The Jazz & Blues Recommendation Thread

Garrett · 01-08-2012, 06:11 AM

The two latest additions to my collection.....

Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites (2010)
Plays More Blues, Ballads & Favorites (2011)

Cover versions of vintage Rock' n' Roll songs with a Texas Blues touch.

Jimmie Vaughan

muleonmushrooms · 01-13-2012, 12:46 AM

i've been listening to a lot of John Scofield lately.

Bad Plus always gets my blood pumping!

Garrett · 01-14-2012, 06:59 AM

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Artists include Etta Baker, Cootie Stark, and Neal Pattman, as well as B.B. King, Henry Townsend, Hubert Sumlin, Lazy Lester, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Pinetop Perkins, and several others. It finished with a concert featuring the surviving members of both Muddy Waters’ and Howlin’ Wolf’s bands. Upon completion of the film, six of the featured musicians had died, adding a cultural significance to the content.

1. "Prison Blues" Cootie Stark / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Neal Pattman
2. "Potato Patch" Jerry "Boogie" McCain / Shepherd
3. "Honky Tonk" Buddy Flett / Shepherd
4. "The Thrill Is Gone" B.B. King / Shepherd
5. "Tina Marie" Bryan Lee / Shepherd
6. "Born in Louisiana" Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown / Shepherd
7. "Chapel Hill Boogie" John Dee Holeman / Shepherd
8. "Tears Came Rollin' Down" Henry Townsend / Shepherd
9. "Knoxville Rag" Etta Baker / Shepherd
10. "Big Daddy Boogie" Neal Pattman / Shepherd
11. "U-Haul" Cootie Stark / Shepherd
12. "Red Rooster" Henry Gray / Howlin' Wolf Band / Shepherd
13. "Sittin' on Top of the World" Howlin' Wolf Band / Hubert Sumlin / Shepherd
14. "Spoonful" George "Wild Child" Butler / Howlin' Wolf Band / Shepherd
15. "Grindin' Man" Muddy Waters Band / Pinetop Perkins / Shepherd

My Source: Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Garrett · 01-15-2012, 07:49 AM

Pinetop Perkins

July 7, 1913 / March 21, 2011

Pinetop Perkins Biography

Blues Piano Legend Pinetop Perkins last recording session at 97 years old in Austin. Recorded Oct 2010 with Jake Langley, J.J. Johnson, Chris Maresh and Mike Flanigin.

I recommend Pinetop Perkins And Friends

Garrett · 01-18-2012, 09:23 AM

Damon Fowler

10thLineStudio · 01-19-2012, 08:08 PM

I love the old stuff!! Memphis Jug Band and all that. Got a CD in New Orleans from a street musician whose band did some covers of old songs. After a year, I'm still listenning to the CD on a regular basis. Stalebread Scottie is the musician.

Garrett · 01-19-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10thLineStudio

I love the old stuff!! Memphis Jug Band and all that. Got a CD in New Orleans from a street musician whose band did some covers of old songs. After a year, I'm still listenning to the CD on a regular basis. Stalebread Scottie is the musician.

Classic old band with a lot of history!

Memphis Jug Band - Biography

Here is a old photo Charlie Burse of the Memphis Jug Band playing tenor guitar.

10thLineStudio · 01-19-2012, 09:40 PM

Thanks for the link to the info Garrett. Didn't know much about the band so any info is greatly appreciated!!!

Garrett · 01-20-2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10thLineStudio

Thanks for the link to the info Garrett. Didn't know much about the band so any info is greatly appreciated!!!

Your welcome!

Shake Em` On Down is a Bukka White cover.

All Night Long Is Junior Kimbrough cover and Junior would be proud!

Garrett · 01-21-2012, 05:39 AM

Savoy Brown`s 2011 Voodoo Moon

"I believe the songs on Voodoo Moon are the best I've written since the early 70's.

Kim Simmonds

Welcome to Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds offical website!

