Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Boots Randolph - "Windy And Warm"

Homer Louis "Boots" Randolph III (June 3, 1927 – July 3, 2007) was an American musician best known for his 1963 saxophone hit "Yakety Sax" (which became Benny Hill's signature tune). Randolph was a major part of the "Nashville Sound" for most of his professional career.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Bill Doggett - "Blue Largo"

Here is another smokey flavored nugget from the legendary Bill Doggett, whose multi Gold Record break thru 1956 crossover r&b instrumental mega hit, "Honky Tonk" set in motion the use of the jazz organ as an essential lead instrument for pop and jazz combos. Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, Jimmy Mc Griff all followed the door that Bill Doggett opened.