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.
James Taylor Quartet
New World
PETE CHRISTLIEB & HADLEY CALIMAN
Reunion
DIANNE REEVES
When You Know
KAHIL EL’ZABAR’S INFINITY ORCHESTRA
Transmigration
Various Artists
Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked
Little Charlie And Organ Grinder Swing
Skronky Tonk
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