Googie Rene Combo – Flapjacks (Class Records LP-200) Rare Jazz & R&B Album

 

 

 

Class records 1963– LP-200

 

 

 Notes:

The Googie Rene Combo delivered a vibrant mix of instrumental rhythm & blues 
and West Coast jazz on the album Flapjacks, released on Class Records as LP-200.
 Known for energetic saxophone-driven arrangements and dancefloor-friendly 
grooves, the record captures the spirit of the thriving 

Los Angeles R&B scene of the 1950s.
Led by saxophonist and arranger Googie Rene, the album combines jump blues 
rhythms, smooth jazz phrasing, and early rock ’n’ roll influences. Tracks on Flapjacks 
showcase tight ensemble playing, punchy horn sections, and relaxed late-night club 
atmospheres typical of the golden era of independent West Coast labels.
Class Records played an important role in promoting rhythm & blues artists during 
the post-war period, and Flapjacks remains a collectible LP appreciated by vintage 
jazz and R&B enthusiasts. The album reflects the transition between big band swing
 traditions and the emerging modern R&B sound that would influence later soul and rock recordings.
Collectors value original pressings of Flapjacks for their warm analog sound, s
tylish cover art, and historical importance within the evolution of instrumental R&B music.
The Combo also released three LPs: Beautiful Weekend (1957); 
Romesville (1959), inspired by Italian movies of the period;
 and Flapjacks (1963)

credits:

Precise session credits for the LP have never been fully documented publicly,
 but the Googie René Combo recordings from this period regularly featured 
leading Los Angeles session musicians, including:
Googie René – piano, organ, leader
Johnny Guitar Watson – guitar
René Hall – guitar, arrangements
Howard Roberts – guitar
Jimmy Nolen – guitar
Plas Johnson – tenor saxophone
Clifford Scott – saxophone
Red Callender – bass
Earl Palmer – drums
These musicians are documented as core contributors to Googie René 
Combo sessions during the Class/Rendezvous years, including the Flapjacks era.
Producer: very likely Googie René himself, working under the supervision of 
his father Leon René for Class Records.
recordings were made in Los Angeles, California
sessions likely occurred between 1962 and early 1963

tracklist:

A1        Flapjacks, Part I
Written By : C. Scott , J. Vikki 
A2        Country Walk
Written By : A. Wright , J. Thomas  , C. Scott , J. Vikki 
A3        Bossa Baby
Written By : J. Vikki 
A4        Walk Right In
Written By : E. Darling , W.Svanoe
A5        Soul Zone
Written By : J. Vikki 
A6        Tambo Shake
Written By : J. Vikki , J. Thomas 
B1        Flapjacks, Part II
Written By : C. Scott , J. Vikki 
B2        You've Really Got A Hold On Me
Written By : Wm  Robinson
B3        Surf Ride
Written By : J.Vikki 
B4        Good Luck Charm
Written By : A.Schroeder , W. Gold
B5        Jazzberry Jam
Written By : J. Vikki , C. Scott

 

 

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Curtis Amy & Paul Bryant – The Blues Message

(Updated on February 20, 2026 )

Curtis Amy & Paul Bryant – The Blues Message (1960 Jazz LP)

Pacific Jazz records 1960 – PJ-9

notes:

The Blues Message is a compelling jazz album recorded in 1960

 by tenor saxophonist Curtis Amy and organist Paul Bryant. Released 

on the celebrated Pacific Jazz Records label, the album stands as 

a soulful blend of blues feeling and hard-bop sophistication, capturing

 the raw energy and emotional depth of early-1960s West Coast jazz.

Rooted deeply in the blues tradition, The Blues Message highlights

 Curtis Amy’s expressive tenor tone alongside Paul Bryant’s warm 

Hammond organ lines. Together, they create a sound that is both 

gritty and refined — a meeting point between urban blues 

grooves and modern jazz improvisation.

credits:

    Curtis Amy - tenor saxophone

    Paul Bryant - organ

    Roy Brewster - valve trombone

    Clarence Jones - bass

    Jimmy Miller - drums

Recorded August 11 & 17, 1960

Studio Rex Productions Studio, Hollywood, CA

Producer Richard Bock

sessions recording:

Roy Brewster, valve trombone;

 Curtis Amy, tenor sax;

 Paul Bryant, organ; 

Clarence Jones, bass; 

Jimmy Miller, drums.

Rex Productions Studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1960

A1 Searchin' 8:44

A2 Goin' Down, Catch Me A Woman 9:22

same personnel.

