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
Lisa Mann
Hard Times, Bad Decisions
Big James and the Chicago Playboys
The Big Payback
GARY ALLEGRETTO
MANY SHADES OF BLUE
JIMMIE VAUGHAN
PLAYS MORE BLUES, BALLADS & FAVORITES
KENNY "BLUES BOSS" WAYNE
JUMPIN & BOPPIN'
JAMES HUNTER
THE HARD WAY
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