FMFCD 0002
Bootleg / Unauthorized
Jazz
John Zorn– Alto Sax
John Medeski– Keyboards
Mark Ribot– Guitar
Kenny Wollensen– Drums
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02. #2
03. #3
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Friday, April 2, 2010
John ZORN’s Emergency – Live At The Willisau Jazz Festival 1999
FMFCD 0002
Bootleg / Unauthorized
Jazz
John Zorn– Alto Sax
John Medeski– Keyboards
Mark Ribot– Guitar
Kenny Wollensen– Drums
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02. #2
03. #3
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Horace SILVER – Rockin’ With Rachmaninoff 1991
Jazz
Rockin' with Rachmaninoff is an album by jazz pianist Horace Silver, recorded in 1991 and finally released on the Bop City label in 2003, featuring performances by Silver with Michael Mossman, Bob Summers, Ricky Woodard, Ralph Bowen, Doug Webb, Andy Martin, Bob McChesney, Bob Maize, and Carl Burnett, with vocals by Andy Bey. The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4 stars and states "Horace Silver's Rockin' With Rachmaninoff was originally conceived as a stage musical, complete with singers, dancers, musicians, and a narrator to tell the story of the composer's idea of Duke Ellington introducing Sergei Rachmaninoff to all the jazz greats in heaven... If this CD is any indication as to the quality of Horace Silver's short-lived musical, it must have been one hell of a show".
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Inspired by a dream and conceived as a stage musical that ran for three nights in Hollywood in 1991, the jazz suite Rockin’ with Rachmaninoff has finally reached listeners in CD form. For various reasons, piano great Horace Silver kept these twelve tracks on the shelf for over a decade. They find “the hard bop grandpop” in excellent form, backed by a strong cast of players: Michael Mossman on trumpet, Rickey Woodard, Ralph Bowen and Doug Webb on tenors, Andy Martin and Bob McChesney on trombones, Bob Maize on bass and Carl Burnett on drums. Andy Bey, a longtime Silver band member, appears on four cuts in strong voice (this was several years prior to his much-vaunted comeback). Vocalist Dawn Burnett delivers the seductive melody of “Satchmo’s Song,” tears it up on the brisk gospel number “Sunday Mornin’ Prayer Meetin’,” and duets with Bey on the closing title track. The lyrics to these pieces are less than stellar; perhaps they lose something in the transition from stage to studio.
The best thing about this release is that it brought Horace Silver to New York last month for a week at the Blue Note. Pianistically, the 75-year-old leader may have lost a little steam since 1991, but he wrung the very best out of tenors Eric Alexander and Ray McMorrin, trombonists Conrad Herwig and Steve Davis, bassist John Webber, drummer Joe Farnsworth and trumpeter Mossman, the only holdover from the studio session. Silver’s aesthetic remains distinctive and evergreen, and it was well served by these powerful, elegant five horn arrangements and this driving, old school New York rhythm section.
Beautifully recorded, the album sheds light on all sides of Silver’s writing personality, from the lilting waltz of “Satchmo’s Song” (as memorable a tune as he’s ever written), to the intervallic nuances of “A Ballad for Hawk,” to the easygoing grooves of “Rocky’s Overture” and “Monkeyin’ Around with Monk,” to the classic Silverian minor-key grooves of “Rocky Meets the Duke” and “Hallelujah To Ya.”
By David Adler. AAJ.
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Horace Silver’s Rockin’ With Rachmaninoff was originally conceived as a stage musical,
complete with singers, dancers, musicians, and a narrator to tell the story of the
composer’s idea of Duke Ellington introducing Sergei Rachmaninoff to all the jazz greats in
heaven. Though it was only performed a few times during a short run in 1989 at the
Barnesdale Theatre in Hollywood, Silver had the foresight to record selections from it two
years later, though it would be a dozen additional years before this music became available
commercially, released by Bop City. “Rocky’s Overture” is a solid opener, featuring the
leader and trombonist Andy Martin, while “Rocky Meets the Duke” is a blend of Silver’s
readily identifiable style of hard bop with the swinging feeling of Ellington. “Satchmo’s Song”
is a warm waltz sung with gusto by Dawn Burnett, followed by a spirited Michael Mossman
trumpet solo. Andy Bey, a favorite of numerous musicians, is featured in several selections,
but pays a warm tribute to tenor sax great Coleman Hawkins in “A Ballad for Hawk.”
