In rotation during lockdown, Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters. Debbie and I saw Muddy Waters live at the Jazz Workshop in Boston circa 1967. Appearing on the album are: Bass – Luther Johnson Design – Michelle Justice Drums – Frances Clay Guitar – Sammy Lawhorn Guitar, Vocals – Muddy Waters Liner Notes – Barry Levenson Piano – Otis Spann Saxophone – George Smith Written-By – McKinley Morganfield (aka Muddy Waters) […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: Potato Hole by Booker T.
In rotation during lockdown, Potato Hole, by Booker T. This is Booker T.’s first solo album in decades. The songs on the album include: “Pound It Out” – 4:18 “She Breaks” – 4:22 “Hey Ya!” (André 3000) – 3:53 “Native New Yorker” – 3:47 “Nan” – 2:08 “Warped Sister” – 4:47 “Get Behind the Mule” […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: Concerto In B Goode by Chuck Berry
In rotation during lockdown, Concerto In B Goode by Chuck Berry. Did you know Chuck Berry wrote four more pieces about Johnny B. Goode? Berry wrapped “Bye Bye Johnny,” “Go Go Go,” “Johnny B. Blues,” and “Lady B. Goode” up in an 18 minute 44 second track called Concerto In B Goode, on an album […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: Green Onions by Booker T. & The M.G.s
In rotation during lockdown, Green Onions by Booker T. & The M.G.s. Green Onions was Booker T. and the M.G.s’ debut album and was produced by Jim Stewart for Stax Records. On the album are Booker T. Jones on the Hammond B3 organ, Steve Cropper on guitar, Lewis Steinberg on bass, and Al Jackson Jr. […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: When Skies Are Grey by Ron Carter
In rotation during lockdown, When Skies Are Grey by Ron Carter. Playing on the album are Ron Carter on bass, Stephen Scott on piano, Harvey Mason on drums, and Steve Kroon on percussion. Tracks include: “Loose Change” – 7:08 “Bésame Mucho” (Consuelo Velázquez, Sunny Skylar) – 7:05 “Caminando” – 7:08 “Que’ Pasa” – 5:30 “Corocuado” (Antônio […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: You Taught My Heart to Sing by Houston Person with Bill Charlap
In rotation during lockdown, You Taught My Heart to Sing by Houston Person with Bill Charlap. Tenor sax veteran Person and pianist Charlap may be two of the least appreciated jazz heavyweights.
In Rotation During Lockdown: Four Classic Albums by the Modern Jazz Quartet
In rotation during lockdown, Four Classic Albums by the Modern Jazz Quartet, featuring John Lewis on piano, Percy Heath on bass, both Connie Kay and Kenny Clarke on drums, Milt Jackson on vibraphone, and guest artist Jimmy Giuffre on clarinet. The collection features four classic Modern Jazz Quartet albums all in one, including, At Music […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: At The Pershing, by the Ahmad Jamal Trio
In rotation during lockdown, At The Pershing, by the Ahmad Jamal Trio. This 1958 live album features Ahmad Jamal on piano, Israel Crosby on bass, and Vernell Fournier on drums. Ahmad Jamal may have been the greatest influence on Miles Davis. Read more on that below from Jazz Weekly’s George W. Harris. Harris writes: Still […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: For Ellington by The Modern Jazz Quartet
In rotation during lockdown, For Ellington by The Modern Jazz Quartet. Thanks to Lee Berk the founder Of Berklee College of Music, Debbie and I got to meet Duke Ellington. On For Ellington, the members of The Modern Jazz Quartet; Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay, pay tribute to Duke Ellington in […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: Shakedown Street by the Grateful Dead
In rotation during lockdown, Shakedown Street by the Grateful Dead. Take a breath. Jerry, Donna, Keith, and the Dead will cheer you up with Lowell George as a guest on the second Good Lovin. Don’t miss Stagger Lee. Make it a good weekend from Richardcyoung.com. Dick, Debbie, EJ, Jeremy, Tim and Steve And don’t miss […]