The Johnny Watson Trio – In The Fats Bag

The Johnny Watson Trio – In The Fats Bag (Plays Fats Waller)

(1967 Soul/Jazz LP Review & Vinyl Details) 

OKeh records 1967 – OKM 12124

notes:

in The Fats Bag is a jazz tribute album by The Johnny Watson Trio, celebrating the music 
of legendary composer and pianist Fats Waller. Featuring swinging piano trio arrangements, 
the album brings classic Waller compositions into a modern jazz context 
while preserving their original spirit.

credits:

vocal, piano - Johnny Guitar Watson
with undefined musicians

producers – Johnny Guitar Watson, Larry Williams 

tracklist:

A1        Makin' Whoopee    4:57
            G.Khan, W. donaldson
A2        Undecided (Instrumental)    3:46
             S. robin C.shavers
A3        Sweet Sue, Just You    3:40
            W.J. Harris V.young
A4        Willow Weep For Me    5:45
            A. Ronell
A5        What's The Reason (I'm Not Pleasin' You)    3:19
            C. Poe, J. Grier, P. Tomlin, E. Hatch
B1        There'll Be Some Changes Made    3:35
            B. Higgins, W. B. Overstreet
B2        Blues For Fats Waller And Company (Instrumental)    4:20
            J. Watson
B3        S'Posin'    3:33
            A. Razaf, P. Demiker
B4        Ain't Misbehavin'    3:18
            A. Razaf, H. Brooks, T Wailer
B5        I Used To Love You (But It's All Over Now)    3:2
            L. Brown , A. Von Tilzer

 

 

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The Three Sounds ‎– Black Orchid

 

 

 

 

The Three Sounds ‎– Black Orchid  LP

 

 

 

Blue Note records 1962 ‎– ST-84155

notes:

Black Orchid is an album by jazz group The Three Sounds featuring 
performances recorded in 1962 and released on the Blue Note label.
Black Orchid is a standout jazz LP by The Three Sounds, blending 
soulful piano grooves with smooth hard-bop elements. Originally 
released on Blue Note Records, this album remains a favorite among 
jazz vinyl collectors and fans of classic soul-jazz. In this post, we explore
 the album’s sound, tracklist, and why Black Orchid still deserves 
a spot in any serious vinyl collection



Crédits

    Bass – Andrew Simpkins
    Drums – Bill Dowdy
    Piano – Gene Harris

recorded at:
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 7,8, 1962
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder

tracklist:

A1     Black Orchid
Written-By – Neal Hefti 5:15
A2     A Foggy Day
Written-By – Gershwin 6:35
A3     For All We Know
Written-By – Coots, Lewis 5:25
A4     Oh Well Oh Well
Written-By – Gene Harris 3:45
B1     At Last
Written-By – Warren*, Gordon 5:30
B2     Secret Love
Written-By – Webster*, Fain 5:40
B3     Don't Go Don't Go
Written-By – Gene Harris 5:00
B4     Saucer Eyes
Written-By – Randy Weston 4:35

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Frank Frost ‎– My Back Scratcher

 

 

 

Frank Frost ‎– My Back Scratcher  single 1966

 

 

JEWEL RECORDS 1965                                s765

notes:

My Back Scratcher is a blues track by Frank Frost, released as 
a single in 1966 on Jewel Records. It was produced by Scotty Moore 
(famous for playing guitar with Elvis Presley).Musically it’s a groovy, 
swampy blues shuffle with Frost on vocals and harmonica-like “talking,”
 backed by guitar, bass and drums

 

tracklist:

A    Frank Frost    My Back Scratcher    
F. Frost, C. Young    Scotty Moore
    
B    Frank Frost    Harp And Soul    
F. Frost, A. Williams    Scotty Moore

 

 

 

 

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Jr. Walker And The All Stars ‎– Rainbow Funk

 

 

 

Junior Walker & The All Stars – Rainbow Funk 1971 

 

 

 

 

Soul records 1971 ‎– SS 732L

notes:

Review of Junior Walker & The All Stars’ 1971 album Rainbow Funk
  a deep soul-funk classic blending Motown grooves, 
jazz-funk and raw Detroit energy.

credits:

Arranged By – David Van DePitte, Willie Shorter
Art Direction – Curtis McNair
Producer – Johnny Bristol

tracklist:

A1    Way Back Home    
        W. Felder    
A2    Take Me Girl, I'm Ready    
        J. Bristol, L. Ware, P. Sawyer    
A3    Feeling Alright    
        D. Mason    
A4    Right On Brothers And Sisters    
        J. Bristol, G. Knight    
A5    Teach Them To Pray    
       J. Bristol    
B1    Something    
       G. Harrison    
B2    Psychedelic Shack    
       N. Whitfield, B. Strong    
B3    Pieces Of A Man    
        J. Bristol, P. Sawyer
B4    These Things Will Keep Me Loving You    
        H. Fuqua, J. Bristol

 

 

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The Three Sounds ‎– Babe's Blues

 

 

 

The Three Sounds Babe's Blues 1962

 

 

  

 

Blue Note records 1986 ‎– BST 84434

notes:

Babe's Blues is an album by jazz group The Three Sounds 
featuring performances recorded in 1961 with one 
additional track from 1962 but not released 
on the Blue Note label until 1986.

credits:

Gene Harris (piano) 
Andrew Simpkins (bass) 
Bill Dowdy (drums)

Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 
engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
Producer – Alfred Lion
"Babe's Blues" recorded on March 8, 1962.
All other titles recorded on August 31, 1961.

tracklist:

A1        Babe's Blues
Composed By – Randy Weston
    4:34
A2        Wait A Minute
Composed By – Gene Harris
    2:15
A3        Work Song
Composed By – Nat Adderley
    3:25
A4        Blue Daniel
Composed By – Frank Rosolino
    3:50
A5        Sweet And Lovely
Composed By – Charles N. Daniels, Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias
    7:20
B1        Shiny Stockings
Composed By – Frank Foster
    3:11
B2        Walking The Floor Over You
Composed By – Ernest Tubb
    2:45
B3        Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Composed By – Harold Arlen
    3:32
B4        Stairway To The Stars
Composed By – Frank Signorelli, Matty Malneck
    6:40
B5        Lazy Cat
Composed By – Gene Harris
    4:55

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Bo Diddley ‎– Have Guitar, Will Travel

Bo Diddley – Have Guitar, Will Travel (1959 Album)

Checker ‎records 1960 – LP 2974

notes:

Have Guitar Will Travel is the third studio album by rock and roll 
musician Bo Diddley. It was released on the Checker Records label in 1960. 
Blending Chicago blues, driving rhythms, and Diddley’s signature guitar sound, 
the album captures the raw energy that helped shape modern rock music.

credits:

    Bo Diddley – vocals, guitar
    Jerome Green – co-lead vocals on "Say Man, Back Again", 

maracas, background vocals
    Peggy Jones – guitar, background vocals
    Willie Dixon – bass
    Clifton James – drums
    Frank Kirkland – drums
    Jody Williams – guitar
    Lafayette Leake – piano
    Lester Davenport – harmonica on "Spanish Guitar"

Recorded    July 14, 1955 – September 1959 in Chicago, Illinois
Producer    Leonard Chess, Phil Chess, Bo Diddley

tracklist:
A1 She's Alright 3:56
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
A2 Cops And Robbers 3:21
Written-By [Uncredited] – Kent Harris
A3 Run Diddley Daddy 2:36
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
A4    Mumblin' Guitar 2:49
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
A5 I Need You Baby 2:18
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
B1 Say Man, Back Again 2:53
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
B2 Nursery Rhyme 2:43
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
B3 I Love You So 2:20
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
B4 Spanish Guitar 3:58
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
B5 Dancing Girl 2:17
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel
B6 Come On Baby 2:52
Composed By – Ellas McDaniel

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The Three Sounds ‎– Live At The Living Room

 

 

 

 

 

 The Three Sounds – Live At The Living Room (Rare Live Jazz Performance)

 

 

 

 

Mercury records  1964 ‎– SR 60921

notes:

Live at the Living Room is a live jazz album by the classic piano trio
 The Three Sounds — Gene Harris (piano), Andy Simpkins (bass), and
 Bill Dowdy (drums). It was recorded live in 1964 at The Living Room, 
a club venue in Cincinnati, Ohio and released that year on the Mercury label.

credits:

Bass – Andy Simpkins
Drums – Bill Dowdy
Piano – Gene Harris

Producer – Quincy Jones
Engineer – Phil Ramone

tracklist:

A1        Mississippi Mud
Written-By – H. Barris*, J. Cavanaugh*
    2:28
A2        Once In A Lifetime
Written-By – A. Newley*, L. Bricusse*
    2:42
A3        Hymn To Freedom
Written-By – H. Hamilton*, O. Peterson*
    3:46
A4        Glory Of Love
Written-By – Gene Harris
    4:05
A5        Blues For My Baby
Written-By – Gene Harris
    4:20
B1        Green's
Written-By – Gene Harris
    3:15
B2        Blues
Written-By – Gene Harris
    5:44
B3        Willow Weep For Me
Written-By – Ann Ronell
    6:25
B4        Blues For Big Scotia
Written-By – Oscar Peterson
    3:01

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Screamin' Jay Hawkins – A Portrait Of A Man And His Woman

 

 

 

 Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – Portrait Of A Man & His Woman (LP 1972)

 

 

 

Hot Line Records 1972                 HL 10024-25

 

 

 

 notes:

 

 Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – A Portrait of a Man and His Woman is a compilation LP,
 not a single studio album.
The album collects material from 1965–1970, drawing heavily from:
The Night and Day of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins,
Because Is in Your Mind,
Later European sessions

 

 

credits:

 

 Backing Vocals – Dave McKinely, Henry Dotson
    Backing Vocals [Voices] – The 21st Century Singers*
    Bass – Joe Allen
    Bass, Leader [6 Strings Bass] – Tommy Allsup
    Drums, Bongos, Vibraphone [Vibes] – Kenny Malone
    Lead Guitar – Jimmy Kovards
    Piano, Organ – Tony Migliario
    Rhythm Guitar, Bongos – Chips Young

    Recorded at – Woodland Studios
    Engineer – Jim Williamson

tracklist:

A1        Portrait Of A Man
Written By – Fern Carr
Written-By – Screamin' Jay Hawkins
A2        Itty Bitty Pretty One
Written-By – Jerry Marcellino, Mel Larson
A3        Don't Deceive Me
Written-By – Chuck Willis
A4        What's Gonna Happen On The 8th Day
Written-By – Mark Barkan, Bob Sour*
A5        Ashes
Written-By – Screamin' Jay Hawkins
A6        We Love
Written-By – Screamin' Jay Hawkins
B1        It's Only Make Believe
Written-By – Conway Twitty
B2        Please Don't Leave Me
Written By – Unknown Artist
B3        Spell
Written-By – Screamin' Jay Hawkins
B4        I Don't Know
Written By – Unknown Artist
B5        Guess Who
Written By – Jesse Blevin, Joann Blevin
B6        What Good Is It
Written-By – Lawrence Reynolds

 

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