2015-05-15
I’m glad the goofy cover art caught my eye - this 16-song compilation of great swing and blues hits from the past century sizzles. The small-band renditions of these big band songs by greats like Hank Ballard and Big Joe Turner are pleasant, impressive, and fun. Every member of this five-piece show cooks this record to a golden brown. Whiskers frisked! The Mighty Fines’ killer woodwinds will keep you spinning ‘til the end.
review by Ben
GARY ALLEGRETTO
MANY SHADES OF BLUE
Big James and the Chicago Playboys
The Big Payback
WHITEBOY JAMES AND THE BLUES EXPRESS
EXTREME MAKEOVER
Albert Cummings
Someone Like You
GINA SICILIA
Can't Control Myself
NEW MOON JELLY ROLL FREEDOM ROCKERS
VOLUME ONE
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