Alvin "Red" Tyler and the Gyros

Alvin "Red" Tyler and the Gyros: Simply Red

by Ed Kopp
April 1, 2000

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 ...