2004-05-25
The instrumental soul stew that is The Bo-Keys continues the classic Memphis Stax tradition. The Bo-Keys are an all-star collection of session players from the hey-day of Stax Records, including organist Ronnie Williams, drummer Willie Hall, guitarist Skip Pitts and newcomer Scott Bomar.Collectively they’ve backed the likes of Wilson Pickett, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes, The Blues Brothers, The Isley Brothers and Ann Peebles. Their debut album The Royal Sessions is now available on Memphis-based Yellow Dog Records.
DENNIS ROLLINS VELOCITY TRIO
The 11th Gate
THE SOUL REBELS
Unlock Your Mind
ELVIS COSTELLO AND ALLEN TOUSSAINT (“Two-SAHN-t”)
The River in Reverse
SHAWN LEE'S PING PONG ORCHESTRA
Reel To Reel
Mike Longo And The New York State Of The Art Jazz Ensemble
Live From New York
THE JODI PROZNICK QUARTER
Foundations
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