1. Shockwaves
2. Natural Man
3. Too Much Money
4. She's Got The Heat
5. Look At The Sun
6. 24/7
7. Round And Round
8. Voodoo Moon
9. Meet the Blues Head On

01-13-2012, 12:46 AM	#182 (permalink)
muleonmushrooms Groupie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 19	i've been listening to a lot of John Scofield lately. Bad Plus always gets my blood pumping! __________________ "It left a smoking crater of my mind I like to blow away"-Bob Weir

01-08-2012, 06:11 AM	#181 (permalink)
Garrett Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 478	The two latest additions to my collection..... Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites (2010) Plays More Blues, Ballads & Favorites (2011) Cover versions of vintage Rock' n' Roll songs with a Texas Blues touch. Jimmie Vaughan

01-14-2012, 06:59 AM	#183 (permalink)
Garrett Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 478	Kenny Wayne Shepherd Artists include Etta Baker, Cootie Stark, and Neal Pattman, as well as B.B. King, Henry Townsend, Hubert Sumlin, Lazy Lester, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Pinetop Perkins, and several others. It finished with a concert featuring the surviving members of both Muddy Waters’ and Howlin’ Wolf’s bands. Upon completion of the film, six of the featured musicians had died, adding a cultural significance to the content. 1. "Prison Blues" Cootie Stark / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Neal Pattman 2. "Potato Patch" Jerry "Boogie" McCain / Shepherd 3. "Honky Tonk" Buddy Flett / Shepherd 4. "The Thrill Is Gone" B.B. King / Shepherd 5. "Tina Marie" Bryan Lee / Shepherd 6. "Born in Louisiana" Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown / Shepherd 7. "Chapel Hill Boogie" John Dee Holeman / Shepherd 8. "Tears Came Rollin' Down" Henry Townsend / Shepherd 9. "Knoxville Rag" Etta Baker / Shepherd 10. "Big Daddy Boogie" Neal Pattman / Shepherd 11. "U-Haul" Cootie Stark / Shepherd 12. "Red Rooster" Henry Gray / Howlin' Wolf Band / Shepherd 13. "Sittin' on Top of the World" Howlin' Wolf Band / Hubert Sumlin / Shepherd 14. "Spoonful" George "Wild Child" Butler / Howlin' Wolf Band / Shepherd 15. "Grindin' Man" Muddy Waters Band / Pinetop Perkins / Shepherd My Source: Kenny Wayne Shepherd

01-15-2012, 07:49 AM	#184 (permalink)
Garrett Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 478	Pinetop Perkins July 7, 1913 / March 21, 2011 Pinetop Perkins Biography Blues Piano Legend Pinetop Perkins last recording session at 97 years old in Austin. Recorded Oct 2010 with Jake Langley, J.J. Johnson, Chris Maresh and Mike Flanigin. I recommend Pinetop Perkins And Friends

01-18-2012, 09:23 AM	#185 (permalink)
Garrett Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 478	Damon Fowler

01-19-2012, 08:08 PM	#186 (permalink)
10thLineStudio Groupie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bromont, Qc Posts: 21	I love the old stuff!! Memphis Jug Band and all that. Got a CD in New Orleans from a street musician whose band did some covers of old songs. After a year, I'm still listenning to the CD on a regular basis. Stalebread Scottie is the musician.

01-19-2012, 09:40 PM	#188 (permalink)
10thLineStudio Groupie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bromont, Qc Posts: 21	Thanks for the link to the info Garrett. Didn't know much about the band so any info is greatly appreciated!!!

01-21-2012, 05:39 AM	#190 (permalink)
Garrett Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 478	Savoy Brown`s 2011 Voodoo Moon "I believe the songs on Voodoo Moon are the best I've written since the early 70's. Kim Simmonds Welcome to Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds offical website! 1. Shockwaves 2. Natural Man 3. Too Much Money 4. She's Got The Heat 5. Look At The Sun 6. 24/7 7. Round And Round 8. Voodoo Moon 9. Meet the Blues Head On