: A5, A6, B2, B3, B5)
Guitar  Lord Westbrook* (tracks: A2, A3, A5 to B6),
Skeeter Best (tracks: B1)
Piano  Aretha Franklin (tracks: A1, A6, B2, B3),
Ray Bryant (tracks: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B4, B5, B6)
Saxophone [Tenor]  Al Sears (tracks: A5, A6, B2, B3, B5),
Warren Luckey (tracks: B4 Trombone  Quentin Jackson (tracks: A5, B5),
Tyree Glenn (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B6)


tracklist:

A1 Won't Be Long
Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
A2 Over The Rainbow
 Written-By  E. Y. Harburg*, H. Arlen*         
A3 Love Is The Only Thing
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
A4 Sweet Lover
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland, S. Wyche*         
A5 All Night Long
 Written-By  C. Lewis*         
A6 Who Needs You?
 Written-By  B. Holiday*, J. Burns*         
B1 Right Now
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
B2 Are You Sure
 Written-By  M. Willson*         
B3 Maybe I'm A Fool
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
B4 It Ain't Necessarily So
 Written-By  I. Gershwin-G. Gershwin*     
B5 (Blue) By Myself
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland, J. Bailey*         
B6 Today I Sing The Blues
 Written-By  C. Lewis* 
 
 
 
 



4/16/25

Aaron Neville ‎– Warm Your Heart

 

Aaron Neville ‎– Warm Your Heart, A&M Records  – 397 148-1  Vinyl, LP, Album

A&M Records 1991  – 397 148-1

Crédits

    Art Direction – Chuck Beeson
    Bass – Bob Glaub (tracks: 3 to 5, 8), Tony Hall (tracks: 1, 6, 9, 10)
    Drums – Carlos Vega (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 10, 14)
    Guitar – Brian Stoltz (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 11)
    Piano, Keyboards – Don Grolnick (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11)
    Producer – Linda Ronstadt
    Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – George Massenburg
    Vocals – Aaron Neville

Notes
Recorded March 1990 through March 1991 at Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans;
Conway Recording, Los Angeles;
Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles;
Studio F, Los Angeles;
Russian Hill Recording, San Francisco;
Skywalker Ranch, Marin County
Mixed at Conway Recording, Los Angeles


tracklist:

A1        Louisiana 1927
Arranged By – Van Dyke Parks
Backing Vocals [Choir] – Arnold McCuller, Donny Gerrard, Linda Ronstadt,
Renee Armand*, Rita Coolidge, Rosemary Butler, Willie Greene Jr.
3:04
A2        Everybody Plays The Fool
Backing Vocals – Aaron Neville, Arnold McCuller
Drums, Programmed By – Russel Kunkel*
Guitar – David Lindley
Whistling – Linda Ronstadt
4:25
A3        It Feels Like Rain
Backing Vocals – Arnold McCuller, Bobby King, Donny Gerrard, Willie Greene Jr.
Guitar, Guitar [Slide] – Ry Cooder
4:56
A4        Somewhere, Somebody
Backing Vocals – Arnold McCuller, Renee Armand*, Rita Coolidge, 
Rosemary Butler, Valerie Carter
Guitar – Dean Parks
Organ [Hammond B-3] – Robbie Buchanan
3:01
A5        Don't Go Please Stay
Backing Vocals – Linda Ronstadt, Renee Armand*
2:40
A6        With You In Mind
Backing Vocals – Rita Coolidge, Rosemary Butler, Valerie Carter
Guitar [Lead] – Larry Carlton
3:32
A7        That's The Way She Loves
Backing Vocals – Renee Armand*, Rosemary Butler, Valerie Carter
Bass – Jimmy Johnson (5)
Tenor Saxophone – Plas Johnson
4:45
B1        Angola Bound
Congas – Cyril Neville
Percussion, Backing Vocals – Bob Seger
Piano, Percussion – Dr. John
Rap – Jason Neville
4:32
B2        Close Your Eyes
Tenor Saxophone – Plas Johnson
Vocals [Duet] – Linda Ronstadt
3:10
B3        La Vie Dansante
Backing Vocals – Rita Coolidge, Rosemary Butler, Valerie Carter
Guitar, Mandolin – Dean Parks
Vocals [Duet] – Rita Coolidge
3:21
B4        Warm Your Heart
Backing Vocals – Arnold McCuller, Bobby King, Donny Gerrard, Willie Greene Jr.
Bass – Daryl Johnson
Drums – Willie Green (2)
Piano – Dr. John
3:49
B5        I Bid You Goodnight
Backing Vocals – Arnold McCuller, Bobby King, Donny Gerrard, Willie Greene Jr.
Drums – Jim Keltner
Guitar – Ry Cooder
4:00
B6        Ave Maria
Arranged By, Conductor – David Campbell
Soprano Vocals – Linda Ronstadt
4:41
 
