First out of the traps is this great tune on the 'Modern music' label repro by the Jazzman label (check 'em folks- they got some hot yolks!). I've never seen the label before and I'm guessing this was probably a 78 only issue in the early 50's. Great vox form this gal who I've never heard of before or since... The B-side is no small beer either!
Jeanne Demetz- Calypso Daddy
I love the 'spooky' piano opening on this tune and the knocking of the door before a great swingtastic number kicks in from another act who I'd never heard of (and to be honest wasn't sure if she/he was Arthur or Martha). This is another tasty slab from Jazzman but this time the label is as dull as dish water. I love the false-ending which are underused in Den's big book of goodness!
Frances Burr & K.J. Trio- I say no, no more
Ramping up the pace on this one with a truly bonkers inst sound of the nonsense title 'Ojai' from Joe Lutcher on a rather fetching red 'Modern' records label. I struggle to pigeon hole this two-legged beauty as whilst it swings along nicely it's knocking at the door of a more progressive sound around the corner. Truly great!
Joe Lutcher & his orchestra- Ojai
And the final pick of the bunch is another ripe one from the vine. Snagged up in a job lot from my Stateside side shifter this one shows Ruth Brown in all too rare outing into uptempo territory. However, the lyrics may tend to grate a little (much like 'This little girl's gone rockin') but who cares with a backing track as good as this when the lyrics are a load of old hooey! Good ol' Leiber & Stoller take the reins on this one and do a job on it like only they can!
Ruth Brown- Papa Daddy
No comments:
Post a Comment