Although it is an instrumental, there’s no missing the spiritual influence in the driving
“Hallelujah to Ya,” which has brilliant solos by tenor saxophonist Rickey Woodard and
Mossman, as well as the composer. If this CD is any indication as to the quality of
Horace Silver’s short-lived musical, it must have been one hell of a show;
too bad it wasn’t videotaped.
By Ken Dryden. AMG.
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Horace Silver- Piano
Doug Webb- Tenor Sax
Bob Summers- Trumpet
Andy Martin- Trombone
Bob McChesney- Trombone
Bob Maize- Bass
Carl Burnett- Drums
Andy Bey- Vocals (1,5,6,9,11)
Rickey Woodard- Tenor Sax (2,6-8,11)
Michael Mossman-) Trumpet (3,4,8
Dawn Burnett- Vocals (3,7,11)
Ralph Bowen- Tenor Sax (6,11)
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01. Rocky’s Overture 5:39
02. Rocky Meets the Duke 6:09
03. Satchmo’s Song 7:16
04. Monkeyin’ Around With Monk 5:42
05. Ballad for Hawk 5:51
06. Skunky Funky Blues 6:51
07. Sunday Mornin’ Prayer Meetin’ 5:03
08. Hallelujah to Ya 5:11
09. Righteous Rumba 6:23
10. Lavender Love 5:29
11. Rockin’ With Rachmaninoff 4:31
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Eric CLAPTON & Dr. JOHN - Duets 1996
Roseland Ballroom, NYC - May 9, 1996
Bootleg
(2 Intervals Taken Out)
Blues
Dr Jonh- Piano, Vocal
Eric Clapton- Guitar, Vocal
Ronnie Cuber- Sax
David Barard- Bass
Randy Brecker- Trumpet
Bobby Broom- Guitar
Herman Ernest- Drums
Bashiri Johnson- Percussion
Andy Snitzer- Tenor Sax
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01. Opening 0:34
02. Right Place, Wrong Time 4:00
03. St James Infirmary 5:23
04. How Long 3:09
05. Roberta 3:37
06. Layla 3:42
07. Ending 1:10
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Johnnie JOHNSON & The Kentuky Headhunters - That'll Work 1993
Blues
Although this CD is fairly hard to find anymore, any blues lover will really get a kick out of this collection. The Kentucky Headhunters are primarily a country/rockabilly outfit, but are musical chameleons who can change genres in an eyeblink. Johnnie Johnson has teamed up with the Headhunters and made a really fun blues album. This CD is still one of my favorites even though it has been out for several years now. My only criticism is that as a singer, Johnnie is a pretty good piano player. The KH's do most of the vocal work here though. If you don't think blues can be fun, check out "She's Got To Have It". Seek out this CD - It's a good one.
By J. Kievit.
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This is a terrific CD full of pleasure for any country, blues and rock fan. The pairing of Johnnie Johnson and the Kentucky Headhunters worked to make one great country/blues/rock release. What is most impressive is that the record is accessible for any level fan of this type of music--you don't have to be some diehard to enjoy the CD. I really loved the title cut "That'll Work" which like the rest of the CD is full of good music, fun and a complete joy.
I really am puzzled why the record company doesn't make this available on a limited basis for the fans. I'm sure a lot of fans of either Johnnie or the Headhunters would love to hear this now rare and hard to get CD. Lucky for me I bought it when it first came out nearly 10 years ago.
By Uncle Elmer.