 
 
 

 

Aaron Neville ‎– Tell It Like It Is

 

Aaron Neville ‎– Tell It Like It Is, Par Lo ‎– No. 1 records Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Par Lo ‎– No. 1 records 1967 

 credits:

Arranged By, Conductor – George Davis
Produced For – Par-Lo Enterprises, Incorporated   
 Recorded At – Cosimo Recording Studio

tracklist:

A1 Tell It Like It Is 2:41
Written-By – George Davis , Lee Diamond
A2 Why Worry 2:34
Written-By – George Davis, Lee Diamond
A3 She Took You For A Ride 3:18
Written-By – George Davis, Lee Diamond
A4 A Hard Nut To Crack 2:30
Written-By – George Davis, Lee Diamond
A5 You Think You're So Smart 2:34
Written-By – George Davis
A6 Jailhouse 3:12
Written-By – Aaron Neville
B1 Bet You're Surprised 2:55
Vocals – George Davis Written-By – Tyler, Davis, Parker
B2 Love, Love, Love 3:21
Written-By – George Davis
B3 Since You're Gone 2:24
Written-By – George Davis
B4 Space Man 2:40
Written-By – Fred Caliste
B5 Hold On, Help Is On The Way 2:23
Vocals – "Red" Tyler*, George Davis
Written-By – Tyler, Davis, Parker


 
 

 

Aaron Neville ‎– Like It 'Tis

Minit records 1967  ‎– LP-40007

credits:
Art Direction – Woody Woodward
 Producer – Scott Turner


tracklist:

A1        Over You
Written-By – Orange*, Toussaint*
A2        Get Out Of My Life
Written-By – Naomi Neville
A3        I Found Another Love
Written-By – Naomi Neville
A4        Don't Cry
Written-By – Allen Orange
A5        Sweet Little Mama
Written-By – Naomi Neville
A6        I'm Waitin' At The Station
Written-By – Naomi Neville
B1        How Many Times
Written-By – Naomi Neville
B2        Let's Live
Written-By – Naomi Neville
B3        Everyday
Written-By – Aaron Neville
B4        Reality
Written-By – Naomi Neville
B5        Wrong Number (I'm Sorry, Goodbye)
Written-By – Naomi Neville
B6        How Could I Help But Love You
Written-By – Naomi Neville




   

4/15/25

John P. Hammond – Big City Blues

 

John P. Hammond – Big City Blues, Vanguard records  – VRS-9153  Vinyl, LP, Album,

Vanguard records  1964  – VSD-79153

notes:
John Paul Hammond (born November 13, 1942) is an American singer and musician.[
He is the son of record producer John H. Hammond, and is sometimes
referred to as John Hammond Jr. in order to distinguish the two


credits:

Drums – Bobby Donaldson
Electric Bass [Fender] – Jimmy Lewis
Electric Guitar – Billy Butler , James Spruill, John Hammond
Harmonica – John Hammond

tracklist:
A1        I'm Ready
Written-By – Willie Dixon
2:47
A2        My Starter Won't Start    2:47
A3        Barbecue Blues    3:17
A4        I'm A Man
Written-By – E. McDaniels*
3:12
A5        Barrelhouse Woman Blues
Written-By – Cl. Williams*, W. Caraway*
2:22
A6        Midnight Hour Blues
Written-By – Leroy Carr
3:59
B1        Backdoor Man
Written-By – Chuck Berry
4:13
B2        I Live The Life I Love
Written-By – Willie Dixon
2:22
B3        No Money Down
Written-By – Chuck Berry
3:48
B4        My Babe
Written-By – Willie Dixon
2:04
B5        When You Got A Good Friend    4:15
B6        Baby, Won't You Tell Me
Written-By – John Hammond*
2:38
 
 
 

The Temptations Sing Smokey


The Temptations Sing Smokey, Gordy records  G 912 Vinyl, LP, Album

Gordy records 1965  G 912

notes:
The Temptations Sing Smokey is the second studio album by
the Temptations for the Motown label, released on the Gordy Records
 subsidiary (G 912) in 1965. As its name implies, it is composed entirely
 of songs written and produced by Smokey Robinson, and several
other members of the Miracles as well

credits:

Released    March 22, 1965
Recorded    1964–1965
Studio    Hitsville U.S.A., Detroit
Genre    Soul, R&B, pop, doo-wop
Length    33:21
Label    Gordy
Producer    Smokey Robinson

    David Ruffin – vocals (all tracks except "Baby, Baby I Need You")
    Eddie Kendricks – vocals
    Paul Williams – vocals
    Melvin Franklin – vocals
    Otis Williams – vocals
    Elbridge "Al" Bryant – vocals ("Baby, Baby I Need You")
    The Andantes – additional background vocals ("It's Growing")
    Smokey Robinson – producer, Album executive producer
    The Funk Brothers – instrumentation
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra – strings

    
    Producer  Bill "Smokey" Robinson*
    Written-By  Robinson*


tracklist:

A1        The Way You Do The Things You Do
Written-By – Rogers*, Robinson*
2:35
A2        Baby, Baby I Need You
Written-By – Robinson*
2:53
A3        My Girl
Written-By – White*, Robinson*
2:53
A4        What Love Has Joined Together
Written-By – Rogers*, Robinson*
2:55
A5        You'll Lose A Precious Love
Written-By – Robinson*
2:25
A6        It's Growing
Written-By – Robinson*, Moore*
2:57
B1        Who's Lovin' You
Written-By – Robinson*
2:55
B2        What's So Good About Goodbye
Written-By – Robinson*
2:36
B3        You Beat Me To The Punch
Written-By – White*, Robinson*
2:43
B4        Way Over There
Written-By – Robinson*
3:00
B5        You've Really Got A Hold On Me
Written-By – Robinson*
2:58
B6        (You Can) Depend On Me
Written-By – Gordy*, Robinson*
2:31
 
 




4/13/25

Albert King, Steve Cropper and Pops Staples ‎– Jammed Together


Albert King, Steve Cropper and Pops Staples ‎– Jammed Together, Stax records  ‎– STS 2020 Vinyl, LP, Album

Stax records 1969  ‎– STS 2020

credits:

Engineers:
Terry Manning, Bobby Manuel, Mickey Buckins
producers: Al Jackson, Jr.,Al Bell
re-mix engineer Ron Capone
Recording date: Late spring, early summer of 1969

tracklist:

1         What'd I Say
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Vocals – Albert King
Written-By – Ray Charles
5:30    
2         Tupelo
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Vocals – Pops Staples
Written-By – John Lee Hooker
6:00    
3         Opus De Soul
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Written-By – A. Isbell*, M. Thomas*
5:30    
4         Baby What You Want Me To Do
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Written-By – Jimmy Reed
3:30    
5         Big Bird
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Written-By – Booker T. Jones, E. Floyd*
3:13    
6         Homer's Theme
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Written-By – H. Banks*, R. Jackson*
2:10    
7         Trashy Dog
Guitar – Albert King, Steve Cropper
Written-By – Terry Manning
3:01    
8         Don't Turn Your Heater Down
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Written-By – A. Isbell*, S. Cropper*
3:15    
9         Water
Guitar – Albert King, Pops Staples, Steve Cropper
Vocals – Steve Cropper
Written-By – E. Floyd*, S. Cropper*
3:07    
10         Knock On Wood
Guitar – Albert King, Steve Cropper
Written-By – Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper













4/12/25

The Kenny Burrell Octet, ‎– Lotsa Bossa Nova!

 

The Kenny Burrell Octet,  ‎– Lotsa Bossa Nova!, Kapp Records ‎– KS-1326 Vinyl, LP, Mono, promo

Kapp Records 1963‎– KS-1326

credits:

Arranged By – Kenny Burrell
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Osie Johnson
Flute – Jerome Richardson
Guitar – Barry Galbraith, Bucky Pizzarelli, Kenny Burrell
Percussion – Tommy Lopez, Willy Rodriguez
Tenor Saxophone – Jerome Richardson
Trumpet – Clark Terry


tracklist:

A1 A String Of Pearls 2:57    
A2 Close Your Eyes 2:41    
A3 The Song Of Delilah 3:24    
A4 On Green Dolphin Street 3:13    
A5 The Sweetest Sounds 3:01    
A6 One Mint Julep 3:04    
B1 The Lamp Is Low 2:31    
B2 Tin Tin Deo 3:28    
B3 If I Should Lose You    2:35    
B4 Invitation 2:05    
B5 Two Different Worlds    2:44    
B6 Star Eyes 2:57
 
 
 
