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.
SONDRE LERCHE & THE FACES DOWN QUARTET
Duper Sessions
GNAPPY
Unloaded
Little Charlie And Organ Grinder Swing
Skronky Tonk
KAHIL EL’ZABAR’S INFINITY ORCHESTRA
Transmigration
CLAYTON CAMERON AND THE JAZZ EXPLOSION
Here's To The Messengers: A Tribute to Art Blakey
LARRY GOLDINGS
Quartet
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