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
KENNY "BLUES BOSS" WAYNE
INSPIRED BY THE BLUES
Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King
Fat Man's Shine Parlor
Victor Wainwright
Boom Town
CHICAGO BLUES ALL-STARS
Red, Hot & Blue
RUTHIE FOSTER
The Truth According to Ruthie Foster
GRACE ASKEW
Until They Lay Me Down to Rest
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