 


4/11/25

Amos Milburn Let's Have A Party

 

Amos Milburn  Let's Have A Party, Score records   SLP-4012 Vinyl, LP, Album,compilation

Score records 1957   SLP-4012

notes:
    
Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation
In 1956, Milburn released "Chicken Shack", a faster rock-and-roll version
(subsequently included on his 1957 album Let's Have a Party).
This version runs about 2:30 and is sometimes titled "Chicken Shack Boogie"
on later compilation albums. Earl Palmer was the drummer on this version

credits:

Amos Milburn, vocals and piano,
Maxwell Davis, Lee Allen, Willie Smith (tenor saxophone),
Alvin “Red” Tyler (baritone saxophone), Mickey Baker, Justin Adams (guitar),
Frank Fields, Red Callender (bass),
Earl Palmer,Oscar Lee Bradley (drums),
Recorded between 1946 and 1959.


tracklist:

A1 Let's Have A Party
Written-By – R. Mesner        
A2 One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer
Written-By – R. Toombs        
A3 I'm Still A Fool For You
Written-By – R. Toombs        
A4 That's What I've Been Through
A5 Rocky Mountain
Written-By – R. Toombs        
A6 Baby, Baby         
B1 Chicken Shack
Written-By – A. Milburn, A.L. Cullum        
B2 Good, Good Whiskey
Written-By – A. Davis         
B3 My Happiness Depends On You
Written-By – R. Williams         
B4 All Is Well
Written-By – A. Milburn        
B5 I Know You Love Me
Written-By – A. Milburn        
B6 Trouble In Mind
Written-By – R. Jones
 

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4/10/25

Amos Milburn ‎– The Return Of "The" Blues Boss


Amos Milburn ‎– The Return Of "The" Blues Boss, Motown records ‎‎– MT 608 Vinyl, LP, Album

Motown records 1963 ‎‎– MT 608


credits:


Producer – Clarence Paul
Vocals, Piano – Amos Milburn


tracklist:

A1    I'll Make It Up To You Somehow    Paul, Powers, Dozier
A2    Darling How Long    Amos Milburn
A3    Baby You Thrill Me    R. Toombs, P. Ivy
A4    In The Middle Of The Night    J.M. Robinson
A5    Don't Be No Fool    Paul, Milburn
A6    My Daily Prayer    Milburn, Paul
B1    Bad, Bad Whiskey    T. Davis
B2    Money    B. Gordy Jr., J. Bradford
B3    My Baby Gave Me Another Chance    Milburn, Paul
B4    One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer    R. Toombs
B5    Hold Me Baby    Amos Milburn
B6    It's A Long, Long Time    J. Cryor







The Marketts – Take To Wheels


The Marketts – Take To Wheels, Warner Bros. Records – WS 1509  Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Warner Bros. Records 1963 – WS 1509

Notes:

The Marketts were an American instrumental pop group,
formed in January 1961 in Hollywood, California, by Michael Z. Gordon.
They are best known for their 1964 million-seller, "Out of Limits"

credits:
    Arranged By – Mike Gordon*, Rene Hall
    Engineer – Bones Howe
    Producer – Joe Saraceno

Tracklist:

A1        Woody Wagon
Written-By – L. & B. Duncan*
A2        Limbo Buggy
Written-By – Howe*, Saraceno*
A3        Cobra
Written-By – L. & B. Duncan*
A4        Night Capades
Written-By – Saraceno*, Gordon*
A5        No Wheels
Written-By – L. & B. Duncan*
A6        Sting Ray
Written-By – Howe*, Sharp*
B1        Cha Cha Buggy
Written-By – L. & B. Duncan*
B2        Twice Pipes
Written-By – L. & B. Duncan*
B3        Under The Stars
Written-By – L. & B. Duncan*
B4        Bucket Seats
Written-By – Saraceno*, Gordon*
B5        Night Cruisin'
Written By – Cross-Hall
B6        Makin' Rubber
Written-By – Saraceno*, Hall*
 
 


 

Ray Bryant And His Combo ‎– Dancing The Big Twist

 

Ray Bryant And His Combo ‎– Dancing The Big Twist, Columbia records ‎– CS 8546 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Columbia records 1961  ‎– CS 8546


notes:
Dancing the Big Twist is an album by pianist Ray Bryant released
on Columbia Records in 1961 to capitalise on the Twist dance craze

credits:

Ray Bryant – piano
Harry Edison (track 7), Pat Jenkins (tracks 1–6 & 8),
Joe Newman (tracks 1–6 & 8) – trumpet
Matthew Gee – trombone (tracks 1–6 & 8)
Ben Richardson – baritone saxophone (track 7)
Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone
Bill Lee (track 7), Jimmy Rowser (tracks 1–6 & 8) – bass
Gus Johnson (track 7), Mickey Roker (tracks 1–6 & 8) – drums
Ray Barretto – congas (track 7)
Don Covay – vocals (track 2)

Recorded: December 27, 1960 and October 23 & 26, 1961
Studio     Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City

tracklist:

A1 Twist City
Written-By – M. Gee 5:45
A2 Just A Little Bit Of Twist
Written-By, Vocals – Don Covay 2:46
A3 Big Susie
Written-By – R. Bryant 5:22
A4 Twist On
Written-By – R. Bryant 4:46
B1 Twistin' On A Cat's Paw
Written-By – B. Tate 5:00
B2 Mo-Lasses
Written-By – J. Newman 5:15
B3 Fast Twist
Written-By – H. Edison*, R. Bryant 2:15
B4 Do That Twist (Early In The Morning)
Written-By – M. Gee 5:31
 
 
 

 


Ray Bryant Trio ‎– Gotta Travel On


Ray Bryant Trio ‎– Gotta Travel On, Cadet Records – LPS-767 Vinyl, LP, Stereo

Cadet Records 1966 – LPS-767


notes:
Gotta Travel On is an album by pianist Ray Bryant
recorded and released by Cadet Records in 1966.

credits:

Bass – Walter Booker, Jr.
Drums – Freddie Waits
Flugelhorn – Clark Terry (tracks: A2, A5, B1, B4)
Piano – Ray Bryant
Producer, Supervised By – Esmond Edwards
Trumpet – Eugene "Snookie" Young (tracks: A2, A5, B1, B4)

February 17, 1966 2,5,6,9    RCA Studios, New York City
February 18, 1966 1,3,4,7,8    RCA Studios, New York City
RecordingEngineer    Ray Hall


tracklist:

A1 Gotta Travel On
Written By – Clayton, Ehrlich, Lazar & Six 4:24    
A2 Erewhon
Written-By – Ray Bryant 3:03    
A3 Smack Dab In The Middle
Written By – C. E. Calhoun 4:00    
A4 Monkey Business
Written-By – Ray Bryant 2:48    
A5 All Things Are Possible
Written-By – Ray Bryant 3:42    
B1 It Was A Very Good Year
Written-By – Ervin Drake 3:52    
B2 Bag's Groove
Written-By – Milt Jackson 5:26    
B3 Midnight Stalkin'
Written-By – Ray Bryant 4:13    
B4 Little Soul Sister
Written-By – Ray Bryant

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4/7/25

Les McCann ‎– Spanish Onions


Les McCann ‎– Spanish Onions, Pacific Jazz Records ‎– PJ-10097 Vinyl, LP

Pacific Jazz Records 1964 ‎– PJ-10097


notes:
Spanish Onions is an album by pianist Les McCann recorded in 1964
at a concert at the Esquire Theater in Los Angeles, CA.,
and released on the Pacific Jazz label in 1966

credits:

Double Bass – Victor Gaskin
Drums – Paul Humphrey
Piano – Les McCann
Engineer [Audio] – Richard Bock
Producer – Richard Bock

"Recorded 'Live' at an After-Hours Concert
at the Esquire Theater, Los Angeles, Calif." - sleeve
All songs by Les McCann except B2

tracklist:

A1        El Soulo
Written-By – Les McCann
3:16
A2        Lavande
Written-By – Les McCann
6:40
A3        Spanish Onions
Written-By – Les McCann
8:50
B1        Get Them Grits
Written-By – Les McCann
4:30
B2        I Am In Love
Written-By – Cole Porter
5:30
B3        Arabella
Written-By – Les McCann
5:43
B4        Maxie's Farewell
Written-By – Les McCann
5:15
 
 






4/5/25

Les McCann ‎– Much Les

 

Les McCann ‎– Much Les, Atlantic – SD 1516 Vinyl, LP, Album

Atlantic records1968 – SD 1516

notes:

Much Les is an album by jazz pianist Les McCann, recorded in 1968,
and was his first released, in 1969, on the Atlantic label

credits:

    Les McCann – piano, vocals
    Leroy Vinnegar – bass
    Donald Dean – drums
    Willie Bobo – timbales (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
    Victor Pantoja – congas (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
    William Fischer – string arrangement, director (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6)
    Selwart Clarke – viola, concertmaster (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6)
    Winston Collymore, Noel DaCosta, Richard Elias, Emanuel Green,
    Theodore Israel, Warren Laffredo – violin (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6)
    Ron Carter, Kermit Moore, Harvey Shapiro – cello (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6)

NYC, July 22,23,24, 1968
Engineer  – Adrian Barber
Producer – Joel Dorn

tracklist:

A1     Doin' That Thing
Written-By – Leroy Vinnegar 8:31    
A2     With These Hands
Written-By – Abner Silverand*, Benny Davis 5:35    
A3    Burnin' Coal
Written-By – Les McCann 6:40    
B1     Benjamin
Written-By – Les McCann 5:47    
B2     Love For Sale
Written-By – Cole Porter 6:39    
B3     Roberta
Written-By – Les McCann 8:57
 
 
 
 
 



4/3/25

Harlem River Drive


Harlem River Drive, Roulette Records ‎– SR-3004 Vinyl, LP, Album

Roulette Records 1971 ‎– SR-3004

Credits

Chorus – Allan Taylor, Marilyn Hirscher*
Saxophone [Soprano, Baritone] – Ronnie Cuber
Vocals – Jimmy Norman

Engineer – Fred Weinberg
Engineer Remix – Jay Messina
Coordinator – Miguel Estivill
Producer – Lockie Edwards*
Producer, Piano – Eddie Palmieri

tracklist:

A1        Harlem River Drive (Theme Song)
Bass – Victor Venegas
Congas – Eladio Perez
Drums – Reggie Ferguson
Guitar – Bob Bianco*
Organ – Charlie Palmieri
Timbales – Nick Marrero
4:05
A2        If (We Had Peace Today)
Bass – Gerald Jemmott*
Drums – Dean Robert Pratt
Guitar – Cornell Dupree
Trombone – Bruce L. Fowler*
Trumpet – Burt Collins
2:56
A3        Idle Hands
Bass – Gerald Jemmott*
Congas – Eladio Perez
Drums – Bernard Purdy*
Guitar – Cornell Dupree
Tenor Saxophone – Dick Meza
Timbales – Nick Marrero*
Trombone – Bruce L. Fowler*
8:27
B1        Broken Home
Bass – Victor Venegas
Congas, Cowbell – Manny Oquendo
Drums – Nick Marrero*
Guitar – Bob Bianco*
Organ – Charlie Palmieri
10:35
B2        Seeds Of Life
Bass – Victor Venegas
Bass [Fender] – Andy Gonzalez
Congas – Eladio Perez
Drums – Bernard Purdy*
Guitar [Accompanying] – Cornell Dupree
Lead Guitar – Bob Mann
Tenor Saxophone – Dick Meza
Timbales – Manny Oquendo
Trombone – Barry Rogers
Trumpet – Randy Brecker
5:07
 
 
 
 

 





4/2/25

Hank Marr ‎– Greasy Spoon


Hank Marr ‎– Greasy Spoon, King Records  ‎– KSD-1061 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

King Records 1969  ‎– KSD-1061

credits:

Rusty Bryant - Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Larry Frazier - Bass
Freddie King - Guitar
Wilbert Longmire - Guitar
Hank Marr - Organ, Piano
Taylor Orr - Drums
Philip Paul - Drums
Osborne Whitfield - Sax (Tenor)

Producer – Gene Redd
Supervised By – Jim Wilson


Tracklisting:

A1 The Greasy Spoon (3:05)
    Written-By - Gene Redd , Hank Marr
A2 I Remember New York (3:30)
    Written-By - Gene C. Redd
A3 A Mellow Thing (2:24)
    Written-By - Gene C. Redd, Rudolph Johnson
A4 Heavy Travellin (2:37)
        Written-By - N .Nath, G. Redd, H. Marr
A5 Foggy Night (2:54)
    Written-By - Gene Redd , Rudolph Johnson
A6 The Push (2:27)
    Written-By - Hank Marr
B1 Tonk Game (2:40)
    Written-By - Hank Marr
B2 All My Love Belongs To You (2:35)
    Written-By - Henry Glover , Sally Nix
B3 Silver Spoon (2:24)
    Written-By - Gene C. Redd, Hank Marr
B4 Easy Talk (2:52)
    Written-By - Gene Redd , Hank Marr
B5 Day By Day (3:39)
    Written By - Chan/Stordall/Weston
B6 Late Freight (2:40)
    Written-By - Gene C. Redd, Rusty Bryant