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Pee Wee Crayton: Blues Guitar Magic, The Modern Legacy, Vol. 2
by Ed Kopp
Some of the most sophisticated blues was recorded during that interval following World War II before rock 'n roll took America by storm. Pee Wee Crayton was one of the leading guitar innovators during that period, and his pioneering style is well represented on this disk. The Modern Legacy, Volume 2, Blues Guitar Magic is not quite as strong as its precursor Volume 1 (1996), but it comes close. This one is dominated by slow, enticing numbers and ...
Continue ReadingAlvin "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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