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
ROOMFUL OF BLUES
IN A ROOMFUL OF BLUES
OMAR KENT DYKES WITH JIMMIE VAUGHAN
ON THE JIMMY REED HIGHWAY
RONNIE EARL AND THE BROADCASTERS
MAXWELL STREET
ELECTRIC WIRE HUSTLE
Electric Wire Hustle
TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
JW-Jones
High Temperature
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