Music
Various Artists, Blues from Dolphin’s of Hollywood (Specialty Records)
Blues was big in Hollywood in the ‘50s. Dolphin’s of Hollywood was a legendary record store owned by John and Ruth Dolphin. They had a live DJ, Huggy Boy, at […]
Little Johnny Christian, Ain’t Going to Worry About It (Big Boy Records)
Little Johnny Christian has a strong band and is known for really shaking down in Chicago; he’s always a show stopper. His previous LP on Big Boy, Somebody Call My […]
B.B. King, There Is Always One More Time (MCA Records)
King himself says it’s the best album he’s recorded, and I feel it’s the best album he’s recorded since the days of “The Thrill is Gone,” “Rock Me Baby” and […]
Solomon Burke, Homeland (Bizarre Straight Records)
The best music in 20 years from the Bishop of Soul should grab the hearts and soul of America by storm. It’s got enough soul to tackle a hurricane. Solomon […]
Earl Thomas, Blue Not Blue (Bizarre Straight Records)
Showin’ versatile style with a strong affliction of soul, this is a major surprise coming from a brand new R&B star in the making. Thomas has a natural feeling for […]
Al Garner with Roland Brown’s Merchant Band, Presenting Al Garner (Kinion Records)
This has a royal sound that makes you want to dance and romance. The band plays solid with a bluesy feeling, pulling from the standards. Vocals have that special Al […]
Lee Allen, If You Don’t, I Know Your Sister Will (NOLA Records)
Go tell your Aunt Mary and Uncle John the ultimate party album has come along. Lee Allen, the wailing sax man, is back with a brand new live LP. I […]
Tower of Power, Monster On A Leash (Epic Records)
What is hip? Still is and always will be Tower of Power, the horn section that blows smoke and puts you in the hip trip. The group’s brand-new CD does […]
Jimmy McCracklin, My Story (Bullseye Blues Records)
Jimmy puts the jump back into the blues—there’s something for everyone here. McCracklin gets you in a great mood for the ultimate blues party. On this album, he sings and […]