B1 The Blues Message 8:44

B2 Come Rain Or Come Shine 4:54

B3 This Is The Blues 8:38

Rex Productions Studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1960

tracklist:

All compositions by Curtis Amy, except as indicated

A1 Searchin' 8:44

written by Paul Bryant

A2 Goin' Down, Catch Me A Woman 9:22

B1 The Blues Message 8:44

B2 Come Rain Or Come Shine 4:54

written by Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer

B3 This Is The Blues 8:38

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The Jazz Crusaders, Heat Wave

The Jazz Crusaders Heat Wave Lp Pacific Jazz 1963

Pacific Jazz Records 1963 PJ-76

notes:

Heat Wave is a 1963 jazz album by The Jazz Crusaders, released on 

Pacific Jazz Records. Featuring Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Stix Hooper 

and Wayne Henderson, the album blends hard bop and soul jazz with tight

 ensemble playing and strong original compositions. This page lists the 

full tracklist, musician credits and release 

details for this classic Jazz Crusaders recording.

credits:

    Bass  Bobby Haynes

    Drums  Stix Hooper

    Piano  Joe Sample

    Tenor Saxophone  Wilton Felder

    Trombone  Wayne Henderson

Producer, Engineer [Audio] – Richard Bock

Pacific Jazz Studios, West Hollywood, CA, September 24,25,26, 1963

tracklist:

A1 On Broadway

Written-By – Leiber-Stoller*, Weil-Mann*

2:27

A2 Green Back Dollar

Written-By – Axton*, Ramsey*

2:20

A3 Close Shave

Written-By – Joe Sample

2:35

A4 Free Sample

Written-By – Joe Sample

3:31

A5 Mr. Sandman

Written-By – Pat Ballard

2:58

A6 Heat Wave

Written-By – Irving Berlin

2:52

B1 Sassy

Written-By – Les McCann

4:27

B2 Theme From "The L-Shaped Room" (T-Shaped Twist)

Written-By – John Barry

4:11

B3 Some Samba

Written-By – Wayne Henderson

2:35

B4 Stix March

Written-By – Stix Hooper*

2:44

B5 Purple Onion

Written-By – Wilton Felder

2:55

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The Jazz Crusaders ‎– Give Peace A Chance

Liberty records 1970 ‎– LST-11005

Crédits

    Bass – Buster Williams
    Drums – Stix Hooper*
    Piano – Joe Sample
    Tenor Saxophone – Wilton Felder
    Trombone – Wayne Henderson

recorded at:
Liberty Studios, Hollywood, CA, February 28, 1970, March 7, 1970
Art Direction, Design – Ron Wolin
Engineer – Mike Deneke
Producer – Richard Bock

tracklist:

A1     Give Peace A Chance 2:26
Written-By – John Lennon-Paul McCartney*
A2     I Think It Was A Dream 5:48
Written-By – Wayne Henderson
A3     Black Bird 2:36
Written-By – John Lennon-Paul McCartney*
A4     The Thrill Is Gone 2:59
Written-By – Art Benson, Dale Petit*
A5     Anita's New Dance 5:13
Written-By – Stix Hooper*
B1     Space Settlement 11:12
Written-By – Wilton Felder
B2     All The Lonely Years 4:55
Written-By – Joe Sample
B3     Another Blues 6:45
Written-By – Joe Sample

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Marvin Jenkins

 

 

 Big City

 

 

Palomar records 1965 – G 24001

 

credits:

 Bass – Al McKibbon, Lewis Large
    Drums – Donald Dean, Frank Severino
    Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Buddy Collette, Clifford Scott
    Guitar – Hank Crawford, John Gray
    Organ – Charles Kynard, Richard Groove Holmes
    Trumpet – Carmel Jones, Fred Hill
    Vocals, Piano, Celesta – Marvin Jenkins

tracklist:

A1        Big City
Written-By – Jenkins*
2:45
A2        I Love Paris
Written-By – Porter*
2:15
A3        I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco
Written-By – Wolf*
2:48
A4        Kansas City
Written-By – Lieber; Stoller*
3:27
A5        A Long Way From St. Louis
Written-By – Russell*, Brooks*
2:17
A6        City Blues
Written-By – Jenkins*
4:25
B1        A Rainy Day In L.A.
Written-By – Jenkins*
2:30
B2        Autumn In New York
Written-By – Duke*
2:50
B3        Chicago
Written-By – Fisher*
2:33
B4        Small Town
Written By – Camarata
3:00
B5        Memphis Tennessee
Written-By – Berry*
2:37
B6        Visit Me Today
Written-By – Jenkins*
1:52

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Gerald Wilson Orchestra ‎– On Stage

Pacific Jazz Records 1965 – ST-88

notes:
On Stage is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra r
ecorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.[

Personnel on Los Moros de España, Musette, Lighthouse Blues and Perdido:
Trumpets: Al Porcino, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hilll,
Nat Meeks, Mel Moore and Gerald Wilson
Trombones: Bob Edmondson, Les Robertson,
John Ewing and Don Switzer
Reeds: Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Curtis Amy,
Jack Nimitz and Anthony Ortega
Piano: Phil Moore Jr.
Guitar: Joe Pass
Vibes: Roy Ayers
Bass: Herbie Lewis
Drums: Chuck Carter
Recorded on January 13th, 1965 at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, Calif.

