Yes, there have been other compilations, such as the massive 30 album box set just six years ago. Well, this one doubles that one, as it contains EVERYTHING (as if Elvis could be contained by “everything”) that The King released…
Month: October 2016
FOUR SHADES OF BLUES…Duke Robillard: Blues Full Circle, Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters: Maxwell Street, Johnny Nicholas: Fresh Air, Backtrack Blues Band: Way Back Home
If you want to hear a Fender rockin’ the groove, slide on into a naugahyde booth and give these four bar bands a listen. Duke Robillard is one of the bluesiest rockers around, and his latest team of Bruce Bears/p-B3,…
CAN’T EVER GET ENOUGH…Stan Getz Quintet 1953: Live At The Hi-Hat
There are just some artists that no matter how much you have, a newly “ undiscovered” recording is still welcome. Let’s be honest for a moment-how excited do you get about a new finding of late period John Coltrane tapes?…
THE REAL DEAL…Feel Like Going Home: The Songs of Charlie Rich
You want a guilty pleasure? Take a gander at this tribute to the skills of legendary Charlie Rich. This guys wrote like he lived, and he lived a full life. This Baker’s Dozen tracks will cure whatever ails you, as…
I BET A MILLION BUCKS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF…Bob Zieff: The Music of Bob Zieff, Enrique Heredia Quartet: Plays the Music of Bob Zieff
I thought that I had heard of everyone on the jazz scene, but Fresh Sound Records really pulled one out of left field with these two albums. Don’t beat yourself up for never hearing of composer/arranger Bob Zieff. He’s still…
AH HA! WESTERN SWING! The Time Jumpers: Kid Sister
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away… …music actually swung. And was fun! Yes, it’s true! And it didn’t have to be “jazz” per se, as almost all types of music was toe tapping. Just as jazz…
A WIDE VARIETY FROM AVID…Herb Geller: Four Classic Albums, Bossa Nova: Four Classic Albums, Buddy Holly: Four Classic Albums
Here are three completely variant styles of music, all with their unique charms, re-issued by UK based Avid. Alto saxist Herb Geller was one of the go-to guys for West Coast sounds back in the mid 50s. He was on…
MERCY! Roy Orbison: The Ultimate Collection
One of the greatest, yet overlooked and underappreciated vocalists/composers is given a fitting tribute here. If nothing else, Roy Orbison will always be remembered as the man who’s song (“Oh, Pretty Woman”) knocked the Beatles’ long lasting claim to Number…
Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band: An Elusive Man
By the name and sound of things, Gordon Goodwin seems to have followed the trend of most Californians and gone on a Paleo or Whole 30 diet, as his Big Phat Band has slimmed down to a more lithe and…
TONY JOE WHITE: THE GATOR’S STILL GOT HIS GRANNY
IT’S ONE THING TO PLAY THE BLUES AND BOOGIE. IT’S ANOTHER THING TO EMBODY IT. TONY JOE WHITE IS ONE OF THE LAST REMAINING ARTISTS THAT PLAYS WHAT HE LIVES. HE’S PENNED SOME OF THE MOST VISCERAL TUNES OF THE…