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Alvin "Red" Tyler and the Gyros: Simply Red
by Ed Kopp
Simply Red is a terrific collection of instrumentals recorded by the late New Orleans saxophonist Alvin Red" Tyler. This music was recorded for the Ace label when New Orleans R&B was at its zenith, and it's a real sleeper for fans of classic Crescent City music. Included are 11 cuts from the 1961 album Rockin' & Rollin', plus six alternate takes from those same sessions. Also included are the tunes Walk On" and Snake Eyes" from 1958.
A talented arranger ...
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