Personnel on Who Can I Turn To, In the Limelight, El Viti, Ricardo and Lately:
Trumpets: Jules Chaikin, Bobby Bryant, Freddie Hilll,
 Nat Meeks, Mel Moore and Gerald Wilson
Trombones: Bob Edmondson, Les Robertson,
John Ewing and Earnie Tack
Organ and piano: Jack Wilson
Piano: Phil Moore Jr.
Guitar: Joe Pass
Vibes: Roy Ayers
Bass: Victor Gaskin
Drums: Chuck Carter
Reeds and flutes: Bud Shank, Anthony Ortega, Teddy Edwards,
Harold Land and Jack Nimitz
Recorded on March 10th, 1965 at Pacific Jazz Studios, Hollywood, Calif.

track list:

A1        Los Moros De Espana
Composed By – Gerald Wilson
3:05
A2        Who Can I Turn To
Composed By – Newley*, Bricusse*
2:50
A3        Ricardo
Composed By – Gerald Wilson
4:30
A4        Musette
Composed By – Gerald Wilson
2:34
A5        In The Limelight
Composed By – Gerald Wilson
5:47
B1        Lighthouse Blues
Composed By – Gerald Wilson
7:25
B2        El Viti
Composed By – Gerald Wilson
3:50
B3        Lately
Composed By – Lester Robinson*
3:42
B4        Perdido
Composed By – Juan Tizol
4:26

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The Jazz Crusaders Powerhouse

Pacific Jazz Records 1968  ST 20136

 notes:

Powerhouse is a 1969 album by The Jazz Crusaders.
It was their fourteenth album produced by Richard
Bock for World Pacific Jazz Records. It was
the first album in which Joe Sample played on
the Fender Rhodes and according Thom Jurek in his
All Music review, would mark a turning point for the band.


credits:

Wayne Henderson - Trombone
Wilton Felder - Saxophone
Joe Sample - Keyboards
Stix Hooper - Drums
Charles "Buster" Williams - Bass

on A4,A5,B3
joe sample - electric piano
Arthur Adams Guitar

Recorded    July 9-10-11, 1968
Pacific Jazz Studios, LA,

Richard Bock - Producer and liner notes
Thorne Nogar - Engineer
Woody Woodward - Art Direction

tracklist:

A1 Promises, Promises 6:13
Burt Bacharach, Hal David   
A2 Love And Peace 3:20   
Arthur Adams
A3 Hey Jude
John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Written-By  John Lennon, Paul McCartney 3:17   
A4 Sting Ray 3:24   
Wayne Henderson
A5 Fancy Dance
Joe Sample    4:25   
B1 Love Is Blue
Pierre Cour, Andre Popp, Blackburn      4:35   
B2 Cookie Man
Wayne Henderson  5:35   
B3 Upstairs
Burt Bacharach, Hal David 3:12   
B4 Fire Water
Charles Wilson  6:23

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CURTIS AMY & PAUL BRYANT ‎ MEETIN' HERE

PACIFIC JAZZ RECORDS 1961                        PJS  26

credits:

 Curtis Amy; Sax Tenor

 Paul Bryant; organ

 Roy Brewster; valve-Trombone

 Clarance jones; Bass

 Jimmy Miller; Drums

tracks list:

1 Meetin' Here 7:04

2 Early In The Morning 6:46

3 If I Were A Bell 6:02

4 One More Hamhock Please 7:59

5 Angel Eyes 6:18

6 Just Friends 4:10

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HAROLD JOHNSON SEXTET EVERYBODY LOVES A WINNER

REVUE RECORDS 1968                                    RS 7204

credits:

Arranged By – Reggie Andrews

Bass – Jimmy Nash

Drums – Leon Chandler

Flute – David Crawford

Percussion [Conga Drums] – Billy Jackson 

Piano – Harold Johnson

Saxophone [Tenor] – Mike Shaw 

Vibraphone – Larry Nash

Producer – Harry Mitchell, Steve Topley

tracks list:

A1 Kealiians 4:52

A2 We're A Winner 2:55

A3 Be Quiet Man 4:25

A4 Afro Freak 3:07

A5 Lime Water 2:00

B1 Baila Cinderella 4:11

B2 Natural Napy 2:36

B3 Cruising 4:00

B4 Nature Boy 4:00

B5 Erewhon 2:01

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