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The L.A. Carnival - Would Like to Pose a Question (1970)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Nov 18, 2009, 4:19 pm
The L.A. Carnival was a band out of Omaha, led by Lester Abrams. The album is a mixture of funk/soul/r&b/jazz and psychedelic rock. The group was also called The Les Smith Soul Band at one time. 1. F...
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Modern Jazz Quartet - In A Crowd (1963)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Nov 14, 2009, 6:39 pm
A live performance from the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival, overall it is a pretty upbeat and swingin' set. 1. Pyramid - 6:45 2. In a Crowd - 5:10 3. Mean to Me - 4:15 4. Winter Tale - 5:07 5. Bags&...
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Modern Jazz Quartet - Space (1969)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Nov 11, 2009, 8:16 pm
Recorded on The Beatles Apple label. The first two tracks are Lewis compositions, still the classic MJQ cool jazz but with a bit of an atmospheric vibe. 1. Visitor from Venus - 5:40 2. Visitor from M...
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Jackie McLean - Hipnosis (1967)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Nov 7, 2009, 8:10 pm
A 1967 Blue Note soul jazz album from McLean. It was not released on CD. This was shared sometime ago by the blog Orgy In Rhythm. Nice drumming by Higgin's on this one! 1. Hipnosis 2. Slow Poke 3...
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Philly Joe Jones - Drums Around The World (1959)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Nov 4, 2009, 3:21 am
Drums Around The World: Philly Joe Jones Big Band Sounds was on the Riverside label in 1959 and includes some quality soloists. A lot of it consists of Philly Joe Jones drums solos. It was released on...
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Duke Ellington - Indigos (1957)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 30, 2009, 8:43 pm
This is the original CD release which was in stereo and a slightly different track listing than the mono LP. A mellow album full of ballads. 1. Solitude - 4:40 2. Where or When - 3:59 3. Mood Indigo ...
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The Max Roach Trio Featuring the Legendary Hasaan (1965)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 27, 2009, 4:42 am
A trio consisting of Max Roach, bassist Art Davis, and piano player Hasaan Ibn Ali. According to All Music Guide, this is Hasaan's only recording. The drums are exceptional of course, and Hasaan&#...
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Sarah Vaughan - A Time In My Life (1971)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 24, 2009, 9:26 pm
Sarah was 47 years old when she recorded this funky, soulful, gospel record on the Mainstream label. Includes many interesting renditions including Lennon's "Imagine" and Dylan's "If Not For Y...
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Sarah Vaughan At Mister Kelly's (1957)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 20, 2009, 3:52 am
Recorded at Mister Kelly's, a small nightclub in Chicago. Her band is a trio featuring pianist Jimmy Jones, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Roy Hayne...
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Sarah Vaughan & Count Basie (1961)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 17, 2009, 3:08 pm
Sarah Vaughan releases this 1961 album with the Count Basie Orchestra on the Roulette label. Baritone vocalist Joe Williams appears on 2 tracks which are not included on the original release (track 12...
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Betty Wright - I Love The Way You Love (1972)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 12, 2009, 6:46 pm
Her second album, she's only 19 years old. Released on Henry Stone's Florida based Alston label which was distributed by Atlantic. Many songs were originals by Clarence Reid and Willie Hale. "...
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Cannonball Adderley - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy "Live at The Club" (1966)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 10, 2009, 5:34 pm
Recorded in 1966, produced by David Axelrod. Maybe Cannonball's most popular LP. Though the title says "Live at The Club" and the liner notes even say it is recorded at the Club DeLisa in Chicago...
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Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago (1959)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 8, 2009, 2:40 pm
Members of Miles Davis Sextet come together with Cannonball, recorded at Universal Studios in Chicago. Liner notes are here. "Wabash" is an Adderley tune while "Grand Central" and "The Sleeper" are Co...
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Miles Davis - Blue Moods (1955)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Oct 6, 2009, 12:21 am
A 1955 effort including the legendary bassist Charles Mingus and Elvin Jones on drums. Released on Mingus' own Debut Records. A very mellow record, with multiple arrangements by vibe player Teddy ...
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Europe and more

