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"In the summer, the scene would move en masse to Ostend, Belgium's equivalent to Blackpool. DJ Freddy Cousaert played at the Groove, a late night downstairs bar frequented by US marines, lovers of blues and soul music
and tourists, it was Cousaert who later looked after Marvin Gaye during his 80s sejourn in Ostend. The music he played at the Groove included ska, Latin jazz and even Broadway songs such as Stranger in Paradise, or Whatever Lola Wants from Damn Yankees...."

mardi 29 juillet 2014

LES McCANN MORE OR LESS McCANN

WORLD PACIFIC JAZZ RECORDS 1969        ST-20166

relaesed in 1969 but recorded between 1961/1964

credits and session recording:

Les McCann (piano, vocals) Herbie Lewis (bass) Ron Jefferson (drums)
with John Audino, Charlie Meeks, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito (trumpet)
Bob Edmondson, John Ewing (trombone) Kenny Shroyer (bass trombone)
 Buddy Collette, Charles Lloyd (alto saxophone, flute) Teddy Edwards,
Harold Land (tenor saxophone) Jack Nimitz (baritone saxophone)
Gerald Wilson (arranger, conductor, director)
Rex Productions Studio, Hollywood, CA, February 28, March 14,
 April 4, August 25, 1961
A2    Since I Fell For You
B1    Please Send Me Someone To Love

Les McCann (piano, vocals) Herbie Lewis (bass) Ron Jefferson (drums)
with Buddy Collette (flute) Bobby Bruce, Carl Kalash, Dan Lube,
 Ed Lustgarten, George Poole, Jerome Reisler, Darrell Terwilliger (violin)
Myron Sandler (viola) Charles Gates (cello) Dolo Coker (rhythm piano)
 Gerald Wilson (arranger, conductor, director)
B3    It's Way Past Suppertime
Les McCann (piano) Herbie Lewis (bass) Ron Jefferson (drums)
Rex Productions Studio, Hollywood, CA, March 13 & 15, 1961
A3    Django
same personnel
"Village Gate", NYC, December 29, 1961
A1    Someone Stole My Chitlins


Les McCann (piano) Victor Gaskin (bass) Paul Humphries (drums)
with Willie Correa (bongos, congas, timbales)
Pacific Jazz Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1964
A4    Falling In Love With Love
B4    Narobi Nights


Les McCann (piano) Victor Gaskin (bass) Paul Humphrey (drums)
"After Hours Concert", "The Esquire Theater", Los Angeles,
CA, circa 1964
B2    Lavande


tracks list:

A1 Someone Stole My Chittlins 3:58
A2 Since I Fell For You 3:37
A3 Django 5:10
A4 Falling In Love With Love 5:55
B1 Please Send Me Someone To Love 2:32
B2 Lavande 5:40
B3 It's Way Past Supper Time 3:06
B4 Narobi Nights 4:45




vendredi 25 juillet 2014

PRIMES MATES HOT TAMALES

SANSU RECORDS 1967                     Sansu ‎– 465

The Prime Mates only released one single 'Hot Tamales'.
They were a group of Sansu studio musicians possibly
including Allen Toussaint on piano and Art Neville on organ.

Members:
Al Fayard

Credits

    Producer – A. Toussaint*, M. Sehorn
    Written-By – Al D. F. Fayard

A     Hot Tamales - Part 1     2:37

B     Hot Tamales - Part 2     2:50



lundi 21 juillet 2014

CAL CARTER TWIST ALONG

VEE JAY RECORDS 1962                                  LP-1041


tracks list:

A1     What'd I Say    
A2     The Twist    
A3     Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go    
A4     Mother-In-Law    
A5     Mashed Potatoes    
A6     Quarter To Three    
B1     The Roach    
B2     Wimeweh    
B3     Watusi    
B4     Wabash Blues    
B5     Back Home In Indiana    
B6     Mack The Knife




vendredi 11 juillet 2014

ART JERRY MILLER RATED X SUGGESTED FOR MATURE SOULS

ENTERPRISE RECORDS 1969                       ENS 1007


credits:

Art Direction – Christopher Whorf
Engineer – Bobby Manuel, Ronnie Capone
Photography – Thomas Clayton
Producer – Natalie Rosenberg

Special thanks to :
Ronnie Capone, Bobby Manuel, Al Bell,wayne Jackson-horns,
Andrew Love- Horns, Seymour Rosenberg

tracks list:

