.:.impossible Posted September 7, 2003 Report Posted September 7, 2003 I'm looking for something that cooks and has a mighty horn section. Don't hesitate to state the obvious. Greasy organ a plus. Singer a must. I know I'm in the right place for this one! B) Quote
JSngry Posted September 7, 2003 Report Posted September 7, 2003 Don't hesitate to state the obvious. All right, then. The line starts here: Quote
paul secor Posted September 7, 2003 Report Posted September 7, 2003 O.K. How 'bout Ray Charles: Genius + Soul = Jazz? Quote
wolff Posted September 8, 2003 Report Posted September 8, 2003 I turn to Otis Redding. Organ shows up now and then. Otis Redding and Carla Thomas/King and Queen Dictionary of Soul Otis Blue Sings Soull Ballads And my fav by far: Live at the Whisky A Go Go Vol 2...6 horns...Raw..I sweat listening to this. Quote
John L Posted September 8, 2003 Report Posted September 8, 2003 You might check out Otis Clay: "Soul Man: Live in Japan" He had a band with him back then called Chicago Fire. They burned up to their name. Quote
.:.impossible Posted September 8, 2003 Author Report Posted September 8, 2003 Keep 'em comin' boys. I'm a BIG O fan without a doubt. I've also got the Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 box. Some great stuff in there worth searching for. What does Ike Turner sound like? Quote
kenny weir Posted September 8, 2003 Report Posted September 8, 2003 Garnett Mimms garnett mimms at amg Quote
Harold_Z Posted September 9, 2003 Report Posted September 9, 2003 What does Ike Turner sound like? As a pianist/guitarist Ike sounds fine. His "Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm" recordings from the 50s are truly greasy indeed and are considered to be precursors to Rock and Roll. They're available on a number of configurations. I have mine on a Rhino compilation called I LIKE IKE. The Ike and Tina's revue records from the early 60s are a treat too. There were three (at least) lps recorded live in Texas that are absolutely SMOKIN'. They were on Kent, Loma and Warner Bros respectively. The Studio recordings on Sue are better known, but I dig those live records. Quote
Tom in RI Posted September 9, 2003 Report Posted September 9, 2003 (edited) More straight blues than soul but you might try RI's own Roomful of Blues. I am partial to "Hot Little Mama" and "Let's Have a Party". Haven't yet heard their most recent release, the 17th in their 3 decades as a band. The two titles mentioned above feature Duke Robillard on vocals. Critics generally are not enthusiastic about the vocalists that have been in Roomful but I dig Duke's vocals myself. The disc Roomful did with Earl King is also quite good. Also, for major soul singing with a little gospel thrown in, try any of the Mighty Sam McClain cd's, especially Give It Up To Love (no horn section, though) or Keep On Movin' (includes 3 piece horn section on most cuts). His live disc, Joy and Pain is also a definite winner. Edited September 9, 2003 by Tom in RI Quote
John L Posted September 9, 2003 Report Posted September 9, 2003 More straight blues than soul but you might try RI's own Roomful of Blues. I am partial to "Hot Little Mama" and "Let's Have a Party". Haven't yet heard their most recent release, the 17th in their 3 decades as a band. The two titles mentioned above feature Duke Robillard on vocals. Critics generally are not enthusiastic about the vocalists that have been in Roomful but I dig Duke's vocals myself. The disc Roomful did with Earl King is also quite good. There is a 2-CD Roomful of Blues set on 32jazz that is well worth searching for. One disk features Joe Turner and the other disk has Cleanhead Vinson. Both sessions were quite successful. Quote
JSngry Posted September 9, 2003 Report Posted September 9, 2003 Yeah, Roomful Of Blues is none too shabby. Favorites of the local Push Dance scene, and I can always tell when they're being played by the DJ because they sound like seasoned players, and that's not always the case with what this crowd dances to. Quote
John L Posted September 9, 2003 Report Posted September 9, 2003 With the BIG horn of King Curtis. Everyone should own this one. Quote
paul secor Posted September 10, 2003 Report Posted September 10, 2003 (edited) Johnnie Taylor: Raw Soul. The Stax studio band with Booker T & the MGs, great horn charts, great songs, and Johnnie Taylor at his best - not to be missed. Edited September 10, 2003 by paul secor Quote
.:.impossible Posted March 30, 2006 Author Report Posted March 30, 2006 Paul, Did you mean RAW BLUES by Johnnie Taylor? 1969, with BT & the MGs? Quote
kinuta Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 Try this for size His debut album is even better but mainly without the stipulated horn section. Ike Turners early stuff is highly recommended, very highly. Also don't forget Sam & Dave, Bobby Bland's stuff on Duke, almost any early period Stax-Volt, Mabel John is an overlooked Stax artist, Little Milton on Chess- he remains one of the greatest stage acts I've ever seen, and of course Otis. That's only skimming the surface. Quote
.:.impossible Posted March 30, 2006 Author Report Posted March 30, 2006 I think its high time I dig down into the Stax/Volt material. Keep the recommendations coming! Quote
kinuta Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) I think its high time I dig down into the Stax/Volt material. Keep the recommendations coming! Yes, the first Stax-Volt Singles Box ( the black one) is the one to go for, truly magnificent and worth every penny. Otis' 'Remember Me' is a fine set that you might have missed. Edited March 30, 2006 by kinuta Quote
.:.impossible Posted March 30, 2006 Author Report Posted March 30, 2006 I have the four disc Rhino Otis box set, which I absolutely love. Great for hot summer nights. Thanks for the Stax Box recommendation. I should save up to get that before this summer. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 Not to toot my own horn (nyuk nyuk), but: Root Doctor - Been A Long Time Coming Quote
.:.impossible Posted March 31, 2006 Author Report Posted March 31, 2006 Yeah Jim, I liked the sound of it. I will certainly buy a copy of your album. FYI, CDU shows this selection as backordered... that's a good thing right?! Quote
paul secor Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 Paul, Did you mean RAW BLUES by Johnnie Taylor? 1969, with BT & the MGs? Yep - got the title wrong, but the comments still stand. Quote
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