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Sep 15, 2009, 4:25 am
Soon I will be departing for my first trip to Europe and will not return until October 5th. This is a rare opportunity for me and I am very excited. There will be no updates till then, so I apologize....
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The Upsetters - Africa's Blood (1972)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Sep 12, 2009, 1:20 am
A 1972 release, Lee Perry and his group The Upsetters on the Trojan label. All Music Guide trashes the album giving it 1.5/5 stars. I personally find the "simplistic" dubs enjoyable. Some tunes featur...
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Stanley Turrentine - Rough 'n' Tumble (1966)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Sep 8, 2009, 2:14 pm
A nice lineup for Turrentine's 1966 Blue Note release. Versions of Ray Charles' "What Could I Do Without You," Sam Cooke's "Shake" and Bacharach's "Walk On By." 1. And Satisfy - 6:48 ...
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Jimmy McGriff - Blues for Mister Jimmy (1964)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Sep 4, 2009, 4:19 am
McGriff's last album on Sue Records. As All Music states...."bringing his patented blues- and gospel-inflected soul jazz to the edge of funk." Plenty of quality B-3 sounds and a sweet album cover....
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Lou Donaldson - Mr. Shing-A-Ling (1967)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Sep 1, 2009, 12:40 am
A transitional album of soul jazz and grooves. Lou is entering the funky phase of his career along with Alligator Boogaloo which is recorded the same year. 1. Ode to Billie Joe (6:33) 2. Humpback (5:...
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Hank Mobley - A Slice of the Top (1966)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 27, 2009, 6:29 pm
This L.P. was recorded in March of 1966 but not released until 1979 on Blue Note. Arrangements by Duke Pearson and Mobley, a nice lineup. 1. Hank's Other Bag 2. There's a Lull in My Life 3. C...
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Joe Gibbs - African Dub All-Mighty Chapters 1 & 2 (1975 - 1977)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 23, 2009, 11:51 pm
Producer Joe Gibbs along with his band the Professionals and Errol "ET" Thompson released 4 chapters of spaced out reggae dubs in the late '70's. According to Rhythm Magazine and Dusty Groove ...
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The Supremes - A' Go-Go (1966)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 21, 2009, 12:35 am
The first female group to top the Billboard 200. Unfortunately, this is the best rip of this album that I have (only 192) because this is a classic. Renditions of Motown tunes such as the Temptations&...
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Cannonball Adderley - Cannonball In Europe (1962)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 17, 2009, 7:54 pm
Recorded August 5, 1962 at the International Jazz Festival in Belgium. This is not the 2005 remaster but it still includes Cannonball talking between some songs. Cannonball Adderley - alto saxophone ...
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short hiatus

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 10, 2009, 4:10 am
Hello! I would like to let everyone know that I am leaving for New York in the morning. I will return around the 18th, so no updates until then. I will be attending two concerts.... Steely Dan at Bea...
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Marvin Gaye - I Want You (1976)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 9, 2009, 8:30 pm
This has been posted before but I noticed many of the rips available were low bit rates or the link was dead. So I reuploaded a copy of a 320 rip by DJ Uilson. His blog is here, thanks goes out to him...
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Wynton Kelly - It's All Right (1964)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 7, 2009, 7:05 pm
The Jamaican born pianist released this 1964 record on Verve. Wynton is best known for his work on Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. Though the cover mentions the Wynton Kelly Trio, five musicians appear...
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The Meters - Cabbage Alley (1972)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 5, 2009, 5:13 am
New York based Josie Records had gone bankrupt in 1971, so Cabbage Alley was released on Reprise Records in '72. The New Orleans quartet emphasize vocals a bit more on this record than previous, a...
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Nina Simone - Emergency Ward (1972)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Aug 2, 2009, 4:25 pm
I posted this about two months ago and at some point, the post just mysteriously disappeared! (I've read about this issue before with Blogger). I had many requests to re up. As I was searching som...
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Lee Morgan - Cornbread (1965)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Jul 31, 2009, 9:58 pm
An excellent lineup for this '65 Blue Note release. Lee Morgan – Trumpet Herbie Hancock – Piano Billy Higgins – Drums Jackie McLean – Alto sax Hank Mobley – Tenor sax Larry Ridley – B...
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Lee Morgan - Vol. 3 (1957)

Chris L. posted an article on Buns O'Plenty - Jul 28, 2009, 4:10 pm
This is Lee Morgan's third album on Blue Note and he was only 18 at the time of recording. Around this time he would also join Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contribute to John Coltrane'...
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About Me

I was born in New Jersey, now I live in Phoenix.

I like music from the 60s, 70s, especially funk, soul and jazz. Also i love movies and sports. My favorite teams are the Yankees, Nets, Dolphins and ASU/U of A athletics. Feel free to follow me and i will follow back.

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