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
Peter Ward
Blues On My Shoulders
ROOMFUL OF BLUES
IN A ROOMFUL OF BLUES
RORY BLOCK
SHAKE 'EM ON DOWN- A TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI FRED MCDOWELL
KILBORN ALLEY
Four
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS
Williams Wayne & Isaak
Big City Back Country Blues
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