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
												
			TOMMY CASTRO AND THE PAINKILLERS
KILLIN' IT LIVE
												
			POPA CHUBBY
ESSENTIAL
												
			Various Artists -
The Champions of R&B
												
			JIMMY THACKERY AND THE DRIVERS
LIVE IN DETROIT
												
			TOM PRINCIPATO BAND
RAISING THE ROOF
												
			JIMMY THACKERY
EXTRA JIMMIES
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