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.
HENRY BUTLER, STEVE BERNSTEIN AND THE HOT 9
VIPER'S DRAG
JESSICA WILLIAMS
With Love
Various Artists
Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked
The Motet
Music for Life
Caribbean Jazz Project
Afro Bop Alliance
NOMO
Newtones
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