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Johnnie Johnson- Piano, Lead Vocal
The Kentuky Headhunters:
Fred Young- Drums, Percussion
Greg Martin- Guitar
Richard Young- Guitar
Mark S. Orr- Vocals
Anthony Kenney- Bass Guitar
Guest Artist:
Jummy Hall- Sax, Harp, Vocals
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01. That'll Work 4:03
02. Sunday Blues 4:45
03. Johnnie's Breakdown 2:03
04. I'm Not Runnin' 6:00
05. Bummed About Love 2:17
06. Stumblin' 3:26
07. Back To Menphis 5:14
08. The Feel 3:18
09. I Know You Can 5:19
10. She's Got To Have It 4:10
11. Derby Day Special 3:07
12. Tell Me Baby 5:17
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Blind Faith - Crossroads, Live 1969
8/16/69 Fairgrounds Arena, Santa Barbara
Bootleg
Blues
Steve Winwood- Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton- Guitar, Vocals
Rick Grech- Bass, Violin, Vocals
Ginger Baker- Drums
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01. Crossroads 6:50
02. Presence Of The Lord 5:51
03. Means To An End 4:40
04. Well Alright 7:20
05. Can't Find My Way Home 4:34
06. Had To Cry Today 6:52
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Blues Co-Op featuring John Jaworowitcz - Muddy Water Fever 2001
Blues
Hard rockin blues and southern rock with an edge. Greats like the Allman Bros., Gov't Mule, Little Milton and Son Seals have all covered tunes by this great song writer. A must for those who like their blues to rock with guitar heroes like Warren Haynes,
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John Jaworowitcz was a great song writer who had the ability to pull together the cream of the crop when it came to picking great musicians. This all-star project reads like a Who's Who of blues and rock greats. John spent several years putting together tracks with the likes of Gov't Mule leader Warren Haynes, Allman Bros. Guitarist Jack Pearson, Sea Level founder Jimmy Nalls, Gregg Allman harmonica whiz William Howse, Amazing Rhythm Ace Billy Earheart, Blues great Chuckie Burke, Lonnie Mack drummer Max Schauff, Mr Lucky front man Rick Moore and jazz great Moe Denham.
John had his songs recorded by everyone from Koko Taylor, to Little Milton, Gov't Mule, The Allman Bros., Son Seals, Ice House artist Tony Sarno, to Jimmy Nalls and Rick Moore. Originally from Michigan, he moved to Jackson, Tenn. at an early age where he learned the craft of songwriting by associating with the musical greats of the area such as Carl Perkins and others. He worked with David Allen Coe in Nashville before hooking up with Warren Haynes to form the original Blues Co-Op, a vehicle for their songwriting talents. After Haynes went on to play with the Allman Bros., John put together various versions of the Co-Op with some of the best players in the world, nurturing the talent and bringing out the very best in every one he worked with.
Unfortunatly, John passed away in 2001 due to a heart attack leaving behind a musical void in the lives of all who were lucky enough to make music with him. Muddy Water Fever is a tribute to a great songwriter, a great musician and man who had the ability to bring out the best in musicians. This is a must have album for those who appreciate blues artists and songwriting talent.
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John Jaworowicz- Guitar, Vocals
Warren Haynes- Guitar (Gov't Mule, The Nighthawks, The Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts Band)
Jimmy Nalls- Guitar (Sea Level, The Nighthawks, Mack Rebbenack, Gregg Allman Band)
Jack Pearson- Guitar (The Allman Brothers Band, The Nationals, Gregg Allman Band)
Chucki Burke- Drums (Willie Dixon, Slim Harpo)
Billy Earheart- Hammond B3 (Amazing Rhythm Aces, Al Green)
Maxwell Schauff- Drums (Lonnie Mack)
William Howse- Harmonica (Gregg Allman Band, The Nationals)
Moe Denham- Hammond B3 (Tony Joe White, Gatemouth Brown)
Michael Organ- Drums (Sonny Landreth, Amazing Rhythm Aces)
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01. Muddy Waters Fever 3:55
02. Back Door Man 5:13
03. Before The Bullets Fly 3:13
04. Who To Believe 4:15
05. Kindness For Weakness 4:29
06. Why Can't I Get Lucky With You 3:09
07. Shake You Down 3:44
08. The Eyes Don't Lie 3:33
09. When The Blues Come Knockin' 4:32
10. Dirty Deals 3:32
11. Give Me Some Slack 3:02
12. So Wrong For So Long 4:42
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Johnny "Big Moose" WALKER - Swear To Tell The Truth 1994
JSP 242
Blues
In 1960s Chicago he spent time with fellow pianists Sunnyland Slim and Johnny Jones and toured with Otis Rush and Muddy Waters playing bass - a skill he had picked up while with Ike Turner and Howlin' Wolf. He then rejoined Earl Hooker, playing on his 1969 Bluesway album Don't have to Worry. Bluesway producer Ed Michel also featured him on his own album, Rambling Woman and hired him for the singer Andrew "Big Voice" Odom's Farther on Down the Road as well as a joint effort by John Lee Hooker and Earl Hooker If You Miss 'Im, I Got 'Im. Recalling the session with Earl and John Lee Hooker Mr. Michel commented "Walker was to that band what Otis Spann was to Muddy Waters."
