Album Review
Joe Hunter, Ivory – “7:th Street Boogie” – [RBD]
cadilliac margarita 6/26/2019 CD, Jazz

Ivory Joe Hunter – 7th Street Boogie
A compilation of tunes recorded between 1945-1960 at various studio sessions all over the US, Ivory Joe Hunter (his given name!) wrote over 2000 songs during his career (cut short by cancer at the age of 60 in 1974). Born into a spiritual and musical family, Hunter began his career young, recording music for the library of congress while still a teenager. He was less interested in the spirituals of his upbringing, and looked towards music as pure entertainment. This is Jazz, Blues, R&B, Boogie Woogie, and Rock’n’ Roll. Yet another artist who was a major influence on legendary artists ( Nina Simone), but whose work has largely flown under the radar. Piano, sax, percussion, and vocals make for a really enjoyable listen. It’s not overly energetic, and the recordings are clear and fantastic.
you heard it 45 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 413 days ago, Dr. Doug played Blues At Sunrise
- 546 days ago, Jack Tar played Reconversion Blues
- 714 days ago, Jack Tar played Blues At Sunrise
- 868 days ago, Jack Tar played Boogin' In The Basement
- 869 days ago, Mickey Slim played High Cost Low Pay Blues
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