A1     Suggested For Mature Souls     2:18
A2     Take It All Off     2:28
A3     Soul Waltz     2:15
A4     Natalie's Island     2:37
A5     Pineapple Island     2:35
A6     Finger-Lickin' Good     2:39
B1     Grab A Handful     2:06
B2     Save Me Some     1:45
B3     Mod Strut     2:34
B4     Moon Shot     2:50
B5     Sunday Sermon     2:41
B6     Inner Soul     5:43

 

jeudi 10 juillet 2014

BOBBY POWELL THANK YOU

EXCELLO RECORDS 1973                             EX 8028 



credits:

   Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Bobby Powell, Lionel Whitfield
       Bass – Julius Farmer
    Guitar – Big Bo Melvin
    Keyboards – Antonio York, Bobby Powell
     Percussion – Herman (8), Jesse (15), Nolan (3)
    Performer [Horn & String Section] – Lionel Whitfield Horn & String Section

    Producer – Lionel T. Whitfield*
  Artwork By [Concept & Design] – 1220 Productions
   Other [Liner Notes] – Dave "Jo Jo" Samuels

     Engineer – Hal Ellis     
track list:

A1 Thank You
    Arranged By, Conductor – Lionel T. Whitfield*
A2 Try Me
    Arranged By, Conductor – Howard C. Harris    
A3 I'm Going To Try You One More Time
    Arranged By, Conductor – Howard C. Harris    
A4 Her Love Is All I Need     3:55    
A5 I'm Going To Win Her Love
    Arranged By, Conductor – Lionel T. Whitfield*    
B1 All These Things
    Arranged By, Conductor – Howard C. Harris    
B2 C.C. Rider
    Arranged By, Conductor – Lionel T. Whitfield*    
B3 Your Good, Good Loving
    Arranged By, Conductor – Howard C. Harris    
B4 Crazy Love
    Arranged By, Conductor – Howard C. Harris    
B5 Childhood Days




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mercredi 2 juillet 2014

EDDIE BO CHECK MR POPEYE

ROUNDER RECORDS 1988                   2077

compilation
Series:Ric & Ron Legacy

credits:

 Compilation of tracks from the late 50s and early 60s, most of which were originally released as singles on Ric Records.

Further info from back cover:

A1 and A2: Ric 978, rec. late 1961 or early 1962
A3: Ric 977, rec. 12/12/60
A4: Ric 981, rec. 3/19/61
A5: previously unissued, rec. 6/1/59
A6: Ric. 974, rec. 8/22/60
A7: Ric 989, rec. Spring of 1962
B1: Ric 962, rec. 6/1/59
B3: Ric 969, rec. early 1960
B4: Ric 964, rec. 8/25/59
B5: previously unissued, unknown recording date but probably 1961
B6: Ric 989, rec. Spring 1962
B7: Ric 969, rec. early 1960

All selections digitally transfered from from the original master tapes, except Tell It Like It Is, Every Dog Has His Day, Check Mr. Popeye and Now Let's Popeye, for which master tapes could not be located. These tracks were digitally transferred from 45 rpm records.

Original recordings produced by Ric Records, New Orleans, Louisiana.

 Reissue Producer, Liner Notes – Jeff Hannusch

tracks list:

A1 Check Mr. Popeye (Part 1) 2:10
A2 Now Let's Popeye (Part 2) 2:10
A3 It Must Be Love 2:08
A4 Dinky Doo 2:10
A5 I'll Do Anything For You 2:50
A6 Warm Daddy 2:03
A7 Roamin-itis 2:16
B1 Hey There Baby 2:02
B2 I Need Someone 2:24
B3 Tell It Like It Is 2:17
B4 You Got Your Mojo Working 2:21
B5 Ain't You Ashamed 2:08
B6 Baby I'm Wise 2:23
B7 Every Dog Has Its Day 2:30



mardi 1 juillet 2014

THE DON GARDNER & DEE DEE FORD QUINTET IN SWEDEN

SONET RECORDS 1964                                    Slp-39

credits:

Don Gardner drums and vocal
Dee Dee Ford Organ and Vocal
James Ricks Sax Alto & Tenor
Gary Bell Sax Tenor& Baritone
Nat Stokes Trumpet & Guitar

recorded:

 August 3rd,1964 In Stockholm.
engineer: Rune Andreasson

tracks:

A1 Walkin'
A2 I Don't Want To Cry
A3 Watermelon Man
A4 Shiny Stockings
A5 One Mint Julep
B1 Twistin' The Night Away
B2 Splanky
B3 Last Night
B4 What'd I Say