As it happened, Moose and Otis Spann were good friends who often hung out together and Moose's laid-back singing is sometimes reminiscent of Spann's smoky manner. One night during a Muddy Waters tour, the two men found themselves in a hotel lobby with a couple of grand pianos and played duets for several hours.
"We was just drinkin' and playin'," Moose recalled. "When we finally looked up, it was about eight o'clock in the morning and there was about 300 people standin' there." The two planned a duet album which Moose said "woulda went down in history 'cause we play the same thing. We know how to turn it around." Otis died in 1970 before the project came to fruition.
In the 1970s and '80s Moose played with the singer-guitarists JImmy Dawkins, Mighty Joe Young, Son Seals and Johnny Littlejohn, whom he played with on and off for almost fifty years, the two having known each other since their childhoods in Mississippi. "I never wanted to be a bandleader or have a big name," he claimed. "I just like to make it sound good if I can."
He was featured in Alligator Records' showcase of a series of albums titled Living Chicago Blues and made further albums of his own in the US and Europe, often featuring his favourite compositions Footrace and Moose on the Loose. Johnny toured Europe with the 1979 Chicago Blues Festival and travelled to Canada and New Zealand, settling in to residency in Montreal for several years, playing and living the party life.
With his long gray hair, white beard and exuberant manner he was an arresting figure and Maori audiences particularly took to him. Back in Chicago he could be found playing often solo or with his regular drummer Chris Moss at the North Side blues club, Kingston Mines or smaller venues on the South Side such as Palmer's Lounge or the Soul Queen Restaurant.
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Moose made his first music on an old church organ. He played guitar in the cotton fields, took tuba lessons and once had visions of becoming a famous blues vibes player. During the ‘50s he became known as a pianist and bass player as he roamed through the Delta and beyond. He played with many local Greenville bluesmen, joined Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm in Clarksdale and sat in with the King Biscuit Boys in Helena, Arkansas. He worked the Mississippi juke joints with Elmore James and Sonny Boy Williamson. He switched to guitar for gigs with Boyd Gilmore in Arkansas and with pianist Eddie Snow in Cairo, Illinois. He lived with bandleader Tuff Green in Memphis and with pianist Pinetop Perkins in East St. Louis. He got to do some shows with Lowell Fulson when Fulson’s bandleader, Choker Campbell, hired Moose to drive the group around the country. He traveled even more extensively with the roadmaster of the blues, Earl Hooker. During the drunken party in St. Louis, he won a $50 dollar bet with Ike Turner by jumping off the third floor of a building. (It was just enough to cover the hospital bill.) And he joined the army and went to Korea.
A series of strokes halted Walker's musicalactivities from 1992.
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Johnny "Big Moose" WALKER- Piano, Vocals,
Lefty Dizz- Guitar; Harmonica Hinds - Harmonica,
Ike Anderson- Bass,
Jeff Taylor- Drums.
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01. Rambling Woman 4:24
02. Burying Ground 6:55
03. Swear To Tell The Truth 3.50
04. Drink Too Much 4:22
05. Lord Have Mercy 6:08
06. Every Night 5:58
07. Anna Lee 6:41
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